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AUGSBURG
COLLEGE
Catalog 1986-88
Oflicial Publication of Augsburg College Fall 1986
731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 5545406121330-1000
This Catalog should answer most questlons students have about Augsburg College and its
curriculum. Although lnformatlon was current at the time ofp...
Show more AUGSBURG COLLEGE Catalog 1986-88 Oflicial Publication of Augsburg College Fall 1986 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 5545406121330-1000 This Catalog should answer most questlons students have about Augsburg College and its curriculum. Although lnformatlon was current at the time ofpubllcatlon, It 1s subJect to change without notlce. It 1s the responslblllty of each student to know the requlrements and academlcpollcies In thlspubllcatlon. If you have questlons about anythlng In thls Catalog, consult a faculty advlser, the Dean of the College, or the Registrar. Key ofpces are llsted at the back of the catalog for correspondence or telephone Inquiries. Facts & Figures about A u g s b u r g C o l l e g e Location - Minneapolis, Minnesota, since 1872. Founded in 1869. Religious Affiliation - The American Lutheran Church. 59% of students are Lutheran, 14% other Protestant, 19% Roman Catholic, 8% other. Accreditation - North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Approved by American Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., National Association of Schools of Music, National League for Nursing. Member - Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, Registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Enrollment (1985-86) - 1,802 from 22 states and 24 nations. Graduates - from 1870 through May 26,1985 - 9,231. Student/Faculty Ratio - 15.9 to 1.Class size averages 20-30. Campus - 14 major buildings. Major renovation 1979-80with special emphasis on accessibility. 9 major buildings are connected by a skyway/tunnel/enclosed walkway system. Library - Over 145,000 volumes, access to over 5,000,000 through the Twin Cities private college consortium and Minitex. School Year - September to May, 4-1-4 calendar, with January Interim. Two summer school sessions. Augsburg Weekend College - trimesters, September to June. Mqjors - More than 40 in 20 de- partments. Off-Campus Programs - Program in Global Community, Student Project for Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA),Study Abroad, and extensive cooperative education program. Athletic Affiliation - Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC),and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA),Division 111. Policy -Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap a s required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a s amended, in its admission policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices. Financial Aid - Approximately 85% of the students receive some form of financial aid from the college and many other sources. Contents Facts & Figures ............................ 11 Introducing Augsburg ......................2 Admissions ....................11 College Costs, Financial Policies, & Financial Aid ............16 Student Life ................... 30 Academic Information .................38 Departments & Programs .................59 College Information: ..............................160 DCUS Board ........................162 Administration ...................162 Faculty Emeriti ...................164 Teaching Faculty ................ 165 Academic Calendar .........................173 Communications Directory .........................177 Index...................................1 7 8 lnfonnatlon Request Card ..................1 9 1 Regents Augsburg College Education in a Real World S tudents commonly speak of graduating from college as a way of getting into "the real world." In fact, Augsburg College provides students with an education in a real world. The diversity of the faculty, staff, and student body, the structure of the curriculum, and the academic environment mirror the complexity of life in contemporary society. The college's location in and involvement with a metropolitan setting offer continuous access to cultural opportunities, career experiences, and social realities that enrich students' educations. Augsburg's commitment to the liberal arts recognizes that the reality in which contemporary persons live and the persons themselves have been shaped by the tradition and history from which they come. The real world was not made this moming, and it is not simple. Only a broad education can present our world a s it is and give persons the ability to deal with it. Similarly, Augsburg College's continuing dedication to its heritage as a college of the church affirms a belief that the world is the creation of a loving God and that human persons are inescapably spiritual beings. T h e C o l l e g e Mission Statement These qualities of an Augsburg education flow from its mission statement which declares that the college exists to provide high quality educational opportunities which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and values of the Christian church and by the context of a great metropolitan center. Augsburg's location in the heart of the city represents the loom on which the multi-colored fabric of its identity has been woven. While students are prepared to take a place in and make a contribution to the world in which they live, they are educated to be critical of the quality of life in their society and to be reflective of their own values as they respond to it. ". ..based in the liberal arts " The academic program emphasizes the continuing validity of the liberal arts a s a foundation for developing the life of the mind. Augsburg College's faculty are dedicated to challenging their students to achieve the highest academic standards while supporting them in that endeavor with excellent teaching and individual attention. Students are expected to develop their abilities in critical thinking and communication and to gain sensitivity to and appreciation for their own and other cultures. Each student is encouraged to contemplate the eternal philosophical and spiritual questions of human life and of personal values and ethics. At Augsburg the great scholars, thinkers, writers, and artists of the past and present are studied and valued. Augsburg College considers an understanding of the content and method of science, a recognition of the place of technology, and an understanding of ways to maintain a sound body as important elements of a complete education. This insistence on the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education reflects a firm belief that human beings are more than their ability to perform a job. It reflects further a concerted attempt to direct students toward a full development of the many facets and capacities of the educated person. ". .. .. shaped. by the context o f a great metropolitan center" Yet, bounded as it is by an interstate freeway and the center of a vital city, Augsburg College is no ivory tower escape from the real world. The college community continually interacts with the city by attending cultural events and civic activities and by inviting city residents and visitors to the campus as lecturers, performers, and mentors. The city becomes a laboratory for experiential learning through internships, professional program field experiences, and cooperative education placements. ". ..and shaped by faith and values." This involvement with the real world is a reflection of Augsburg's spiritual heritage which values all that God has created. While its tradition supports intellectual freedom in the search for truth, the college affirms its belief that all students should reflect upon their ethical and spiritual values a s part of becoming educated. Students are encouraged through religion courses and through opportunities on campus for the practice and examination of spirituality to consider their relationship to others, to society, and to the world. Traditionally Augsburg College has insisted that an aspect of these relationships is contained in the motto: "Mucation for Service." In these words the college expresses a belief that, whatever career they pursue, graduates should consider the duty of citizens to contribute to the common good through service to others. \N ithin the larger community of the city and the world, Augsburg College is its own community. It is a community of support and collegiality composed of persons of diverse talents: of varied ethnic, national, cultural, and religious backgrounds: and of complementary interests and orientations. Through a competent, committed faculty and a dedicated staff, Augsburg College builds with its students a real world in which the whole person can be educated and developed. Augsburg College History A College o f the Church Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530.Augsburg opened in September 1869,in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872.The first college students were enrolled in 1874 and the first college graduation was in 1879. Early Leaders Establish a Direction August Weenaas was Augsburg's first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway - Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants: and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study. In 1874 they proposed a three part plan: first - train ministerial candidates, second - prepare future theological students and third - educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is also practical. Augsburg's next two presidents also emphatically rqjected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to church and community has been Augsburg's theme for over one hundred years. Education for Service Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist" college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's second president (1876-1907),required students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early expression to the concept of Augsburg's motto "Education for Service." In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity.This change made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. But the college division was still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary. The F o c u s C h a n g e s This attitude began to change alter World War I. In 1911Georg Sverdrup Jr. became President. He worked to develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of Gerda Mortensen, Dean of Women. She spent the next 52 years at the college as a teacher and administrator. The college's mission assumed a double character ministerial preparation together with a more general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bemhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962).His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life. After World War 11, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the college was a larger part of the institution than the seminary, and received the most attention. - Accreditation for the College Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general education requirements and elective mqjors. With cumculum change came a long effort to become accredited. The college reached full accreditation in 1954, although many alumni had entered graduate schools and teaching positions long before that time. A study in 1962 defined the college's mission now as serving the good society as a whole first, and the interests of the Lutheran Free Church second. The Seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Northwestern Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963. A College in the City President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on involvement with the city, He wanted to reach out to non-traditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all people. During his years of leadership the college became a vital and integral part of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Tower, Urness Tower, the College Center, Ice Arena and Psychology Building. Since 1980Augsburg has been led by Charles S. Anderson. He has continued Augsburg's commitment to the value of a liberal arts education, emphasizing diversity in enrollment efforts, spiritual growth and freedom and an academic program that draws on the resources of the city a s extensions of the campus and classroom. Serving the Non-traditional Student Augsburg's American Indian Program is recognized as successful. The program has had the highest retention rate of Indian students in Minnesota -some 85 percent. The Black Student Affairs Program, initiated in 1969,has had a growing number of students and supports a Black Student Union and a newspaper distributed by the office. The campus is accessible to the physically handicapped with a skywaytunnel-elevator system connecting nine major buildings. In only its second year, Augsburg's program for the learning disabled had 30 students enrolled. The program received a state award for excellence. Weekend College, started in 1982with 69students, had an enrollment of nearly 500 in fall 1985.Through Weekend College, adult students can work fulltime and pursue a bachelor's degree that has a practical focus on a liberal arts base. These programs bring working adults to the campus. They're complemented by the new Cooperative Education Program (begun in 1984) that sends Augsburg students into the workplace. The Co-op Education Program helps students get career experience in addition to their classroom studies. Augsburg Today Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed: Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church: education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative and successful citizens: the city with all its excitement, challenges and diversity, is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg students. Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution set in the heart of a great metropolitan center. There are now more than 11,000Augsburg alumni. In a world that has changed much since those first days of the college, Augsburg still sends out graduates who make a difference where they live and work. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and two of the city's largest hospitals, Fairview and St. Mary's, are adjacent to the campus. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul are minutes west and east via Interstate 94 which forms the southern border of the campus, or on bus routes that also connect with the suburbs. Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Airlines providing daily service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport include American, Continental, Delta, Eastern, Frontier, Midway, Northwest Orient, Ozark, People's Express, Piedmont, Trans World, United, USAir, and Western. Bus or train connections can be made from all areas of the United States. Policies It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origins, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title 1X of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended, in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the coordinators listed in the Communications Directory (p. 177)or to the Director of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Bremer Tower, 7th Place at Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges. Accreditation and Memberships Augsburg College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our Programs are approved by The American Chemical Society, The Council on Social Work Education, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., and the National League for Nursing. Augsburg College is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). W e are a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. ~ e a i s t r a t b ndoes notmean that credits earned at the institution can be transfemed to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. Facilities and Housing Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the tower dormitories, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, Music Hall, and the Psychology Building. Admissions Omce, located at 628 21st Avenue South, provides offices for the admissions staffand reception area for prospective students and their parents. George Sverdrup Library. (1955) named in honor of Augsburg's fourth president, contains reading rooms, seminar rooms, work rooms, an audio-visual center, the Augsburg Archives, classrooms and faculty offices. Science Hall (1949) houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, and faculty offices. The Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof was completed in 1960. Old Main (1900) is home for the Foreign Language and Art departments and has classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodelled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. West Hall (1966) is apartment housing for upperclass students. Mortensen Tower, (1973), named in honor of Gerda Mortensen, dean of women from 1923 to 1964, h a s 104 one and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upperclass students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas. Urness Tower, (1967) named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, who have given several generous gills to the College, provides living quarters for 324 students, Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study and utility areas. Augsburg College Center, (1967) center of non-academic activity, h a s spacious lounges and recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore, and offices for student government and student publications. Center for Global Service and Education, located a t 709 23rd Avenue South, provides offices for the Global Center staff and a resource room for those interested in global issues. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall, (1938) named in honor of Augsburg's second and third presidents, provides space for administrative and faculty offices. Music Hall, (1978)newest building on campus, contains a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios and offices for the music faculty. Psychology Building (1964) has classrooms, offices and laboratories for the Psychology department in the former studio building. Melby Hall. (1961) named in honor of J. S. Melby, dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the Christianity department, provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, chapel services, and general auditorium purposes. Ice Arena. (1974) with two large skating areas, is used for hockey, figure skating and recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community. Stage IITheater. formerly Old Music Hall, was redesigned in 1979 with a thrust stage a s a temporary performing facility for the Theater department, which also retains space in the Little Theater building. South Hall. Kueffner apartments, and annex houses, all located in or near the campus area, provide additional housing accommodations for students, faculty and staff. Admissions A ugsburg College is looking for students with intelligence and character. We want people who can benefit from and contribute to their community -the college community, and the larger community. Freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an Admissions Counselor, because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. Arrangements may be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session. Augsburg's admissions staff is ready to help students and parents with college planning. Just call any weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 430 p.m. -Admissions Office(612)330-1001. We'll answer your questions and arrange a tour for any day including Saturdays. Our office is on the Northwest comer of 7th Street and 21st Avenue South in Minneapolis (please call first). Augsburg selects students on individual merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, sex or age. Application Procedures forApplication Freshmen for Admission 1. Applicants should complete the application for admission and essay, and retum them to the Admissions Office together with the non-refundable $15.00 application fee. 2. Transcripts An official transcript from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final transcript upon graduation. Graduate Examination Degree scores (G.E.D.) may be presented instead of the high school transcript. 3. Test Scores Freshman applicants are required to submit results from the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Test (ACT). It will suffice if test scores are recorded on the official high school transcript. 4. Additional Information If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admissions decision is made. 5. Notification of Admissions Decision Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the admissions decision, usually within two weeks after the application tile is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. 6. Confirmation of Admission Accepted students who are applying for financial aid are asked to make a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit within 30 days of their financial aid notification. Extensions may be requested in writing to the Director of Financial Aid. Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit within 30 days of their letter of acceptance. Those students who wish to live in college housing must also submit a $100 housing deposit. Early Decision for Freshmen Augsburg offers an Early Decision Program for students who select Augsburg a s a primary college choice. Early Decision candidates must apply by November 15 of their senior year and will receive the admission decision about December 1.The College bases its admissions decision on the academic record through the junior year, test scores, and recommendations. Students who are eligible for Early Decision will receive maximum consideration for financial assistance. Early Decision candidates applying for financial aid are required to complete the Augsburg Early Decision Financial Aid Application, which enables our Financial Aid Office to compute a preliminary award. Candidates will be notified of their award by January 1.This application is available in the Admissions Office. Accepted students who are applying for financial aid are asked to make a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit within 30 days of their financial aid notification. Extensions may be requested in writing to the Director of Financial Aid. Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit within 30 days of their letter of acceptance. Those students who wish to live in college housing must also submit a $100 housing deposit. Early Admission of Freshmen Students of exceptional ability who wish to accelerate their educational program may be granted admission to begin full-timework toward a degree following completion of their junior year or first semester of the senior year of high school. Applicants for early admission must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants, submit two academic recommendations from the high school faculty, and arrange a personal interview with the Director of Admissions. Students from Minnesota who are interested in the possibility of enrolling at Augsburg under the auspices of the Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment Options Act should contact the Admissions Office for specific information. Application Procedures for Transfer Students Augsburg College welcomes students who wish to transfer after having completed work at other accredited colleges or universities. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily completed at accredited institutions. The College reserves the right not to grant credit for courses where It: considers the work unsatisFactory, to grant provisional credit for worlt taken at unaccredited institutions, and to require that certain courses be taken at Augsburg. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better is required on previous college work. Admission to a major, a s well a s admission to the College, is sometimes necessary. Tor example, registered nurses seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in NursEna must have a 2.5 QFA and complete the Department of Nursing credit evaluation tests. Please check with the Admissions Office and departmental catalog section to see if admission to the major is necessary. 1. Application for Admission Applicants should complete an application for admission and return it to the Admissions Office together with the $15.00 non-refundable application fee. 2. Transcripts An official transcript sent directly to the Admissions Office from the college(s) you have attended is required. Transfer student applicants who have completed one year or less of college-level work must have an omcial transcript from their high school sent directly to the Admissions Office. Students who have completed a year or more of college work will be evaluated primarily on their college performance. 3. Additional Information If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous college performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admissions decision is made. 4. Notification of Admissions Decision Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the admissions decision, usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. 5. Confirmation of Admission Accepted students who are applying for financial aid are asked to make a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit within 30 days of their financial aid notification. Extensions may be requested in writing to the Director of Financial Aid. Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit within 30 days of their letter of acceptance. Those students who wish to live in college housing must also submit a $100 housing deposit. Re-Admission of Former Students Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College without requesting a leave of absence and who wish to return, apply for readmission through the Registrar's Office. Students who have attended any other institution(s) during the absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each one to the Registrar's Office. Returning students do not pay the application fee. Admission as a Special Student (Ron-Degree) In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Usually part-time students, they may subsequently become candidates for a degree by petitioning through the Registrar's Office. Students regularly enrolled at another college may take course work at Augsburg College as a special student (non-degree).A transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office by the student's home institution. An application form for special student (non-degree)status is available from the Admissions Office. Admission for International Students International students should consult with the Director of Admissions regarding the procedures for applying a s an international student. All international students transferring to Augsburg from another United States college or university must apply and be accepted for admission to Augsburg two months prior to the start of the semester: July 1for Fall, November 1for Spring. To contact the Director, call (612) 330-1001 or write to: Director of Admissions Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55454 U.S.A. College Costs, Financial Policies and Financial Aid A 11 students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover. The college raises that difference in gifts - from alumni, faculty, staff, parents, church, friends, foundations, and endowment income. However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is intended t o supplement those resources. College Costs 1986-87 The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed for the 1986-87 academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes a s required. The college reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. Tuition, Fees, K e n t and B o a r d Tuition (full-timeenrollment) ..................................... $6.780.00 This rate applies to all full-time students entering in September, 1986. Students are considered full-time when they take three or more courses during the semester terms with a total of seven or more courses in the school year. The charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, subscription to student publications, and admission to most college-supported events, concerts and lectures. The amount is payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester. Tuition (part-timeenrollment) per course 540.00 This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester and/or an Interim only. Audit Fee (for part-time students) per course 270.00 Full-time students may audit a course without charge. Part-time students taking Lifetime Sports are charged the audit rate for that course. Room Rent (includes telephone) 1.400.00 1,300.00 Full Board (19meals a week) Other board plans are available a s defined in the housing contract booklet available from the Office of Student Life. Partial board (14 meals a week) is $1,260.00:the point plan is 51,020.00. ...................... ................. .................................. ........................................ Other Special F e e s (not refundable) Fees Billed on Student Account ACTC Bus (Full-time students . ..........$ 5.00 only) .................... Late Registration (per day after classes begin) .................... $ 10.00 Registration Change after first 5 days (Cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) .......................$ 5.00 introduction to Cinema $ 35.00 Arts ................................. Life Drawing (See Interim Catalog for fee) Music Therapy Internship (one half course credit) ..............$270.00 Music Lessons Private, per semester (14 lessons) ...................... fi75.00 Class, per semester ..-........$ 50.00 Radio-Television Production ..................... $ .,. 10.00 Theater Technical Production .........................$ 35.00 Student Teaching (per course) ...................... $ 15.00 Study Abroad (in approved nonAugsburg programs) ..........$125.00 Student Government Fee ......$ 60.00 Fees Payable by CheckICash Application (new and/or special students) ...............$ Nursing Credit Validation Tests ,...,..... ..........$ Locker Rental (commuters) $ Student Parking Lot Permit - car .....................$ - motorcyle ..........$ .............. 15.00 75.00 5.00 Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) ..............$ 2.00 Special Examinations, Cap & Gown Costs (Schedule on file in Registrar's Office) 40.00 20.00 Books and Supplies These costs are estimated to range between $250 - 300 per year. Deposits Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable) ........................... 9100.00 Required of all new students after acceptance. The Enrollment Deposit is credited to the student's account only when his/her enrollment is terminated. Any net credit balance (after all charges and/or fines) will be refunded upon request of the student. For more information, contact the Admissions Office. Housing Damage 100.00 Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract, to reserve a housing assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated for Fall or Spring Term by notifying the Office of Student Life in writing by the first day of registration. The resident will be responsible for all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification. If the new contract is cancelled prior to July 1for Fall semester or January 1for Spring Semester, $35.00 will be forfeited from the $100 deposit a s a service charge. The entire deposit will be forfeited if cancellation is after these dates. ........................................................... Payments Semester Fees - Prior to the start of each semester a "Statement of Estimated Charges" showing basic charges and credits designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student from the Business Office. Payment Optiona - (1) Annual payments, due August 20 a s billed; 42) Semester Payments, due August 20 and January 20 as billed; (3) Payment Plan upon appllcalion and after College approval, a three-month plan Is availabke each semester. Details are included with the Estimate of Charges letler. (4) 10-month Payment Plan upon application, College approval, and payment of a $50 administrative fee, the annual charges may be paid in 1 0 equal installments beginning June 20 and ending March 20. No finance charge will be assessed on accounts which are current. An application will be sent upon request. - A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of l0/o per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more or on a 10-month payment plan in which payment is not current. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full. Augsburg College will not release academic student transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (National DirectIDefense Student Loans-NDSL and the Nursing Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules. Refunds Students fill out withdrawal from College forms available in the Center for Student Development. They must be filled out completely, signed, and turned in to the Registrar's Office. Students who properly withdraw, change to part-time, are dismissed, or are released Porn a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and room (except for the minimum deduction of $100.00 to cover administrative costs) according to the following schedule: 100°/~- through the first five days of classes (less $100.00 administrativefee). 90% - from the sixth through 10th day of classes. 80% - from the 11th through 15th day of classes. 70% - from the 16th through 20th day of classes. 60% - from the 21st through 25th day of classes. 50% - from the 26th day of classes through the mid-point of the term. No refund will be made after the middle class day of the term. Board refunds are made on a proportionate basis. If a student is forced to withdraw due to illness or accident, the refund will include the normal percentage plus one-half of the percentage adjustment, upon submission of a report from the attending doctor stating the inability or inadvisability of continued enrollment. Students who elect to omit an interim or to graduate in December are not entitled to a refund of interim tuition, room, and board charges. Students who participate in an approved off-campus interim are eligible to apply for a board refund and room sub-lease. Details and request forms are available in the Office of Student Life. All refunds of charges will be applied to the account of the student and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines and deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund is determined. Financial Aid Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family makes in a lifetime. So, proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Office of Student Financial Services, will help students and their families with both monetary and advisory assistance to protect access to a quality education in spite of increasing costs. Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg is a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with Federal, State, church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. For the academic year 1984-85 approximately 85% of all students at Augsburg received scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment totalling over $6,200,000 from all aid sources. The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid is intended to supplement student and family resources. The Family Financial Statement (FFS) of the Amerlcan ~ o l l & eTesting Program (ACT) or the Financial Aid Porn (FAF) of the College Scholarship Service (CSS) helps determine the amount or assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis estimates the amount a student and family can be expected to provide for college expenses, taking into account such family financial factors a s current income, assets, number of dependents, other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations. How and W h e n to Apply New Students -Regular Admission 1. Apply for admission to Augsburg College. No financial aid notification is made until the student has applied and been accepted for ad- mission. 2. Obtain the Family Financial Statement (FFS) or Financial Aid form (FAF) from a high school or college financial aid office. Complete the application and send it to the processing agency after January 1 but before March 15for priority consideration. Minnesota residents must complete the FFS which includes the application for the Minnesota State Scholarship/Grant Program. Augsburg's code on the FFS is 2080. For non-Minnesota residents using the FAF, Augsburg's code is 6014. 3. Within three to four weeks, Augsburg will receive the analysis. If a t that time you are accepted for admission, the Financial Aid Committee will meet and review your eligibility for all the programs available. A letter will be sent to you detailing your financial aid package. 4. Acceptance of this financial aid package is required within the deadline stated. If necessary, the appropriate loan forms and/or work applications will then be sent to you. 5. Transfer students must submit a financial aid transcript from each college previously attended before financial aid will be offered. New Students - Early Decision This is for students who select Augsburg a s their primary college choice. An Early Decision Candidate must apply by November 15of the senior year and will receive the admission decision about December 1. 1. Early Decision Candidates applying fur financial aid may wish to complete the Early Decision PinancIal Aid Appljcatlon, available by writing or ca lllng t h e Admissions OWce. This enables our Financial Aid Office to colnpute a preliminary award before the Family Financial Statement is filed. Candidates will be notified of their award by January 1. 2. For confirmation of the financial aid award package, with any nec- essary revision, the FFS (or FAF for non-Minnesota residents) must be completed after January 1. Returning Stadenha Eligibility for assistance must be re-established each academic year by filing the application and Family Financial Statement (FFS).Renewal is based on financial eligibility, satisfactory academic progress, and fund availability. K i n d s of Aid A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in gen- eral rather than for a specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for information only. In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships, grants, and loans that might be available in their own communities. It could be worthwhile to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to students meeting their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid through Vocational Rehabilitation, Education Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance For Veterans' Children, and others. Gift Assistance - Pull tuition 'Presidents Scholarships are awarded an~iuallylo LIIP rnosl academirally quatliied full-tinie freshmen students. Toese scholarships are awarded without regard to wed. Becatue this Is a unified program, Full tuiLicln Is assured, slnse lhe College guarantees the diFf~renccbetwecn non-Augsburg grants and schofarships (surti as slate sct~olarships,Pell grants. erc,) anti lull tuition, The award Is renewable Tor Ihrce years hastd oon academic perrorrnance at Augsburg. Special application is due January 15. Deans Scholarships - Full tuition and halr tuition Deans Scholarships are awarded each fall to (lie n~ostacademically qualified full-lime students who are direct transfers to Augsburg Coltcge rollowing completion ol an A.A. or A.5, degrce. having maintained a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. These scholarships are awarded without regard to need and are renewable for an additional year. Because this is a unified program, full tuition is assured, since the College guarantees the difference between nonAugsburg grants and scholarships (such as state scholarships, Pell grants, etc.) and full tuition. Special application is due March 15. Presidents Scholarships Paired Resources In Ministry and Education (PRIME)Awards - Augsburg College will match the first $300 a year of a student's scholarship or grant from a Lutheran congregation. Announcement from the congregation must be made by October 1. Aupburg TuiHoa Grants - nvallahlt: to sludents who have shmvn academlc potentral and liavc financial need. A yl.aiil may pay up to full tuition and fees, A studenl's acadetnk pprkorrnanre, f l nanclal need, and high school and community involvcnient arc laken intn consideration, Minnesota State Scholarships and Grants - Awarded by the state to Minnesota residents who have financial need. For 1986-87, they range from $100 to $4115. All applicants from Minnesota are expected to apply. SwpplernentatMucattlonal Opporhrnity Grants - R federal progranl administered by the College. To bc eligible, n person must: (I)be a U.S. citi7cn or perinanent residenl; (2) llave suiflclent financial need as defirlrd by the program and demonstrated by Ihc FFS (or FAT): (3)be ci~pablcot mainlaining satisra'actoyacademic standlng at Ltbe College: and (41 be accepted h r adrriission. Pell Grants - Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible institutions of higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program guidelines. The maximum grant eligibility for each student for 1986-87 is $2100 minus the amount the student and family can be expected to contribute. Application is made by tiling the FFS (or FAF) and requesting on the application form that the necessary information be sent to the Pell Grant Program. lmeau of Indian R f f a i ~ / T d h and l State Indian Scholarships - Americ.an Indian studcnts who meet federal and state requirenlenls may apply for Bureau of Indiati Asfairs, Tribal and/or Stalp Indian Srholanhtp monies. Studcnts musl be lJ4 degree India11ancestry and be ~rirolledwilh a l e d ~ r a lrecognized l~ Irlhc. Irldlarl grants sup~lementall nlher sources of fl~tancialaid, For assistance in a ~ ~ l i c a t i ocontact n ~1;gsbur~'s Amerlcan Indian Program Dirtlchr or your Lrlhal agen'iy. Loan Assistance National Direct Shldent b a n s (RDSL) - Jolnt Augburg Colleg-federally funded program adminisle.r~dthrough llie College for students who demonstrate financial eligiblllty. Loans are. Inhrcst free durtngyour educalion. Nn inter~staccrues nor do payrnents have to be made on Lheprincipal at any lime you areenrolled at least halftin^^., Simple interrst of 5% and repaymcnl ob the priricipal (a1 the mlnlmum of$30 a month) hegln six months after you leavc school. liepayment may extend up to 10 years. Tl~eloan carria a Icacher canr.ellatlon clause, The maximum which may be barrowctt for undergraduate: study is $6,000, Guaranteed Student Loans (GSL) and Minnesota State Student Loans - Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in states which provide such programs. While the student is attending at least half-time, there is no inLerEst c h a t g . Reglnningwlth loans For school periods starting Septemkr 7 3. 1983 and alter, simple annual interpsl eT II% on the loan balance anrl repayment oT the principal brgin six lnonlhs after you leavc sclionl. Repayment may cxtend up to 10 years. The rnaxirnurn loan Es $2500 per year with the cumnlative undergraduaie nraxlmum of$I 2,500. Applications are available at the college. some banb, and the Mintlesota State SLudenl Loan ClfKce. Nursing Student Loan - Federal program with provisions similar to the National Direct Student Loan program, but restricted to applicants accepted or enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients must have financial n e d and be rtgistered at least half time. The maximum loan is $2500 per year. - Parent Laan Program (PLUS) P1,US Is a loall program to help parents meet cotlege costs ol lhei~dc.pendcn1 children. Parents may bormw up to $3,000 per srudenl ol$15,000.Repayment begins withill 60 days llrr year with an aggregate ma~i~ntrm oi check dishursettic~itat a simple [nterest rate of 1 2 8 and a niinirnum payment of $50 per rnonlh. Applicatlorr ronns are avallahle a l Augshurg Colleqe or the tending fnsll~rrtlons.Applirljlinns are normally filed wilh thc hank or Lhrirt institution wlltl which your family has an account. Student Employment A i ~ g s b u r gCoflege provides work appoflt~nltieslor students with proveil finallcia! need who are at least one-hall time students. Assign. ment is made on the basis of need and potential competence in perfomfng the duties assigned. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just as scholarships, loans, arld granls. A maxiniurn of 15 hours of on-campusemployment per week is recom- mended. All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each placement. Payment is made monthly by check to the student employee. College WorR Study Program and minnesota State Work Study Program - Under tlle~eprograms the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching bask with Lhe College ta providt! some part-time work opportunities. Sponsored Scholarships Scholarship wlnners are selected by the Sttrdent Affairs Committee of t h e Faculty unless otherwise s ~ e c l f i e d .For deuartmenla! scllolarships, winr~ersa;e recommended b y facut ty of the department involved. Descriptions of awards are From statemen& or the donors' wlshes, *Indicatesendowed scholarships General Scholarships Clrarles and Lllura nlliss ~XlricationalFoundation Scholarships - A number of awards of vdryln!t d ~ t i o t ~[~nirtltii~tni ~~ls S500) are made each year on the basis of tlnancial need and ability. Established in 1973 by the foundation. Bremer Foundation Scholarships - Awarded annually to students from towns and cities where Bremer banks are located. Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually to deserving junior/ senior students. Established in 1961 to perpetuate her memory. Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually to two deservingjunior or senior students. Established in 1969 by Alma Jensen Dickerson to honor her late husband and perpetuate their memory. Elias 6 . Eliason Sr. Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually to one or more needy and deserving upperclass students. Established in 1979 in memory of their husband and father by Josie Feroe Eliason, Conrad Eliason, E. Bernie Eliason, Mrs. Elizabeth Mauseth and Mrs. Clara Hoelck. M. J. Estrem Scholarship* - Awarded annually to a worthy student. Established in 1965 by Maybelle and Malcolm Estrem. Memorial Scholarship Foundation Scholarships* - Awarded annually to an able and deserving upperclass student. Established in 1964 by undesignated memorial gifts. Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Liberal Arts Scholarships - Given annually to needy students who are U.S. citizens. Established in 1972. John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund - Awarded annually to freshman students who without assistance would be unable to pursue higher education, Established in 1963 by a bequest of John G. Quanbeck. Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship* - Awarded to able and deserving students. Established by the Readers Digest Foundation in 1964. Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded to an able and deserving junior or senior student. Established in 1962 to honor the memory of their beloved father by his daughters, E. Lorraine Yokie and Doris E. Yokie. Special Scholarships Aid Associalton Tor Lutherans - Awarded annually to able and deserving upperclass students who arthccrtlbcale (policy) holders with Aid Association for Lutherans Insurance Company. Es- Lnhlislicrtl in 1968. The Crown Prince Haraid Scholarship - Pstabllsh~dby authorization of the Augsburg ColIcqe Roar'rl of IIegentr in 1965 on the t ~ c ; l s i onf~ llrc ~ visit by Crown Prince Harald, this annual scllolarship prnvlde~hrll tuition for a Ireshnia~istudcrit from Norway. The winner is selected from rnrnpctitiort l~uldIrr Norway by t ' n ~Mnrgv-Amerika Foreningen. Grace Jewel Jensen Buster R~rnorialScholarship* - One or more scholarships are swartIrtl anri~rallylo sopliotnore,junior, or senior Chinese students who have outstanding acadmmir rvcords a i ~ darc preparing Irl work among the Chinese people. Established in 1983 by family allrl irlenda to lior~orLlir ~rfetnoryof Grace Jewel Jensen Buster, a 1922 alumna. The Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded d~lntla[lyto able and de- FrrYlllg sL~id~ril(s) whn \lave physical disabilities and Isve d~~iionstlated financial need. EstabHsh~dIn 1972 by hcr huha~td,Iloyd Cleveland. In linnor tlw niernory uC Mrs. Cleveland, Augstl leader anrl rlt:vnted wlle. burg ah~rnna,~ o ~ a e c r a l cClirist~au Davld J. Fanno Aemorial Scholarship*-0nr or niarr schnlarships are awarded annually to i t I1a5 sucressrk~llyovrrcorllt: adversily and achieved excellence in a junlor nr qellior s t l ~ d r ~who at.adcrnlr and rxtrartrrriculdr pcirformancc. Estahlishcd in 1979 by members of his family t o Diivid .J. Tormn, ID64 alumnrrr. honnr the memory a i Colnnia~~drr Grace Anne JohnlFon Memorial Scholarsltip' - Onr nr mare scholarships are awarded annt~dllytn upperrlass Internatlor~alsludcnl? wlro havr overcntrlc adversity and achieved excell ~ n cIn t acadernlc and PXlrilCuIr i i u k r perrormanrt:. Btabllshrd i n 1981 by her parents, Dr. and Ars, I:ini~rJuhflsori, and other idrnily nienlbcrs and friprtds in memory of Grace Anne (Gay) 197 1-1973. Johnroll, a sludenl a l Auqs~~irg Catha .Ion- nemorial Scholarship' -Awarded alin~lallyto ripprrclass women of high moral charart~r,wllh prriewnrc (liven In female nr wale 5ttld~ntstranslcrdntl from Waldorf Colleqe Who (ire In n~~rslc andfnr e l r n i r n t a edutntion. ~~ Establishrd ill 1g75 111 memory of Catha on&, 1970 alumna, by her parerits. Mr. and Mrs. Kenn~tIiJnnrs, ntlirr IiItnlly and friends, and the A~~gshurg CnTIrgr Srnior Clrallt'nge Prograni. Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior College Scholarship - Awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, religious leadership and financial need. Minimum award $500.00. The scholarship is renewable. The Rev. Horace E. Plyhus memorfal Scholarshfp. -Awardrd annually to a senior student(s) who lias st~rcessf~rllv nverromr ndvcrslly ant1 11.~5arhteverl exrrllence in academic and extrarurilcular perfor~rinricr.E ~ t a l ~ l i s tIn i ~ d1977 l o honnr lhr rlirtnorv of the Rev. Nyhus, a 1929 gmrliratr: nf Augshurg Ser~ilnarywl~oovrrramt: Lhr nrlvrrsily or early years to earn his own edtic;lllnn alrd whn served his lcllow nien wllh ht~n~anity and dsdnm. Minority Student ScholarshipsJawants The Hearst Arncrica~tltrdlan Scholarshio' - O ~ ior r rllnt c sctnlarshios srre awarded annuallv to an Ameslc iltl 11irIld11ul)prtrlillr~5llldC11I(~)WIIQ lias a ~ u ~ ~ i u l a tgrade i v e point average of 3.0 or better at Augsburq Collrg. fsli!blished In 1984 hy I l i e nears[ Fout~datlnn, Homecoming Auction Schol~rshlps-Awarcltrd annually to two students, one of whom must be a minority student, who 11avedeu~onstraleclability to facilitatediscussion about issues of social concern. Established in 1977 and funded by contributions to this annual event from faculty, staff and students. Marilyn Petersen Memorial Scholarship* - One or more scholarships are awarded annually to upperclass Oriental international students. Established in 1978 by her parents, family and friends to honor the memory of Marilyn's devotion of sharing and loving people, especially her service to students. National Scholarship &Grant Program for Minority dtudenb (sponsored by the American Lutheran Church) - Mernb~lsof American racial arid cthnic minorities who are either seeking admission to an America11 I.r~lheranCllklrcl~(ALL) rollegc OR are members of an ALC congregation may be considered. Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded periodically to a Black American student. Established in 1964 in memory of Marlys Johnson Simengaard and her Christian concern for the problems of social injustice. Religion & Christian Service Scholarships The Norman and Louise Bockbrader Scholarship* - Awarded annually to students preparing for full-time service careers in the church. Established in 1981 by Rolland H. Bockbrader to honor the lifelong devotion that his parents have given to the family, congregation, Augsburg College, and the community. Andrew and Constance Burgas Scholarship* - Available to both North American and international s t ~ r l p n Ll o~CIIcnurage men and women to enter full-time Christian service. Awards are based on dcri~nnslratrdircadrmic ability, moral character, and potential for Christian service. Established in 1983 by the Rev, and Mrs. Andrew S. Burgess. Thorvald Olsen BtrmtvedllSernorialScholarship*- Awarded annually to a student(s) in the senior class whr~is prrpali~iqInr Ilir mInLslry. Established in 1960 by family and a churchwide offering to honor Lllc rrlrnlnry nl Ilr. T , 0,Burntvedt, president of the Lutheran Free Church, 1930-1958. Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually to an upperclass student preparing for a Christian vocation. Established in 1982 to honor the memory of Henning and ~ellstineDahlberg. lver and Marie lverson Scholarship* -Awarded on the basis of need, character and interest in Christian sewice. Established in 1957 by lver Iverson. The Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial Scholarship - Awarded annually to one or more students who demonstrate potential and tinancial need, with preference for those who are preparing for a religious service vocation. Gerda mottensen Memodal Scholarship* -One or more scholarships are awarded annually on L 1 1 ~bil!,is of srl~olarslrlp,sewicc. and dcvotlo~ito the Christian faith. Established in 1975 by tlir Ii~rnilyanrl h u g h u r g Collqf: in nlmlnrj or aerda Mortensen for five decades of service to Christian higher education at Augsburg College. Onesimus Scholarship* - Awarded periodically to students preparing for the Christian ministly. Established in 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. James Helleckson. Johah H. 0. ROdvik Memorial Scholarship* - Onr or more scholarships are awarded an~rq preparing for a proierslorial career in Christlan service. Established rtilally lo h u g s t ~ ~studrnts ill 1976 t)y Mr. nnrl Mrs. Luther H. Rodvik in mvriiory nl Jotiatt J. 0.Hodvik and his deep personal ~lrtl[cntIonLo liis ralling as a minister as well as his scholarly research and pioneer Lhought r o n c r r n l n ~the Apostle Paul's traditionally mlsilntlerstnod atlitude toward the question of equal rights and equal status for women. The Rev. Olaf R o g e Memorial &holarshlp* - Awarded on the basis of need, scholarship and interest in Christian scrvlce. Ectahllshed 111 1958 to honor the Rev. Olaf Rogne, business administrator of the college, 1940-1952. The Rev. lawrenre and Gertrude Sateren Scholarship* - Ont: or Inore scholnrshlps are to a Ji~nioror senlor prrparing b r a full-time vocation in the churcll. Eshbawarded a~~nually lished in 1980 by thclr chlldrrn, la~itiliesand hipr~dsLO l~unorLlre lifelonu dt:votlon that Lhc Rcu, and Mrs. lawre11ceSateren gav? to the cliurch, hugshurg Coll~ye,anrl Augsht~rgSelninaryover a period a160 years, Marguerite Hamilton StorIey memorial Scholarship -nwarded allnually to an able and des ~ r v i n g/ ~ l n i o ~ , k ~ ~slutlenl i I o r r~colnmendedby l l srhnlarship ~ committee. Semi-finalists are inlerv&d and sclcct~,dby thc dorlar, the flei. Catvili f. Storley. btablirhed in 1965 to honor the menlory o l Marqucr~lcljamlllon Slorley and licr intetest and cotice~nin the mission work of the Christian church. Morris G. C. d ilanna Vaageneu Misslanary Stholarship Fund* - Awiilded annually Lo a junior/senior student prepdrlng lor servlcc ac a missionary through the World FTlssion Dcparlment of The American Lulhtran Chorch, Lslabllshecl i l l 1969 by the RPV- and Mrs. Morri? 0.C. Vaagenes. Departmental Scholarships Art The Crown W n c w Sonja Art Scholarship - Established by authorization of the Augsburg College Board of Regents in 197n ta honor the Crown Princess of Norway. Awarded annually to a talented arl student will1 flnnncial need. Augaet molder Memorial Art Scholarship*-One or more scholarships are awarded annually to uppcrclass studc~itsmajoring in art. Established in 1982 by his wife, family and friends in memory of August Molder, accomplished artist and teacher for more than 20 years at Augsburg COI~P~P, Athletic The Carl Bloomberg Memorial Scholarship - Awarded annually to a needy student(s) particilmling iri Llh: Augsburg College hockey program whose cumulative grade point average is below 3.2. Estahtisherl in 1983 by friends in memory of Carl Bloomberg, a talented young hockey player. Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship*- Awarded annually to an able and deserving student on the basis of Christian purpose, athletic and academic achievement. Established in 1966 by his parents, the Rev, and Mrs. Lester Dahlen, in memory of their son, a senior student at Augsburg College. Paul Dahlen/Gerald Pryd Aemorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually to an able and deserving male student on the bash ol'personality, character, athletic and academic achievement. Established in 1966 by the tkv. and Mrs. Lester Dahlen and friends to honor the memory of these two Augsburg College studrnh. David Granner memorial Scholarship* -Awarded annually to h a or more students, particpaling in athletics or masic, who have demonstrated llnanrlal nced and/or high Christian character. The allllplicschotarship is for a mate rarlrliddlc only, w l l l ~a prefcrentr in basketball. Esand Mrs. Ethel tabliskrl In 1975 by Mrs. David Gronner and cllildren I{irhard, Caml, and Rt~l, Gronner to honor the memory of David Gronner, an Augsburg College alumnus. Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually based on academic achievement, personal character, and ability in athletics. Established in 1945 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles S, Hoffman to honor their son who gave his life in the conquest of Okinawa. Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship* - One or more scholarships are awarded annually to upperclass students participating in intercollegiate sports, with preference for students in the wrestling program. Established in 1980 by the William Jordan and Charles Schulz families in memory of Rory Jordan, an Augsburg graduate and nationally recognized wrestler, Magnus and Kristofa Meven Scholarship* - Awarded annually to students on the basis of achievement, personal character, and promise in the field of physical education. Established in 1958 by their children in memory of their parents. Biology Biology Scholarships - Established in 1972 by the faculty of the Biology Department to honor outstanding students who intend to major in Biology, Natural Science or Medical Technology. Business AdmlnletmtIon/EcenomEcs A~~gshusg Brrsiness Rlitmni Scholarship Fi~nd*- Awarded annually to sophomore, junior or wrrinr 4 1 1 ~ hIIIP t~ldjnri~l!]ilk ally of Hw dress encompassed within the Department of Business Arltiiini5lration and C.< .ruioniics and b a w l on acad~micrxccllence and financial need. Established in 1984 by Augsburg business alumni and other alumni and friends within the business community. Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship* - Awarded annually to one or more upperclass students interested in the field o f business. Established in 1965 by The Gamble-Skogmo Foundation. Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship* - One or more awards are made annually to a junior or senior student(s) majoring in business administration, Established in 1980 by members of the family in memory of Gertrude S. Lund, Augsburg College alumna and dedicated teacher at the College. Chemistry Ellen and Courtland Agre Chemistry Award - Given annually to a chemistry major, preferably one going into graduate studies to earn the doctorate in chemistry. Established in 1980 by Dr. and Mrs. Courtland Agre. Chemishy Scholarships* - Awarded annually to junior and senior students whose academic record indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry. Established in 1968 by family, Friends, and the Augsburg College Chemistry Department to honor: Manivald Aldre Carl Fosse Frederick C. and Laura E. Nortensen Dr. W. N. Sandstrom Walter E. Thwaite, Jr. Covey Hendrickson Minnesota Mining and ManufacturingChemistry Scholarship - Awarded to Chemistry majors who are citizens of the U.S. Established in 1979. Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry Scholarships* - Awarded annually to junior/senior students majoring in Chemistry who have a GPA of 3.0 or above and, preferably, graduate or professional school goals. Established in 1984 through the Conrad Sunde estate in memory of a 1915 alumnus who was the first Augsburg College graduate to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry, His professional career as educator, researcher and consultant included many inventions, of which the development of lanolin oil was his outstanding work. Education David Mathre Scholarship* - Awarded annually to qualified full-time student(s) in need of financia.1 assistance during the term in which they are student teaching. English Anne Pederson English Scholarship* - Awarded annually to jtlniorlstnior students who are majoring in English, with preference given to those who plan to t ~ a c hEngllsh as a career. Established in 1971 by faculty members of the English Department to honor the 37 ycars nl service of Anne Pederson as English teacher at Augsburg College. Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarshipb- Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the field of English. Established in 1959 by Gerald Sveeggen in memory of P. A. Sveeggen, professor of English at Augsburg, 1915-1952. Foreign Language Nimi Baez Kingsley Modern Language Scholarship* - Awarded annually to junior/senior students who are majoring in modern language, with preference given to those who plan to teach language. Established in 1969 by Mr. and Mrs. James Kingsley. Health-Related Ellen and Courtland Agre Pre-MedicineAward - Given annually to a student of any major who is planning on entering medical school to earn a doctorate in medicine. Established in 1980 by Dr. and Mrs. Courtland Agre. Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association Scholarship* - Awarded annually to a registered nurse seeking a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Established in 1983 by The Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association. - Eleanor Christensen Cdwards lkmorlal Scholarshipr Awarded annually to upperclass student(s) prrparing for a ratter in riirdirlne nr health. Established in 1978 in memory of Eleanor Christrr~senUwards' devotion and s~.rvjccin lieaitli care by members of her family, Bernhard Chrlsl~nscn.I;isic Christe~isenSchrocder, .le%l~ Cliristensen, Nadia Christensen and Theodore Christensen. History Dr. Carl H. Chrislock History Scholarship - Awarded annually to a history major. Established in 1980 by Gregory M. Rtzloff to honor Carl H. Chrislock. The Rev. and Mrs. 0. J. Haukeness History Award - Awarded annually to a senior student for excellence in history. Established in 1980 by Helen Ranck to honor her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. 0. J, Haukeness. H, R, aendrichdn lllsbry Scholarship* --Awarded annually to students majoring in history with prclrrencc given to llrose who plau a c a m In lhp field, blahlfshed in 1969 by Dr. and Mrs. Carl II.Chrlslork and aegnrentcd Ily otlier conLributlo~~s Lo iinnnr Ihe memory of H. N, Hendrickson, pmkssol uf llistory a1 Aussburg College, 1400- 1952, Library Science Library Student Assistant Scholarship - Established in 1984 by library staff to honor junior or senior students who have given outstanding performance as a library student assistant. Mathematics Mathematics Scholarship - Awarded annually to an able and desenring student in the field of mathematics. Established in 1980 by the Mathematics department. Minnegasco Scholarship - Awarded annually to able and deserving junior/senior students majoring in mathematics or the sciences on the basis of need and academic ability. Established in 1969 by Minnegasco. Metro-UrbanStudies Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in Urban Affairs* - One or more scholarships are awarded annually to upperclass students who actively contribute toward the fulfillment of Augsburg's Mission Statement relating to the College's urban involvement. Established in 1982 by colleagues, former students, and friends to honor the service and leadership of the Torstensons in community development and urban affairs. Music Peggy ChristensenBenson Memorial Scholarship*-Awarded annually to a student of choral music. Established in 1965 by Thomas 1. Benson in memory of Peggy Christensen Benson, an Augsburg College alumna. Prwhrnan Performance Studies Scholarships - Entering freshman music majors who evidence niarkrrf ablllty In their major instrument or voice will receive free lessons in that major nicldium during ihe Rmt two semesters of performance studies. David Gronner Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually to two or more students participating in athletics or music, who have demonstrated financial need and/or are of high Christian character. Established in 1975 by Mrs. David Gronner and children Richard, Carol and Paul, and Mrs. Ethel Gronner in memory of David Gronner, Augsburg College alumnus. 0 . I. Hertsgaard Scholarship* - Awarded annually to junior/senior students who have demonstrated proficiency in choral and/or instrumental music, interest or potential in conducting, and promise of overall academic success. Established in 1966 by 0. I, Hertsgaard. Leonard & Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship* - Awarded to upperclass students seeking to acquire musical and performance skills in instrumental music with preference given to those who have shown proficiency in keyboard instruments. Established in 1975 by Leonard & Sylvia Kuschel to honor the beautiful message of music. Edwin W. and Edith 8, Norberg Scholarship* - One or more scholarships arc awardrrl annually to upperclass student(s) preparing for careers in church music. btablish~din 1980 by Edwin W. Norberg to honor his wife's lifelong career in the teaching and ro~iducllngoF piano, organ and choral music. Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship* - Awarded annually to a sophomore/junior student of outstanding promise in the field o f music. Established in 1953 by his family to honor Henry P. Opseth, chairman of the Augsburg Music Department, 1922-1951. Senior Performance Scholarships - Senior music majors who have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their major instrument or voice will be awarded a Senior Performance Scholarship which provides for free lessons in that major medium during the two semesters preceding graduation. Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship* - Awarded annually to an Augsburg student who has music as a major/minor and who shows outstanding promise for achievement in the art of singing. Established in 1955 by her parents, Mr. and Mrs, lver Solberg, and her brother Dorvan to honor Marilyn Yvonne Solberg, member of the Augsburg choir from 1950-53. String Scholarships - Awarded to entering students who demonstrate ability on violin, viola, cello, or bass and who intend to pursue their study through performance studies, string ensemble, and orchestra. John & Vera Thut Scholarship* - One or more scholarships are awarded annually to upperclass students who have achieved excellence in performance in voice or piano. Established in 1980 by John and Vera Thut, their family and friends. The Thuts cherished lifelong careers in the teaching of music, three decades of which was at Augsburg. Stuart West Memorial Scholarship* - Awarded annually to a student on the basis of skilled performance or aptitude in instrumental music. Established in 1983 by Mrs. Joan West and children, Kristine, Dale, David, and James. Physics Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship* - Awarded annually to an upperclass student majoring in physics. Established in 1976 by the Augsburg College Physics Department and friends to honor Dr. Hanwick on his 20th anniversary as a member of the Augsburg faculty. Political Science Political Science Scholarship* - One or more scholarships are awarded annually to upperclass students oursuina careers in Political Science. Established in 1980 bv Professors Norma Noonan and ~ j l e s~teishoel. Scandinavian Studies lver and myrtle Olson Scholarship'- Awarded antlually to an upperclassstudent@)with acadeniic ah~lltv.in lllc ~ ~ u t s uoti la rtpqwe. wit11 concentration in Scandinavian lanquaqes, literar and their familks and friends tulme,h l s l o i ac~rl/orcult~r~~e. ~ t a b l l ! h d In 1903 by l l ~ e lchildren to honor lver and Myrtlv Olson oa the occaslot~ol their golden wedding anniversary. Sociology Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize* -Awarded annually to a student in the general field of Christian sociology. Established in 1936 by members of his family to honor the memory of Professor Adolph Paulson, who taught social science at Augsburg from 1930-35. E xperiences in the classroom are an important part of collene life, but learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the college and the metropolitan area. Whether students are residents or commuters, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add dimension to their education. Campus Ministry a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual, a s well as As academicand social growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their own faith. Since our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible studies, fellowship groups, outreach teams, planning committees, retreats, Peace and Justice forums, Hunger conferences, concerts, plays and movies are examples of the wide variety of activities on campus. This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty and staff gather each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts that God has given them. A s a college of the church, we encourage students to form their own values which will be the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond one's years at Augsburg. The College Pastor has an ofice in the College Center to be readily available for counseling, consultation, support or information. Student Government Through student government students secure a closer relationship with and better understanding of the administration and faculty, and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student government also sponsors and directs student activities, protects student rights, and provides the means for discussions and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg. Student government is organized into the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Elections are held in the spring for the next year. Freshmen elect their representatives in the fall of their first year. Many kinds of involvement are possible - program planning, writing, editing or service opportunities. If you want to get involved, contact the President or Vice President of the Student Body in their offices in the College Center. Social, Cultural, Recreational Throughout the year, a variety of social and cultural activities takes place on campus as well a s in the Twin Cities. These activities include dances, special dinners, name entertainment, and visiting personalities in various fields. The College Center is the focus of lesiure-time activity on campus. Offices for the College newspaper, the Augsburg Echo, and the yearbook, the Augsburglan, are on the lower level. Many of the clubs that unite classroom or non-classroom related interests meet in the Center. KCMR, a student-operated non-profitradio station serving the needs of Augsburg and the surrounding Cedar-Riverside community, is located in the Mortensen Tower. Fine Arts Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the theatre arts department. Intercollegiate Athletics Augsburg is affiliated with Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, hockey, wrestling, baseball, track, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, track & field, and softball. Intramurals Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well a s individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena. Student Activities A variety of interests is served by groups and clubs and by events spon- sored by the student government. If you need information or wish t o initiate a new group or activity, contact the Student Activities Director. Student Services ~ u ~ i b college u r ~ doncerned with educating the whole person and - is recognizes t h a t t h e environment for learning is a critical factor in achieving growth. Knowledge grows from more than intellectual endeavors. Expanding relationships, exploring values, identifying life styles, developing autonomy and interdependence, finding purpose and commitment - all combine with intellectual content and skills to produce the educational impact of the college on its students. The Division of Student Affairs supports this task. During the summer before your freshman year, or a t the time of transfer, you will receive a copy ofAugsburg Guide. This book will help you assess the possibilities in your education, choices to make, directions to consider and different destinations for which to plan. Augsburg Guide was designed t o act a s a sort of road map. Center for Student Development The Center for Student Development provides a variety of services t o help make yourjourney rich and meaningful. Some of the opportunities are listed below. Summer Orientation. Students can plan their first academic year and pre-register for classes. Students and their parents get acquainted with classmates, faculty, and staff as well as with the campus. They stay in the dormitory, attend events in the met: ropolitan area and seek answers to many questions about college life. Career Planning and Placement. Students may be uncertain about where they want to be whenthey finish their undergraduate experience, whether their life style will be a balanced one, or how work will provide opportunity for service and fulfillment. Augsburg has a four-year career development plan to help with a personal assessment, explore possibilities, test realities, and prepare for entry into the next phase of life. All new students will have a chance to review their interests with a counselor. Job Service. Augsburg College maintains a referral service in the Placement Office, Center for Student Development, to help students find part-time, temporaty, and summer employment off campus. Job Service initiates contact with employers in the area and the State Employment Service and acts as a clearinghouse to help match students and jobs. Human Development Seminars. A series of informal "mini-courses" is offered each year to help you grow in understanding of yourself and your relationship to others. Such topics as PEER (Positive Educational Experiences in Relationships),Choosing a Major, Issues in Men's and Women's Identity, Assertiveness, Job Seeking, and Sexuality are available. Information on current offerings and opportunity to register are provided several times during the year. Academic Enrichment. Students may want to improve their skills in such areas as reading, studying, note-taking, and testing by attending one or more of the workshops offered. Students also will have an opportunity to meet with a counselor to diagnose needs. If a particular course proves difficult, students can arrange for tutoring through the Center. Counseling and Guidance. Sometimes students find it difficult to cope with relationships or situations which they encounter during their college experience. Counselors are available to help students who are experiencing personal/interpersonal difficulties by providing individual and group counseling and a variety of personal growth groups. Learning Disabilities Program. A Learning Disabilities Specialist and trained peer counselors are available to LD students needing coursework assistance, as provided for by Section 504. Direct services and advocacy are provided in such areas as diagnostic assessment, admissions assistance, orientation and registration assistance, basic skills remediation, orientation to the College, and tutoring. A Learning Laboratoty, word processors, study guides, taped textbooks, and a peer support group are also available to students accepted into the LD Program. A separate brochure detailing services and fees is available through the Center for Student Development. Intercultural Center As a College in t h e city, committed t o t h e values and insights ofcultural diversity, Augsburg offers special advocacy a n d counseling for all minority students in close cooperation with administrators, faculty a n d community. At t h e present time t h e s e efforts concentrate in two major areas: American Indian Support Program. This program provides direct services and assistance in such areas as: recruitment and retention, admissions and financial aids procedures, orientation and registration, coursework selection and career counseling, tutoring, personal and crisis counseling, referrals and followup. The program provides advocacy in areas of health, child care, housing, and employment opportunities, with input into the implementation of American Indian courses and liaison with the Intertribal Student Union. Black Student Program. Augsburg offers a Black student program which provides career and personal counseling, administrative support, and assistance with the admissions process. Black History Month and the Black Student Union are student affairs programs emphasizing Black heritage and participation. The other facet of Augsburg's Intercultural Center focuses on students who are from or are interested in studying in other countries, and in planning activities and events to increase intercultural awareness of students, faculty and staff. Foreign Study. If students are interested in study abroad, they can consult the faculty member who serves as Director of lnternational Programs to check on the many opportunities available. International Students. Augsburg enjoys the academic and cultural participation of its students from countries outside the U.S. The Office of the International Student Adviser helps to orient and advise any student on a student visa, exchange program, or permanent resident status. The adviser handles information on immigration, work permits, and temporary status and arranges an American host for international students. See Augsburg Guide for information about the Cross-Cultural Club. Health Service The staff of Smiley's Point Clinic located on Riverside Avenue across the street from the campus will take care of students' health needs. Visits are free except for special testing or service, and prescriptions are available through the Fairview Pharmacy at cost. Students must check family health coverage to determine if they are included: if not, a student health insurance plan is available. Food Service The Commons,situated on the top floor of the College Center, is the main food serv- ice facility for students, faculty and staff. This pleasant room features small table units for easy conversation and overlooks the College Quadrangleand Murphy Square.The portions are generous and modestly priced. Students on board plan who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons. The Chinwag, located on the ground floor of the Center, features short orders and is open through the noon hour and in the evenings. Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or nearby apartments. Living on Campus Because Augsburg recognizes that a student's ability to respond to the learning environment depends, in part, upon his or her living conditions, a variety of housing alternatives is provided. The residence hall program promotes student growth by asking students to actively participate in group decision-making. Each residence unit has one or more Resident Staff who facilitate the process of group living and discuss personal concerns with individual students. Augsburg requires all freshmen and sophomores not living at home to live in college-operated housing. Married student housing is available in annex housing and South Hall. Students rent a room at the beginning of the fall term for the entire school year. New students receive room assignments the summer before they arrive a t Augsburg. Upperclass students make housing arrangements in the spring. All resident students must sign housing contracts. Freshmen and transfer students are urged to make the tuition deposit by June 1in order to secure housing. Students who deposit after June 1will be provided housing only if space is available. All students living on campus must pay an advance payment when they sign the housing contract. The fee is credited to the students' accounts when they move into the residence. All new freshmen and some upperclass students live in U r n e s s Tower. This eleven story high-rise houses 324. Each floor is considered a house unit providing 36 students (two to a room), with their own lounge, study and utility areas. Mortensen Tower, the newest residence hall, is an alternative to traditional residence hall living. It contains 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upperclass students. South Hall contains 12 apartments housing 34 upperclass students. W e s t H a l l contains 12 one-bedroom apartments housing 24 upper- class students. A n n e x H o u s i n g provides an alternative opportunity for group living. Groups of upperclass men or women share living space, house responsibilities, and cooking. Houses are located in the campus area. One way to maximize the living and learning of your housing situation is to bid for a Special Interest House. Groups of students have created exciting projects by writing and implementing educational impact proposals on such t o ~ i c sa s Environmental Concerns, Men's and Women's Awareness, 'international Living, Honors Program, and Scandinavian Studies. Mortensen Tower is carpeted, air conditioned, and contains kitchen units. It is otherwise unfurnished. In other residence halls or houses, rooms are furnished except for bed linens, towels, blankets, bedspreads, and lamps. Laundry facilities are available in each residence. Student Riahts The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsiY bilities and has provided for due process in matters of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal. The Judicial Council is elected by students and faculty and serves to conduct hearings and review matters of concern. Any student who wishes to identify appropriate procedures for complaint should contact the Vice President for Student Affairs. The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX. Students have the right to inspect all official records, files and data which pertain to them and which are maintained in the Office of the Registrar and the P!acement Office and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Exceptions are parents' financial records and confidential letters and statements placed in the record before January 1,1975, or placed under conditions where students have signed a waiver of right of access. Students have the right to experience education free from discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic, or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. Persons seeking additional information on these topics should contact the Center for Student Development or the appropriate coordinator a s listed in the Communication Directory at the end of the catalog. Academic Information ',, 1 I . . . ' i!! A ugsburg College constructs its cumculum upon the premise that students must be educated as full human persons: intellectually, spiritually, and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a broad grasp of the world from which they have come as well a s the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education cumculum introduces students to the breadth and complexity of knowledge and culture. Required courses in religion are designed to acquaint students with the Christian tradition and encourage them to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation courses offer students the opportunity to develop skills for participation in exercise and sporting activities. Students choose from over forty mqjor areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of cumcular activities supported by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world. General Information D e g r e e s Offered Augsburg offers the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Science degrees. The B.S. degree is awarded to graduates with majors in Music Therapy, Nursing and Social Work. The B.M. degree is awarded to graduates with majors in Music Education and Music Performance. Graduates with majors in other fields receive the Bachelor of Arts degree. Academic Calendar Augsburg follows the 4-1-4 calendar, with Fall and Spring semesters of approximately 1 4 weeks separated by a 4-week January Interim. Students normally take four courses each semester and one course during Interim. A maximum of three courses can be earned in the two annual summer sessions, one of four weeks and one of six weeks. The calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, so students can take courses on another campus during the regular term. (See Registration.) January Interim is particularly intended to be a time for both students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and ways not possible during the regular term. The Interim catalog, published in the fall of each year, is distributed to all students and is available by contacting the Interim Office. In addition to classes offered on campus, Augsburg offers a variety of travel opportunities within the United States and abroad, Independent or directed study and internships are among the many Interim options. Augsburg Weekend College follows a trimester calendar (see Augsburg Weekend College). t. -+ - 4 II i' Faculty The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider their teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are involved in research, including such varied studies a s space physics, the history of medieval spirituality, women in the Soviet Union, and homelessness in American cities. Music faculty perform professionally on the local and national level, and studio artists' works can be seen in buildings, galleries, and shows around the country. Augsburg faculty s e e their research a s supporting their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program which introduces them to current thought in many fields but especially in teaching techniques and theories. Augsburg's size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act a s academic advisers and counselors and participate regularly in campus activities. Every student is assigned a freshman adviser and chooses a major adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act a s both mentors and models for students. Computer R e s o u r c e s Approximately 50 microcomputers, including Apple Ile's, IBM XT's, laboratory computers, and graphics microcomputers are arranged in networks with larger machines, to satisfy standard educational needs. Students and faculty members needing even more computing power also have access to computers at the University of Minnesota. Library and Audio-Visual Services A relaxed atmosphere, a helpful staff and friendly student library as- sistants make the library a favorite place to study. The main library houses over 160,000books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, Chemistry, and Art History slide libraries are located within the departmental areas. A service-dedicated staff provides students with assistance to meet diverse information needs including instruction in the use of the library, standard reference service, guidance in pursuing term paper topics, and directions to other local sources of information. Special arrangements are made for access by students with physical handicaps. Access to over 1,000,000volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. The Library Audio-Visual Center houses audio-visual materials and equipment and provides access to materials for rent or loan. Assistance with production of slides, transparencies, filmstrips and audio/ video tape recordings is available for faculty and students. Equipment such a s movie and slide projectors and tape recorders may be borrowed for limited periods. Film bibliographies and other advice on materials selection are available. Facilities for classes in broadcasting are located in the Center. Academic Organization and programs Divisions and Departments The college curriculum is offered by 20 departments which are grouped into four divisions for administrative and instructional purposes. Humanities - Raymond Anderson (Chairperson) Art, English, Foreign Languages, Philosophy, Religion, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts - Earl Alton (Chairperson) Social and Behavioral Sciences - Norma Noonan (Chairperson) Natural Science and Mathematics Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics Business Administration and Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology Professional Studies -Edwina Hertzberg (Chairperson) Education, Health and Physical Education, Music, Nursing, Social Work M q j o r s and M i n o r s Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or cross academic disciplines. Some students decide on a major or majors before they enter college. Others test a variety of disciplines before deciding. Normally a major should be elected by the end of the fourth semester and earlier in some disciplines. Details of majors and minors are in the course description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the B.A. degree. Students may contact the Registrar about creating a unique major, Mqjors available at Augsburg are: Applied Economics Art History Biology ~ u s i n e s Administration s (Accountina, Finance. International Business, -Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing) Chemistry Communication Computer Science East Asian Studies1 Economics Economics-Business Administration EngineeringZ English Foreign Languages: French, German, Norwegian, Spanish Health Education History Humanities International Relations Kindergarten-Elementary Education Mathematics Metro-Urban Studies Music Music Education (B.M.) Music Performance (B.M.) . . Music Therapy (B.S.) Nursing (B.S.) Occupational Therapys Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Area Studies1 Scandinavian Area Studies Social Science Social Work (B.S.) Sociology Speech Studio Art Theatre Arts Transdisciplinary Minors available at Augsburg are: Art History Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communication Computer Science East Asian Studies East and Southeast Asian Studies Economics English Foreign Languages: French, German, Norwegian, Spanish Health Education History International Business Management Information Systems Mathematics Music Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Russian Area Studies1 Scandinavian Area Studies Social Welfare Sociology Speech Studio Art Theatre Arts It 1s posslble for students to complete other maJors through the Associated Colleges of the Twln Cltles (ACTC). Students who wlsh to complete a maJor oflered a t one of the other ACTC colleges must apply through the Augsburg Registrar's Ofpce. 1 - Cooperatlue Program of the Associated Colleges ofthe 7Luln Cities and agree- ments with the Unluerslty of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beglnning and intermediate courses in Chinese, Japanese and Russian. 2 - Dual degree programs with the University ofMinnesota Institute of Technology, Washington Unluerslty School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Mlchlgan Technological Unluerslty. 3 - Dual degree program with Washington Unluerslty School ofMedlclne. Teaching Licensure Teaching Licensure programs a r e offered a t Augsburg in KindergartenElementary Education a n d t h e following fields in Secondary Education: English-Language Arts, French, German, Health, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science (Chemistry o r Physics), Science (Grades 5-9), Social Studies, Spanish, Speech, Theatre Arts, a n d in t h e special areas ofArt (K-12), Band (K-12) and Classroom Music (Grades 5-12),Orchestra (K-12) a n d Classroom Music (Grades 5-12),Vocal a n d Classroom Music (K-9), Vocal a n d Classroom Music (Grades 5-12), a n d Physical Education (K-12). Students planning t o teach o n t h e secondary level have advisers both in t h e Education Department a n d t h e area of their academic major(s). Certification Programs Special programs certifying skills a n d knowledge h a v e b e e n established a t Augsburg t o increase vocational possibilities and/or enhance personal growth: Certificate in Art - requires eight courses, one of which must be in art history. Special professional or avocational concerns of those wanting to teach art in less formal circumstancesthan a college are addressed. For further information, contact the Art Department Chairperson. Church Staff Work Certification - is designed to prepare for full-time specialized
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Show more AUGSBURG COLLEGE INTERIM ................. 2 Calendar .................... 3 Introduction About this Catalog ............3 ..................... Courses ..................... Options 3 5 Introduction to Interim Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg College. The College follows a 4-1-4 calendar, with Fall and Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a four-week January Interim. Interim is particularly intended to be a time for both students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and ways not possible during the regular term. There will be no summer Interim in 1988. Since one Interim course equals a full-time load, students should plan to spend the same amount of time in class and preparing for class as they would for a four-course load during Fall and Spring semesters. Students can register for only one course credit during Interim. There is no tuition refund for a student who chooses not to enroll in an Interim course. Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale. Students generally have the option to register on a Pass/No Credit basis. A few Interim courses are graded only on the P/N system; this is indicated in the course description. Some courses are offered with either upper or lower division standing. Such Interim courses have two numbers listed and the student must select. Students registering for upper division standing should anticipate additional assignments and a more rigorous grading standard. To graduate, an Augsburg student is required to complete 35 courses of which at least three must be Interim courses (or one Interim less than the number of years of full-time enrollment at Augsburg; e.g., a transfer enrolled full time for two years is required to complete one Interim for graduation). It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices. For More Information Interim Office (Memorial 230) Interim Secretary, Kay Thomsen at 330-1025 Interim Director, Dr. Don Gustafson, at 330-1192 (Memorial 114b) Interim Calendar 1988 ...................... .................... .......................... November 2-6 .Interim Registration December 7 .Late Interim Registration January4 .First Day of Interim Class I 9 a.m. Class I1 1 p.m. January5 .Last Day for Cancel/Add January18 .Last Day for Determining Grading System with Registrar January20 ... .Last Day for Withdrawing from Full Courses January29 .Interim Ends February 2 .Validation of Spring Class Registration February 3 .Spring Semester Begins ..................... . ............................... ........ ...................... The number and length of class meetings as well as the beginning time will be arranged the first day of class. The daily schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks of time: Time I: 8 a.m. to Noon (On the first day of classes Time I classes will begin at 9 a.m.) Time 11: 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Note: Martin Luther King Day will be observed at Augsburg with a special convocation on Monday, January 18, at one o'clock. About this Catalog The catalog lists courses by departments. Departments are listed in alphabetical order. At the end of the book are listings of other courses not offered by Augsburg but recognized by the college for Interim credit. Further descriptions and information about these courses are available in the Interim Office, Memorial 230. Students may also register for one of the Lifetime Sports listed at the end of the Catalog. Options International Interims - Students are invited to be part of one of the 26 international interims offered by the Upper Midwest Association for International Education (UMAIE). These course opportunities are listed near the end of this catalog. Internships - Students electing an internship must present a completed internship learning contract to the Internship Office (Memorial 230) no later than Tuesday, November 24. Contract forms are available in the same office. - Independent or Directed Study Students may elect a program of independent study (upper division 499) or directed study (lower division 299) for Interim. Faculty members are strongly discouraged from accepting responsibility for more than one independent or directed study per interim. Students choosing to pursue independent or directed study must: 1.Meet departmental requirements. 2. Present to the Registrar for approval a copy of the proposed study plan approved by the supervising faculty member. This proposal must be submitted at least one week before registration and no later than December 4. Appropriate study proposal forms can be obtained in the Interim Office. Interims at Other Schools - Augsburg students may enroll at any other 4-1-4 institution which offers a reciprocal Interim arrangement. Catalogs of these Interims can be consulted in the Interim Office. The Interim Secretary will help students in applying for registration at other schools. Registration for Interims at the other Twin Cities colleges will be at Augsburg during the regular registration period. Most courses taught during the Interim at other 4-1-4 schools are accepted for credit by Augsburg, but may not necessarily be accepted as meeting Augsburg's distribution requirements. This qualification particularly affects courses offered for the Religion requirement. Visiting Students Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4-14 schools for the January Interim without tuition charges provided the student's home institution agrees not to charge tuition to Augsburg students for the January term. The waiver of tuition does not include special fees, housing or board costs. Other students will be charged $560 for the Interim course. Students interested in registering for an Augsburg Interim should write to the Interim Director for application forms or use the forms provided by the interim office at their own school. There is an application processing fee of $10. Students are welcome to stay on campus but are not required to do so. Requests for Interim housing should be made to the Interim Office. Lourses Art d Li e Drawing A T 247-48001 Instructor: Norman Holen A study of undraped figures for art students and non-art students. The figure will be depicted in various settings with a variety of media for varying lengths of time. The poses will extend from three minutes to an hour. You will be introduced to the 2B and 4B pencils, colored pencils and the felt tip pen. Fee: $30 due the first day of class Distribution: Art-Music Time: I Room: Old Main 17 J PlantsUand Civilization BIO 102-48002 Instructor: Erwin Mickelberg A study of the profound influence of plants on mankind's economic, cultural and political history, as well as the steps that civilization has taken to improve chosen plants for use. Some plant anatomy and physiology will be discussed. Academic evaluation will be based on course exams. Distribution: Biology-Chemistry Time: I1 Room: Science 205 1 Biological Evolution BIO 107-48003 Instructor: Ralph Sulerud That organisms have evolved and, accordingly, all creatures are biologically related are probably the most significant conclusions which biology has contributed to human knowledge. The anti-evolutionist arguments of the "scientific creationist" will be investigated in this course. However, to the vast majority of biologists evolution is accepted as a fact, and the evidence in its support will be examined. Biologists do not agree concerning the mechanisms and pace of evolution. Indeed, theories as to these matters have evolved and continue to do so. Much of the course will involve historical study of evolutionary thought from preDarwinian times to the present. Finally, we will address the course of evolution from the origin of life itself to the origin of human life. There will be a variety of readings, and classes will consist of lectures and discussions. Grading will be based primarily on quizzes and tests. Prerequisite: High School biology Distribution: Biology-Chemistry Time: I Room: Science 212 Business H Business Ethics: The Social Responsibility o Business f; B S 270-48004 Instructor: Dick Herzog In this course we will focus on the responsibilities of business to society and consider problems that businesses and business people face in a world of competing value systems. We will explore the moral foundations of capitalism and the use of reason to study systematically business conduct and behavior. Topics will include discrimination/affirmative action, truth in advertising, insider information, corporate take overs and green mail, multinational corporations and so on. There will be lectures, discussions and probably some guests. Students will write and defend in class two essays on assigned topics. There will be a final examination. Prerequisite: Ethics recommended Time: I1 Room: Old Main 21 Management Simulation Games BUS 278-48071/378-48072 Instructor: Amin Kader During this course, students will be grouped into teams to play a computerized business management exercise. Each team will control a company which manufactures and sells similar products. Each team will attempt to outperform other teams by selecting what appears to be the optimal operating strategy. This strategy will involve setting production volume, marketing expenditures, and selling prices and determining plant and securities investments as well as stockholders dividends. Students registering for upper division credit will be expected to have had at least one business course and to be able to apply business concepts learned. The lower division credit is designed for students who are interested in business but who have had no academic business training. This level will require students to rely on systematic and deductive analysis which will allow students to discover for themselves the relationship between the various component parts of the business decision. The lower version of the computerized game will be used for this group. Prerequisite: For 378 - BUS 242 or 252, BUS 221 or 331 and ECO 112 or permission of instructor Room: Psych 3 Time: I1 " Chemistry ' fur Changing Times CHE 100-48005 Instructor: Arlin Gyberg This is a non-laboratory chemistry course based on the very popular book by John W. Hill of the same title. It is not a traditional chemistry course and does not assume a science background. Basic science and math are introduced early and are taught as needed for understanding the various topics and implications. The course does assume the student is interested in and concerned about the relationship of chemistry to life and living. Chemistry has been intimately a part of liberal education for centuries. The early scientists were considered to be philosophers and their societies were philosophical societies. In recent decades the human seeking of personal independence has led to chemistry becoming a part of everyday life to the point of actual dependence on chemistry. We live in a world of pesticides, fertilizers, plastics, "the pill", food additives and processed foods, vitamin supplements, the energy crisis, chemical dependency, biocides, pollutants, drugs, searching for life on other planets, genetic manipulation, and it goes on and on. Emotions and mental disorders can often be traced to chemical imbalance. The common dragged out, grumpy feeling after an afternoon nap is a result of a chemical imbalance. The nature of a hangover is the result of a complex system of altered body chemistry. Even learning appears to be the result of chemical reaction to form a "memory molecule". Most of the problems we face are molecular in nature. What then but chemistry can better help us to understand ourselves, our society, our world, and our universe? Come join us as we take a molecular look at the human condition. This course will be offered in a lecture/discussion format. Films will supplement the lecture/discussion periods. Daily quizzes will be used for evaluation. This course meets a distribution need but does not satisfy prerequisites for Chemistry 106 or 116. Distribution: Biology-Chemistry Time: I1 Room: Science 315 Chemistry in Health CHE 120-48006 Instructor: John Holum This course will progress from a study of basic principles of chemistry (with emphasis on acid-base equilibria) to a study of the chemical reactions by which our bodies manage the transport of oxygen and waste carbon dioxide in the chemistry of cellular respiration. We shall study several situations in which this chemistry goes awry - drug overdoses, overbreathing at high altitudes, emphysema, diabetes, hysterics, and pulmonary diseases. There will be some attention to the nature of chemistry in particular and science in general. Average of four two-hour lectures per week with demonstrations; evaluations by hour examinations and a final. This course meets distribution but does not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Distribution: Biology-Chemistry Time: I Room: Science 315 History of Chemistry CHE 125-48061 Instructor: Jean C. Kung This course seeks to outline the influence of history on the discovery of the elements. Ancient peoples discovered and used a few elements setting the prologue for chemistry. We will examine the discoveries of the elements, their utility and the development of chemistry from ancient concepts to alchemy to the powerful modern science of today. The course grade will be based primarily upon a term paper. Distribution: Biology-Chemistry Time: I Room: Science 319 Computer Science f7 ~ort;an CSC 270-48007 Instructor: Larry Ragland A study of the FORTRAN programming language for students with some previous knowledge of programming. This course will expand a student's knowledge of programming and programming languages through presentation of the features of FORTRAN together with programming techniques for using those features. This course will involve lectures and programming assignments in FORTRAN. Evaluation will be based on the programming assignments and examinations. Prerequisite: One course with a study of a computer language (e.g. CSC 170 or MAT 175) Time: I1 Room: Science 112 Economics Economics of Urban Issues ECO 110-48008 Instructor: Ed Sabella Study of economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban environment. Some of the topics to be discussed are: Population "Crisis", Crime Prevention, Ecology and Income Distribution; Distributing Free Bread; Mass Transit Systems, etc. Fundamental microeconomic tools are introduced to facilitate discussion of the above mentioned topics. (This is a basic course designed for those students who do not plan to major in Economics or Business Administration. It does not apply toward an Economics major or minor.) Distribution: Either Economics-Political Science or Urban Concerns Time: I1 Room: Library 1 Planned Economies (Soviet Union, Yu oslavia, India) 8 EC 495-48009 Instructor: Satya Gupta Students will study the evolution, objectives and performance of the present day economies of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and India under different systems of management. Students should be able to conceptualize and appreciate the differences in approach and solutions of economic problems of these countries. Grades will be based on three tests and one research paper. Prerequisites: ECO 112 or 113 (or consent of instructor) Time: I1 Room: Old Main 13 Education Student Teaching EDS 481-48010;EDE 481-48014 EDS 482-48011;EDE 482-48015 EDS 483-48012;EDE 483-48016 EDS 484-48013;EDE 484-48017 Instructors: Marie McNeff, Ann Fleener, Vicki Olson Observing and directing learning under supervision of college and secondary school personnel. This is a full day experience in a school. Grading is P/N only. Prerequisites: Acceptance in Education Program and permission of instructor. fke Once and Future King: Arthur Through the Ages ENG 130-48018/ENG 430-48025 Instructor: Joan Griffin "Hic jacet Arthurus Rex quondam rexque futurus (Here lies King Arthur, the once and future king)." These words, legend says, are engraved on the tomb of the greatest king who ever lived, Arthur of Britain. But another tradition says that Arthur never died. Instead, he was taken to the magical island of Avalon after he was wounded in his last battle. There he will remain until the world has need of a leader as great as he. In fact Arthur has returned again and again in myth, legend, poetry, novels, and films. Arthur (and Arthurian themes) have appeared in the works of great writers like T.S. Eliot and James Joyce. But he's appeared just as often on the best seller lists (in novels by Mary Stewart, for example), on the stage (Camelot) and in the movies (Excalibur). King Arthur is as compelling a figure in modern imagination as he was in medieval literature. Why7 Who is this Arthur7 Who was he in his own time, and what has he become throughout the centuries7 Our quest for the meaning of King Arthur will take us from medieval to modern times. We will look at classics like Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morta D'Arthur, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King. We will also look at more popular works like T.H. White's Once and Future King and movies like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Excalibur. Evaluation will be based on a number of short papers, contributions to class discussion, and an exam. Students enrolling for upper division credit will also be asked to lead a class discussion and write a long paper based on additional readings. Prerequisites: ENG 111Effective Writing (or consent of instructor) Time: I1 Room: Old Main 16 Rock 'N' Roll: Lyric, Metaphor, Lore ENG 355-48019 Instructor: John Mitchell Devotees of rock and roll music tend neither to listen to the lyrics nor to understand them when they do, probably by preference. This course will examine the language of rock and roll, emphasizing figures of speech and other poetic techniques (metaphor, irony, etc.) and their thematic implications. Feature films, ranging from Blackboard Jungle to Woodstock to The Wall, will also be examined for their cultural implications and themes. Students will be required to take tests and to write an extended analysis based upon assigned readings and the use of language in the music. A fee will be charged to help pay for film rentals. Prerequisites: ENG Ill-Effective Writing Time: I1 Room: Science 123 Five College Advanced Short Fiction Writing ENG 362-48058 Instructor: Carol Bly This course will focus on writing short stories, but will also include a study of basic fiction theory and the reading of excellent works for use as examples. There will be frequent in-class exercises, short (200 word) homework fiction to write, peer and class critiquing and frequent conferences with the instructor. Small group work will be encouraged. We will explore sophisticated means of writing short American literature--with emphasis on generosity of plot, sensuous detail in place and time settings, presentation of characters, brisk and lovely language as well as we can manage. Grades will be based on writing, class participation and evidence of the grasp of advanced literary principles. Prerequisite: One writing course beyond effective writing and permission of Professor John Mitchell Time: 10:OO-12:30 TWRF Room: Hamline University, LC 102 E French Beginning French FRE 111-48057 Instructor: Ruth Aaskov This course aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice and readings, this course works toward the discovery of French culture and the French way of life. Distribution: Foreign Language Time: I1 Room: Old Main 25 German Introduction t o Yiddish GER 220-48070 Instructor: Don Steinmetz What do the works of Sholem Aleichem (which inspired "Fiddler on the Roof"), Issac Singer (Nobel Prize for Literature), and several other great writers have in common7 They were written in Yiddish. How did expressions like "chuspe," "shnook," "klutz," "kitch," "schmaltz," and "shitik" get into English? Again, the answer is Yiddish. Yiddish is closely related to German and in this interim you can learn to read Yiddish as well as you can read German. Grades will be based on performance and at least two tests. dia NLL 4 d ~ 1rrL ri~~,a Prerequisite: One year of college German or permission of instructor Time: I Room: Old Main 12 Health and Phwsical Education II Recreational Rhythms and Activities PE 232-48022 Instructor: Mary Manderfeld Theory and practice in teaching and performing American heritage and international folk dances. Exposure to New Games concepts and activities. The majority of the course grade is based on participation in class activities, a teaching assignment, and a written test. This is a 1/2credit course. Time: I1 Mondays, Wednesdays, and alternate Fridays Room: Melby H Sailing in the Virgin Islands HPE 455-48023 Instructor: Joyce Pfaff This course is designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested in the art and practice of sailboat cruising. The course will focus on taking the student to a competent level of sailboat handling (anchoring, mooring, helming and crewing). The student will live aboard a 39 foot fixed keel sailboat with five other people and will function as an active member of the crew. Actual on the water instruction will be the major part of the course. Sailing will include cruises to the various islands and cays in the British and American Virgin Islands. Evaluation will be based on performance as a crew member as well as a written final exam. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission Distribution: Lifetime sport Beiltg H14man INS 18848063 Instructor: Bruce Reichenbach What is it to be a human being? We will first raise questions about the extent of our knowledge, about the meaning of life, and about values. Secondly, we will explore how individuals are related to their society. We will analyze, among other things, the nature and purpose of education and the role of the individual in the state. Finally, we will focus on the impact which contemporary developments in artificial intelligence have on how we view ourselves. The course will emphasize reading original sources from various historical periods, and frequent written interaction with those readings. Several short papers plus written preparation for small group discussions will be expected. Prerequisite: Freshmen only Distribution: Urban Time: I Room: Music 24 Images of America: From Wilderness Forest to Urban Sprawl EVE INS 188-48064 Instructor: Ron Palosaari When Europeans first settled in America they found themselves in a wilderness they hoped to transform into a garden. We modern Americans find ourselves in an increasingly urbanized environment and want simultaneously to transform the city to make it more liveable and also to flee the city and escape its problems by going back to nature. In this course we will study some works of literature and other texts that will help us understand how we got our attitudes toward city and country. We will consider the Greek development of the idea of the city, move on to the Hebrew and Christian conceptions of the ideal society and then study some of the development of American ideas about country and city. Students will be expected to develop a personal statement of their attitudes towards the rural and the urban. Students will write three papers and take a final examination. We will take a field trip or two and have several guest speakers. Texts: L. Mumford, The City in History, selections I Plato, The Republic, selection Bible, selections Augustine, The City of God, selections R.W.Emerson, "Nature" H.D. Thoreau, "Waldenff,selections N. Hawthorne, "My Kinsman Major Molineaux" E.A. Poe, "The Man of the Crowd" S . Crane, Maggie J. Baldwin, Go Tell It On the Mountain J.C. Oates, Them Prerequisite: Freshmen only Distribution: Urban Time: I Room: Music 23 Leadership in the City flz/E INS 188-48065 Instructor: Richard Nelson It has often been observed that leadership cannot be taught. While that is probably true, it is definitely true that leaders and leadership can be profitably studied. In this course we will study leadership within the context of the city. Through readings, discussion, and lectures we will view the ancient and modern city and selected problems within urban culture which require the development of various types of leaders and styles of leadership. During the first two weeks of class we will read from texts and view films which will provide us with background material, and since all events are rooted in time, much of this material will be historical in nature. The third week of the course will be devoted to time spent observing the city. Each student will visit with a leader in our metropolitan community whom you will interview in order to gain primary data about his or her role as a leader. In addition, you will work in teams to view the life of the city and formulate questions and observations about the nature of our metropolitan area. In the final week of the class we will reserve time for individual and team reports to be given in class. During the course you will write four short papers (3-4 pages), prepare oral reports based on your week in the city, and write three short exams. Each component, the short papers, the oral reports, and the short exams will comprise 30% of your final grade. Your participation in discussions will count 10% of your final grade. Prerequisite: Freshmen only Distribution: Urban Time: I Room: Old Main 16 1 H Urban Theatre and Art 11v,C INS 188-48065 4 Instructor: Julie Bolton The Twin Cities is among the three largest theatre centers nationally. In this seminar we will use current local productions as a laboratory for our exploration of meaning in drama and theories of drama (expectations and needs of the audience, the nature of the dynamic process which is related between the actor and audience, and the differentiation between the play and the production). Play productions which were available in 1987 were Shakespeare's As You Like It, Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, Ping Chong's Nosferatu, and David Hare's A Map of the World among others. The seminar will focus on the themes: city/rural, artificial/ real, technology and civilization/nature, sin and darkness/ healing and restoration. We will use as background material classical humanistic texts: Job, Plato's The Republic, Shakespeare's Macbeth, Adam's The Dynamo and the Virgin and Lewis Mumford's City in History. Three productions will be viewed on which three 3-5 page critical reviews will be written and shared with the group as a basis for discussions. Research problems will require library use. Play productions will be supported by visits to art museums. There will be a fee for play admissions. Prerequisite: Freshmen only Distribution: Urban Time: I Room: Old Main 11 Interdisciplinary Externship: e ink in^ ducati ion and the World of Work INS 299-486% Instructors: Garry Hesser and Lois Olson Learn from your experiences. Discover new ways to learn by observing, collaborating, and reflecting on your experiences. The externship is a modified internship consisting of a halftime placement and active participation in a seminar that meets twice a week. Each student will be assisted in the process of securing an unpaid placement where s/he can obtain valuable first hand experience in the world of work. The course is designed to achieve two major objectives: 1) to enable students to observe and experience the relationships between the worlds of work and the classroom; and 2) to expand the students' abilities to learn from first hand experience. Each participant will observe and work approximately 20 hours per week in a placement which matches his/her major or career interests. The seminar will meet twice a week for approximately two hours. Evaluation will be based upon the overall quality of participation, supervisor assessment, critical incident analysis, journal/log and seminar participation. Participants will complete a resume by November 24 and secure a placement before the end of Fall classes (December 11). Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and placement secured by December ll. Women, Men and the Bible INS 181-48027 Instructor: Bev Stratton Who are the women of the Bible7 How have women been involved in or neglected by the Jewish and Christian faiths through the centuries7 How have other religions dealt with gender issues7 What does the Bible say about the roles and relationships of women and men in the family and in the church7 How do our images of God and our language effect our beliefs7 When must masculine pronouns be retained in Biblical translation, and when is inclusive language appropriate? How do our religious understandings of the roles of women and men impact our actions in society? We will explore these and other questions through extensive reading and class discussions. Our focus will be on the Judeo-Christian tradition, but we will also consider other religions, modern reactions to patriarchy, and inclusive language for worship. Evaluation will be based on class discussions, quizzes, short papers, exams, and a project. Prerequisites: An open mind Distribution: urban/women/minority Time: I Room: Old Main 13 Politics and Process in Education INS 183-48053 Instructor: Norm Ferguson Ever wondered about the advantages and disadvantages of the formal education you are experiencing? How have the educational methods you have been exposed to shaped your view of yourself and the world7 The objectives of this course are to examine the processes used today in American education (from elementary school through college) and to evaluate them from a variety of social science perspectives (political, psychological, sociological). The content of the courses will include topics such as: cooperative learning, experiential education, individual learning styles, whole-brain learning, social responsibility, and student-teacher interactions. Class time will be devoted mainly to the discussion of topics such as these. Guest speakers will illustrate some of the alternative approaches to education being used currently in the Twin Cities. Evaluation will be based on: (a) class participation and (b) two papers or one paper and one class presentation. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor Time: I Room: Psych 2 The Rabbi and the Robot: Human Value in the Computer Age INS 185-38029 Instructor: Larry Crockett This course will explore how human beings should be understood in an age of robots, intricate computers, and artificial intelligence. Using film, non-fiction, and fiction, we will examine these questions: Are human beings in some sense machines7 Is it conceivable that smart machines might in some sense be persons? What does the JudeoChristian tradition have to say about such questions7 Students will be asked to write one essay each week and to write one exam consisting of multiple choice and essay items. Prerequisites: A computer science, psychology or philosophy course Time: I Room: Old Main 21 Cultural and Political Realities in Jordan, Israel, the West Bank and Egypt INS 262-480 Instructors: Joel Mugge and Gary Olson Students will visit Jordan, Israel, the West Bank and Egypt to examine historical, cultural, socio-economic and political factors in interaction. The course will include readings, lectures and field experiences designed to illuminate life in the Moslem, Jewish and Christian communities and to increase understanding of the political and social dynamics which have engendered conflict in the region. Participants will meet with people and organizations representing the countries' many political and religious viewpoints. The group will also travel to key historical sites such as Jerusalem's Old City and Cairo's pyramids. Trip leaders will be Moravian College political science professor Gary Olson and Joel Mugge, Director of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College. Approximate cost will be $1800 from Minneapolis, including all transportation, accommodations, tours and meals with an itinerary extending from January 7 through January 24. Grading will be on a P/N basis only and evaluation will be based on a journal integrating experiences with assigned readings and on participation in a global perspectives forum during the spring term. Interested students must register first with the Center for Global Studies by October 30. Mathematics Shaping Up MAT 151-48056 Instructor: Bev Durkee A look at two and three dimensional geometric shapes by drawing or building models and by considering the mathematical structure of the patterns of their symmetries (rotations, reflections, etc.) through transferational geometry. The course should be helpful to those in elementary education or other nonscience majors interested in visual patterns. Assignments will be required. Course examinations at midterm and final. Prerequisite: Level 3 on Mathematics Placement Test Distribution: Mathematics-Physics Time: I Room: Science 112 H Math of Interest MAT 173-48062 Instructor: Ken Kaminsky Have you ever wondered why women have been charged more than men for annuities and received lower pension benefits than men? Or why women have paid less than men for life insurance? Or how life insurance premiums are calculated? Or how installment loan payments are figured out? Or how much money to invest in order to accumulate a certain lump sum or annual payment at a certain date in the future? Then this course may be meant for you. These and other interesting and useful topics in the mathematics of financial transactions will be covered. Evaluation will be based on classroom participation and quizzes. This course should be useful for students in business and economics or for any students interested in careers in finance-related fields. Prerequisites: Group I11 on math placement test or equivalent. Distribution: Mathematics-Physics Time: I1 Room: Old Main 27 H The Logical Game of Mathematics MAT 241-48028 Instructor: Larry Copes Lower-division mathematics students generally play only games of calculation and concepts. But DOING mathematics as professionals requires an ability to prove and disprove conjectures and to write up proofs. The objectives of this course are to help prospective mathematics majors gain or improve those skills, and to get a taste of REAL mathematics before committing themselves to a major. Toward that end there will be daily assignments and weekly exams, including a cumulative final exam. Prerequisite: Completion of Calculus I with 2.0 (C) or better Time: I Room: Science 205 Music E Music Therapy: A Clinical Overview MUS 110-48033 Instructor: Roberta Metzler An introductory course for students planning to major in music therapy. Course will consist of a general overview of the field of music therapy, with visitations to several clinical sites in the area. Evaluation will be based on three tests and field trip reports. Special fee to cover transportation: $15. Time: I1 Room: Music 26 E Improvisation in Music MUS 129-48032 Instructor: Stephen Gabrielsen Improvisation in Music meets every day for three hours, and each student will improvise daily at class meetings, using a variety of improvisational techniques and styles. Prerequisite: Minimal ability on a musical instrument or instructor's permission Time: I1 Room: Music 4 The Electronics of Music MUS 230-48030/MUS 430-48031 Instructor: Robert KarlCn An opportunity for students to explore, experience, and create some of the sounds found in 20th Century music. Through a "hands-on" approach, participants will be involved in: 1. Making multi-track recordings on half-track, quartertrack, and cassette decks through an eight-track mixer. 2. Individually creating, modifying, and mixing sounds from traditional sound sources as well as from analog and computer-controlled synthesizers. The study and application of practical electronic technology used in the production of music today will be combined with aesthetic considerations necessary for the creative aspects of the art. Much of the work in this course will be done in small groups. Lower division students will work with up to four channel-four track recording involving techniques of speed changing, splicing, reversing tape direction and filtering using primarily traditional and non-traditional sound sources. Upper division students will also use electronically synthesized sound sources including computer controlled keyboard, overdubbing and overlaying up to seven tracks. Students must have the use of a portable cassette recorder, and provide themselves with a 7-inch reel of blank recording tape and a blank cassette tape. Prerequisite: Music theory or permission of instructor for upper division status Distribution: Art-Music Time: I1 Room: Music 5 Norwegian Be inning Norwegian g NO 111-48034 Instructor: Nancy Aarsvold Course 111is for students with no previous background in Norwegian. The course aims to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding, Classroom practice focuses on both presentation of vocabulary and structures and the use of the language in everyday contexts. The final grade is derived from daily assignments, ~ u ~ = F s and , a final examination. Distribution: Foreign Language Time: I1 Room: Old Main 29 Nursing Pends and Issues in Nursing NUR 330-48035 Instructor: Terry Welcher This course is intended to give students a broad perspective by introducing current trends and issues in health care and the profession of nursing. Many of the issues are controversial, are relevant to current practice and have potential for far-reaching effects in health care. Students will be graded on group presentations, written examinations and field trip reports. Prerequisite: Registered Nurse Time: I Room: Old Main 23 Philosophy Readings in Mystical Literature: The Western Padition PHI 390-48036 Instructor: Mark Fuehrer The object of this course is to analyze the principles of the various forms of mystical experience based on discussions of selected mystical texts that are considered as basic (classic) in forming Western spirituality. Topics include: ecstatic experience, purgation of the senses, mysticism and the feminine, mysticism and poetry. Evaluation will be by short papers and final examination. This course meets the Humanities major requirement of a perspectives course. Time: I Room: Memorial 323 Philosophy of Science PHI 365-48037 Instructor: Kenneth Bailey Sometimes it is said that we live in the Age of Science. What does that mean? In what sense(s) might such a statement be said to be true or false? Is it really true that only science can say something meaningful about Reality? Are there any limits to scientific method? For example, what does science have to say about values? These and other questions about scientific methods, scientific knowledge, and the applications for science to human life will be examined. (Is your future written in the stars?) Primarily a discussion course. Grades will be based upon a mid-term and a final examination; course participation; and an individual study project. Prerequisites: Suggested prior courses: PHI 130 (Logic)and one course in natural science Distribution: History-Philosophy Time: I1 Room: Old Main 11 Phusics ~&oduction to Weather PHY 106-48040 Instructor: Noel Petit A study of the science of meteorology which will provide a working knowledge of the principles of atmospheric science. Attention will be given to four basic areas observing the weather changes and understanding the world's climate. Related topics to be included are: hydrology (study of the earth's water cycle), pollution, economic effects of the weather, and weather's impact on world events. This course is designed to be an elective or satisfy the Mathematics-Physics distribution requirement for the liberal arts student. The course will have two weeks of class lecture and laboratory followed by a two-week trip through the Southeast United States visiting major weather facilities. The itinerary will include stops at Kansas City, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Vicksburg and Gulfport, Mississippi; Tampa, Miami, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach and Gainesville, Florida. At each site there will be a tour and explanatory program for the functions of that facility. Topics of the visits will be severe storms, control of the water in the Mississippi River basin, automated weather observation at sea, television station weather facilities, hurricane tracking, weather satellites, and agricultural weather. During the trip the student will maintain a journal of weather and site visits. Daily weather maps will be created using portable weather satellite reception systems carried on the trip. This trip will not only allow visits of operational weather facilities, but also will allow the student to experience the full range of climates across the US from north to south. Daily quizzes and lectures will be given during the travel. Grades will be based upon the journal, two hourly examinations and an individual project completed during the trip. The cost will be approximately $700. Prerequisite: High School Algebra Distribution: Mathematics-Physics Time: I Room: Science 123 The Physics of Music PHY 112-48038 Instructor: Jeff Johnson This course will examine the physics underlying the experience of music. After developing the essential physics, we will examine string and horn instruments (and possibly others including the human voice) to see how they actually work. The requirements of the course include laboratory exercises and homework assignments. There will also be a final exam in addition to a term paper on the history of the student's favorite musical instrument. Prerequisite: High school algebra Distribution: Mathematics-Physics Time: I Room: Science 30 The Starship Accords PHY 180-48039 Instructor: Mark Engebretson You have been selected to participate in the establishment of the first permanent human settlement outside our solar system. As one of the colonists, it will be your duty during flight to: A. Familiarize yourself with the environment expected in any of the several galactic locations thought to be suitable for colonization. B. Choose the location, design, and level of technology of the new colony. C. Help design a system of governance for the entire community. Assigned readings in science, science fiction, and political theory will form the basis of class discussions and individual and group projects. Evaluation will be based on the above and on two short quizzes. Distribution: Mathematics-Physics Time: I Room: Library 1 Po Iitical Science II Patterns of Change in the Middle East POL 268-38068/468-48069 Instructor: Mary Ellen Lundsten The objectives of this course are to go behind the headlines and achieve deeper understanding of the issues facing policy makers in the Middle East today and to make use of theoretical perspectives from history, comparative politics and international relations while examining Middle East political life. Lectures and class reading will explore the long heritage of Islam in the area as well as the impact of Western power and political concepts. How ideas and social movements confront each other amidst rapid technological and social change will be studied. Students will also analyze the complex policy choices facing outside powers with interests in the region. All students will read an introductory text and select from recent specialized studies on six societies: Iran, Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and the Palestinians. All students will give oral critiques of two books from the set of specialized studies and will write a final essay on political aspects of two countries. Additional class meetings will be held to discuss readings on the comparative method and selected Middle East political topics as treated in an additional text required for upper division credit. Upper division students will critique methodology as well as the information and stylistic approach of the books presented in classroom critiques. An additional final essay applying comparative theory to two Middle East countries will be required for upper division students. Prerequisites: None for lower division; one political science course and sophomore status for upper division Distribution: Economics-Political Science Time: I1 Room: Old Main 10 H Political Economy POL 459-48041 Instructor: Joseph Goldman This course introduces students to the theoretical and policy questions dealing with political economy; especially how politics and economics interrelate across industrializing and postindustrializing systems. Using history, political science and economics, we will look at the concepts, models, theories and paradigms of national and international development. Issues like the "North-South debate, GNP growth, market expansion, industrialization, capitalization, the arms race and high technological advancement are covered. Students are evaluated on a comprehensive examination and a short (15-20 pp) term paper in the form of a case study or policy study in consultation with the instructor. The examination and a paper are worth each 50% of the total grade. Prerequisites: Preferably course work in political science or economics Distribution: Economics-Political Science Time: I Room: Psych 3 Ps ycilology H Introduction to the World of Psychology PSY 121-48042 Instructor: Paul Hirdman Psychology is more than rats1 It is a world of great breadth, with differing levels of depth. Here you will have the opportunity to explore some of the concepts, data and methods of psychology and gain some understanding and insights from this discipline. Readings, lectures, and special presentations will be utilized involving the instructor and class members. Evaluation will involve class participation, student research presentations and exams. Distribution: Psychology-Sociology Time: I Room: Psychology 4 Idealism and the Adolescent PSY 370-48043 Instructor: Duane Johnson Inquiry into the nature and presence of idealism in the life of the adolescent person. Theoretical bases for such idealism will be considered. Idealism directed toward other persons and society will be the main focus. This course will be conducted as a seminar with a high level of student contribution and participation. Attendance at each class session is required. Procedures will include class discussion, frequent short papers, and frequent oral reports. Each student will be required to seek out and interview persons in the adolescent level of development. Typewriting or equivalent word processing will be required. Students are required to read The Moral Life of Children by Robert Coles before the start of the interim. This book will be available in the Augsburg Bookstore by November 1st. Content of the book will be discussed in the first few class sessions and will provide a base for further learning in the course. This course is offered only on P/N basis. Prerequisites: PSY 105-General Psychology Time: I Room: Old Main 27 The ~ u t h e r a n Heritage REL 345-48044 Instructor: Eugene Skibbe The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the world. We will not only examine the Lutheran Church as it is at the present time, but also study its origin in the 16th century and its development and cultural influence during 450 years of history. The text by Bergendoff will provide an overview. Lecture and class discussion will deal with examples of Lutheran witness to the Gospel in art, music, missions, philosophy, sociology, and theology. Requirements will include two exams and one short paper. One text costing approximately $12.00 must be purchased in class on the second day. Prerequisites: REL 111or 221 Distribution: Religion (Only one interim course may be used to meet religion requirements) Time: I Room: Old Main 18 The Bible, Language and Interpretation REL 445-48052 Instructor: Philip Quanbeck A study of the use and function of language in the Bible. The importance of recognizing the varied character of language for understanding the biblical text. Grades will be based on class participation, a presentation to the class and an examination. Prerequisites: Senior Honors Student or permission of instructor Distribution: Religion (Only one interim course may be used to meet religion requirements) Time: I Room: Old Main 10 Social Work Ex loring Human Services SJ K 257-48055 Instructor: Francine Chakolis This course offers students the opportunity to explore career aspects of the human services vocations, a valuable tool in selecting a career goal and a college major. Knowledge is gained by working in a professional human service organization or agency; working and talking with human service professionals and others who participate in an organized approach to respond to human needs. This course offers a "hands on" experiential approach to learning. Students will volunteer 20 hours per week under the direction of an agency representative. In addition, students will attend a specific small group seminar 3 hours per week during which agency experiences will be shared and readings discussed. Evaluation will be based on performance in the agency, written subjective summary, brief journal summary, and final exam. Time: I Room: Melby 24 Issues of Hornelessness SWK 339-48051 Edwina Hertzberg The intent of this course is: 1. To expand student's knowledge of homelessness in an historical context; 2. To expand student's knowledge of the reality of homelessness in the Twin Cities; 3. To expand student's understanding of the causative factors which contribute to persons being homeless: economic, employment, personal. 4. To explore possible resolutions of homelessness. Readings, guest lectures, field visits to sites serving homeless people, participant observations and volunteer experience will be utilized to fulfill the above objectives. A semin a r f o r m a t will be used in the classroom f o r discussion/exploration of the topic. Field notes from participant observations, class participation and a research paper exploring one aspect of the topic will form the basis of evaluation. Fee: $30.00 Non-social work majors are particularly invited to enroll in this course. Prerequisites: SOC 111, 121, SWK 257, 361, or consent of instructor Time: I1 Room: Psych 2 H Social Work and Community Services in Great Britain SWK 346-48059 Instructor: Rosemary Link Great Britain is an exciting mixture of ancient and modern - ancient in its culture and modern in its social policies. The course explores social work services with this dual focus. We will visit a variety of community agencies: formal public, private, and natural helping networks in a range of urban and rural settings. In order to experience the nation's culture, we will be invited to English family homes, meet with social work students, attend theatre performances, and visit historic treasures. London is the nerve center for the countrv's resources and we will begin by visiting some of its foremost community institutions such as Great Ormond Street Childrens' Hospital and Toynbee Hall Settlement. With the help of English social work students, we will unravel the post Second World War commitment to universal social policies. These policies have established services available to all citizens in health, education, income maintenance, housing, and personal social services. They also provide the major working turf of the social work profession. As a contrast to the inner city of London, we will visit Exeter and explore the rural and beautiful coastal West Country. In addition to the formal 'public' social work agencies such as Probation and Corrections, we will make contact with informal services and the small, more extended family oriented fishing and farming communities. Throughout the course, there will be an emphasis on understanding current national policies and attitudes through cultural and literary connections. Therefore, visits to the National Theatre, The Houses of Parliament, cathedrals, and ancient community sites such as Oxford are an integral part of recognizing and appreciating the whole community. Culture and history come to life during day excursions through the gentle English countryside to Oxford and Stratford, Warwick and Coventry, Bath and Canterbury. Students will complement their direct experience by reading the British press and current social policy pamphlets, journals, and books. Suggested Readings: A. Kahn and S. Kammerman, Not the Poor Alone; M . Bruce, The Rise o f the Welfare State; l? Barclay, Social Workers: Their Role and Tasks; Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist; any play by G.B.Shaw, and the 'quality press' - The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph. Student evaluation will be based on a summary of a reflective journal, an agency study, a critique of a current social policy (which includes a comparison with their American experience), and participation in visits and discussions. The comprehensive fee of $1,965 includes air and surface travel, accommodations, six dinners, four theater tickets and a one week London travel pass. Registration for this interim must be made before October 23 in The International Center, Old Main 20. Field Work III SWK 466-48045/SWK 466-48046 Instructor: Maria Brown The objectives of the class are to use supervisory relationship to increase interpretive as well as social work performance competence; to promote gradual entry into direct social work practice; to increase competence in the client contact phase of the problem solving process; to increase student self-awareness in regard to professional practice interests, areas of strength, and areas for personal/professional development; to promote competence in the full process of problem solving, with special emphasis on analysis and resolution stages. Course content will be continuation of Field Work I1 educationally focused field placement in a social service agency. Students will spend 15 (or 30) hours per week in field placement, plus one hour per week in faculty facilitated supportive seminar held on campus. Evaluations will be made in writing by the Field Instructor using previously developed contract and social work evaluation forms. Note: Course is offered for half (466-48045) (15 hours per week) or full (466-48046) (30 hours per week) credit. If for full credit, half of the credit will be based on non-client contact tasks. Prerequisite: SWK 462 (Field Work 11) Time: to be arranged Sociology Racial and Minority Group Relations SOC 265-48047 Instructor: Gordon Nelson This course considers the dimensions of racial and minority group relations. Major attention is focused upon prejudice, racism, and the role of self-understanding. The course is offered only on a P/N basis. Students can expect evaluation to be based on a combination of class participation, written assignments, and/or examinations. Distribution: Urban/Minority Time: I Room: Old Main 25 .- Spanish Evaluating Continental Literature SPA 250-48048 Instructor: Gunta Rozentals The objective of the course is to enable students to discuss continental literature through the use of valid critical tools. It will involve both theory and subsequent evaluation of the reading selections from different points of view. We shall read half a dozen short stories, several plays, one novel and a number of poems. Student evaluation will be based on three written reports, participation in class discussions, and a final exam. This course is designed for foreign language students but anyone with an interest in European continental literature is welcome to enroll. Offered in English. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor Distribution: English-Speech Time: I Room: Old Main 22 Speech, Communication, Theatre Children's Theater SPC 285-48049 Instructor: Gary Parker Class members will work as an ensemble to create and perform a play for children. Development of the play will emphasize techniques of improvisation. Students will participate both on and off stage as performers (actors, singers, dancers, musicians), production staff (publicity and management), and technical staff (lights, scenery, costumes, and props). Public performances will be scheduled during the final week of class. Grading will be based on the commitment and effectiveness of work on the production, and a written notebook of daily activities and reactions. No theater experience is necessary. Time: 9:30-12:00,1:00-3:00 Room: Stage Two H Television News Production SPC 344-48050 Instructor: Warren Harmon This will be a basic course in television news production taught on location. Students will get practical experience in interviewing, shooting, writing, editing and producing the news. Grades will be based primarily on how well these tasks are performed and on the quality of material produced. Students will work in a newsroom setting, not a television studio. Students should have some previous TV coursework. Check with Julie Bolton in the speech department for further information. Prerequisite: Permission of Department chair, Julie Bolton Time: I Room: Dayton-Hudson Production Studios, St. Paul Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, which offers overseas learning experiences during the Interim. Further information about the following courses can be obtained from Mary Kingsley in the International Center, Old Main 20, or from the Interim Office. Registration for these Interims ends October 23, 1987. These courses are offered on P/N basis only and generally carry a lower division number. H Art and Culture in Europe: A Study in Contrasts H Austria, Italy and Eastern Capitals: The Habsburg Heritage H The Bahamas: Women, Health and Healing H Biology and Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands H China: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow H Costa Rica: Ecology of Tropical Forests H English Castles and Cathedrals, Cities and Countryside H The English School and Family H Europe and the Rise of Modern Science H France at the Dawn of the XXI Century: Modernity and Tradition H German Language and Culture H The Greek Experience H Hawaii: A Cultural History H Intermediate German: 2000 Years in Trier International Law and Business in a European Environment H The Irish Renaissance H Italy and Malta: Ancient Cultures and Contemporary Problems H London, Paris, Amsterdam: The Legacy of Wealth and Power Mexico: The Old and the New H From Monastery to Manufacturing: The Dawn of Capitalism The Natural History of New Zealand Paris-Dakar: The French-African Connection Social Work and Community Services in Great Britain H The Soviet Union: Church and State After 1000 Years H Theatre in England: Its Texts and Contexts H The Vikings These courses are offered by institutions or groups not connected with Augsburg College but have been approved for credit by the college. Most carry a tuition cost plus other expenses which are the responsibility of the student. They are offered only on a P/N basis. Fuller descriptions and details for registering are available in the Interim Office. Outward Bound HPE 212-48073 Check for information in the Interim Office for material on dog sledding and snowshoeing on the Minnesota-Canadian border or for white water canoeing and desert camping on the Rio Grande in the December 27 through January 17 period. There is a cost of approximately $1,275 (the Outward Bound organization has some scholarships available). Washin on D. C. Interims ? Leaders on eadership: Models for Policy Making POL 398-48073 Law and Society: An Examination of Issues and Principles POL 398-48074 These Interims begin December 28 and continue until January 16. Information on either of the above programs, housing and financial assistance is available from Dr. Milda Hedblom in Memorial 117A. The foSlowing activity is available to students during Interim and srudenks may register for this class as well as for a repsilar course. This activity does not carry official credit, but does meet h e liferime sports requirement for graduation. Students may participate in his class without registering for the course, but will be expected to pay any fees whether or not the student registers for the course. American Karate HPE 002-48067 Instructor: Mike Teitelbaum The form, basic techniques and practical usage of American Karate, caught by a certified Second Degree MKA Black Belt instructor. Fee of $25.00. Distribution: Lifetime Sports Time: 12:OO-1:00M, W,F Room: Melby
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Graduate social work classes meet during weekends in fourhour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons. Students meet during these times in small classes of fewer than 22 students. The Master of Social Work program is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students who have family, community or employment obligations and/or must travel distances to obtain Master of Social Work Program The Master of Social Work program prepares students for entering advanced social work practice. The program builds on the liberal arts base of the College and supports the College's mission statement: to nurture future leaders in service to the world by providing highquality educational Program Philosophy The Master of Social Work program is based on the following: • Preparation for ethical, competent, professional practice • A framework for practice of problem solving within a systems framework and strengths perspective • Understanding of and respect for diverse peoples and cultures opportunities that are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and values of the • Commitment to educate the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community. • Responsibility and service to the broader community in the interests of social justice whole person • Commitment to oppose oppression • Focus on client empowerment graduate social work education. The library, student center, computer center, counseling, parking, food service and many other support services are open to accommodate graduate students. Faculty arrange office hours to meet non-traditional student need . Inexpensive accommodations may be available for students who travel to attend the program and wish to stay overnight. The Master of Social Work program is highlighted by: • Tradition of excellence in curriculum, faculty and students • Intentional recruitment of students from diverse backgrounds • Metropolitan location • Access to challenging and rewarding field placements Professional preparation at the Master of Social Work level at Augsburg is founded on the following assumptions: • Analysis and presentation of complex social issues and solutions are based on solid research. MSW students will develop competencies to conduct, analyze and present practice-based research in oral and written form. • The world is interdependent in all areas; students will become knowledgeable of social welfare policies and programs that address changing needs of the world community. • In the interests of constructive social change that promotes social justice, students are educated to address institutional oppression created by issues of age, gender, race/ethnicity, class, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Social justice is a focus throughout the program. MSW Program Concentrations The Master of Social Work program has two program concentrations: Family Practice, or Program Development, Policy and Administration. Students choose one of the two concentrations for their program focus. Family Practice Family, in its diverse forms, is central to society. "Family," in this context, is interpreted broadly as the nurturing system surrounding people. It is inclusive of many areas of need. As a growing number of familyrelated challenges face society, there is an ever-increasing need for professionals who base their practice on in-depth study of the broad spectrum of issues that confront the family . In the Family Practice concentration, students will concentrate on promoting empowerment of the family-nurturing systems from a developmental and holistic perspective. Program Development, Policy and Administration Social change is necessary to foster policies and services that respond to human need. The Program Development, Policy and Administration concentration was developed in response to the growing demand for leadership and administration. Effective services require participatory development, competent practitioners, strong leadership and effective administration. Students in this concentration will learn the knowledge base and develop the skills necessary to promote and achieve needed change, and to develop, lead, guide and administer programs that will serve diverse people in a variety of settings. • ~RRICULUM DESIGN • • • • Integrative Field Work Seminars (including 480 hours of MSW-supervised field work), Research II, one elective and the Thesis Seminar. Concentrations Upon completion of the Foundation courses, students continue their educational program through one of the areas of concentration: Family Practice, or Program Development, Policy and Administration. Electives Students must complete 18 courses: nine Foundation courses, five Advanced curriculum courses, and four Concentration courses. Students must complete 900 hours of professionally supervised, program-approved social work field experience and complete a Master's thesis. If admitted with Advanced Standing, students complete 12 courses, 480 hours of field experience and a Master's thesis. Courses include three Foundation courses, five Advanced cmTiculum courses and four Concentration courses. Foundation The Foundation courses begin the MSW program. These nine courses, including 420 hours of MSW-supervised field work, must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in the Advanced curriculum. Six of these courses may be waived for persons who hold baccalaureate degrees in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program and who are approved for Advanced Standing. Advanced After successful completion of the Foundation courses, students may enroll in the Advanced courses, which include two Students are required to successfully complete at least one elective. Field Work Placements Students spend 900 hours in professionally supervised, program-approved field work placements. Master's Thesis The MSW thesis provides the avenue for integration of knowledge and experience gained during the course of study, particularly emphasizing greater understanding of the utility and importance of research to social work practice. The student, in consultation with the faculty member who serves as the thesis adviser, will select an area of study focused on social need, practice, service and policy. Curriculum Plan Courses are offered exclusively on a weekend format: Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and afternoons. Foundation Courses (9 credits) SWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy SWK 502 Integrative Field Work Seminar I SWK 503 Integrative Field Work Seminar II SWK 504 Research I SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills I SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills II SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development, Policy and Administration Advanced Courses (5 credits) SWK 523 Integrative Field Work Seminar III SWK 524 Integrative Field Work Seminar IV SWK 527 Research II SWK 560 Elective Topics SWK 589 Thesis Seminar SWK 598 Independent Studies (as an elective) - -- Concentration Courses: Family Pradice (4 credits) SWK 540 Family Practice I SWK 541 Family Practice II SWK 542 Family Diversity (0.5 er) SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision SWK 545 Family Social Policy (0.5 er) Concentration Courses: Program Development, Policy and Administration (4 credits) SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration SWK 552 Inter-Organizational, Community and Political Relations SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy Master of Social Work Degree Total course credits required: 18for Foundation students, 12 for Advanced Standing students. ~URSE DESCRIPTIONS • • • • • Foundation Courses Successful completion of these courses must be achieved before students may advance in the program. SWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment* This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle and of the interplay of socio-cultural, biological and psychological factors, that influence the growth of individuals and families in contemporary world society. SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy* This course analyzes the history of social welfare policy in the United States and its impact on current social systems and social policy. The course examines the major assumptions, values, ideas and events that contributed to the rise of the welfare state and the profession of social work. Social welfare policies of other countries are explored. SWK 502 and 503 Integrative Field Work Seminar I and II* The integrative seminars are courses where field practice and classroom theory meet. The goal is to strengthen the connec- tions between social work theory and practice. Students are expected to spend 420 hours in a field work placement during enrollment in these two courses. (SWK 502 is prerequisite for SWK 503.) SWK 504 Research I This course provides an introduction to social science research method and ethics including practice and program evaluation. The course presents research designs, both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and various ways to organize, compare and interpret findings. Students will be introduced to the use of computers in data analysis. Initial preparation for the thesis is begun in this course. SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills I* This course focuses on the theoretical foundation, ethics and values, and the skills and application of the problemsolving process of social work. Work with a diversity of professional and natural helping networks and client groups is stressed. *May be waived if admitted with Advanced Standing. SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills II* This course emphasizes problem solving with small groups, community and organizational systems, with an emphasis on group task and maintenance functions. Throughout the course, the focus is on work with diverse groups and organizations. (Prerequisite: SWK 505) SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice This course explores concepts, theories, policies and research underlying holistic professional social work practice with families. It provides an overview of family practice using a systems framework and the strengths perspective. SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development, Policy and Administration This course presents the theories of organizational development, policy analysis, program development and budgeting. Roles of advanced social workers in agencies, as well as professional, ethical and effective functioning within organizational structures, will be explored. Advanced Courses Successful completion of Foundation courses must be achieved before students register for these courses. SWK 523 and 524 Integrative Field Work Seminar Ill and IV The integrative seminars are courses where field practice and classroom theory meet. The goal is to strengthen the connections between social work theory and advanced practice within the framework of either of the two program concentrations. Students are expected to spend 480 hours in a field work placement during enrollment in these two courses. (SWK 503 is prerequisite for SWK 523; SWK 523 is prerequisite for SWK 524.) SWK 527 Research I/ This course offers a practiceoriented exploration of the range of research methods used in social work, a critique of the role of research in assessing effectiveness in social service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of social workers to systematically evaluate our practice and expand the knowledge base of social work. A research project will be designed and initial planning for the MSW thesis is incorporated. (Prerequisite: SWK 504) SWK 560 Elective Topics The following are examples of elective offerings. Students should consult the Program Schedule for current electives. • SWK 560 Child Welfare: History, Policy and Practice • SWK 560 Contemporary Services for Persons with Disabilities and Their Families • SWK 560 Exploring Human Services in International Settings • SWK 560 Old Age • SWK 560 Peace and Social Justice • SWK 560 Poverty, Equality and Income Support Policy • SWK 560 Social Work With Involuntary Clients SWK 589 Thesis Seminar The Thesis Seminar will provide students with a supportive group environment in which to problem-solve theoretical, conceptual, content, ethical and technical issues in the design, implementation, analysis, write-up and dissemination of thesis research. (Prerequisite: SWK 527) SWK 598 Independent Studies Students may propose a course of study as an elective in an area not covered in the current curriculum. An independent study course may be used to satisfy the elective requirements of SWK 560. No course offered in the current curriculum may be taken as an independent study. • ~URSE DESCRIPTIONS • • • • Concentration Courses: Family Practice (Prerequisite for all Family Practice courses is SWK 520) SWK 540 Family Practice I This course is designed to address contemporary work in a context of historical references, to provide the foundational elements for individual family practice model creation, to synthesize universal family practice principles with special population requirements, and to integrate social policy and research into all levels of family practice. SWK 541 Family Practice II This course focuses on effective family practice intervention. It addresses specific theorists, compared and contrasted specifically to the feminist perspective, and demonstrates the application of theory and practice to a variety of family issues in different service delivery settings. (Prerequisite: SWK 540) SWK 542 Family Diversity (0.5 credit) This course examines the various theories underlying professional practice with families in their many diverse forms. Recognizing that the family is the basic institution through which one is socialized, this course examines how family membership shapes one's understanding and appreciation of ethnicity, gender roles and sociological script. SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision This course examines knowledge and skill building in the administrative, educational and supportive functions of social work supervision. The interactional model, creative problem solving and strengths perspective are the frameworks for understanding and influencing the dynamics of supervision in a variety of settings. SWK 545 Family Social Policy (0.5 credit) This course explores the impact of social policies on diverse families, including policies that relate to housing, income maintenance, health, long-term care, education and discrimination. National and international political, social and economic systems are analyzed. Concentration Courses: Program Development, Policy and Administration (Prerequisite for all Program Development, Policy and Administration Concentration courses is SWK 521.) SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning human services, their rationale in a market economy, and their relationship to public policy. Students will gain knowledge and build skills in the planning, implementation and evaluation of services at various levels of system design, taking into account organizational, financial and technological dimensions within an analytical framework of defined need and demand for service. SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration This course examines organizational theory and structure, processes of development, research and evaluation, and social work values and ethics in the workplace. SWK 552 Inter-Organizational, Community and Political Relations This course explores strategies and methods for working effectively with other service agencies, legislative and policymaking bodies, regulatory agencies and advocacy groups. (Prerequisite: SWK 551) SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy This course examines theories, concepts and analytical frameworks for analyzing policy. It addresses the role of economics, demographics, politics, values and other relevant factors on policy design and implementation. The course emphasizes the analysis of selected existing or proposed policies in such areas as social insurance (e.g. Social Security), welfare reform, health care, long-term care and tax policy including tax expenditures. $r'BRARY • The Lindell Library, named for donor James G. Lindell and family, is a state-of-the-art facility that houses the library collection, academic and administrative computing services, and audio-visual services. The Library has a vast periodical collection, other circulating collections, a multi-media classroom, a copy center and a library instruction room. There are a variety of study spaces, ranging from carrels and casual seating to group study rooms equipped with network access. The Lindell Library's collection of 175,000 volumes is complete with the latest computerized catalogs, indexes and CD-ROM stations for various academic disciplines-e.g. Social Work Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC (education) and CINAHL (nursing and health). An online catalog, CLICnet, reflects holdings of Augsburg and its six partner Twin Cities private college libraries. Twice-daily courier service among these and other local libraries (including the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries) facilitates easy and quick sharing ofresources. Additional collections nation- • • wide are also accessible through interlibrary loan arrangements. Remote, off-campus computer access to these services is provided via a telecommunications link. The library staff is experienced in guiding graduate students to research materials for coursework as well as for the thesis stage of the Master of Social Work program. Librarians will help students acquire research skills through individual appointments and group instructional sessions. A ccREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS • The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Augsburg College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.* Augsburg College is a member of the Associated • Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran Education Council in North America and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration does not mean that • • • • • credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. ~DENT RIGHTS • • • • The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal. These rights, responsibilities and processes are outlined in the Student Guide of Augsburg College. Students are encour- aged to participate in the MSW Student Organization where issues affecting them are discussed. The College operates in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended and Title IX. Students have the right to inspect certain official records, files and data which pertain to them (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination. *NCACS, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago IL 60602-2504; (312) 263-0456. • A cADEMic POLICIES • • • • • Academic Evaluation Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Social Work program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 scale with these definitions: 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 Achieves above basic course standards 3.0 Achieves basic course standards 2.5 Performance less than basic course standards 2.0 Performance below basic course standards 1.5-0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit--course must be retaken) Evaluation of academic performance in SWK 502, SWK 503, SWK 523, SWK 524 and SWK 589 will be based on letter grades with these definitions: p Achieves at or above the 3.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum passing standard (no creditnot computed in grade point average) (Student must petition to retake the course and to continue in the MSW program.) Definitions of other letter grades: w Grade given when course is dropped after midterm I Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. To receive an incomplete, a student must complete a petition and return it to instructor prior to the end of the course. x A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that the study (Field Placement and Independent Studies) is extended. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. If a course grade is below 2.0, the course must be repeated; however, no more than two courses can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Summary of Degree Requirements The candidate for graduation must successfully complete 18 courses, 900 hours of supervised field work, and a thesis as outlined in the Curriculum Plan with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The candidate who has been admitted with Advanced Standing must successfully complete 12 courses, 480 hours of supervised field work and a thesis as outlined in the Curriculum Plan with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.These courses, field work and the thesis must be completed within a four-year period. Curriculum Policies Three courses are offered per term for the completion of the program in a two-year period. An alternative option of two courses per term is offered; however, students who enroll in two courses should expect that courses may not be available every term, which may extend the duration of the program to varying lengths. No course offered in the current curriculum may be taken as an independent study. Attendance is expected and missing more than one session may result in a reduced grade. Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must successfully petition before being permitted to repeat the course and to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. Students may be dismissed from the MSW program for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide) or conduct unbecoming to social work practice or in violation of professional ethics. Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit and Contact Hours Each full-credit course in the Master of Social Work program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Two courses (SWK 542 and SWK 545) receive 0.5 credit. Students meet in each class a total of 32 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/ Leaves of Absence Students may enroll on a full- or part-time basis, taking three or two courses, respectively, each trimester. All students are required to complete the program within four years of matriculation. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request in writing a leave of absence from the MSW program. The leave of absence must be requested prior to the leave and may not exceed one year. An approved leave of absence will not count toward the four year limit. Residency Each student must be enrolled in the MSW program for the last 10 courses. Transfer Students Foundation level students may request consideration to transfer up to eight courses from a CSWE-accredited MSW program if the grades are 3.0 or better. Advanced Standing students may transfer no more than two courses from a CSWEaccredited MSW program if the grades are 3.0 or better. Advising The MSW program director assigns each student to an academic adviser who has the responsibility to promote student growth, development and the achievement of personal goals and professional education. Faculty office hours are posted on office doors; students may meet with faculty at other times by appointment. • A DMISSION REQUIREMENTS • • • • The Master of Social Work program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student and faculty populations and across its curriculum content. Therefore, the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities are provided to persons with a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. A strong liberal arts background in the behavioral sciences is required. A course in human • writing, and critical and analytical thinking; basic computer skills are recommended. Applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply and they will be given consideration based on their composite assets. Applicants who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in social work should apply as Foundation level students. Applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program may apply for Advanced Standing. Admission to Advanced Standing is not automatic. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with members of the social work faculty. Academic credit is not given for life or professional experience. Application deadline: January 15 (for Foundation level) October 1 (for Advanced Standing) biology, physiology or anatomy that includes comprehensive study of the human systems is required as well as a course that includes basic statistics. Applicants must demonstrate strong graduate level skills in (Applications completed after the deadline will be reviewed if there are any openings.) Notification of acceptance: April 1 (for Foundation level) December 15 (for Advanced Standing) Matriculation date: Fall trimester for Foundation students Spring trimester for Advanced Standing students Requirements: • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; if applying for Advanced Standing, applicant must have a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWEaccredited program • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ("B" average) for the last two years of an undergraduate program •A minimum of one year, postdegree, supervised, human service employment experience. For applicants to Advanced Standing, this requirement is in addition to the social work field internship. • A course in human biology, physiology or anatomy (A grade of "C" or better is required.) • A course that includes basic statistics (A grade of "C" or better is required.) APPLICATION PROCEDURES • To apply, students must submit the following to the Department of Social Work-Master of Social Work program: 1) Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. 2) Typed personal statement which addresses the applicant's perspective and understanding of: • Social welfare and society • Social work as a profession • Personal qualities that equip the applicant for the social work profession • Ability to work with a diversity of people • Employment and/or volunteer work which prepared the applicant for pursuing a Master of Social Work degree • Personal skills in oral and written communication • Career and life goals and how the MSW degree will facilitate the applicant's development • Personal and professional limitations that the applicant perceives as needing to be addressed during the course of the applicant's professional preparation 3) Recommendations from three sources using the Recommendation Forms provided by the Department of Social Work 4) Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended 5) Documentation of completion of human biology and basic statistics prerequisites All of the above must be received by the deadline of January 15 for Foundation level and October 1 for Advanced Standing. • • • • • • ~TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS • • • • • admission process, selection criteria and academic/work experience requirements.) All application materials, as outlined under Admission Requirements and Application Procedures, are to be submitted in English. Additional application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed Declaration of Finances The Department of Social Work encourages qualified applicants from other countries to apply for admission to the Master of Social Work program. International applicants should note that classes meet on the weekends (Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon) and that students can take three courses per trimester for full time or two courses per trimester for part-time study. With a full-time schedule, students can complete the required coursework in two years. (See the section under Admission Requirements for a general description of the •Official marksheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Official marksheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Evaluation of credentials for any international academic transcript including analysis of credentials, course by course evaluation and calculation of grade point average • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with social work faculty if they are in the United States Limited financial aid from Augsburg College may be available. Therefore, students and their financial sponsors must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission along with appropriate certifications. Students will need to provide proof of availability of funds for tuition, books and living costs for each academic year in which they want to attend. The College requires students to provide proof of a minimum of $10,000 in U.S. funds for living expenses for themselves plus the cost of tuition. NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to evaluate education credentials more accurately. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an I-20 or 1-1 for students admitted to the MSW program. Information requested for the I-20or1-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. ~E AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE • • • • • • Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline. Upon acceptance into the MSW program, a $100 fee is due, which is credited toward tuition and is non-refundable. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund, students are responsible for canceling courses with the Registrar's Office. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Through the first scheduled class meeting-I 00% of tuition (minus $75 administrative fee if withdrawing completely) Prior to the second scheduled class meeting-80% of tuition Prior to the third scheduled class meeting-60% of tuition No refund after third scheduled class meeting. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due first day of classes 2) Payment Plan: Upon application for the payment plan and after College approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester with 1/3 tuition due every 30 days. Payment plans will be offered only if the student has adhered to previous payment plans. Tuition and Fees Tuition for 1997-'98 (per trimester course) Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable; applied toward tuition charges) Late Registration Fee ($25 per day up to a maximum of $125 charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) $1,153.00 $25.00 $100.00 $25.00 Registration Change After First Class Meeting (cancel/add or combination at one time) $5.00 Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) $2.00 Thesis Fee $350.00 (If a student continues the thesis process beyond the spring term of the thesis year, the student shall pay a fee for each trimester until completion of the thesis.) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1 percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. 3) Company Reimbursement: Courses that are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis and is payable at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This policy applies to student loan funds administered by the College (e.g. Perkins Student Loan); payments must be current according to the established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the College. • Slf~ANCIAL AID • • • Students may receive assistance in meeting graduate program costs in a number of ways. Enrollment in two or more courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full time for all federal and state financial aid programs. The Office of Student Financial Services will assist students in assessing financial aid eligibility and may offer financial aid from available alternatives. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special funded scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables participation for individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals who work for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in applying, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Support Program director at (612) 330-1144 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Services determines eligibility for any federal or state financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination of eligibility is based on a standard nationallyapproved methodology. The Federal Family Education Loan Program • Federal Stafford Loan Program Available to students based on a financial eligibility determination. Annual loan limits are up to $18,500 per year for graduate students, of which up to $8,500 may be subsidized, if eligible. The aggregate loan limit is $128,500 for graduate students (including undergraduate borrowing). Interest rates for new borrowers with loan periods beginning October 1, 1992, or later are determined annually by the 91-day T-Bill +3.1 %, with a cap of 8.25%. Students with outstanding balances on Federal Stafford Student Loans will continue with the interest rate on the previous loan. No interest accrues to the student borrower while enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program. The federal government subsidizes the interest during this time. • Federal Stafford Loan Unsubsidized Program characteristics (loan limits, interest rates, etc.) are the same as the above subsidized Stafford Loan, except that the interest accrues to the student borrower while enrolled. This loan is available to those who do not qualify for the subsidized Stafford Loan. A normal financial aid application is required. • Federal Perkins Student Loan A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time students are enrolled at least half-time. A student may borrow a maximum of $3,000 per year as a graduate student with a $30,000 maximum (including undergraduate and graduate amounts). Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begins nine months after the student graduates or leaves school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) A Minnesota State loan program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 per year for graduate students with a $40,000 aggregate maximum when graduate study is included ($500 minimum). The interest rate is variable, paid by the borrower quarterly while in school. Principal payments begin 13 months after leaving school. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time. Veterans Educational Benefits Veterans may be eligible for educational benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Office of Student Financial Services has further information. To Apply for Financial Aid 1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate a desire to apply for :financial aid. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send the necessary application and financial statement forms (or the student may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall). 3) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. Your financial aid application will be processed after you have been admitted to the MSW program and the following forms have been received: results from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Augsburg Financial Aid Application, and Federal Tax Return and W-2 form. 4) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the deadline stated. • A • BOUT AUGSBURG COLLEGE • • • • • Campus Location Church Affi1iation Augsburg's 23-acre campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and surrounds Murphy Square. Adjacent to the campus are the Fairview University Medical Center complex, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and Mississippi River parkways. Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The College is a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty and staff, including but not limited to Lutheran, Roman Catholic, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist and Islamic faiths. Accessibility History Augsburg College was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg College opened September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Augsburg College and Seminary changed its name to Augsburg College in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with The American Lutheran Church. Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Without going outside, the skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of 15 major buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, Music Hall and the Foss Center for Worship, Drama and Communication. In addition, there are services for students with learning and physical disabilities. The CLASS Office phone number is (612) 330-1648. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or disability as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. This non-discrimination policy is incorporated as part of its admission policies, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. ~MPUS LOCATION • • • • seven days a week, except for the parking meters on Riverside A venue. The parking meters are as posted by the City of Minneapolis. Additional parking is available in the Fairview-University Medical Center ramp. Parking From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside A venue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. I. Admissions Weekday Program 2. Air Structure Entrance November through March 3. American Indian Student Support Program and Pan-Afrikan Student Services 4. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure 5. Center for Global Education and International Programs 6. Christensen Center-Information Desk 7. EastHall 8. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 9. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts 10. Ice Arena 11. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 12. M aintenance and Grounds Shop 13. Mortensen Tower 14. Murphy Place 15. Murphy Square 16. Music Hall 17. Nordic Center 18. Old Main 19. Oscar Anderson Hall 20. Public Relations and Communication 21. Quad 22. Science Hall 23. Security Dispatch Center 24. Shipping and Receiving 25. Si Melby Hall 26. Sverdrup Hall 27. Memorial Hall Master of Social Work Admissions 28. Urness Tower 29. Youth and Family Institute 30. Lindell Library All posted Augsburg College parking lots, with the exception of resident parking lots in front and behind the residence halls, are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening and Monday through Thursday evenings after 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Lots are located between 21st and 22nd Avenues and north or south of Eighth Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Most street parking is four hour parking and available Public Transportation For schedules and specific information about city bus transportation to Augsburg College, call the Metropolitan Transportation System at (612) 373-3333. ~MPUSMAP • • • ~0 ~ 6th Street s. 7th Street S. 7 th S lreat S. 29' © c 2 111111~1111 8th Street S. @ Butler Place ~~~~~~~~~~~~~--Ill--~~~~~~~~~~---'·~ ~Interstate !----------------- 94 West - Parking Lots A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff Parking B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/Resident Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking Interstate 94 East ===;;;;> E. Commuter Parking F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Fairview-University Medical Center ramp Pay parking available • ~FICERS OF ADMINISTRATION • • • • • Barbara Gage, B.A. Chair, Board of Regents William Frame, Ph.D. President of Augsburg College Marie McNeff, Ed.D. Vice President, Academic and Learning Services and Dean of the College • Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Social Work Clarice Staff, D.S.W. Director, Master of Social Work Program Laura Boisen, Ph.D. MSW Field Coordinator Anthony Bibus III, Ph.D. Director, Bachelor of Social Work Program Michael Schock, Ph.D. BSW Field Coordinator Janna Caywood MSW Program Assistant Amy Brallier, M.A. Secretary, Department of Social Work Doran Edwards, B.A. Data Management Specialist ~FICERS OF INSTRUCTION • • • • • Anthony Bibus, III Assistant Professor B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Vern Bloom Assistant Professor B.A. , M.S.W., University of Minnesota Laura Boisen Assistant Professor B.S., Wartburg College; M.S.S.W., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Lois Bosch Assistant Professor B.A., Northwestern College; M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of IllinoisChampaign-Urbana Maria Brown Assistant Professor B.A. (German), M.A. (German), American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota Francine Chakolis Assistant Professor B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota Maria Dinis Assistant Professor B.A., M.S.W., California State University; Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley) Annette Gerten Instructor B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Rosemary J, Link Associate Professor B.A., Southampton University; C.Q.S.W., London University (Bedford College); Ph.D., University of Minnesota Glenda Dewberry Rooney Associate Professor B.A. University of North Texas; M.S.W., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Michael Schock Assistant Professor B.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington Edward R. Skarnulis Professor B.A., Omaha University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Nebraska Sharon K. Patten Clarice Staff Associate Professor B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., M.A. (Public Affairs), Ph.D., University of Minnesota Assistant Professor B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.S.W., D.S.W., Columbia University Curt Paulsen Associate Professor B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S .W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute Mary Lou Williams Assistant Professor B.F.A., M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania 4M/9197 This catalog was current at the time ofpublication. It is subject to change without nolice. C•O•L•L•E•G•E MSW Graduate Program Office Campus Box No. 269 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 330-1763 FAX (612) 330-1493 Augsburg College Master of Social Work Application Instructions Please send all application material, which includes completed and signed application form, $25.00 application fee, typed personal statement, three completed recommendation forms, and official post-secondary transcript(s), by JANUARY 1 STH, for foundation applicants or by OCTOBER 1 ST for advanced standing applicants, to the following address: 2211 Augsburg College Department of Social Work Riverside Avenue South, CB #274 Minneapolis, MN 55454 Application Form and Fee Complete all sections of the application form and sign. M1:1ke $25.00 non-refundable check or money order payable to Augsburg College. Mail application form and application fee together. Typed Submit • • • • • • • • Personal Statement a typed personal statement (typically 3-8 pages) which addresses: your perspective on social welfare and society your understanding of the social work profession your demonstrated ability to work with a diversity of people your personal qualities that equip you for the social work profession your oral and written communication skills your career and life goals and how you anticipate the MSW degree will facilitate your development your limitations which you view as needing to be addressed during your professional preparation your employment and/or volunteer work which prepared you for pursuing a MSW degree Explanation of GPA (optional -- one page limit) Address any extenuating circumstances which may have affected past academic performance. Recommendations Please ask for recommendations from three references (use the forms available from the Department of Social Work) to be sent to the MSW Program Director. At least one reference should be from a professor or someone who can address your academic potential. One reference should be from a supervisor and should address your human service employment and/or volunteer experience. Transcripts Have all official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended sent to the Dept. of Social Work. There are two circumstances in which a transcript is considered officiat • if it is sent directly to the Department of Social Work from another institution • if it is received by the Department of Social Work in a sealed, university envelope, with the Registrar's stamp acr9ss the back There are two conditions under which you are not required to submit an official transcript: • if you earned nine quarter (or six semester) credits or less at a particular institution and you do not wish these courses to be considered • if courses taken at other institutions appear on your degree transcript, AND all credits and grades for each transferred course appear on the degree transcript If your transcript is from an institution outside the United States, it must be submitted in English and with certified grade translations. International applicants should refer to the MSW catalog for further requirements. Interview You may be asked to have a personal interview with a committee of the Department of Social Work. updated 9/97 AUGSBURG COLLEGE MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Application for Admission PERSONAL INFORMATION Last Name First Name Initial Other Last Name Used Address - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---- - - City - - - - - - - - - - - State _____ Zip --------County (Home) (Work) _ _ _ , Telephone Social Security Number - - - - -- - - - Birth Date - - - - - - - - - -U.S. Citizen? D Yes D No Resident Status Visa Type ____ _ --- --... ---...__ The following informatiQn is optional. This information will be used to report our demographic statistics to the Council on Social Work Education. D Female D Male Religious Affiliation - - - - - -- - - -- - - Denomination Predominant Ethnic background: American Indian D Asian/Pacific Islander 0 African American 0 Bi-racial (specify) D Caucasian D Hispanic Other ----------------------------------- a a --- -· -----------. -·-----------· --· - ... ·--- - -···---------------·-·-----·--------------·-· .. --------------- -------- ----- ------- --------- ------·-------- -· - --- -·- --- ------------------ PROGRAMMATIC INFORMATION Applying for: Professional Foundation (enter Fall trimester of next academic year) Advanced Standing (enter Spring trimester of next academic year) D a Concentration preference: a Plan to register as: D D PREREQUISITE a Must have a BA-BS in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program to apply for Advanced Standing. Family Practice Program Development, Policy and Administration Full-time (3 courses per trimester) Part-time (2 courses per trimester) COURSES Below. please identify your campleted prerequisite courses. Your grades in each course must be documented on an official transcript. If you have not cor:npleted these courses, please indicate courses you intend to complete and write the expected date of campletion in the space provided for "grade received." Bet h prerequisites must be comple t~d and document ed in our records before enrollment in MSW courses will be allowed. 1) Human Biology, Physiology or Anatomy Course # 2) Basic Course Title College/University Grade Received College/University Grade Received Statistics Course # updated 9/97 Course Title MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 5 5454 RECOMMENDATION FORM Name of Applicant: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ Name of Recommender: ·- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -Address of Recommender: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ TO THE APPLICANT Please give this recommendation form to a person who you believe will be able to provide a valid appraisal of your capacity to do graduate work and to function as a social worker. Please indicate whether you reserve the right to review the recommendation once it is written or to waive your right to have access to this information. I (reserve ____ ) (waive ____ ) my right to review this recommendation. Signed:._ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ ********************************************************** TO THE RECOMMENDER Thank you for your willingness to provide information to the Augsburg College Master of Social Work Program. Please fill out the checklist on the reverse side of this sheet and then expand on your evaluation by responding to the following question: In what capacity and/or how long have you known the applicant? If you have personal knowledge of any experience the applicant has had in the broad areas of social service, indicate the nature of this experience and your assessment of the applicant's performance. (over) Using this grid, please compare the applicant with others you have known during your professional career. For each of the categories below, please place the applicant in the appropriate reference group. Top 5% Top Third Middle Third Lowest Third Inadequate Opportunity to Observe 1 Intellectual 2 Analytical 3 Able to express ideas and feelings: a. verbally b. in writing 4 Capable of doing graduate work 5 Responsible 6 Person of integrity, well developed value system 7 Creative, innovative 8 Mature and emotionally stable 9 Able to respect and work with differences in people (race, class, culture, and ethnicity) 10 Concerned and commited to working toward solving social problems 11 Able to initiate and follow through 12 Willing to accept direction and/or supervision 13 Other_ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ Summary Evaluation I strongly recommend this applicant for admission and feel that he/she has the capability to perform at a superior level. I recommend this applicant for admission and feel his/her performance should be comparable to that of most graduate students. I feel that the applicant's qualifications are marginal, but if admitted, the applicant would greatly benefit from study in the program. I do not recommend this applicant for admission to the Augsburg College Master of Social Work Program. Signed:.____________________Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Thank you -for your cooperation. ·Please Tetum-this form to: MSW Program Director Department of Social Work Augsburg College ZZ 1 1 Riverside Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 PREVIOUS EDUCATION List colleges and universities attended beginning with your most recent undergraduate experience. If you do not plan to submit a transcript from a below listed institution, please indicate this by marking an asterisk next to the name. If your Bachelor's degree is pending, please indicate your anticipated award date. Dates Attended Name & Location Major Degree Award Date I EMPLOYMENT: List all Human Service employment. Employer /Occupation Location Dates ' Total years of paid social work experience _____________________ . SOCIAL WORK FIELD EXPERIENCES: Agency List Socjal Work field experiences (internships) - if any. Location Oates I OTHER ACADEMIC PLACEMENT EXPERIENCES: List community service internships. Agency Location Dates I VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: List Human Service volunteer activities. Agency/Duties Location Total years of unpaid social work experience ___________________ _ updated 9/97 Oates HONORS, AWARDS, AND PUBLICATIONS Academic honors, awards, certificates, publications or honorary scholarships: FORTHCOMING RECOMMENDATIONS Please list the persons writing a recommendation. You should have recommendations sent to the MSW Program Director (use the forms available from the Department of Social Work). Name Title Organization/Institution TRANSCRIPTS Have you requested that your official post-secondary transcripts be sent to the Department of Social Work? Yes Cl No D {If your undergraduate transcript is from Augsburg College, you should send a request, in writing, to the Registrar's Office and ask that an official copy be sent to the Department of Social Work. Please note that grades for transferred credits do not appear on Augsburg transcripts. ) FINANCIAL AID Do you plan to apply for financial aid? Yes Cl No D THIS APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE UNLESS SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT I certify that to the best of my knowledge the statements I have made on this form are correct and complete. I understand that failure to submit all required materials, withholding information requested on this form, or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission to the Master of Social Work program at Augsburg College or subject to dismissal. Date Signature Please send this completed application, along with a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 to Augsburg College, Department of Social Work, CB#274, 2211 Riverside Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Your application to the Master of Social Work Program is not considered complete until all of the following are received: • completed and signed application form • non-refundable $25.00 application fee • typed personal statement • all official post-secondary transcript(s) • three completed and signed recommendation forms The above items must be received by the Department of Social Work no later than Januarv 15th for Foundation applicants or October 1st for Advanced Standing applicants. Applications completed after this date will be reviewed on a "space available" basis only. updated 9/97
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Show more MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONLEADERSHIP AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1990-1992 ·' -.Jnformation Sessions MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-LEADERSHIP Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free, two-hour sessions are scheduled at various times prior to the beginning of each trimester. Please call the Master of Arts inEducation- Leadership Office (330-1786) for details or to register for one of these information sessions: Thursday, May9, 1991 Tuesday, June 18, 1991 Thursday, July 18, 1991 Saturday, October 26, 1991 Saturday,Februaryl,1992 Tuesday, May 12, 1992 Tuesday, June 16, 1992 Thursday, July 16, 1992 7:00 - 8:00p.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon For more information write or call: Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 ~· Augsburg Colleg0 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454 3/91 ·:.....·-·-·. .. ,6iee and Payment Schedule ~ ~ . ;: ~ .. ·=· .., ...·.· Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course =6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee $100.00 Late Fee, per day (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date). Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $884.00 $100.00 $125.00 $50.00 $5.00 $2.00 Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. •A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. ~- •nformation Sessions MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-LEADERSHIP Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free, two-hour sessions are scheduled at various times prior to the beginning of each trimester. Please call the Master of Arts inEducation- Leadership Office (330-1786) for details or to register for one of these information sessions: Thursday, May 9, 1991 Tuesday, June 18, 1991 Thursday, July 18, 1991 Saturday, October 26, 1991 Saturday,Februaryl,1992 Tuesday, May 12, 1992 Tuesday, June 16, 1992 Thursday, July 16, 1992 7:00 - 8:00p.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. -noon 9:00 - 11 :00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. -noon ,r"' .~~,::· ' \ ...:f .>-a 'l-·~r ~··-· tr1 ~· ·t.rj". ... ~:-.: For more information write or call: Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/33~1786 Augsburg Col leg0 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS 3/91 MN 55454 z ·: .· · ~: B alendar 1991- '92 Saturday Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1:15 - 4:45 p.m. Thursday Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Fall Trimester 1991 Class Dates Thursday, September 5 Saturday, September 14 Thursday, September 19 Saturday, September 28 Thursday, October 3 Saturday, October 12 Thursday, October 17 Saturday,October26 Thursday, October 31 Saturday, November 9 Thursday, November 14 Saturday, November 23 Thursday, December 5 Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, September 7: Workshop for returning students Saturday, September 21: Assessment Center for new students Saturday, October 5: Assessment Center for new students Other Important Dates Monday, August 19: Application deadline Wednesday, September 4: Orientation Monday, September 9: Last day to register and/or drop Saturday, November 23: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, December 16: Final grades due Winter Trimester 1992 Class Dates Thursday, January 9 Saturday, January 18 Thursday, January 23 Saturday, February 1 Thursday, February 6 Saturday,February15 Thursday, February 20 Saturday,February29 Thursday, March 5 Saturday, March 14 Thursday, March 19 Saturday, March 28 Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, January 11: Workshop for returning students Saturday, January 25: Assessment Center for new students Other Important Dates Monday, December 2: Application deadline Wednesday, January 8: Orientation Monday, January 13: Last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Saturday, March 14: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, April 6: Final grades due .·- -~ ~.~ .·: ·. Spring Trimester 1992 Class Dates Thursday, April 2 Saturday, April 11 Thursday, April 16 Saturday, April 25 Thursday, April 30 Saturday, May 9 Thursday, May 14 Thursday, May 21 Saturday, May 30 Thursday, June 4 Saturday, June 13 Thursday, June 18 Saturday, June 27 ~· C/)f ~1 ~ tr ~ ~ tr.f ~, z· Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, April 4: Workshop for returning students t· ~ ;:: '! b· Other Important Dates Monday, March 9: Application Deadline Wednesday, April 1: Orientation Monday, April 6: Last day to register and/ or drop without notation Saturday, May 30: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, July 6: Final grades due .... ~' ~ v ~-:-·· ..., ,,. " II.•.•. ): ljee and Payment Schedule -~. Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course= 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee $100.00 Late Fee, per day (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date). Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $884.00 $100.00 $125.00 $50.00 $5.00 $2.00 Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* ::.::-. ~-- ' + 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. "";,:-< "' w < ~·· ~- t, ,, " ~ -=: ~: ·:~-.-..; d Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. > ::.: ::-.~ ~- •A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration in'Clalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. "'r 1 he most important key to developing a collective will to overcome many of our commonplace problems is leadership. Certainly leadership is characterized by more than knowing. It is also more than acting. It is ultimately defined in coalescing others to act when they otherwise might not have. Leadership, including teacher leadership, is ultimately proven in the efforts of others to attempt to scale heights of human achievement and plunge depths of human caring not otherwise envisioned." -Ken Howey Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 Calendar for 1990-'91 .................................................................... 4 Introduction to the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership ... 6 Leadership Development Model ................................................. 7 Curriculum Design ....................................................................... 9 Course Descriptions .................................................................... 10 Graduate Faculty ........................................................................ 12 Library .......................................................................................... 12 Accreditation and Affiliations ................................................... 12 Student Support Services ........................................................... 13 Student Rights ............................................................................. 13 Admission Requirements ........................................................... 14 Application Procedures ...... ......... ..... ........... ..................... ...... .... 14 Evaluation Standards ................................................................. 15 Academic Policies ....................................................................... 16 Fee and Payment Schedule ........................................................ 17 Financial Aid ...... ................... ...................................................... 18 About Augsburg ......................................................................... 21 Campus Map ......................................................... .......... ............ 22 Campus Location ............................... ........... .............................. 23 B alendar 1990-'91 Calendar Saturday Schedule: 8:30 AM - Noon and 1:15 - 4:45 PM Thursday Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 PM and 8:00 - 9:30 PM Fall Trimester 1990 . ... " Class Dates Thursday, September 6 Thursday, September 13 Saturday, September 22 Thursday, September 27 Saturday, October 6 Thursday, October 11 Saturday, October 20 Thursday, October 25 Saturday, November 3 Thursday, November 8 Saturday, November 17 Thursday, November 29 Saturday, December 1 Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, September 8 Saturday, September 15 Other Important Dates Monday, August 20: Application Deadline Wednesday, September 5: Orientation Monday, September 10: Last day to register and/ or drop class without record notation Saturday, November 17: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, December 17: Final Grades Due Attendance Policy Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and the course instructor. Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, adversely affect one's grade. Winter Trimester, 1991 Class Dates Thursday, January 3 Saturday, January 12 Thursday, January 17 Saturday, January 26 Thursday, January 31 Saturday, February 9 Thursday, February 14 Saturday, February 23* Thursday, February 28 Saturday, March 9 Thursday, March 14 Saturday, March 23 Thursday, March 28 Leadership Practicum Saturday, January 5 *One week between classes Other Important Dates Monday, December 3: Application Deadline Wednesday, January 2: Orientation Monday, January 7: Last day to register and/ or drop class without record notation Saturday, March 16: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, April 1: Final Grades Due Spring Trimester 1991 Class Dates Thursday, April 11 Saturday, April 20 Thursday, April 25 Saturday, May 4 Thursday, May 9 Saturday, May 18 Thursday, May 23 Saturday, June 1 Thursday, June 6 Saturday, June 15* Thursday, June 20 Saturday, June 22 Thursday, June 27 Leadership Practicum Saturday, April 6 *One week between classes Other Important Dates Monday, March 4: Application Deadline Wednesday, April 10: Orientation Monday, April 15: Last day to register and/ or drop class without record notation Saturday, June 1: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, July 8: Final Grades Due 6,Jntroduction to the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Developing Leaders for Education The Masters of Arts in Education-Leadership is a program for educators who value and enjoy their direct contact with students and want to retain that focu in their careers. It is a program that at the outset promotes the imp rtance of teaching. It is also a program that values the role educators can play as leaders within their places of work. People who become part of this Master of Arts program will have opportunities to: • Examine what "leadership" is and who leads; • Explore who they are as leaders, both within an educational setting and outside of it; • Gain specific knowledge of education and leadership that can support their development; and • Develop skills that can increase the effectiveness of their leadership. This program values the role that good educators play in the lives of students and operates from the belief that educators need to exercise leadership within the workplace without relinquishing the role of teacher. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in L adership pr gram is designed to meet the needs and preferences ol working adults. The pr gram is bas don the assum,ption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into period of tudy, group effort and clas pr paration. To accommodate this format for learning, each cla s meet on alternate Saturdays for thr e-and- ne-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model Th Ma ter of Art in Education-L adership program promotes leadership as a pl'oce which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limit d resource , 2) pr motes productivity within and beyond the organizati n, and 3) works toward progress. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess thre k y attributes: a sen e of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Underlying thes attributes is a broad range of abilities and awarenesse . Thes abilitie and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 7, serve as specific outcomes for the Leadership Development Model Leadership Sense of Vision Orientation Toward Action / Ethical + Social awareness + Environmental awareness + Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences + Appreciation of situational complexity /1 Facility for Persuasion / Communicative Creative + Long-term perspective + Flexibility + Adaptability + Innovativeness + Effective listener • Effective speaker + Effective writer + Diplomatic ability + Effective team member + Interpersonal sensitivity I Risk Assumptive + Curiosity + Achievement motivation + Self-esteem Decisive + Self-confidence + Analytical ability + Ability to think critically + Understanding of research + Ability to manage conflict ""' Culturally Aware + Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences Master of Arts in Education-Leadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership is participation in a community of learners. Learning can be enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of work and life experiences. . ... To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilities such as the library, meeting rooms and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunchtime seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum Master of Arts in Education-Leadership students enroll in a half course called "Leadership Practicum." Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six terms during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum, students receive a half-course credit. Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a full day professional assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model (see page 3). Assessment instruments include paper and pencil exercises and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment, students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal setting and in the creation of a professional development plan focused on dimensions of leadership. In subsequent terms "Leadership Practicum" includes workshops designed to meet the needs of students in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes, and other professional development topics identified by graduate students and staff. These workshops are developed by students enrolled in the course "Creativity and Problem Framing. " The Assessment and Leadership Practicum also asks students to focus on leadership opportunity within their workplace, or in an appropriate volunteer setting. Students will develop a learning agreement which outlines the scope of their project and what they hope to accomplish and learn through that project. Students will be supported throughout this project by peer and faculty coaching sessions which meet as an ongoing part of the Assessment and Leadership Practicum. B urriculum Design The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program is composed of 12 courses. Each course uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners including case study, debate, written and oral seminar presentations and small group activity. These courses develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings as a boundary crossing endeavor in need of the leadership skills and visions of people from all levels of an organization. The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership will provide opportunities for students to: conceptual frameworks of leadership issues of leadership history of education current issues in education conceptual models of teaching and learning Study • • • • • Reflect • on the various natures of leadership • on themselves as leaders • options and opportunities for leadership in education • on ethics and values in leadership Assess • themselves as leaders • situations in which they lead • programs, projects and ideas Exercise • creative leadership both individual and collective • a variety of thought processes Integrate • viewpoints on leadership with p r anal experiences • viewpoints on education from a variety of disciplines Required Courses Include: EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 500 590 591 592 Ethics and Leadership Legacy of Education Models of Teaching and Learning Diversity and Education Evaluation and Documentation Creativity and Problem Framing Models of Educational Process Politics and Public Policy of School Offerings Assessment and Leadership Practicum Thesis Research Seminar I Thesis Research Seminar II Thesis Consultation a ourse Descriptions EDU 510 Ethics and Leadership Study of leadership within the context of personal and professional ethics, values and faith. Weighing and balancing competing values within an ethical framework will be explored as a part of experiential exercises. Leadership issues of gender, ethnic origins, and culture will be explored. Leaders of past and present, recognized and unrecognized, will be studied. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. EDU 511 Legacy of Education Comparative study of education through political, historical, economic and sociological perspectives. This course will provide a knowledge base for students to discharge their leadership responsibilities with wisdom gained from knowing the past. EDU 512 Models for Teaching and Learning Study of the teaching and learning processes. Recent research findings about teaching and learning will be examined. Interpretation of the research findings in light of prejudgments concerning teaching and learning will be explored. Technological applications to the field of teaching and learning will be included. EDU 513 Diversity and Education An exploration of the interrelatedness of world concerns and cultural diversity as they impact on the field of education. EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to educational policy and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing Study and application of the thinking processes as they affect problem solving and decision making. Models of goal formation, program planning and implementation will be included. Students will create seminars, to be conducted for peers in the program. EDU 516 Models of Educational Process Exploration of supervisory and consultative models, both within and outside the field of education. Major topics include mentoring, peer collaboration, varieties of administrative processes and procedures and observational techniques. Developing partnerships and collaborative ventures among programs and institutions within the community will be a part of this course. An underlying focus of this course is that of change: identifying where it's needed, initiating the process, and adapting to the outcomes. EDU 517 Politics and Public Policy of School Offerings Study of school curriculum; selection of curricular offerings, society's impact on school offerings, politics of curricular change and offerings, curriculum development and research in content areas. EDU 500 Assessment and Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and practicum which spans six terms. This course includes a full-day professional assessment; subsequent seminars designed by the students in the course, "Creativity and Problem Framing"; and opportunity to design and implement a leadership project within the workplace with the support of peer and faculty coaching. Half course. Graded on a P /N basis. EDU 590 Thesis - Research Seminar I This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic and to synthesize previous study and work experience. Graded on P /N basis. EDU 591 Thesis - Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings This seminar focuses on the results of individual projects developed in Research Seminar I. At the completion of the seminar, students present their final results orally and submit written theses. Graded on P /N basis. EDU 592 Thesis Consultation A series of meetings with a faculty thesis advisor simultaneous with EDU 591 and during the term in which the thesis is being prepared for final submission. Half course. Graded P /N. (Students not completing the thesis during the same term in which they enrolled in EDU 591 are required to pay a thesis continuation fee during each subsequent term until the thesis is completed. a raduate Faculty Faculty who teach in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program are full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by bringing together faculty from different disciplines or combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. In these situations, at least one member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. All of the program faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, chemistry and art history libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1,000,000 volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. 'Blccreditation and Affiliations Students who successfully complete Augsburg's EducationLeadership program will receive a Master of Arts Degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. ~tudent Support Services The Augsburg Master of Alis i11 Education-Leadership Program assists stud nts i:n making education and career plans, in working on their personal developme1\t, and in participating in activities beyond th classroom. Some of thes service, are listed below. Academic Planning In addition to the facu lty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisers, and Ma ter of Arts in Education-Leadership staff. Career Services available include: • Professional assessment through the Leadership Practicum • Self/ career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Coop rative Education Office (330-1148) • tudent Rights The College has adopted a statem nt f student rights and responsibilities and ha pr vided for du proce sin the matters of disciplin, ry action, grievances and grade appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedmes for complaint hould contact the Vic President for Student Affair (3 0-1160). Th College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX. Students hav the right to insp ct aJJ official records which pertain to them and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver f access ha been signed) and to challenge inac urate or misleading information. Students hav a right t experienc education free from discrimination ba ed on sex, race, tlmic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. A)dmissions Requirements Applicants to the programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant to the program are expected to have a minimum undergradua te grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in an accredited master's program or demonstration of 3.0 course work b yond the bachelor' plus a probationary term. Applicants to the program must have two years of experience (or equivalent) in a position demonstrating leadership potential in an educational setting. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basi . Ad mi sion to each entering graduate class will be given t the most highly qualified individuals. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • previous college record • letters of recommendation • experience and organizational background • Miller Analogies Test scores • written statement and possible interview m pplication Procedures To apply, student must submit the following materials to the Master of Arts in Leader hip Office: • Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. • Written statement relating the applicant's career and life goals focusing on leadership a pirations. • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential. • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing applicant's work style and potential as a leader. • Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended indicating degrees conferred. • Official set of re ults on the Miller Analogies Test, or for applicants whose nativ · language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). • Possible interview with a graduate program staff member. ID valuation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 P N W I Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive-not computed in grade point average) Grade given when course is dropped Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control (to receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary docw11entation). No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade below 2.0 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Academic Probation and Dismissal " Student must maintajn a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a tudent falls bel w a 3.0 average, the student will be plac d on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulatjve grade point average must be restored in order for a student to b removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Graduate Program Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again fall s below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Graduate Program Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the Graduate Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed . Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. No more than three courses will be accepted for transfer into the Masters of Leadership-Education program. Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 30 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses each trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the program in two years. All students are required to comple te th program within fou r years. Extensions beyond four y ars will b considered on the basi of petition to the Graduate Program Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term mu t request a leave of absence in writing from the Graduate Program Committee. Last Date to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is noted on pp. 4 and 5. ee and Payment Schedule Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course = 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee Late Fee (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting (cancel/add / change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $815.00 $100.00 $125.00 $100.00 $50.00 per day $5.00 $2.00 Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior to Prior to Prior to Prior to Prior to Prior to the first scheduled class meeting-100 % the second scheduled class meeting-90% the third scheduled class meeting-80 % the fourth scheduled class meeting-70% the fifth scheduled class meeting-60% the sixth scheduled class meeting-50 % Iiinancial Aid In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time . One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College provides several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Services determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination of eligibility is based on standard, nationally accepted methodology. + Perkins Student Loan-Joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time while you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $18,000. + SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students)-A Federal loan program. Independent students may borrow up to $4,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12%; payment usually begins within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be deferred until the student ceases halftime enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, accumulate until the in-school deferment ends. Students must apply for financial aid. + SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)-A Minnesota State loan program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as undergraduates with a $25,000 aggregate maximum when graduate study is included ($1,000 minimum). Interest rate is variable, paid by the borrower quarterly while in school. Principal payments begin 13 months after leaving school. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time. + Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan)-Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in certain states. While the student is attending at least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8% on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after leaving school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum loan is $2,625 for the first two years and $4,000 for the remaining years of undergraduate study and $7,500 per year for graduate study. The cumulative undergraduate and graduate maximum is $54,750. To Apply for Financial Aid: 1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or the 'Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Program Office, 2222 Murphy Place). 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive aid. Forms are available from the College. 4) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. 5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the deadline stated. \. • bout Augsburg History Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Fairview and St. Mary's Hospitals, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and Mississippi River parkways. Accessibility Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of the 14 major buildings-student housing towers, Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 59 percent of the students are Lutheran, 14 percent other Protestant and 19 percent Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among students and faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. D ampusMap 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall Old Main West Hall Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Music Hall 2222 Murphy Place Melby Hall Ice Arena Stage II Theatre Center for Global Education Scandinavian Center Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication Youth and Family Institute 19. Office Annex House 20. Tutor House 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership A. Admissions Parking B. Student Parking c. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty /Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H. Fairview I St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts J. Resident Parking Only I6. I Accessible Entrance N I • I I I I ....... ....... DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th A venue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north of 8th Street on 21st A venue. 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List the people writing recommendations belmy: Supervisor Name--------------------------~--------------Title __________________Organization/Institution _____ __________ _ __ _ __ Co-worker Name --------~------------------------------------· ~ Title _______________ _ _Organizalionl lnstitution - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - ' f INANCIAl ASSISTANCE Do you .wish to apply for fina~cial aid?. Yes D No D , Would you .like us to send you finan~ial aid forms? Yes 0 No 0 . WiH you be using a company tuitio,n reimbur~ement plan? Yes D No 0 / ' / YOUR SIGNATURE I certify that the information which I have given is true to the be$t of my knowledge. If I am accepted to the Augsburg MAL Piogram, I _agree to comply with all regulations· of the college and to read the catalog and agree to the terms therein. Information froin this form may qe used by officials of the College. Any misrepresentation pn the patt of the applicant is 'Cause.for non-acceptance, cancellation of accepta.nce or dismissal from school. All documents submitted in suppot1 of the application become_lhc property of ttie college and are not returnable or transferable. My signature below indicate~ -that all the information in my applic~tion is complete, factually correct and honestly presented. Signature of Applicant - - - - -- - -- - - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - - -- Date - - - - - -- -- - •' The $25 non-refundable application fee must accompany this form. This application11nd fee should be returned to: Augsburg Graduate Programs Office, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . II is lhc po licy ol' Augsburg College no1 10 discriminate on lhc basi; of raLc, cofor. creed, rpligion, sc11.ual or'affcc tion al preference, n-ati onal or ethnic origin, ager. ma.rilal status, se x., s1a1us with regard to public ass istance, or disability a .~ required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments ol SeL·tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 1973, as amended in its admi ssions policies. ec.1\ICiltional progrdms, activities and em ployment practices. \ Augsburg College Winter Trimester Master of Arts in Leadership Academic Calendar 1996-1997 New Students Orientation: Thursday August 29 Fall Trimester Orientation: Registration: Last day for add/drop: New Student Assessment: Last day to withdraw: Final grades due: Leadership Practicum: Thursday, August 29 Thursday, September 5 Wednesday, September 11 Tuesday, September. 24th Thursday, October 31 Friday, December 20 To Be Arranged Information Sessions Saturday, October 19, 1996 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 1996 6:00 p.m. Class Dates Thursday, September 5 Saturday, September 14 Thursday, September 19 Saturday, September 28 Thursday, October 3 Saturday, October 12 Thursday, October 17 Saturday, October 26 Thursday, October 31 Saturday, November 9 Thursday, November 14 Saturday, November 23 Saturday, December 7 Spring Trimester Orientation: Registration Last day for add/drop: Last day to withdraw: Final grades due: Leadership Practicum: Tuesday, January 7, 1997 Thursday, January 9, 1997 Wednesday, January 15, 1997 Thursday, February 20, 1997 Monday, April To Be Arranged Information Sessions: Saturday, January 18, 1997 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 1997 9:00 a.m. Class Dates Thursday, January 9 Saturday, January 18 Thursday, January 23 Saturday, February 1 Thursday, February 6 Saturday, February 15 Thursday, February 20 Saturday, March 1 Thursday, March 6 Saturday, March 15 Thursday, March 20 Saturday, April 5 SPRING BREAK: March 24-31 EASTER: March 30 HOMECOMING Oct. 5 Orientation: Registration: Last day to add/drop: New Student Assessment: Last day to withdraw: Final grades due: Leadership Practicum: Information Sessions: Saturday, April 19, 1997 Saturcay, June 21 , 1997 Thursday, July24, 1997 Class Dates Thursday, April 10 Saturday, April 19 Thursday, April 24 Saturday, May 3 Thursday, May 8 Saturday, May 17 Thursday, May 22 Saturday, May 31 Thursday, June 5 Saturday, June 14 Saturday, June 21 Thursday, June 26 Tuesday, April 8 Thursday, April 10 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, May 1st Thursday, May 8 Monday, July 7 To Be Arranged 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. GRADUATION May 25 MEMORW., DAY May 26 Candidates for Masters Degree: March 1, 1997: Last day to schedule defense of Thesis or Application Project with the Graduate Programs Office May 15, 1997: Last day to defend Thesis or Application Project in order to participate in Conunencement. THANKSGIVING Nov. 28 nhmaldisk:ni:wcalcndar Allgurt l , 1996 May 25, 1997: Graduation MAL 1996-1997 Fee and Payment Schedule Application fee (non-refundable, paid when application is submitted) Tuition per trimester course, one course = 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) $25.00 $1094.00 Optional Leadership Practicum Fee (per trimester for six terms) $125.00 Thesis/Project Continuation Fee (per trimester) $125.00 Late Fee, (per day, charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date, includes incomplete registration as unsigned registration form or unapproved payment plan) $25.00 Registration change after first class meeting (canceVadd/change grade option, or combination at one time) $5.00 Transcript fee (per copy; the first is free) $2.00 Finance charge: charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day ofregistration 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses or equivalent, which are company reimbursed, require a. deposit of $100.00 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of' the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable is three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account from a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan) which must be current according to established repayment schedules. •A non-mfficient funds check will declare your registration invalid and could effect fanher credit extended by the college. fecpay sch - WINDOWS •. Catalog Supplement 1996 for MAL Program A Hon-thesis Option for Completion of the MAL Program (Plan B) In March 1996 the MAL program approved a Plan B alternative to provide a third choice for students completing their MAL degree. Plan B involves both a different number and configuration of course requirements than Plan A. (See below for details) The Thesis and the Leadership Application Project are described in the 1995-1997 catalog. The thesis and leadership application project are similar in approach and methodology. They differ principally in the degree of application. thesis, leadership application project, and g1an B are options available to all HAL atudents. ~h• The PLAN B Option: The Plan B option requires 11 courses. Plan B students must take: ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods. Plan B students will write two major papers: l'irst Paper: In ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership students write one major paper(approximately 30 pages). This paper will fulfill one of required Plan B papers if a grade of 3.5 or batter is achieved. Students are required to give an oral presentation based on their major paper at the end of the semester. (If the grade achieved on this paper is less than 3.5 and the student has elected the Plan B option, the student will re- work the paper.*) *A readers' panel, selected by the MAL Advisory committee, will review the revised paper. Second Paper: one of two ways: The second major paper may be handled in 1) An Independent study ML 59·9 (1. 0 credit) taken with an Advisor. There will be a major paper(approximately 30-35 pages) required. The student must earn at least a grade of 3.5. . 2) Thesis Seminar ML 593-594 sequence (.5 er each-1.0 er total) and complete a major paper(approximately 30-35 pages). The second Plan B Paper will be reviewed by the readers' panel. The task of the readers' panel is to determine whether the paper is at the 3.5 level or better and to maintain consistent quality across differing project~ and subject areas. The second Plan B paper will be presented at an annual Colloquium held for students, faculty, alumni and invited guests. Students will present an Abstract (approximately 15 minutes) of their second plan B paper completed during a given academic year. The presentation is part of the requirement to complete the Plan B alternative. 1 I MAL Course Schedule 1996 -1997 (As of 2/96) Fall 1996 Time I ML 510 Visions of Leadership: Nelson Winter 1997 Time I ML 531 Dynamics of CbangePike & Morgan Spring 1997 Time I ML 596 Women and Leadership Noonan ML 520 Self Identity, Values & Personal Growth- Ferguson ML /EDU 514 Research Methods & Evaluation Erickson ML/EDU 594 Leadership Seminar II Swenson Music 4 ML 580: Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership : Endorf, Noonan, Swanson,McNeff,Mugge, Hanson ML 540 Political Leadership Morris & Noonan ML 510: Visions of Leadership Palosaari Time II ML/EDU 514 Research Methods/Evaluation Volker Time II ML 560 Developing a Perspective: Benson Time II ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought Crockett ML/EDU 593: Leadership Swenson ML 511 Creativity/ Problem-Solving Hesser IML 599 Ferrell, Multi-cultural Seminar I ML 530 Ethics in Communication: Nilsson Organizational Leadership Dyrud, Morris, Pike p Time I: Thursday, 6:00-7:30 pm & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. -12:00 noon Time II: Thursday, 8:00-9:30 pm & Saturdav. 1:00 - 4: 30 p.m. nn ~· .·· . . " .. . • .·. . - .... .....•• •, •; .. • cJI/ ... . . . . -~· .. ~ ..... : .. .: : hose who hope to lead had better understand both .. . . rationally and intuitively the people who might be .. ~ ... ~ • . ' their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common ., .. ... . .. ...•..., .- ,-.'·' · ' I . ~· culture, past and present, know how our political and economic systems work, and understand how and why science has changed the world. .. Leaders need specialists as advisers and staff members. But leaders themselves are generalists . .. At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their full potential without considerable breadth. of knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. .' ·: . : ., . .. •' -: .·. ......... •. ... .·• ....... . ... .. , ... • ,.a, .. .t '• .. . •. - John Gardner . ' ~ .. . .. .. . .· . : .. ·~.. . ~ :• ... .. .. . :.• .. ..... ...,.. . .. . .. ~ A-UGSBURG ' • •, C•O•L•L•E•G•E Graduate Programs Office Box 144 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 . .· ·, ·' .' . ._;i .- . ... ·. " l. ' ~ . . . \ •' ..•.. ·, . \ ... ,, : ' •I' x~LE OF CONTENTS • • • • • . •. Introduction ...................... ................... ... ............ .... ..... .. .. .. .. ......... 3 , . Leadership Development Model .... .. .................. ....... .................. .4 Curriculum Design ... .. ...................... .............. ...... .. ..................... .5 Thesis/Leadership Application Project.. ............. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..............6 Course Descriptions ... ........................ ............ ... ........ .................... 7 .. ,·.. Admission Requirements & Procedures .. ............. ...................... 10 International Applicants ...... ... ....... .. .......... ..... .. ........... ....... ....... .. 11 •. I .' • t" • • ~ ... . I ..... .. ' Evaluation Standards ............. ............. ..... ....... .......... ........ .... .... .. 12 Student Rights .............. ...... .......... ............ ....... .... ...... ........ ... ....... 12 Attendance Policies ................. .. ............ ....... ... ..... .. ........ ..... ....... 13 I . '· . ,.. . Academic Policies ................ ............... ...... .. ............................. .. 13 Student Support Services ......... ... ................................. .. ... .. .. ...... 14 '' Library ... .... ..... ......... .... ... ......... ..... ............... .. ...... .. ... ............ ...... 14 • Accreditation and Affiliations ..... .. ........ :.. ...................... .... ........ 14 I .... .. •' Fee and Payment Information .. ............. .... ... ..... ... ... .. ....... .. .. .. ..... 15 .. .. . ' •••• ·:" \ . .• .. .•.. " ,. Financial Aid ....... ............ .... ...... ...... .. .. ..... .......... .... ... ....... ......... . 16 About Augsburg ............. ... ............ ...................... .... ... .. .. .. ..... ... ... 18 Campus Location & Map ....... .......... .... ..... ...... ... .. ................... ... 19 Faculty and Administration ...... ..... ....... ... ................ ..... ............. .20 . .. ... ,.. .• ,• I ' ._%TRODUCTION • Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program responds to the leadership development needs of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are career oriented, • • • ~ I . .. .,.• ·' • : ~ self-disciplined, and wellmotivated individuals, seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with opportunity for discussion and dialogue, and classes meet on alternate Saturdays for threeand-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-andone-half hours. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center. Students share meals and coffee breaks; participate in optional lunch time seminars; and attend music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Individual Professional Development A major component of the MAL program is the professional. assessment. Given in the first year of study, the assessment can help students to identify leadership skills and preferred work and learning styles. Nationally recognized test instruments are used and based . .. on the results, students are encouraged to create personalized goals and plans to strengthen areas which may require further development. MAL students are encouraged to enroll in ML 500, Leadership Practicum. Students may enroll in this professional development series for six terms and upon completion of six Practica, receive a half-course credit to be used as an elective. Scheduled each term, Practica are designed to meet student needs in areas such as interpersonal communication, approaches to career change, coping with workplace issues, and other areas related to leadership and professional development. In consultation with the Director, the student may also apply to receive credit for attending seminars related to his or her employment as part of the Practicum course. ~,.. . . . .. ·" •• . ., ' ,, · .~I ,· . ......,., ... ,. ~ ,. ,. ; ' '·.· : . . .. • . ... _, .· .... ... ·.. ., . "' .3 . ·. • ~ \ ... .. ! ; . .. .• ~ •' ~ - ' . . ' .... • • •' If ~.. . .., . ... .·• ~ADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL • • • • • The MAL program promotes leadership as a process which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL Program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual. Leadership ' , ,.. .:· ' i 1 o" .. t ·t . · .~ ~- ':·· . ~. · : Sense of Vision • t• I .. • • • •• / ... Ethical . ." ;. • . ···. .. ... . ... .. ' . ( ' • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religioLis and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity ~. "" Facility for Persuasion Orientation Toward Action / Creative Communicative •Long-term perspective • Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness • • • • • Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member • Interpersonal sensitivity , .. I B .. ~ ... ~ .. ; It .. .. . •... ~ Risk Assumptive ..•. . .· ... ..• ;.;4 · • ,• ~ .' . ~ " • i"'., . .. • Curiosity •Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Decisive • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research •Ability to manage conflict ~ Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences •World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences .. . .· - .. ·~ ··. . WuRRICULUM DESIGN • ~ ... e' . ."'..... .· . • · MAL students are required to complete 10.5 course credits (42 semester hours) and a Thesis or Leadership Application Project. Each course includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques, which have had demonstrated success in advanced courses, develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as crossdisciplinary and to see content areas as integrated. The very form of the program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well- Core Courses (3.5 course credits) .... (These two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two , consecutive terms, or when the The following core courses are required of all students in the student has completed at least five electives.) ..... MAL program: developed integrative ability. ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II ML 592 Thesis/Application Project Consultation (to be taken simultaneously with ML 594 and in the term in which the Thesis/ Application Project is in progress). '• .. . ' .. ; ~ ...·.. :'. ·. ,.' ... .· '' . .. . ~RICULUM DESIGN • • • • ' '• . ... . ... '· -· ,. Elective Courses (at least 7.0 course credits) The MAL program requires that a minimum of five of the seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: ML 500 Leadership Practicum 1·, ML 511 Creativity and the . •' Problem-Solving Process ·r. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 540 Politics, History, and Leadership ML 545 Decision Making I: Qualitative Process ...... ,,., and Application , e.,.·.· ·~.:_.~: 1!- ~\• I f. '~ ' ·.. " 1 . Ii • ...... • • .... ·:. ; .. ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics ... ,.. •' r• . •'•. , ~- . . ·.. .: .:. .· ,. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 596 Women and Leadership . ff'· 6' The MAL program will allow students to take up to two electives from the Master of Arts in Education - Leadership (MEL) program. See the MEL program bulletin for detailed descriptions of these courses. Thesis/Leadership Application Project At, or near, the completion of the course work for the MAL program, students are required to develop and carry out a study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study affords students the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership in the course work and course-related activities. Cultural Perspective I .. ML 560 Developing a Multi- ~ •. ' '\ ML 550 Decision Making and Technology Master of Arts in Education - Leadership Elective Courses (up to 2 course credits) .... Students have the option to do either a Thesis or Leadership Application Project for completion of the degree. The Thesis or Application Project should be seen as the culmination of the MAL program, offering participants the opportunity to investigate either some aspect of leadership in depth or explore the application of what has been studied. The distinction between these two options lies in their orientation. The Thesis will have a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project will be based on a more practical application orientation. Students who do not complete their Thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee during each subsequent term until the Thesis/Project is completed. . . \ .. • •.• ~URSE DESCRIPTIONS • ML 500 Leadership Practicum (.5 credit for 6 Practicum attended) Professional development workshops and seminars which span six terms. One-half course credit. Graded on a P/N basis. This course is especially recommended for students who want or need more applied workplace case studies. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: An Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing an historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing.) • • • • • t ...... ~ ,• ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation.) ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of selfidentity, values and personal growth as related to professional, personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical, and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles, and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking drawing from philosophy and other disciplines. This course focuses on the relationships between ideas and the expression and application of ideas. Students apply dialectical processes in the effective formation, presentation, and use of ideas in organizational structures. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a sensitivity to ethical conflicts which arise in social and organizational settings. .• . .... . .. . .,, . ' . !' • ". # ...•... ., ·' ~·. ~ .. ,• •. ·, . .;. , •, •' '. ... .7. " .• .. . .. .. ~ d / .. . WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS • • • • • .... •, ! . . · ... ·· '• .; ... . ·~ ' ..· "•' .:. . • ·. . , ·, 1: .. . . . , . ... . .. ' ~ l .... ,; ~ .. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving wellbeing may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership (1.0 course) •• .·... ...,. .. ·~ ; •. ... . ~· .... . ·:.... . ; • • "i .. &'· ·d~ ".. •, .. .. ·.' 8, r • ·. • t • • .• .. ..:· .. ML 545 Decision Making I: Qualitative Process and Application (1.0 course) Decision making is fundamental to all human endeavor, particularly in leadership . Leaders, regardless of their ' ,. Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are relevant to business and non-profit organizations as well as to politics. field, are continually held accountable for decisions in settings characterized by incomplete information and limited time. The constrained nature of the typical decisionmaking environment necessitates the use of a systematic and objective decision making process . Drawing on various disciplines, course participants will examine the different stages of the decision-making process, including: analysis of the decision setting and its relevant boundaries, identification of acceptable decision outcomes, definition of the implementation of the decision, and appraisal of potential contingencies. While emphasis is given to the qualitative rather than quantitative aspects of decision making, about 20 percent of the course will include the development of some basic analytical concepts: data collection, graphs and charts, measuring central tendency and dispersion, and association. ML 550 Decision Making and Technology (1.0 course) Historical analysis of the decision- making and problemsolving process. This course focuses on the development of technology as both the cause and the solution of problems by investigating various cases. ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective (1.0 course) Investigation of multicultural issues. This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs, and traditions within the global community. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 513 Diversity and Education.) ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary theories of leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in this seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One year course work in MAL program and ML 510. ML 592 Thesis/Project Consultation (.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser simultaneous with ML 594 and during the trimester in which the Thesis/Project is being prepared for final submission. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the Thesis/Project during the same term, in which they are enrolled in ML 594, are required to pay a Thesis/Project continuation fee during each subsequent term until the Thesis/Project is completed. (Credit will not be granted to MAL students for EDU 592 Thesis Consultation.) ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership (.5 course) First half of a two-course "capstone" sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the completion of at least five electives. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a P/N basis. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings (.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken in the term immediately following the student's registration in ML 593. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on the Thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a P/N basis. ML 596 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership - political, entrepreneurial, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership with an emphasis on literature developed by political scientists. The course is intended to enhance the critical thinking skills of the participants and the leadership skills of women and of those working with women. Opportunity for research on topic and area of interest. ML 598 Independent Study (.5-1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade-point average of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. The proposal then must be approved by the MAL Program Director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (.5-1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration for each term. .... ' ' ', .• .... • • • • A DMISSION REQUIREMENTS • • • • • & PROCEDURES • • • • written statement • Miller Analogies Test score, if requested • interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed application form; • $25.00 non-refundable application fee; • A brief (1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate . .. supervisor, assessing ' ,. •t" .. ' organizations in a position(s) of hold a baccalaureate degree leadership or position(s) demonstrating leadership checklist from a co-worker (at college or university and must potential. the same level) describing the have a minimum cumulative ' undergraduate grade point .. average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at .. an accredited college or university. Applicants holding a ., Master's or other advanced degree from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. ..•• . Should an applicant not meet ·.. .\ requirements, a probationary • ~ : •' .... .. . the minimum admissions term may be possible as decided applicant's work style and the program will be made on an leadership potential; individual basis by the MAL . ·:. ' -·~ ,. ' ; . • Official transcripts from Admissions Committee . all undergraduate Admission to each entering institutions attended listing graduate class will be given to the courses taken and any most highly qualified individuals. degree(s) conferred; Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students • Official transcripts from all admitted at the beginning of the graduate institutions attended fall. winter, and spring terms. listing courses taken and Selection of candidates will be degree(s) conferred, if any; made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • previous college record Applicants to the program must • letters of recommendation • If requested, official results on the Miller Analogies Test • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty have five years of experience (or • experience and organizational background ~ • Recommendation letter and Decisions about admission to on a case-by-case basis. equivalent) with one or more .. leadership potential; from an accredited four-year ·~ ·• "· Applicants to the program must and/or staff member. ·~ . ~ . .' ..• ~TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS • • • • • The Augsburg College Graduate applicant's work sty le and Programs Office encourages potential as a leader; qualified applicants from other countries and because these students contribute significantly to the program. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and Saturdays and that students can take only two classes (plus a practicum per trimester if desired) for a yearly total of six • Official marksheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; • Official marksheets with certified translations from all classes and three Practica. With graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks this schedule students can complete the required course earned, dates attended , and degree(s) or diploma(s) work in two years. See the conferred, if any; section under Admission Requirements for a general description of the admission process, selection criteria, and • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum minimum of $10,000 in U.S. funds for living expenses for themselves plus the cost of tuition. NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College to more accurately evaluate educational credentials more accurately. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20or1-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the 120or1-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. .. .. .. .. • - . ~; I ' ••• .'. :•: ' : • J. ' • .. . .. .. ·. .. . ..... ~ .. : ·•·.' ... ' .. • l• score of 590; and work experience requirements. • Applicant may be asked to Application materials required for international applicants are: participate in an interview with graduate program • Completed application form; faculty and/or staff member, if applicant is in the • $25.00 non-refundable application fee payable in U.S. dollars; • A brief (1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Completed Declaration of Finances; • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation in English from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the United States. Very limited financial aid from Augsburg College may or may not be available, therefore, students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. Students will need to provide proof of availability of funds for tuition, books, and living costs for each academic year in which they want to attend. The College requires students to provide proof of a . .-: ·. ..• .lJ .·.• ... .. . I ; . .•.. ,. .. ... • ~ALUATION STANDARDS • • • • • • : Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: ·. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence. 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards. 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard. Performance below basic course standards. 0.5 ' . .'·.- . .~. , . ... ,,!'. • ; t" · • I ' '.,.~·. . . .. J •• '·. \ . ..·• .... ... ,: \1 .; • :. 2 .. .> "" .... ...,. '\' ":. Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course). p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade-point average). N Does not meet minimum course standards (110 credit and non-punitive - not computed in grade-point average). w Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline for dropping without notation on the record I Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) .. .,. ··". . ,. 0.0 I • Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this bulletin as being graded on a PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. Students who receive an Nor 0.0 in a course must successfully petition the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program . No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the gradepoint average. ~DENT RIGHTS • • • The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matters of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints should contact the Vice President for Student Affairs (330-1160). The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX. Students have the right to inspect all official records which pertain to them and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination. ..\.''.. ..., . .. t •• A • cADEMIC POLICIES • • Because leadership issues are important and should be instructor. Irregular attendance presented, discussed, and considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's may, at the discretion of the analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly classmates and course • • • cADEMIC POLICIES • • • • ..• '. .•.. ..• ·~ • instructor, adversely affect one's grade. A t ' • j •. .. • ~ . Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Credit for Prior Education Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students must maintain a 3.0 Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Students may take either one or cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be placed on probation for the following trimester. A 3.0 substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. cumulative grade-point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a Students may petition the MAL Program Director for approval of any variation in the two courses per trimester plus a Leadership Practicum. Enrolling the course work in two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years grade of Nor 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course absence in writing from the MAL Program Director. A that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student content is comparable to those leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be .. in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one . trimester must request a leave of program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also accepted for transfer credit. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for Credit and Contact Hours toward the five-year deadline for degree completion. may be dismissed from the .. behavior detrimental to the Each full credit graduate course in the MAL program is the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 31.5 hours Dismissal would occur only after established procedures each term and are responsible for a significant amount of individual may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the MAL were followed. study and preparation. Program Supplement. •, .. .. • Last Day to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students . '• ••• • ;~ . f . •I ··'· . ' . .. . . . ~DENT SUPPORT SERVICES . .... . •. .... ...... • • ' ·, . ·1 ., . . .. ... ·:• ..·,..·• ~ .,. ~ .· .. • t • Academic advising from the MAL Director for program planning is available. As stuoents approach the capstone experience, they select thesis or project advisors to guide them throughout the completion of their program. Graduate program staff will also assist .. .. • • • ~· students with non-academic advising issues. Professional assessment through Leadership Practicum and the Graduate Programs Office is also available . Self/career assessment counseling, resume development, and a careersearch plan through the Career Services Office (330-1162) can be obtained as well. Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) '• ' • J ;~ J • $mRARY • . •... t" . ·'· I The Augsburg library collection includes over 175,000 books, pe1iodicals, films, audio and video cassette tapes, and microforms. Access to the collection is provided via a computerized library catalog that includes the ·.. ... ~· :.~ • holdings of Augsburg and six other private liberal arts college libraries in the metropolitan area. Daily courier services among these libraries facilitate the sharing of these resources. Additional library resources are accessible through MINITEX, a regional library network, and through OCLC, an international library network. Remote, offcampus computer access to all these services is provided via a telecommunications link. . •·' . .. :. ... I o • . .·.•. •' ,.. . ' '· . . .. .. . ... ....•. .. .:· ..... . .... . ~ AccREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS • • • • • Students who successfully complete Augsburg's Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran • • • Education Council in North America, and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. \ . ~: .. 0£J'EE • '•.' ..... & • PAYMENT INFORMATION • • • . ' \ ·~ . . .. " ... . ..... . :• A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL Program Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 592, ML 593, and ML 594 are halfcredit courses and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. ML 500 Leadership Practicum is a separate charge. Various Payment Plans are Available: * 1) Payment in Full: Due the day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a three-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if the student has adhered to previous plans. 3) Company reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the final exams. A letter from the employer, stating the company's reimbursement policy, must be filed annually with the Business Office. loan funds administered by the college (Federal Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed with the exception of approved company-reimbursed students. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies to student credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund, students are responsible for withdrawing from courses with the Registrar' s Office. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basi s: Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - l 00% . .... Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 80% • Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting - 60% Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting - 50% ~·. 1 ·. t I ·'· ,. .· ·. •.• 11' .~ ·.· .. .. .. . • ~NANCIAL AID • • • Financial assistance is avail able to degree-seeking students •. enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any type of financi al aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester is considered full- of Student Financial Services f •. .. . .·. . . . •, . . ... ·.·····..· .. ~ , "' >I • . ·.. .. ··: ' "' . .. . •. . . . . :: ~· . .6 . . # .. ......· .· Federal and State Aid Programs determined by the 91-day TBills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25 %, and changes each July 1st for all borrowers. The interest rate for enrollment periods beginning between July 1, 1994, and June 30, 1995, is 7.43 %. REPAYMENT TERMS: Repayment begins six months after you ceased to be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to ten years. The Office of Student Financial DEFERMENTS: In most cases, deferments are granted for Augsburg actively pursues non- Services determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial continued education, disability and unemployment. Contact aid programs available to graduate students. your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Program Specific Provisions: of limited financial means as well as individuals working for Determination is based on standard, nationally accepted methodology. volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to • Federal Stafford Loan Program provide tuition reimbursement. Common Loan Provisions: Augsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals BORROWING LIMITS: Company Tuition Assistance Programs Effective with enrollment pe1iods beginning after October 1, Many companies, agencies and 1993, graduate students may corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $128,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A who participate in work-rel ated or degree-related college .. ·.. Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138, or your tiibal agency. INTEREST RATES: The annually variable interest rate is Sponsored Scholarships ~. ' . .; these scholarships. Indian grants assistance in application, please contact Augsburg's American the following: ... meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including ~ American Indian students who generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For (330-1046) assists students in assessing financi al aid eligibility . Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. student may borrow from either the un subsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both, but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. FEDERAL ST AFFORD LOAN (SUBSIDIZED): You may borrow up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: No interest accrues during the time the student is enrolled at least half-time. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1% will be deducted from the loan proceeds before you receive it. FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED): You may bonuw up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: Interest accrues during the period of enrollment and may be capitalized. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of 1% will be . .. • • J_. , .. . ·.. deducted from the loan proceeds before your receive it. the Office of Student Financial Services and should be • Federal Perkins Loan Program- completed by the borrower and Joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. BORROWING LIMITS: You may borrow up to $3,000 per year as a graduate student with a $30,000 maximum. (Graduate & co-signer and returned to Student Financial Services for further processing. Loan checks arrive once per term and are made co-payable to the student and Augsburg College. BORROWING LIMITS: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. .... Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The 00 1) Complete the Application for minimum loan amount per Admission and indicate your under-graduate) INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: year is $500. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: desire to also apply for financial aid. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal (at a The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days minimum of $40 per month) after the Joan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter begins nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total Joan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. DEFERMENTS: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half-time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps or VISTA. Contact our student loan coordinator if you think you are eligible for a deferment. • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available from while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after the student leaves school. DEFERMENTS: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. • ' To Apply for Financial Aid ... .. . ... ·~ \;• ... ,. ,. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form ~.. f T .' I '· · .. .. • 1· (or you may pick them up at the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or at the Graduate Programs Office, 2222 Murphy Place). .··"· ' . 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive financial aid. Forms are available from the College. 4) Complete and return the ·~ ... ..·,.. t .". ~· •.. .. ...... .· .. ··.... . financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. . ·: .... . .. 5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, by the deadline stated. . .:·. 1 . . . \ ~ :; ' . . .; I ~ I ' .,. , ' .... A B OUT AUGSBURG • • • • • Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a diverse community, with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including but not limited to Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or status with regard to public History .. .. .. Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian ... . ... ·' ... Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Accessibility Act of 1973 as amended in its admissions policies, educational presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of programs, activities, and employment practices. the most accessible campuses in in 1872. the region . Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of Campus Location fourteen major buildings student housing towers, the Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities . •\I assistance or disability as required by Title IX of the 1972 Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis ... campus of the University of Minnesota, and Mississippi River parkways. surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Fairview-Riverside Medical Center, the West Bank Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. .. ... •# .·... ~MPUS LOCATION MAP • 3SW from the North-Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left off Washington (turns right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside A venue, right at 21st A venue South. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall OldMain Quad Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall l 0. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Place 12. Si Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. College Relations 16. Nordic Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication /" 18. Center for Global Education 19. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 20. Youth and Family Institute 21. American Indian Support and Black Student Affairs 22. Oscar Anderson Hall 23. East Hall 24. Murphy Square 25. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field 26. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts .. J .... .·. Public Parking All posted Augsburg College staff, faculty and commuter lots are free and open for use from 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north or south of 8th Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Additional parking is available in the Fairview-Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the no11h side of Riverside Avenue. 3SW from the SouthFollow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside A venue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. . . • • .' ....... ..... . •. . .. • t •• " • ,,. -. . . ~ ~MPUSMAP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ., :' The Graduate Programs Office is in Murphy Place and is located on the corner of 23rd Avenue South and 7 y, Street. 1-94 West from St. Paul-Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. . ,• • • Graduate Programs Location 1-94 East from Minneapolis-Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th A venue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st A venue South. Directions to Campus • • • .. • .. .... ~ .. . f SGl}ISrhf!!;T ' 'II) I ... ll '-· .itr J. © ,t .. ~- • r {@ ~· @~ ...• •' ·" • ' •• ~ ~· ~· . .• ~'I. ·.•.- ~ BVit.ERPi.ACE ,. . ·.. --=-:r:.= ' ."' Parking Lots A. Admissions Parking B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/ Residence Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking E. Commuter - Street Parking ' . j •: ' - .,. F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp : ·... ,. 19 1 .· • ,• \ .. : ... ... . . ·'' .. : I . \ • •ti' I ' ·L' • 0 I ' ... • ..' •.: • ... '·· ~ '.'!.. •.• ' •, "t •• .. . . ~' .• ~ rt .'• ... -~ ..... . .. • .. .. • •• ··G •• . .; ... . ·. A ·~ .· .. . .. 0 ,,• .... ~ 2A .',~ ··. u · .... •,/ . '" , ' \•I ~.• ULTY• AND •ADMINISTRATION • Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominately fulltime senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program's faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. John Benson, Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary ; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. • • Dan Hanson, Adjunct Professor. B.A. , Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota. Vice President, Land O' Lakes Corporation Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program, Director of MetroUrban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Marie 0. McNeff, Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and Professor of Education. B.A., M. A., Ed .D., University of Nebraska. Larry Crockett, Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A. , M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Thomas Morgan, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mary Endorf, Adjunct Professor, B.A. Hamline University, M.A. State University of New YorkCortland, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Principal, Orono Public Schools. William D. Morris, Instructor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. Joseph A. Erickson, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A ., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Richard Nelson, Professor and Chair, Department of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Beverly Nilsson, Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science, Director of the Master of Arts in Leadership Program, and Director of the International Relations Program. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp, Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS and Coordinator of the Russian and East European Area Studies Program. B.A., M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow. Ronald G. Palosaari, Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B. Div., Bethel Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Diane Pike, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Larry Ragland, Associate Professor Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Milo A. Schield, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University . William Swenson, Instructor of Philosophy. A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
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Show more 2012-2013 Graduate Studies Catalog Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Arts in Nursing Master of Business Administration Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Music Therapy Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Social Work at Graduate Studies Catalog 2012-13 Official publication of Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-330-1000 This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College’s graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult the Office of Admissions, the graduate program directors, or the registrar. See the Directory page for e-mail and telephone contacts to key offices for correspondence or telephone inquiries. Published 2012 www.augsburg.edu A Greeting from the President I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability. At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you find your calling at work and in the world. Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree. Sincerely, Paul C. Pribbenow President, Augsburg College Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships, experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today’s global environment. When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in state-of-the-art classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of experienced people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent Vespers. All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economically-sustainable development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an international learning experience—for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome a diversity of cultures and faiths. Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we encourage interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal” initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to imagine a graduate degree. We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to meet you. Sincerely, Barbara A. Farley Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Lori A. Peterson Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Table of Contents Greeting from the President Greeting from the Academic Affairs Office Directory of Offices and Programs About Augsburg College Academic Programs and Policies Graduate Admissions Financing Your Education Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Arts in Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Social Work College Information Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) Augsburg Board of Regents Directory of Offices and Programs Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024 Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131 Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354 maeinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/mae Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 malinfo@augsburg.edu www.augburg.edu/mal Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director: 612-330-1214 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209 Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant manursing@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing mbainfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/mba Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director: 612-330-1214 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209 Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant nursing@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/dnp Office of Admissions: 612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/grad Bookstore: 612-359-6491 Center for Counseling and Health Promotion: 612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp Campus Ministry: 612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu Master of Business Administration (MBA) Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304 Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774 mbainfo@augsburg.edu wwww.augsburg.edu/mba Enrollment Center: 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or enroll@augsburg.edu Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts, payments, accounts Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Dawn Ludwig, Department Chair and Director: 612-330-1399 Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518 paprog@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/pa International Student Advising (ISA): 612-3301686 or http://www.augsburg.edu/isa/ Master of Social Work (MSW) Lois A. Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633 Holley Locher-Stulen, Coordinator: 612-330-1763 mswinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/msw Master of Social Work and Master of Arts in Theology (MSW/MA) Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521 Master of Social Work and Master of Business Administration (MSW/MBA) Lois A. Bosch, MSW Director: 612-330-1633 Steven Zitnick, MBA Director: 612-330-1304 Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or www.augsburg.edu/library Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or security@augsburg.edu Registrar’s Office: 612-330-1036 or registrar@augsburg.edu Rochester Campus Program Office: 507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu Welcome/Information Desk: 612-3300-1000 About Augsburg College At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, act ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts and sciences, to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs look to the world through international courses and cultural exchanges. Mission Statement Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by our urban and global settings. Augsburg Today Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.html Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of its founders who believed: • Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically and broadly about the world and the work we do in it; • An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and centers of faith; • The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment. The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society. Degrees Offered Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences is offered on both a traditional weekday schedule and a non-traditional weekend and evening schedule. Augsburg offers the following graduate programs: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Social Work Doctor of Nursing Practice Dual degrees: BA in accounting/MA in leadership Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration Master of Social Work/MA in theology, with Luther Seminary Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research, take courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new perspectives on their discipline. A Community of Learners Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Graduate Faculty The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and service to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories. Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities. Minneapolis and Rochester Locations Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square, the oldest park in the city of Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical complexes—the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theater district just a few blocks away. Convenient bus routes run by the campus, and two Hiawatha Line light rail stations are just blocks away. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn., located at Bethel Lutheran Church. For maps, directions, and parking information, go to www.augsburg.edu/about/map. Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minn., in 1998. Classes in Rochester meet on an evening schedule with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. There are three trimesters in each academic year, and students can enter degree programs in the fall, winter, or spring. Several complete degree programs are available through the Rochester campus. In addition, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the day or Weekend College program on the Minneapolis campus. Students who enroll in Rochester courses are required to use technology in the learning and communication process through the online course management system. For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/rochester or call the Office of Admissions at 612-330-1101 or the Rochester program office at 507-288-2886. Augsburg’s Rochester campus Augsburg’s Rochester campus is located in the facilities of Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south of the heart of a city of approximately 100,000 residents. Situated in the heart of the Midwest, the community has a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the Rochester campus are students of Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to “educate for service,” by preparing and equipping women and men to make a difference in the world. On the Minneapolis Campus Admissions Offices The Office of Admissions is located on the main level of Christensen Center. The Physician Assistant Studies Program admissions office is located in Anderson Hall. Augsburg for Adults Office Augsburg for Adults focuses on adult-centered educational programs and assists adult learners in all programs. It evaluates how the program fulfills their needs and identifies the educational services to help them succeed. The Augsburg for Adults office is located in Oren Gateway Center 110. Augsburg Abroad The Augsburg Abroad office, located in Murphy Place, provides advising and administrative services for students interested in an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities abroad are available. Bookstore The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available through the bookstore. Counseling and Health Promotion The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center is located at 628 21st Avenue South. Christensen Center Christensen Center, with admission offices, student lounge and recreational areas, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy center, and offices for student government and student publications, is the College center and the hub of campus life. Food Services A variety of food options are available both in the Christensen Center and in Oren Gateway Center. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the theatre and communication studies offices, as well as the film program. Foss Center’s lower level is home to the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS). James G. Lindell Family Library This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. The library is located on the block of campus bordered by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and Seventh Street. Kennedy Center This three-story addition to Melby Hall features a wrestling training facility, classroom space, locker rooms and fitness facilities, as well as hospitality and meeting rooms, classrooms, and offices. Melby Hall This complex provides facilities for the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and serves as the College’s general auditorium. Music Hall Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty. Old Main Home for the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, and Art Departments, Old Main was extensively remodeled in 1980, combining energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Oren Gateway Center Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on Riverside Avenue to serve as the “gateway” to campus. It houses Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Institutional Advancement, the Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the Center for Faith and Learning, and the StepUP program. The center also includes student residence apartments, the Gage Family Art Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, classrooms, and the Johnson Conference Center. Science Hall Classrooms, science laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, and Finance and Administration offices are found in Science Hall. Sverdrup Hall The Enrollment Center, classrooms, and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the president’s office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices. Student Technology Center/TechDesk The Student Technology Center/TechDesk, located on the ground floor of the Lindell Library, functions as the initial point of customer contact for the Augsburg Information Technology Department. The TechDesk staff field requests for computer and media support. Many questions can be answered by searching the TechDesk web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ or by contacting them at 612-330-1400, at techdesk@augsburg.edu., or instant messaging on the webpage. Hours are generally business hours during the week and some weekend hours. Current hours are posted on the website. AugNet Account All students receive an AugNet email account. All official correspondence from the College is sent to this account and students are responsible for checking it. Students also have a secure network folder on the College’s network that is backed up weekly. The folder is accessible from both on- and offcampus. Computing Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers with their AugNet account. There are both PC and Macintosh desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41 technology- enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the Library. A valid Augsburg ID is required. All campus computers are equipped with a standard suite of software including Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Internet browsers. Additionally, a RemoteLab service provides access to campus software to off-campus students. See the TechDesk website for more information. A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and connections to the Internet and Internet2. Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network using WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of the registrar’s student services are available securely on the Inside Augsburg web page, http://inside.augsburg.edu to students on and off-campus. Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships Augsburg is accredited by: • The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (Augsburg’s MBA is a candidate for accreditation) • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Augsburg’s master’s degree is full accredited; the doctoral degree is a candidate for accreditation) • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) Augsburg’s programs are approved by: • American Chemical Society • Minnesota Board of Teaching • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) • National Association of Schools of Music Augsburg College is an institutional member of: • American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) • American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) • American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) • American Music Therapy Association, Inc. • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) • Campus Compact • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) • Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA) • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) • National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) • Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), • • • Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA) See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and affiliation citations. Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Augsburg College Facts and Figures • • • • • • • • • • • • • Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Religious affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Although a plurality of students are Lutheran, 16 percent are Roman Catholic, and 25 percent represent other denominations and religions. Enrollment—4,109 students from 26 countries. Graduate student enrollment is 871. Alumni—Appox. 24,000 alumni since 1870, including more than 1,200 graduate program alumni. Student/Faculty ratio—13 to 1 Campus—18 major buildings. Major renovations to classrooms in 2007. Accessibility—Augsburg is one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides inside access to 12 major buildings. Degrees granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to more than 2.5 million through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. Calendar year—Weekend/evening trimesters and weekday semesters, varying by the graduate program Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs with two five-year degrees (BA in accounting with MAL, and BS/MSW in social work). Six master’s degree programs and one doctoral program, plus several dual degrees. Off-campus programs—The Office of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and International Partners programs for short- and longer-term study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students. Athletic affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. Clery Act information The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. (See Physician Assistant Studies for details of its program policy.) Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058. FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands that no information other than “directory information” can be released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. For example, this means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non-“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following: Right to inspect and review education records You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. You must request to review your education records in writing, with your signature. The College will respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request. Right to request amendment of education records You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records as you requested. Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information” FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the student. Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused. “Directory information” includes the following: • The student’s name; • The student’s address; • The student’s telephone number; • The student’s e-mail address; • The student’s date and place of birth; • The student’s major and minor field of study; • The student’s academic class level; • The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT); • The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports; • The student’s degrees and awards received; • The weight and height of members of athletic teams; • The student’s dates of attendance; • The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student; and • The student’s photograph. Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If the notice is not received by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year. Right to complain to FERPA Office You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA. Reporting Educational Information Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter. Academic Programs and Policies Academic Calendars Most of our graduate programs meet on a trimester calendar. Physician Assistant Studies classes meet on a semester day schedule. The official academic calendars for individual programs can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change. Academic Policies The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges. Academic Honesty A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies on trust. Honesty is necessary to preserve the integrity and credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community. Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a College requirement, student course projects, papers, and examinations may include a statement by the student pledging to abide by the College’s academic honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. (See Augsburg’s Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/) Academic Evaluation Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale, where 4.0 achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of field study and special projects. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. The numeric grade point definition for Graduate Studies is: 4.0 grade points Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 grade points Achieves above acceptable standards 3.0 grade points Meets acceptable standards 2.5 grade points Meets minimum standards 2.0–0.0 grade points Unacceptable performance P N V W I X Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average) No credit (not counted in grade point average) Audit Withdrawn Incomplete In progress, extended beyond term of registration Withdrawn Status W—Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record Incomplete (I) Grades An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0. Academic Probation Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistant must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. Attendance Policy Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any course. Evaluation of the level and quality of participation may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint commitment of both instructors and students to our professional development. Each instructor has the authority to specify attendance and participation requirements to address the needs of particular courses, individual students, or various learning styles. Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students must notify the professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of emergency, when prior notification is not possible, students must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible. Continuation Policy for Thesis or Final Project (effective in fall 2010) Following the initial registration term for the final (or summative or capstone) project, students will be automatically registered for continuation course 999 each trimester for up to 15 trimesters or until a grade for the completion course is submitted by the project adviser. Continuation course 999 maintains students’ active status in the graduate program, including library, AugNet, and parking privileges. This registration will result in a Campus Access Fee of $35 (subject to change as costs increase) per trimester. Automatic registration will occur for up to five years or 15 terms. At the end of this time, the course grade will change from X to N. Students who wish to complete the final project after receiving a failing grade must meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional course work and will need to pay full tuition for all additional courses and to repeat the final project course. If/when the final project course is completed, the new grade would supersede the previous grade. Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from continuation course 999 and the final project course, at any point during the continuation period and receive a W notation on the transcript for the final project course. Following a withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students may be subject to additional coursework. An accounts receivable hold will be placed on the student’s account if a collegewide $250 unpaid threshold is reached. The threshold will adjust with the practices of the Student Accounts Office. If a student owes more than the threshold amount, the registrar’s office will not continue to automatically enroll the student in continuation 999. The registrar’s office and the Student Accounts Office will inform the student, the program director, and coordinator that the student must pay the account (including the late fee). At this point coordinators and/or program directors will communicate with the student and the faculty adviser and, if necessary, request that the faculty adviser submit a grade change of N. The student also may elect to withdraw from the College. If the grade change has not been submitted within one term, the program director will submit the grade change of N. This policy is effective as of September 2010. Students will sign a contract outlining the terms of the continuation policy, which will be kept on file with the program and in the Office of the Registrar. Accumulated charges stand for current students, but beginning in fall 2010 students will be charged $35 per term. The Enrollment Center will work with students, as needed, who are currently in the continuation phase and who have accumulated a debt higher than the $250 threshold. Course credit and contact hours A full credit course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course on the trimester schedule meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW trimesters meet for 32 hours, and the PA weekday semester schedule is approximately 45 hours) with the expectation of substantial independent and group study offered through the web-based electronic course management system. Doctor of Nursing Practice—For information about course credits and contact hours for the Doctor of Nursing program, see p. 49. Degree Requirements To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students must achieve the following: • Successful completion of all required courses • A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. • Successful completion of all degree requirements within the stipulated period of matriculation or a signed continuation agreement with Augsburg College. Dismissal from the College A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her graduate program (3.0 in most programs) in two or more terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the student to continue in the program may be worked out with the program director. Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined by their profession, their program, or the College. Dismissal Appeals Process A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the College’s program dismissal appeals process. Appeals are limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate negatively affected the outcome. The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard copy of the statement of appeal to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies); email is not acceptable. The statement must identify each procedural error and state how each error negatively affected the outcome. The statement of appeal will be the only basis of the student’s appeal. The AVP-Graduate Studies must receive the student’s statement of appeal within 14 calendar days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement of appeal to the program chair/director. The program must submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within 15 business days of the date that the statement was received by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the program’s response should be submitted to the AVP-Graduate Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the program’s response to the student. The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will include the AVP-Graduate Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty members (one from programs not named in the appeal: Social Work, Education, Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Business, Leadership). The Program Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s statement of response. The Committee will meet with the student and a program representative to review the procedures and ask questions of both the student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each bring a third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or student). The role of the third party representative is to provide support to the student or the program representative, not to serve as an advocate during the meeting. Dropping Courses or Withdrawing Students who enroll in courses but later decide not to attend must formally drop their courses through the registrar’s office prior to the start of classes to avoid being charged for those courses. Students who do not properly drop courses will be responsible for the tuition, regardless of non-attendance. Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or in person at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation. If you need assistance with this, contact your program faculty at least two days in advance of the start of classes. Independent Study Students may request to complete an independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty sponsor is required for an independent study project, and project proposals must be approved by the program director in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered in the curriculum, with the exception of the general elective (if approved). A special independent study registration form is required and is available at the Enrollment Center. Terms of Non-attendance Students who interrupt their program enrollment for longer than one semester or three trimesters must readmit to the College and program to resume their degree program. For an absence of any length, students should coordinate with their program director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of program schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that students meet with their adviser and obtain the advice of their director. Evaluation of Transfer Credit Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to provide appropriate documentation regarding previous coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript, course description, and syllabus. In order to be considered for transfer, a course must be from a regionally-accredited college or university and graded 3.0/B or better. Courses must have been taken at the graduate level and course content must be comparable to program requirements at Augsburg. The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows: Master of Arts in Education (2.0) Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0) Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0) Master of Business Administration (6.0) Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator) Master of Social Work (8.0) Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Therefore, transfer credits that are reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by dividing by four or six respectively. Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded on the student’s transcript. Grades and gradepoints from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average. Student Rights The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. Grievance Procedures Involving Augsburg College Faculty Members and Students Part I—Introduction/Preface Augsburg College is committed to a policy of treating fairly all members of the college community in regard to their personal and professional concerns. However, times do occur in which students think they have been mistreated. This procedure is provided in order to ensure that students are aware of the way in which their problems with faculty members can be resolved informally and to provide a more formal conciliation process when needed. Each student must be given adequate opportunity to bring problems to the attention of the faculty with the assurance that each will be given fair treatment. The faculty member must be fully informed of the allegations and given an opportunity to respond to them in a fair and reasonable manner. Definition of Grievance A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction occurring when a student believes that any conduct or condition affecting her/him is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such grievances include, but are not limited to a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of an academic rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or manifestly unjust academic evaluation. College policies and procedures that do not come within the scope of the Grievance Procedures are the sexual harassment policy, the sexual violence policy, the Committee on Financial Petitions, Discipline Process, and Academic Standing. Time Limits Time limits will include only business days (M–F) for the program in which the student was enrolled. (Weekends, and vacation days are not included; summer may not be included depending on the student’s program.) Part II—Informal Process It is always the student’s responsibility to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them. A. Any time a student feels that she/he has been mistreated by a faculty member, the student should contact the faculty member to discuss the problem and attempt to resolve it. B. If no mutually satisfactory solution can be reached with the faculty member or if, in unusual circumstances, the student prefers not to confer with the faculty member, the student should discuss the problem with the department chairperson of the faculty member and attempt resolution of the problem. C. If the problem cannot be resolved in discussions with the faculty member or department chairperson, or if the faculty member and the department chairperson are the same individual, the student may contact the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College. D. The student must begin the Informal Grievance process within 15 days of the conduct giving rise to the grievance, by submitting an Informal Grievance Form to the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College. • The time limit to begin the Informal Grievance process for a grade appeal will be 30 days from the last published finals date for the relevant term. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a correct and current address on file with the registrar. • If the student could not reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct when it occurred, the student will have 15 days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct or condition that is the basis for the grievance. It is the responsibility of the student to establish the reasonableness of such non–awareness. The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College will determine if this paragraph applies to a grievant. • The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College and the student must ensure the informal process is completed in 20 days. (See Part I for definition of time limits.) • In unusual circumstances, the time limit may be extended by the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College. A grievant or respondent must submit a written request for such extension before the end of the time limit. If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College thinks the extension is warranted, the Dean will notify all concerned persons in writing. E. If the grievance has been resolved, either by agreement or by expiration of the time limits, a copy of the informal grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College for one year. Neither a copy of nor any reference to the grievance will be placed in the personnel file of the respondent. If these informal discussions do not resolve the problem to the satisfaction of the student, a more formal conciliation procedure is available in Part III of this document. Note: A student must file a written grievance, per below, within five days after completion of the informal process Part III—Formal Process Preface If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has not been resolved through the Informal Grievance Process described in Part II of this document, the student may then seek resolution through formal procedures. For a complete copy of the procedures, contact the dean’s office, Academic Affairs. Graduate Admissions Admission to Augsburg College All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited fouryear institution. All graduate students must submit completed application forms that can be downloaded from each individual program’s web page, as listed below. Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which may include coursework, professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these additional requirements. MA, Education www.augsburg.edu/mae MA, Leadership www.augsburg.edu/mal MA, Nursing www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing DNP www.augsburg/edu/dnp MBA www.augsburg.edu/mba MS, PA Studies www.augsburg.edu/pa MSW www.augsburg.edu/msw English Proficiency Requirements for International Graduate Applicants To meet Augsburg College admission requirements, you must provide evidence of a sufficient command of both written and spoken English to study college courses conducted entirely in English. Below is a list of the tests and programs Augsburg College accepts as evidence for English proficiency. • • • • TOEFL (http://www.toefl.org/) (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a subscore of 20 on the written and 20 on the speaking sections. (The Augsburg College TOEFL code is 6014.) IELTS (http://www.ielts.org/) (International English Language Testing System) score report of 6.5. MELAB (http://www.tsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab/) (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score report of 80, and score report must be accompanied by an official letter from the testing coordinator. Successful completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the US, the United Kingdom, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, New Zealand, or Australia. Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. Score reports must not be more than two years old. Readmission to the College The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is one business day prior to the start of the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students who left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have their readmission application and file reviewed by the program director. (Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process). Admission of International Students Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply. An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full course of study” to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a DHS-approved school through SEVIS. Status is acquired in one of two ways: 1) if the student is abroad, by entering the United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a U.S. consulate, or 2) if the student is already in the United States and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application for change of nonimmigrant status. A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer from another DHS-approved school to Augsburg by following the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations. In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for a particular graduate program, prospective F-1 students must also comply with the following: A. Foreign Credential Evaluation Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States. This evaluation should include the following: • Analysis of credentials—to determine if your degree is equivalent to an accredited US bachelor’s degree. • Course-by-course evaluation—to show your complete course listing with credit values and grades received for each course. • Calculation of grade point average—to demonstrate your cumulative grade point average using the standard US grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0. • Translation to English (if applicable) The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s Office of Admissions. Refer to World Education Services at http://wes.org for direction on transcript evaluation. B. Proof of Financial Support International applicants must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources adequate to meet expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for dependents (if applicable). Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds, or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit. Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or Augsburg’s Financial Sponsorship form can be used to document support being provided by a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must be dated within three months prior to the date of application. Health Insurance All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. International students will be enrolled in the Augsburg international student plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage through an alternative provider for the same period. Financing Your Education Costs for Graduate Studies Each academic year the Augsburg Board of Regents reviews costs and makes changes as required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. For current academic year costs for graduate study, go to the Enrollment Center webpage at www.augsburg.edu/enroll. Financing Your Education Financial assistance is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a total of at least 1.0 course credit per term in any of Augsburg’s graduate programs. Two full-credit courses per term is considered full time. You may be eligible to finance your education through loan programs from the State of Minnesota or the federal government. You may also select from a variety of payment plans available each semester or trimester, including a plan for those who receive company tuition assistance. Financial aid may be used for international programs where credit is offered. Payment Options Various payment plans are available: • Payment in full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the semester/trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. • Loans, grants, and/or scholarships: If you plan to use the loans that you have been awarded, you must request the funding. These loans include Stafford, PLUS, Alternative/Private, etc. All loan requests (either paper or online) must be received and approved by the lender and certified by Augsburg’s financial aid office, on or before the first day of the term. Company Reimbursement An application for the Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. Students enrolled in the payment plan will be charged a $20 fee each term unless the account is paid in full by the start of the term or if financial aid will cover all costs for the term. This fee is nonrefundable after the 100% drop date. Final payment on any remaining balance is due 60 days after the end of the course. Accounts not paid in full by the due date will receive a monthly $50 late payment fee and are subject to further collection efforts. The student is responsible for payment if the employer does not pay for any reason. Sources of Financial Aid The Enrollment Center assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and identifying various sources of aid. Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals with limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Refer to the program sections or contact the programs for more information. Military Discount At Augsburg College, we value the varied professional and academic experiences that our adult students bring to our campus community and are grateful to those who volunteer to serve in the military. Augsburg offers a 10% military tuition discount for the following: • • a member of the military currently serving full or part time (any branch) veteran of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The military discount is available only to students in the Weekend and Evening College undergraduate program and graduate programs. Contact the Office of Admissions or go to www.augsburg.edu/military for more details. AmeriCorps Scholarships AmeriCorps scholarships are available to full-time graduate students. Contact the Enrollment Center for more details. Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, contact Augsburg’s American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. Federal Stafford Loan Program Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Supplemental Loans: If additional financing is needed, the Enrollment Center can offer guidance in selecting the appropriate loan. To Apply for Financial Aid Financial aid information is available at www.augsburg.edu/enroll Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing to be eligible for financial aid. Applicants for graduate study must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete and submit the FAFSA electronically, go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll If a student is selected for verification, additional documents will be needed. Students in this situation will be contacted by the Enrollment Center. Financial Policies Refund Schedule Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.] Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Allow two weeks for a refund. The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement payment plan. For further information, contact the Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or www.augsburg.edu/enroll. Master of Arts in Education We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals—and here’s why. OUR PHILOSOPHY The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. You can read about each theme on the following page, but for the MAE program, I want to highlight one of the program themes—leadership. As this program theme suggests, we expect our students to leave our programs as responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the school and community. Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our programs as collaborative and capable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world. OUR FACULTY Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12 settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers. OUR ACCESSIBILITY We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. You will need to be available during the weekday for the challenge and responsibility of field experiences, but education coursework is accessible through the weekend and evening schedules. As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified teacher—the teacher you can become. Vicki L. Olson, PhD Director, Master of Arts in Education Education Department Mission The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world. Program Themes Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic interaction among relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes provide lenses through which we filter our practice. Relationships Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their students, colleagues, and community partners by developing learning communities. These nurturing learning communities provide a safe, trustworthy place where challenging and engaging questions can be considered. We model the kinds of learning communities that we expect our graduates to create. We share with our students a learning model that connects content, theory, and practice in an ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are the focus for responsive teachers. Therefore we embrace and foster a progressive and constructivist orientation. Reflection and Inquiry Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing numerous frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages intentional and thoughtful inquiry. Through field placements, service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences, students and faculty develop their perspectives about teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows us to examine content, theory, and practice in ways that transform our practice. We think it is important to understand and learn how to manage the many polarities inherent in the teaching and learning process. Diversity and Equity Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work to ensure that all learners, especially those who for some reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful ways. We continually reflect on what it means to be a “school in the city.” We recognize that each student is unique, shaped by culture and experience; therefore, differentiating instruction is essential. The perspective of multiple intelligences, learning style theory and teaching for understanding help us differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe that all students can learn. They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can help all students learn. Leadership Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader is a developmental process, which begins in pre-service education and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve as leaders within the classroom, and with experience, increased confidence, and professional development become leaders within the school, the district, and the community. Teacher leaders view themselves as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a vocation rather than a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student learning at the center of their work while advocating for instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development, and systemic change. Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and communities. The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are required to include coursework focused on leadership and study aspects of leadership as part of their degree program. Third, the final project—be it an action research, a leadership application project, or the performance assessment option—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research, define a means for addressing it. Three Teacher Leadership Aspirations inform our program. They are as follows. Aspiration 1: Teacher leaders value learning for personal and professional growth. Teacher leaders share knowledge effectively with colleagues. We believe that teacher leaders are comfortable with their knowledge and expertise, neither flaunting it nor hiding it, but sharing it with other generously. They work to build bridges with a full range of colleagues, but they don’t let recalcitrant colleagues stop their own development. They see learning as a continuous endeavor and seek it throughout their careers. Aspiration 2: Teachers leaders think big—beyond the classroom to the broader context of education and community. We believe that teacher leaders see systems and the “big picture” and are able to put their classrooms, schools, and communities into a broader context. They understand the link between policies, politics, and education and participate in change efforts at the macro and micro levels. They seek to work with administrators to establish school and district policy that improves life for everyone. If this involves political action, they are prepared to engage in it. Teacher leaders also understand that teaching and learning are dynamic and that change within school systems is an ever-present phenomenon. They are informed decision-makers predisposed to take on the challenge of change when they think it benefits students, teachers, and/or community. Aspiration 3: Teacher leaders possess courage and an orientation to action. We believe that teacher leaders help others not be afraid. They are able to help people to take warranted risks and step outside their comfort zones. They have the courage to bring people together to see the bigger picture and then help people get there. Teacher leaders accept both power and accountability. They understand that responsibility without power diminishes potential for effectiveness. They believe that accountability is a fair trade for the power to take effective action. They operate from a foundation of self-efficacy. Program Overview The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide a teaching license as part of a master’s degree program. K-12 initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include: • Elementary education (K-6), with or without a middle school content area endorsement in math, communication arts, social studies, or science. Also available is the pre-primary endorsement to the elementary license. • Secondary education (5-12 and K-12) in social studies, communication arts/literature, visual arts, health, mathematics, music, and physical education; and 9-12 in biology, chemistry, and physics. * K-12 English as a Second Language • K-12 Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities • K-12 Special Education: Learning Disabilities Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE degree through the following four licensure endorsement options: * K-12 English as a Second Language • K-12 Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities • K-12 Special Education: Learning Disabilities • K-12 Reading • Pre-Primary All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take and pass all tests required by the state of Minnesota for licensure. The MAE degree is also available without a license but with an education core. See the MAE program director for details. Accreditations and Approvals Augsburg College is accredited by: • The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education Augsburg College is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Program Structure The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up of a core of education licensure courses coupled with a degree completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase are drawn from the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) and graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE program pursue a K-12 teaching license as part of their program plan. The MAE degree is also open to students who do not want a teaching license but do want a background in education and leadership. The MAE degree requires 9.0 or 10.0 Augsburg graduate level courses, depending on the degree completion option. In addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required for licensure. Only courses taken at the graduate level apply towards the MAE degree. Course Credit A full-credit graduate or undergraduate course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course offered within the weekend schedule meets for 28 hours with the expectation of substantial independent study outside of class. Schedule The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure and degree programs are offered through the weekend schedule. Some education courses and many undergraduate content area courses are offered on a weekday evening schedule. The MAL degree completion courses are offered primarily through the weekend schedule. Summer session courses are offered weekdays and weekday evenings. The following teaching licenses are available entirely through the weekday evening and weekend schedule: elementary education, middle school and pre-primary specialty area endorsements, 5-12 social studies, 5-12 communication arts, and K-12 art. Additional licenses in the following areas are available through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, and weekend schedules: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics, music, physical education, and physics. For these licenses, the education and degree completion courses are taken during the weekend and weekday evenings while some if not all of the content area courses are taken during the weekday. The weekend schedule is comprised of three trimesters spread from early September through late June. In general, classes are held every other weekend. The weekday schedule is comprised of two semesters spread from early September through late April. Classes offered during the weekday meet one to three times per week. Classes offered jointly between weekday and weekend meet on a weekly basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. Curriculum— Teaching Licenses K-6 Elementary Education This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K-6. Optional endorsements in middle school specialty areas of math, science, social studies, and communication arts and in pre-primary can be pursued along with or separately from the K-6 license. The teaching license and some endorsements are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels through a mix of undergraduate courses and combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the MAE program. All of the following courses must be taken for K-6 elementary licensure. Up to six courses may be taken at the graduate (500) level and applied toward the MAE degree. EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)* EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)* EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)* EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0) EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods (1.0)* To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed: HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) EED 225 Foundations of Literacy EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0)* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525) EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25) EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25) EED 336 Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5)* EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25) EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25) EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)* EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)* EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5) EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)* EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5) EED 481,483 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0) 485, 487 EED 495 TPA and Student Teaching Seminar (.5) *Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in field experiences. These experiences occur in K-6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one course with field experience is taken in a given term, field experience requirements expand accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each require a total of 40 hours). Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements The number of supporting content area courses required for licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific requirements are on file in the Education Department. Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area endorsements in communication arts/literature, social studies, math, and science. The optional pre-primary endorsement is also available. Specific requirements for these endorsements are on file in the Education Department. Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments determine the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are older than five years are judged on a case-bycase basis. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the amount and type of courses that are accepted. Grades of B or better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE program director for approval of graduate coursework accepted in transfer. Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course) An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services. EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience. EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course) Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations. EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department or special permission of instructor) EDC 490/580 School and Society Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 225 Foundations of Literacy Instruction in and discussion of literacy development in K-6 classrooms. In this course, students will investigate theories, research, and practices involved in K-6 literacy development and instruction. Students will also strengthen their own understanding of English grammar and linguistics. EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods The study and use of a variety of assessment and teaching techniques and resources for literacy instruction, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course) Taken currently with EED 325/525. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned within the context of EED 325/525 to an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication Arts/Literature/Writing (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school level. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 336 Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5 course) The study and use of differentiated assessment and instructional methods to meet literacy learning needs of a range of students, including students with learning difficulties and first languages other than English. (Prereq: Admission to department and EED 225 and 325/525) EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department and MPG 3. Math 137 prior to EED 350 is recommended.) EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 370 K–6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course) Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5 course) The study of children’s literature and its uses in the elementary classroom. (Prereq: Admission to department) EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure and/or degree program. (Pre-req.: passing scores for MTLE Basic Skills tests) EED 495 Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar (.5) Preprimary Endorsement for Elementary Licensure This endorsement can be added to a K-6 elementary license. Required courses include the following: PSY 250 Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or equivalent) SOC 231 Family Systems OR SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning (Graduate students using the preprimary endorsement must take SPE 540.) ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education ECE 346/546 Learning environments for Preprimary Aged Children ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence ECE 488 Preprimary Student Teaching Preprimary Endorsement Course Descriptions ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical, historical, pedagogical, societal, and institutional foundations of preprimary education. Attention is given to the efforts of modern programs to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children and to work in partnership with parents and social service agencies. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents, and admission to department) ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary Aged Children Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and construct, developmentally appropriate pedagogy and practice. Attention is given to the synthesis between course readings and experience, and students’ experience working with current teachers in site-based field experience. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250, or their equivalents; ECE 345/545; admission to department) ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally-appropriate instruction and assess learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience taking the perspective of families and communicating with them. A reflective practitioner’s skills are developed through selfevaluation of curriculum planning. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: admission to department; PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents; ECE 345, 346) ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten Classroom One course of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. (Pre-req.: passing scores for MTLE Basic Skills tests. K-12 and 5-12 Secondary Education K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered through a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. K-12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses for grades 5- 12 prepare teachers to teach at the middle and high school levels. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria. The following content area majors are offered almost entirely on weekends and weekday evenings: communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), art. Students seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must complete a broad-based core of courses in the social studies in addition to a social science major. Education courses for these licenses are also taken during weekends and weekday evenings. The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry, physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seeking licensure in any of these areas typically will need to take additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students can obtain a 9–12 license in physics, chemistry, or biology and have the option of adding the 5–8 general science to the 9–12 license. Students also can obtain the 5–8 general science license without the 9–12 license. Education courses for these licenses are taken during weekends and weekday evenings. Licensure Requirements The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure; four to six of them also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in education. EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)* EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)* EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)* EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0) ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)* To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments (1.0)* ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 –2.0)* ESE 481, Student Teaching (2.0-3.0) 483, 485 ESE 495 TPA and Student Teaching Seminar (.5) *Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences. Undergraduate Content Area Requirements The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licenses. Students who have majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota licensure standards are generally required, even with a completed academic major. Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older than five years is judged on a case-by-case basis. Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education Department. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program. See the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level transfer courses in the degree program. Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course) An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services. EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience. EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course) Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations. EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department or special permission of instructor) EDC 490/580 School and Society Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department). ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq: Admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5–12 health and K–12 PE licenses do not take this course). ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5) is taught concurrently with ESE 310 and is required for the middle school social studies endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 330 K–12 Methods: Mathematics Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics is taught concurrently with ESE 330 and is required for the middle school mathematics endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 340 K–12 Methods: Science Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science is taught concurrently with ESE 340 and is required for the middle school science endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 350 K–12 Methods: Literature and Media Literacy Introduction to media literacy, adolescent literature, and the teaching of literature in the middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department.) ESE 351 K–12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 360 K–12 Methods: Visual Arts Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. K–12 licenses require three courses. Student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure coursework. (Pre-req.: passing scores for MTLE Basic Skills tests) ESE 495 Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar (.5) Special Education There are two licensure options in the K–12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD) and learning disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify students to teach in special education programs and positions; many students get licensure in both. The MAE program with licensure in special education is based on an innovative internship model that allows students employed in EBD and/or LD classrooms to fulfill a portion of their special education field experience requirements while they work. Students not employed in these settings are expected to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in special education settings. All must complete field placements or student teaching in EBD and/or LD classrooms across elementary, middle school, and high school. Specific information on field experience requirements is available from the Education Department. Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort—This graduate licensure program in Special Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Du
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rationally and intuitively the people who might be
their followers, and the society in which they are embedded.
They had better comprehend the values of our common
culture, past and present, know how our political and
economic systems work, and understand how and why
science has changed the...
Show more rationally and intuitively the people who might be their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common culture, past and present, know how our political and economic systems work, and understand how and why science has changed the world. ... Leaders need specialists as advisers and staff members. But leaders themselves are generalists . ... At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their fall potential without considerable breadth of knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. - John Gardner A-UGSBURG C•O•L•L•E•G•E Graduate Programs Office Box 144 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 330-1786 malinfo@augsburg.edu % LE OF CONTENTS Introduction .............................. ...... ...... ....... ........ ... ...................... 3 Leadership Development Model ................................... .............. .4 Curriculum Design ....................................................................... 5 Thesis/Leadership Application Project Option ...................... 5 Non-Thesis Option .............. .................. ........ ....... .................. 5 Course Descriptions ............... .......... ......................................... .... 7 Admission Requirements and Procedures .................................. 10 International Applicants ................................ .... ............... ........... 11 Evaluation Standards ........................... ...... ....... .... ... .... ............... 12 Student Rights ............................. ....................... ... ...................... 12 Attendance Policy .................... .. ........................ ...... ................... 13 Academic Policies .................................... .................. .............. .. 13 Student Support Services .................. .................. ....... ....... .. ........ 14 Library ............................... ......................................................... 14 Accreditation and Affiliations ....................... ............................. 14 Fee and Payment Information ..................................................... 15 Financial Aid .............................................................................. 16 About Augsburg .............................................................. ............ 18 Campus Location .............. ......................................................... 19 Campus Map ........................ ..................... .. ................................ 19 MAL Faculty ............................... .............................. .. ........... .... 20 This catalog was current at the time of publication. It is subject to change without notice. Augsburg does nor discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex, status with regard to public assissrance, or disability as required by Tirle IX of the 1972 Education Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in its admission policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices. ~TRODUCTION Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program responds to the leadership development needs of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the FullTime Work Schedule Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined and well- motivated individuals, seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. Classes meet on alternate Saturdays for threeand-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-andone-half hours. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs and Christensen Center. Individual Professional Development An important component of the MAL program is the professional assessment. The assessment can help students to identify leadership skills and preferred work and learning styles. Nationally recognized test instruments are used; based on the results, students are encouraged to create personalized goals and plans to strengthen areas that may require further development. MAL Practica are designed to meet student needs in areas such as interpersonal communication, approaches to career change, coping with workplace problems, time management and other issues related to leadership and professional development. ~ADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. AUGSBURG Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Sense of Vision / Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Orientation Toward Action ~ ~ Creative Facility for Persuasion / Communicative •Long-term perspective • Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness • Effective listener • Effective speaker • Effective writer • Diplomatic ability • Effective team member • Interpersonal sensitivity "" Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences ' Risk Assumptive •Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Decisive • Self-confidence • Analytical ability • Ability to think critically • Understanding of research • Ability to manage conflict (This model was developed by Augsburg Faculty Graduate Advisory Committee, 1985-87.) ~RICULUM DESIGN There are two ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option, students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis Option, students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires welldeveloped integrative abilities. Thesis/LAP Option Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an indepth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadershiprelated topic. This researchbased study gives the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and courserelated activities. The principal distinction between the Thesis and the Leadership Application Project lies in their underlying orientation. A Thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project is based on practical application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592, 593 and 594. Differences between these two options will be explored in ML 514 Research Methods and in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. Students who do not complete their Thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II are required to pay a continuation fee. Non-Thesis Option An alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers, as described below. The first of these papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. A student must get a grade of 3.5 or higher on this major paper to complete the Non-Thesis requirement. If the grade for the paper is below 3.5, the student will revise the paper WuRRICULUM DESIGN Elective Courses for Both Options: (at least 7.0 course credits) and submit it to the MAL faculty panel for review and approval. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 NonThesis Independent Project. A student must get a grade of 3.5 or higher on this paper; it will then be submitted to the MAL faculty panel for review and approval. The judgment of the MAL faculty panel is the final one. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in a special annual colloquium. All courses are valued at 1.0 credit, unless otherwise designated. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (Note: If students wish to (ML 592 is taken in conjunction with ML 594.) ML 530 Ethics in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) ML 531 The Dynamics of ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (ML 592, 593 and 594 are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510.) ML 540 Political Leadership: change from the Thesis Option to the Non-Thesis Option after completing the Research Seminars, they may petition the MAL committee.) Core Courses for Thesis/LAP Option: (3.5 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list*: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth Communication Change Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Decision Making and Core Courses for Non-Thesis Option: (4.0 course credits) ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project Computer Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi- cultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Thesis/ LAP Option students) ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics *No more than two courses may be transferred from a comparable graduate program. Transfer credits must be approved by the director prior to enrollment in the MAL program No more than 1.0 course of independent study may be applied to the degree. ~URSE DESCRIPTIONS ML 500 Leadership Practicum The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address topics not included in the courses. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation and for seeking an integrative world view. ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of selfidentity, values and personal growth as related to professional, personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving WoURSE DESCRIPTIONS well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and nonprofit organizations as well as to politics. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process - the setting, goals and contingencies - as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present - their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations and justification. ML 550 Decision Making and Computer Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the relationship between decision making and some of the technology that has developed in recent years, most notably, the computing and communication revolutions. Some experience using computers would be helpful, but is not required. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) Investigation of multicultural issues. This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs and traditions within the global community. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership - political, entrepreneurial and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership with an emphasis on literature developed by political scientists. The course is intended to enhance the critical-thinking skills of the participants and the leadership skills of the participants. Opportunity for research on topic and area of interest. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One year course work in MAL program and ML 510. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser taken simultaneously with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II and during the trimester in which the thesis/project is being prepared for final submission. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/applica- tion project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the Thesis/LAP is completed. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) First half of a two-course thesis capstone sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken in the term immediately following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on their thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project* (1.0 course) Major written project to be completed in an area of the student's choice, reviewed by the MAL faculty panel and presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Non-Thesis Option. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. The proposal then must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. *A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598. A DMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES • experience and organizational background • written statement • interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed application form • $25.00 non-refundable application fee • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degree from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a probationary term may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have five years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • previous college record • letters of recommendation • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style leadership potential • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. ~TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The Augsburg College Graduate Programs Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and Saturdays and that students can take only two classes (plus an optional practicum per trimester, if desired) for a yearly total of six classes. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed application form • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader • Official marksheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Official marksheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 590 Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members, if the applicant is in the United States. Students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. Students will need to provide proof of availability of funds for tuition, books and living costs for the academic year in which they want to attend. The College requires students to provide proof of a minimum of $10,000 in U.S. funds for living expenses for themselves plus the cost of tuition. NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to accurately evaluate educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. ~ALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence. 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards. 2.5 2;0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard. Performance below basic course standards. Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course). p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average). N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive - not computed in grade point average). w Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline for dropping without notation on the record I Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. ~DENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and provides due process in matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints should contact the Vice President for Student Affairs (330-1160). The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX. Students have the right to inspect all official records that pertain to them and that are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination. A Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. TTENDANCE POLICY Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, adversely affect one's grade. A cADEMIC POLICIES Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Credit for Prior Education Enrollment Policy/ Leaves of Absence Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of Nor 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. Students may take either one or two courses per trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the course work in the program within two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MAL program director. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count toward the five year deadline for degree completion. Credit and Contact Hours Each full-credit graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 31.5 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Last Day to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the MAL Calendar. ~DENT SUPPORT SERVICES Academic advising from the MAL director for program planning is available. As students approach the capstone experience, they select thesis or project advisers to guide them throughout the completion of their program. Graduate program staff are also available to help students with nonacademic advising issues. and a career-search plan are available through the Career Services Office, (612) 330-1162. Professional assessment is administered through the Graduate Programs Office. Work experience related to a student's field of specialization is possible through the Cooperative Education Office, (612) 330-1148. Self/career assessment counseling, resume development $ iBRARY A new four-level, 73,000-squarefoot library offers state-of-the-art technology, multimedia classrooms and study areas with network access. The library collection includes over 175,000 books, periodicals, films, audio A and video cassette tapes, and microfilms. A computerized library catalog includes the holdings of Augsburg and six other private liberal arts college libraries in the metropolitan area. Additional library resources are accessible through MINITEX, a regional library network, and through OCLC, an international library network. Remote, offcampus computer access to all these services is provided via a telecommunications link. ccREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete Augsburg' s Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools*. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. *North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; (312) 263-0456. ~E AND PAYMENT INFORMATION A schedule of fees is published previous term is paid in full as separately in the MAL Program agreed. Augsburg College will Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 592, not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a student's ML 593 and ML 594 are half- account is paid in full. This also credit courses and are charged applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., half of the current full credit tuition. ML 500 Leadership Practicum is a separate charge. Augsburg offers the following payment options: Various payment plans are available*: 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Perkins Student Loan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. Refund Schedule Students are responsible for canceling courses with the Registrar's Office in order to be eligible for a refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) and do not complete the drop/add form are respon- A three-pay plan is available each trimester upon applica- sible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on tion and after College the student's last recorded date of attendance. A per-course approval. Payment plans will be approved only if previous plans have been satisfactorily completed. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. A letter from the employer, stating the company's reimbursement policy, must be annually filed with the tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Through the first scheduled class meeting -100% of tuition (less a $7 5 administration fee if withdrawing from current term entirely) Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% of tuition Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% of tuition No refund after the third scheduled class meeting. Business Office. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a *A non-sufficient funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the College. ~~ANCIAL AID Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students emolled in the MAL program. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services, (612) 330-1046, assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues nonAugsburg funding for special scholarships. The availabilily uf such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Business Office to make payment arrangements using the company reimbursement payment plan. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Support Program director at (612) 330-1144 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Services uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. • Federal Stafford Loan Program Common Loan Provisions: BORROWING LIMITS: Effective with enrollment periods beginning after October 1, 1993, graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $128,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. INTEREST RATES: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1st for all borrowers. The interest rate for enrollment periods beginning between July 1, 1996 and June 30, 1997 is 7.66%. REPAYMENT TERMS: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. DEFERMENTS: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Program Specific Provisions: FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN (SUBSIDIZED): The Office of Student Financial Services has determined that, based on the financial information submitted, students qualify for up to the amount listed on their Award Notice. INTEREST: No interest accrues during the time the student is enrolled at least half time. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1% will be deducted from the loan check before you receive it. FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED): You may borrow up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. during the period of enrollment • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) and may be capitalized. The SELF is administered INTEREST: Interest accrues FEES : An origination fee of 3% through the Minnesota Higher and a guarantee fee of 1% will Education Coordinating Board. be deducted from the loan check Applications are available from before you receive it. the Office of Student Financial • Federal Perkins Loan Program completed by the borrower and A joint Augsburg Collegefederally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per tenn. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. BORROWING LIMITS: You may borrow up to $3,000 per year as a graduate student with a $30,000 maximum. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal (at a minimum of $40 per month) begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. DEFERMENTS : No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps or VISTA. Contact our student loan coordinator if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Services and should be co-signer and returned to Student Financial Services for further processing. Loan checks arrive once per term and are made co-payable to the student and Augsburg College. BORROWING LIMITS: Graduate students may borrow To Apply for Financial Aid: up to $9,000 per year minus any Financial Aid application other student loan indebtedness. materials are available from Maximum graduate borrowing the Graduate Programs or cannot exceed $40,000 Student Financial Services including undergraduate. office. Applicants must be The minimum loan amount admitted to Augsburg as regular per year is $500. students or be returning students INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: in good academic standing. The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in The Financial Aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for the 13th month after you Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) leave school. or the Renewal F AFSA DEFERMENTS: There are no deferments. Contact the 2) Augsburg Financial Aid Application Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. 3) Federal income tax return(s) and W-2(s) A BOUT AUGSBURG Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist and Islamic faiths. Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Augsburg History Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities and surrounds Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Fairview-University Medical Center, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota, and Mississippi River parkways. Accessibility Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings -student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical and psychiatric disabilities. College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or status with regard to public assistance or disability as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. ~MPUS LOCATION Graduate Programs Location I-94 East from Minneapolis-Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. N The Graduate Programs Office is in Memorial Hall (second floor). Public Parking All Augsburg College staff, faculty and commuter lots are free and open for use after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on weekends, unless otherwise posted. Lots are located on 7th Street, between 21st and 22nd A venues and north or south of 8th Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Additional parking is available in the Fairview-University Medical Center ramp, or University of Minnesota parking lots on the north side of Riverside A venue. I-94 West from St. Paul-Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, tum left at 21st Avenue South. Directions to Campus 35W from the North-Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left on Washington (curves right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside Avenue, right at 21st A venue South. l. Admissions Weekday Program 2. Air Structure Entrance November through March 3. American Indian Student Support Program and Pan-Afrikan Student Services 4. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure 5. Center for Global Education and International Programs 6. Christensen Center, Information Desk 7. East Hall 8. Foss , Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 9. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts 10. Ice Arena 11. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 12. Maintenance and Grounds Shop 13. Mortensen Tower 14. Murphy Place Weekend College 15. Murphy Square 16. Music Hall 17. Nordic Center 18. Old Main 19. Oscar Anderson Hall 20. Public Relations and Communication 21. Quad 22. Science Hall 23. Security Dispatch Center 24. Shipping and Receiving 25. Si Melby Hall 26. Sverdrup Library 27. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Master of Social Work Admissions Master of Arts in Leadership 28. Urness Tower 29. Youth and Family Institute 30. New Library to open Fall 1997 35W from the SouthFollow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. ~MPUSMAP ~0 ~ 6th Street S, ~ !!! s Jg 7th Street s. 2f!; 2Z 27 ~ ~ 18 16 b. 21 (!)O. @ 7thS1reetS. Co-utt11d:QltkH 29 6 40. c~ 14 7 1/2 Street s. 0. )> 20 t:l a i < ~ 0. 25 <D (1) 8th Sl~etS. fl' IS fl' @ Buller Place U> ~~~~~~~~~~~~--11-~~~~~~~~~-- · ~ ~Interstate 94 West Interstate 94 East ~ Parking Lots A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff Parking B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/Resident Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking E. Commuter Parking 0.01~b111t""'" F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Riverside Professional Building Ramp Pay parking available ~AL FACULTY Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some Lucie Ferrell, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S., College of St. Catherine; M.N., University of California-Los Angeles; Ph.D., Adelphi University. courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a f acuity member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program'sfaculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. John Benson, Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. Larry Crockett, Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mary Endorf, Adjunct Professor. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., State University of New YorkCortland; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Principal, Orono School. Joseph A. Erickson, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program, Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Marie 0. McNeff, VicePresident for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Thomas Morgan, Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. William D. Morris, Instructor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. Richard Nelson, Professor and Chair, Department of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Beverly Nilsso"'"~P.rofessor and Chair, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science, Director of MAL program, and Director of the International Relations Program. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. Ronald Palosaari, Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B. Div., Bethel Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Curt Paulsen, Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fielding Institute. Diane Pike, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Milo A. Schield, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. Barbara Swanson, Adjunct Professor. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Augsburg College; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas. Assistant Professor of Graduate Education, Hamline University. William Swenson, Instructor of Philosophy. A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Joseph Volker, Instructor of Psychology. B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Licensed psychologist at MDA Associates.
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At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their full potential without considerable breadth of '• . knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. • •" • .. ' . .. - . .. • •• John Gardner , .. :. ~· .. I. . . . ,' . ... . llf I .tl-UGSBURG C•O•L•L•E•G•E Graduate Programs Office 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 ....., .. ·."', ' I . . I .. . .. . ·1 '• .. . ... : •· .. .. .."·~ . .. ,.. '• . .. • ~ ~· .· '• ·.·-. · . : %~LE OF CONTENTS j . ~ ..... . .· : ,. ;~ : I ' ..:.. . . .. , I .... Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership ......................... 3 Leadership Development Model ................... ............................... 5 .•' I Curriculum Design ..................................................... ..................6 ' • Thesis/Leadership Application Project Requirement.. ................. ? 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"'· •\ .. •• . .. .. ~ Accreditation and Affiliations .................................................... 12 Student Support Services ....................... ........................ ............. 13 Student Rights ................................... ...... ..... ............... .. .... ... ....... 13 Admission Requirements ........... ................... .... .. ....... .... .... ......... 14 Attendance Policies ............. .... .... ............. ....... ..... ...... ................ 16 .. •· International Applicants ......................... ....... ............ ................. 15 Evaluation Standards ................... .. ............... .. ..... ....... ................. 16 ',:.." •: Library ..................................................................... .. ................. 12 Application Procedures ................................. ...... ..... ................... 14 ~ ,, Graduate Faculty ....................................... ....... .. .. .. .. ................... 12 Academic Policies ........................................................... ........... 17 ' '.; ~· Fee and Payment Information ..................................................... 18 .,., ....... .. :'· •. '; ..... . • . • •4 · ·:·. ... '. . .. ~ .··:··.... ...... .f,. : .. ·~· ; . •' .. j :::.~ ~ ' ·,. · : . .. ~ ·' . About Augsburg .......................................................................... 22 Campus Location Map ................................. ~ .............................. 23 •: '•-,. -. Financial Aid .............................................................................. 19 ' Campus Map ............................... ..... ..... .. ........... ... ................... ... 23 Faculty and Administration .............. ............... ............... ... .........24 . ·... . .... . ·- ·. •"' • ~TRODUCTION •, • • I ..:· ' ' . .. I . Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership responds to the leadership development needs of profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: • a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; • an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; • a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; • the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and • the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The Master of Arts in Leadership provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities and awareness fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in Leadership program is designed .. . .. .... to meet the needs and preferences of working adults. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into periods of study, group efforts and class preparation. To accommodate this format for learning, each class meets on alternate Saturdays for three-and-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model . • t . The Master of Arts in Leadership program promotes leadership as a process which I) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. ... .. '. ...... ·:·. .. ...·· . t .. . 1· f ~· ·: · : ., •' • ; I ' -1 ' • • • I , ' .~ . .. . l., . 4 ... . :.;' . •. ·. ... . . ...,• . • .. -.• ·, . ·. ' •I ~TRODUCTION Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awareness. These abilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 5, serve as specific outcomes for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Community of Learners . .. ~ ' ; ..,..•'•· , - .. ', I. ·• .. ·.. ~. .•. • .. . ' ·• ·'·" . , Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in Leadership is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. Learning is enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilitates such as the library, computer labs and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunch time seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations, and athletic events. Individual Professional Development Master of Arts in Leadership students enroll in a half course called Leadership Practicum. Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six tenns during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum, students receive a half course credit. In each tenn, specific activities related to the practicum are scheduled. Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a full-day professional assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model (see page 5). Assessment instruments include paper and pencil exercises, and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment, students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal-setting and in the creation of a professional development plan or "blueprint". Augsburg has contracted with Personnel Decisions, Inc. (PDI) to organize and facilitate the practicums. PDI is a professional consulting firm providing the full range of psychological and human resource services to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. The practicums work on a rotating series of six, one per trimester. The practicums are designed to meet the needs of the students in the following areas: effective persuasion, communication techniques, identifying and defining problems, decision making, interpersonal skills required for leadership and other professional development topics. Each practicum will focus on a specific topic and use mini-lectures, small group exercises and experiential learning. Students are required to participate in the practicum workshop with PDI during the same term they participate in the professional assessment. • r • ;·, .._.,. '. ·.. ~ADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL • ' ' :\ .•.•: . . .. ·~ • ·. ... •. ' Leadership Sense of Vision Orientation Toward Action / Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity .• . Facility for Persuasion / Creative Communicative + Long-term perspective + Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness • • • • Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability • Effective team member • Interpersonal sensitivity ..... Culturally Aware ' : .. , • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences .. ' IJ • .,. ·. ~ .. .... .. I ' .. .. J Risk Assumptive \ l . Decisive I •.... • Curiosity + Achievement motivation • Self-esteem • Self-confidence • Analytical ability + Ability to think critically • Understanding of research • Ability to manage conflict . ". . . .;' ..... "· .. ' .. . • .. · • • •• I '· •"'•. ,, ~ ~ I ,• • .. ..·:. ··. . . ·"' .: . .... ,• .... ·. WuRRICULUM DESIGN ,• l- ·' • ~ f • .. .. ... J •• •• .. • : .~ • . l 'f • .... ... ·- • ·~ .. ....··. - ' ' .. ' '· . . ... ' .·'·. ,' -.. t . ~ ,. . .. ... . •! • • ...... . .,.• .. ' ~ The Master of Arts in Leadership program is comprised of 12 course credits made up of 10 full credit courses and four half credit courses. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is equivalent to one course credit. Elective Courses (6 - 8 course credits) The. following core courses are required of all students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program: The Master of Arts in Leadership program requires that a minimum of six of the required eight elective courses be selected from the following ML 500 Leadership Practicum (A half course which spans six trimesters.) ML 5 I 0 Foundations of Leadership (To be taken during one of the first three trimesters.) ML 514 Research Methods OR EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation (To be taken during one of the first three trimesters, preferably after the student has taken ML 510 Foundations of Leadership.) course list: ML 51 l Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 515 and ML 511.) ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (.5 course) Ml 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (.5 course) (These Change ML 540 Politics, History, and Leadership two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or when the student has completed at least six electives.) ML 545 Decision Making I: ML 592 Thesis/Project Technology Consultation (.5 course) (To be taken simultaneously with ML 594 and in the term in which the thesis/project is completed.) ML 560 Developing a Multi- Qualitative Process and Application ML 550 Decision Making and Cultural Perspective (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 513 and ML 560.) ML 596 Women and Leadership ML 598 Independent Study Other courses as added . ; .'..-.. have had demonstrated success in advanced courses, develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings. Continual reinforcement occurs as students employ these capacities in multiple courses. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to see content areas as integrated. The very form of the program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative ability. Core Courses (4 course credits) ML 599 Special Topics .. . ·:-. The Master of Arts in Leadership students are required to complete 12 course credits and a thesis or leadership application project. Each course unites two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques are varied, such as case study, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques, which ··.. ~ , : :··' . .. . . . .: . . ,·. Master of Arts in Education - Leadership Elective Courses (0 - 2 course credits) The Master of Arts in Leadership program will allow for the selection of up to two electives from the Master of Arts in Education - Leadership program. The electives can be selected from the following list: EDU 510 Ethics and Leadership EDU 511 Legacy of Education EDU 512 Models of Teaching and Learning EDU 513 Diversity and Education (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 513 and ML560.) EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 515 andML511.) EDU 516 Models of Educational Process EDU 517 Politics and Public Policy of School Offerings EDU 599 Special Topics (.5 or I course) Please see the Master of Arts in Education - Leadership program bulletin for detailed descriptions of these courses. Thesis/Leadership Application Project Requirement At, or near, the completion of the course work for the Master of Arts in Leadership program, students are required to develop and carry out a study of some aspect of leadership or leadership related topic. This research based study affords the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership in the course work, course related activities and the practicum sessions. Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program have the option to do either a Thesis or a Leadership Application Project for completion of the Master of Arts in Leadership degree. The decision as to which of these capstone alternatives is selected depends on the interests and orientation of the student. Some students express a theoretical interest in the study of leadership and identify topics which lend themselves to a more traditional thesis project. Other students express interest in a more applied approach to leadership and wish to pursue investigations which are not appropriate for more traditional thesis topics. Students with more practical topics in mind are likely to select the Leadership Application Project. Both the Thesis and the Leadership Application Project should be seen as the culmination of the Master of Arts in Leadership program, offering participants the opportunity to either investigate some aspect of leadership in depth or explore the application of what has been studied. The principal distinction between these two options lies in their underlying orientation. The Thesis will have a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project will be based on a more practical applied orientation. The difference between these two options will be explored in more detail in the ML 514 Research Methods course, taken during the first year of the student's program. ·~ . ' ~· .. . ., 1 ·,. • '· ( · t '. .. I .~. ~ : ~ , . .. " .. ' > " .. - ~: •.· . ... . ·- ·. ·' .. ~t • t.' , . t. . . ... : . WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS .. •• variety of disciplines and perspectives. The role of the liberal arts, various learning styles, methods of research and inquiry, student outcomes and program expectations are examined. Must be taken during one of the student's first three trimesters. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation and for seeking an integrative world-view. (Students cannot receive credit for both this course and EDU 5 I 5 Creativity and Problem Framing.) , .. . ·. · . ·. . .ii. ' • . • ' .. t .... ·., i.· '· • ' . .•. .· . , ': ~ ~ . . ....1 .. · : .. .......' ~ . ·. ; . ... ' ;: ' ML 500 Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and development course which spans six terms. This course includes a full-day professional assessment and six workshops in the following areas: Leader as Communicator, Leader as Problem-Solver, Leader as Diplomat, Situational Leadership, Leader as Coach/Counselor and Leader as Adaptor/ Achiever. The workshops are offered in conjunction with Personnel Decisions, Inc . Students are expected to participate in both an Assessment Center and a workshop during their first term of registration. Half credit. Graded on a P/N basis. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program are required to take this course. Credit will not be granted for EDU 500 Assessment and Leadership Practicum.) ML 510 Foundations of Leadership Introduction to the concept of leadership, providing an historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a ML 514 Research Methods Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. Must be taken during one of the first three trimesters, preferably after the student has taken ML 5 I 0 Foundations of Leadership. (Students can not receive credit for both this course and EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation.) .'. . .. .-· •. ; ., ,. ~ . .. ·, ·. ·, . ' .. .. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth sensitivity to ethical conflicts which arise in social and organizational settings. ML 545 Decision Making I: Qualitative Process and Application Study of the concepts of self-identity, values and personal growth ML 531 The Dynamics of Change Decision making is fundamental to all human endeavor, particu- as related to professional and personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought Investigation of the processes of critical thinking drawing from philosophy and other disciplines. This course focuses on the relationships between ideas and the expression and application of ideas. Students apply dialectical processes in the effective formation, presentation and use of ideas in organizational structures. ML 530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 540 Politics, History, and Leadership Analysis of the political aspects of nation-states and other organizations. This course focuses on the process of achieving individual, group or national goals. Drawing on a variety of cultures and nations, it examines significant historical events and the leaders who shaped them. larly in leadership. Leaders, regardless of their field, are continually held accountable for decisions in settings characterized by incomplete information and limited time. The constrained nature of the typical decision making environment necessitates the use of a systematic and objective decision making process. Drawing on various disciplines, course participants will examine the different stages of the decision making process including: analysis of the decision setting and its relevant boundaries, identification of acceptable decision outcomes, definition of the implementation of the decision and appraisal of potential contingencies. While emphasis is given to the qualitative rather than quantitative aspects of decision making, about 20 percent of the course will include the development of some basic analytical concepts: data collection, graphs and charts, measuring central tendency and dispersion, and association. .... .. .. ..., . ... . . . .. .. ...: . . ..:. .. . . . . .. ... ... ·• . ·. •' ~ ~, ....... I • . ,. : ... ·. .,. .. ... ... . .. . .· •.'• ' •I .. .. ' '•. . . . ::· ·- '• . ~,,, ... .,1 .. .· '. . .... : ' . ··.! I . •.. ... . .. .. "' . •. \ . ~. ,.,' . .....•.. ...·~ ~ ... ••.. ' ·, ~ ' f> WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS ML 550 Decision Making and Technology • .11 : Historical analysis of the decision making and problem solving process. This course focuses on the development of technology as both the cause and the solution of problems by investigating various cases. ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective ... . ,fl ~ . ' ..... .. . • I • ··~ . " •· ••• .: 4.. .. Investigation of inter-cultural issues. This course enhan~es the ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs and traditions within the global community. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 513 Diversity and Education.) ML 592 Thesis/Project Consultation A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser simultaneous with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings and during the trimester in which the thesis/project is being prepared for final submission. Half credit. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a thesis/project continuation fee of $100 during each subsequent term until the thesis/project is completed. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program must take this course . Credit will not be granted for students present their final results orally and submit a written thesis or leadership EDU 592 Thesis Consultation.) application project. Half credit. Graded on a PIN basis. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program must take this course. Credit will not be granted for EDU 594 ThesisResearch Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings.) ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership First half of a two-course "capstone" sequence for the Master of Arts in Leadership Program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the completion of at least six electives. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic to synthesize previous study and work experience and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Half credit. Graded on a PIN basis. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program must take this course. Credit will not be granted for EDU 593 ThesisResearch Seminar I: Research in Leadership.) ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken in the term immediately following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. At the completion of the seminar, ML 596 Women and Leadership A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership - political, entrepreneurial and social. Opportunity for research on a topic and area of interest will be provided. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership with an emphasis on literature developed by political scientists will be taken. The course ·is intended to enhance the critical thinking skills of the students and to enhance the leadership skills of those dealing with women and of the women themselves. ML 598 Independent Study Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. The proposal then must be approved by the Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs prior to final registration for the course. Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. ' t" ' ..• . 1.-• ,·. ... ..• . ..... ... . . .:-·. . ~ADUATE FACULTY taught by bringing together faculty from different disciplines or combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. In these situations, at least one member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. All of the program faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. Graduate faculty are listed at the end of this bulletin. The Augsburg library collection includes over 175,000 books, periodicals, films, audio and video cassette tapes, and microforms. Access to the collection is provided via a computerized library catalog that includes the holdings of Augsburg and six other private liberal arts college libraries in the metropolitan area. Daily courier services among these libraries facilitates accessible through MINITEX, a regional library network, and through OCLC, an international library network. Remote, off-campus computer access to all these services is provided via a telecommunications link. Students who successfully complete Augsburg's Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Faculty who teach in the Master of Arts in Leadership program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team •, ~BRARY .. r ' Ii •. . ·• • . ~ ' q ~ .. I .. ; . "· . ...,. "•·.' the sharing of these resources. Additional library resources are ': I.• ' · ~·- ' .. . .' : .. ... .... ·If; .f .. ' ! • Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (neces- sarily) mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs wou Id meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. .. .' . ·, ~ . . ·" ,• ~DENT SUPPORT SERVICES The Augsburg Master of Arts in Leadership Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services are: Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisors and Master of Arts in Leadership staff. Career Services Available Include: • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office ' ,. •. • • I ·.. . ~ • 4l .; '· ;~· • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) • Professional assessment through Leadership Practicum • Self/career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) ,, ~DENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints should contact the Vice President for Student Affairs (330-1160). •.: The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX. Students have the right to inspect all official records which pertain to them and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age . •• .-·. .. : .... . .. J I ...... ' :• • •.• •.: '.. ... , .. · . ... . . . ·.. .. ·... .. . '# '• •.• .. • I ', .. . ·f • • I .,,. \ .. .....• .. .... .. ·~ ' • ·~ , • , t .. ". ~ . ' ..•. . •. .. nMISSON REQUIREMENTS Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants are expected to have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A- 4.0) OR a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university, with a possible probationary tenn. Applicants holding a Master's or other advanced degree from an accredited college or university are academically admissible. ' . ~ A ,. Applicants to the program must have five years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position(s) of leadership or position(s) demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Selection of candidates will be . ... made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • Previous college record, • Letters of recommendation, • Experience and organizational background, • Miller Analogies Test scores, for applicants who do not meet the published admissions standards, • For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), • Written statement, and • Possible interview . APPLICATION PROCEDURES • • !,. • ; . ... To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed application fonn; • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable); . • A brief ( 1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; ·.•., . .. ••• .. • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader; • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred; • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any; • Official set of results on the Miller Analogies Test will be requested directly of applicants by the Graduate Programs Office, who do not meet the published admissions standards; • Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score with a minimum score of 550, for applicants whose native language is not English; • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate programs faculty and/or staff member . .. " . .. ~· ·....· . ··. .. .. . .. . . .. . :- . ' -. :, ._%TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ·~ .~ ~ Augsburg College Graduate Programs Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries and feels that they contribute significantly to the program. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Students can take only two classes plus a practicum per trimester for a yearly total of six classes and three practicums. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in two years. Please see the section under Admission Requirements for a general description of the admission process, selection criteria and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed application form; • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars; • A brief ( 1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for additional information); • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation in English from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader; • Official marksheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and any degree(s) conferred (diploma(s)); • Official marksheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing courses taken, marks earned, dates attended and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550; and • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate programs faculty and/or staff member, if applicant is in the United States. As a first step toward application, all international students must arrange for their own financial sponsorship, because limited financial aid from Augsburg College may or may not be available. Students and their sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. Students will need to provide proof of availability of funds for tuition, books and living costs. For the 1993-1994 academic year, we require students to provide proof of a minimum of $10,000 in U.S. funds for living expenses and the cost of tuition must be added to this amount. Students wishing to have spouses and/or children accompany them, must plan on having additional funds available for their support. . " ..... ,, . . ··.· ... ··.., . •; . : . ... . I ,. .....: ,. :. • I I ~· I .. • NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to more accurately evaluate educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J -1 for students admitted to the Master of Arts in Leadership program. Information requested for the 120 or J- 1 will not be used to make an admission decision. . .. : ... ",, .' . • . .. " ... .... .. !( • . ..• • I ', '. .. ... I I ' ~ ' .I • • . \ _.'~. l ~t • .... ·" ~ALUATION STANDARDS .. ·~ ' Evaluation of academic perfonnance in the Master of Arts in Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale noted in the course descriptions with these definitions: in this bulletin as being graded on a P/N basis. In order to receive a .. ..... ·, ,, 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence. 3.5 3.0 grade of P, a student must Achieves above basic course standards. achieve at least a grade of 2.0. Achieves the minimum passing standard. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Performance below basic course standards. toward the degree. Students who Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course). receive an Nor 0.0 in a course must successfully petition the 0.5 0.0 P N w .. .. .. . ". ·• ~ I ~ Committee before being Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and allowed to continue in their non-punitive - not computed in grade point average). program. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline for dropping without notation on the record . .. . A ., . . '·· '., , Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) ~ ·- ; .' M'; ..... • ' Master of Arts in Leadership ,• ... . . Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) . may be dismissed from the program. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. TTENDANCE POLICY Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly one's self, but to one's class- adversely affect one's grade. mates and course instructor. ' . ..~. . .~ I i· A I ,- 'f ... cADEMIC POLICIES • Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of Nor 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time·. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the Associate Dean of Graduate and Non-traditional Programs for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities whose course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in Leadership program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. • Credit and Contact Hours Each full credit graduate course in the Master of Arts in Leadership program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 31.5 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. '" .. ." ..:. .. .. .; ... · Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses per trimester plus a Leadership Practicum. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the course work in the program "-'· . • ,, ...•··. ... . _ ... • ,!t1 • .. I . . ·:. ..• .. ' •"" . .: ":' . .. . . ' . : .~ .' ~ . A :..•·. ...... .. .·:·. , ·. ' \ • .. .. ,•, I co• cADEMIC POLICIES in two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee. • Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the Associate Dean of Graduate and NonTraditional Programs. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count toward the five year deadline for degree completion. Last Day to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Supplement. .. . ' .....•.. , ' . .... . ·" .. ,. ' !'"• • " '· ...... ··. ,, 'a ' ;• "'• ~E AND PAYMENT INFORMATION ; . .. If .... ..: ! A schedule of fees is published separately in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Supplement. Tuition is set on an annual basis. ML 592, ML 593 and ML 594 are half credit courses and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. ML 500 Leadership Practicum is a separate charge. Please refer to the current supplement. Various Payment Plans are Available: * 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. . .. .. ··.-• .. ~ .... ,, . ··.•. I, .. .... . . I ' , 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a three-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if the student has adhered to previous plans . 3) Company reimbursement: Full courses or equivalent which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the tenn. A letter from the employer, stating the company's reimbursement policy, must be annually filed with the Business Office. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for students loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. * A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund, students are responsible for canceling courses with the Registrar's Office. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - 100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 80% Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting - 60% Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting - 50% . . .. ·, ·.. : SlfNANCIAL AID In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two full credit courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Service determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination is based on standard, nationally accepted methodology. • Federal Perkins Loan ProgramJoint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. BORROWING LIMITS: You may borrow up to $3,000 per year as an undergraduate with a $15,000 undergraduate maximum ($30,000 as a graduate student). .•.• JNIEREST AND REPAYMENT: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal (at a minimum of $40 per month) begins nine months after you . .: ". ~ . :. graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. DEFERMENTS: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half-time or for " t• I ,, t ... .. ' three years of military, Peace Corps or VISTA. Contact our student loan coordinator if you think you are eligible for a deferment. • Federal SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students) Federal SLS is a federally sponsored loan program which permits independent students to borrow to finance their cost of education. Applications are available from the Office of Student Financial Services anct must be completed and returned to Financial Services for processing. Checks are delivered co-payable to the College and the student. BORROWING LIMITS: Undergraduates may borrow up to an aggregate maximum of $23,000. Graduate students may borrow up to $10,000 per year with an aggregate maximum of $73,000 (including undergraduate). JNIEREST AND REPAYMENT: Variable interest rates are adjusted each July !st with an • Iii' .... . .. ·' ·' • 11' • • . ... 11 . •. •. . . ... .. . ' , .. ... , i' .. ···... ··. ' . .. . . . . .. . ,. .." . . SlfNANCIAL AID L• , ......• .· .. .... ." . •' ·. . .' ··'·' ..... ~ "· .. ..: l . ·~ .. .... .. ~ ... .:.t . '" N· .. • • . • ~t'! ....•. .' ·.~ ... ··· ·.... ··.-,··' .•· ••••• 4 • ..... . ... .. . 11 % cap. Interest payments begin 60 days after the loan is disbursed, but in many cases, interest can be allowed to accrue and is added to the principal. Repayment begins 60 days after you leave school or cease to be enrolled at least half time. (For 7/1/92 - 6/30/93 the rate is 7.36%.) DEFERMENTS: Deferments exist for continued education or disability. Contact your lender for details. • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available from the Office of Student Financial Services and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned to Student Financial Services for further processing. Loan checks arrive once per term and are made co-payable to the student and Augsburg College. BORROWING LIMITS: Graduate students may borrow up to $6,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum undergraduate borrowing cannot exceed $16,000 ($25,000 including graduate). The minimum loan amount per year is $1,000. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. DEFERMENTS: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. • Federal Stafford Loan Program Common Loan Provisions: BORROWING LIMITS: Effective with enrollment periods beginning after October 1, 1993, graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 per year with an aggregate of $65,500. A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both, but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. INTEREST RA TES: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day TBills +3 .1%, capped at 9%, and changes each July I st for new borrowers (those borrowing for enrollment periods beginning after October I, 1992). The interest rate for enrollment periods beginning between October I, 1992 and June 30, I 993 is 6.94%. Repeat borrowers will continue at the same interest rate as their previous outstanding Stafford Loans (7%, 8%, 8/10%, or 9%) . REPAYMENT TERMS: Repayment begins six months after you ceased to be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to ten years . DEFERMENTS: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Program Specific Provisions: FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN (SUBSIDIZED): The Office of Student Financial services has determined that based on the financial information that you submitted, you qualify for up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: No interest accrues during the time the student is enrolled at least half-time. FEES: An origination fee of 5% and a guarantee fee of up to 3% will be deducted from the loan check before you receive it. FEDERAL ST AFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED): You may borrow up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: Interest accrues during the period of enrollment and may be capitalized. FEES: An origination fee of 6.5% will be deducted from the loan check before your receive it. To Apply for Financial Aid I) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up at the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or at the Graduate Programs Office, 2222 Murphy Place). 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive financial aid. Forms are available from the College. 4) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. 5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, by the deadline stated. . ..• ~ I ·. I .. ·.:~ ; ' ,1/. . • ~ . . f . I 41/1ll , ' ," '· . " .. ... ·..• ' A BOUT AUGSBURG Accessibility Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of 14 major buildings -student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a diverse community, with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist and Islamic faiths. .. : .. . '· .•. . . .:~·,, ' 'ii , •. I ~' ••• . .... ,., History Campus Location Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Riverside Medical Center, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and Mississippi River parkways. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices . • • 'I • I .; .... ·' ~MPUS LOCATION MAP N e From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at _Augsburg sign. Parking From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th A venue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. All posted Augsburg College parking lots, with the exception of resident parking lots in front and behind the residence halls, are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through I .,. ··, ' ' . .•.• .: Sunday evening and Monday through Thursday evenings after 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Lots are located on Seventh Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north of Eighth Street on 21st Avenue. Most street parking is four hour parking and available seven days a week, except for the parking meters on Riverside A venue. The parking meters are as posted by the City of Minneapolis. Additional parking is available in the Fairview Riverside Medical Center ramp. .. • •'! •' • .. ·,' ~MPUSMAP • '· .t I.~ , ~- • • • • . ·1 • • • . .i" /_ 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ~ ..·.' . .. . .. 7. • - '·f ,. .. .; . ~ .. '· 19. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 20. Youth and Family Institute 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership 22. Oscar Anderson Hall 23. East Hall A. Admissions Parking B. Student Parking c. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty/Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts J. Resident Parking Only K. Student/Commuter Parking 6. Accessible Entrance ' 11,'. . . .. ''· 1 .. ~ . . :... :... ..1•• .~ ,. . ,.. .. .~ ... . . ... ' '· .. .. ~CULTY AND ADMINISTRATION .. : ' ' .• I ....,.. .. •.. ' . "• •' I Larry Crockett • • .. . .., .. . .. ... .• , . .: 11··... '.:· . ;,. ·-·~ ' I • tJ .. ... ! •.: •\ ' ' ':·ti ... ' ~ .·.,... .... . .. ..• .. ..· •: "'· •' ·.. . . •' . ... \ . .t ~.• . '' •' : .... . . . ··-. ... . . ,. - Norman Ferguson Instructor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota. •' ' Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A. , University of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Dan Hanson .... ., ., Laura L. Ericksen Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Leadership. B.S., Illinois State University; M.A., University of Arkansas . Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. .. ~ Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div ., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Joseph A. Erickson ... .; ..., ..... John Benson Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. . :· '· The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program: . Garry Hesser Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative· Education Program, Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Ryan LaHurd Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College. B.A., Mt. Carmel College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph .D., University of Wisconsin . David Lapakko Larry Ragland Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Associate Professor Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Thomas Morgan Milo A. Schield Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. William D. Morris William Swenson Instructor of Philosophy . A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Instructor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. · Richard Nelson Professor and Department Chairperson of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Beverly Nilsson Professor and Chairperson of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan Acting Director of Master of Arts in Leadership Program and Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University . Michael O'Neal Instructor of Sociology . B.A., University of Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Magdalena M. Paleczyny-Zapp Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.A., M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow. Alisa Potter Instructor in Sociology. B.A., Concordia College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Diane Pike Associate Professor and Department Chair of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change the provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence .
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MAsTER OF ARTS
IN LEADERSHIP
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AUGSBURG
COLLEGE
1991-1993
Those who hope to lead had better understand both rationally and
intuitively the people who might be their followers, and the society
in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the
values of our common culture, pas...
Show more MAsTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP .,. AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1991-1993 Those who hope to lead had better understand both rationally and intuitively the people who might be their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common culture, past and present, know how our political and economic systems work, and understand how and why science has changed the world ... Leaders need specialists as advisers and staff members. But leaders themselves are generalists ... At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their full potential without considerable breadth of knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. - John Gardner Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 • able of Contents Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership .................. 3 Leadership Development Model .............................................. 5 Curriculum Design ..................................................................... 6 Course Descriptions ................................................................... 7 Graduate Faculty ...................................................................... 10 Library ............. ........................................................................... 10 Accreditation and Affiliations ................................................ 10 Student Support Services ........................................................ 11 Student Rights ........................................................................... 11 Admission Requirements ....................... :................................ 12 Application Procedures ........................................................... 12 Evaluation Standards ............................................................... 13 Academic Policies ..................................................................... 14 Payment Schedule .. ................ ....................................... ..... ...... 15 Financial Aid ............................................................................. 15 About Augsburg .. ..................................................................... 18 Campus Map ............................................................................. 19 Campus Location ...................................................................... 20 Faculty and Administration .................................................... 21 Advisory Council to the Graduate Program ........................ 23 ''"':"·;·;•'.'·~:·.·:·~·:·~··:::·~, ;;, ;·"~ •nformation Sessions MAsTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in Leadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free, two-hour sessions are scheduled at various times prior to the beginning of each trimester. Please call the Master of Arts in Leadership Office (330-1786) for details or to register for one of these information sessions: Thursday, May 23, 1991 Thursday, June 20, 1991 Tuesday, July 16, 1991 Saturday, October 12, 1991 Saturday,February15, 1992 Thursday, May 14, 1992 Thursday, June 18, 1992 Tuesday, July 14, 1992 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information write or call: Master of Arts in Leadership Office Augsburg College 73121st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612133~1786 ... Augsburg College_,; 731 21 S TAVENUE50UTH MINNEAPOLIS . MN 55454 3/91 ' .... ljee and Payment Schedule '· ...'·.· Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course =6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee $100.00 Late Fee, per day (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date). Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Oass Meeting (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $884.00 $100.00 $125.00 $50.00 $5.00 $2.00 Fees The appUcation fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. •A non-sufficient-funds check will decliire your registriition in"Dtilid iind could iiffect further credit extended l1y the college. ntroduction Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership responds to the leadership development needs of profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: .& a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; ... an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; .& a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; ... the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and .& the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The Master of Arts in Leadership provides a means by which individuals aspiring to enhance their leadership skills may discover and refine these and other abilities and awarenesses fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in Leadership program is designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into periods of study, group efforts and class preparation. To accommodate this format for learning, each class meets on alternate Saturdays for three-and-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model The Master of Arts in Leadership program promotes leadership as a process which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awarenesses. These abilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 7, serve as specific outcomes for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in Leadership is participation in a community of learners. Learning can be enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilities such as the library, meeting rooms and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunch time seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum Master of Arts in Leadership students enroll in a half course called "Leadership Practicum." Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six terms during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum, students receive a half course credit. In each term, specific activities related to the practicum are scheduled. Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a full-day professional assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model (see page 5). Assessment instruments include paper and pencil exercises and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal-setting and in the creation of a professional development plan or "blueprint." In subsequent terms "Leadership Practicum" includes workshops designed to meet the needs of the students in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes, and other professional development topics identified by graduate students and staff. Leadership Development Model Leadership Sense of Vision Orientation Toward Action FacilitlJ for Persuasion / Ethical i. i. i. i. Creative Social awareness Environmental awareness Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences Appreciation of situational complexity i. i. i. i. Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness I I Risk Assumptive Curiosity • Achievement motivation i. Self-esteem i. Decisive i. i. i. i. i. Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conflict '· .:· '.·.. Master of Arts in Leadership students are required to complete 12 courses and a thesis. Each course unites two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourage pursuit of the de ignated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional technique ar varied, uch as case study, debate, written and oral presentations and group activity. These techniques, which have had demon trated success in advanced courses, develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings. Continual reinforcement occurs as students employ these capacities in multiple courses. Students ar encourag d to ee abilitie and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to see content areas as integrated. The very form of the program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative ability. Required Courses Include: ML 500 ML 510 ML 590 ML 591 ML 592 Leadership Practicum (a half course which spans six trimesters) Foundations of Leadership (to be taken during one of the first three trimesters) Thesis-Research Seminar I Thesis-Research Seminar II (These two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms.) Thesis Consultation (a half course to be taken simultaneously with ML 591 and in the term in which the thesis is completed) Students are required to complete eight additional courses chosen from the following courses: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decisions ML 550 Decision-Making Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics Other courses as added .Dourse Descriptions ML 500 Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and development course which spans six terms. This course includes a full-day professional assessment and subsequent workshops in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes. The course culminates in a final professional assessment. Half credit. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 510 Foundations of Leadership Introduction to the concept of leadership, providing an historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. The role of the liberal arts, various learning styles, methods of research and inquiry, student outcomes and program expectations are examined. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world-view. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth Study of the concepts of self-identity, values and personal growth as related to professional and personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical, and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles, and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought Investigation of the processes of critical thinking drawing from philosophy and other disciplines. This course focuses on the relationships between ideas and the expression and application of ideas. Students apply dialectical processes in the effective formation, presentation and use of ideas in organizational structures. ML530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a sensitivity to ethical conflicts which arise in social and organizational settings. ML531 The Dynamics of Change This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML540 Politics, History and Leadership Analysis of the political aspects of nation-states and other organizations. This course focuses on the process of achieving individual, group or national goals. Drawing on a variety of cultures and nations, it examines significant historical events and the leaders who shaped them. ML545 Decision Making I: Qualitiative Process and Application Decision making is fundamental to all human endeavor, particularly in leadership. Leaders, regardless of their field, are continually held accountable for decisions in settings characterized by incomplete information and limited time. The constrained nature of the typical decision making environment necessitates the use of a systematic and objective decision making process. Drawing on various disciplines, course participants will examine th different tage of th deci ion making process, including: analysis of the decision setting and its relevant boundaries, identification of acceptable decision outcomes, definition of the implementation of the decision and appraisal of potential contingencies. While emphasis is given to the qualitative rather than quantitative aspects of decision making, about 20 percent of the course will include the development of some basic analytical concepts: data collection, graphs and charts, measuring central tendency and dispersion, and association. ML550 Decision Making and Technology Hi torical analysis of th decision making and problem solving process. This cours focuses on the development of technology a both the cau e and the solution of problems by investigating various cases. ML560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective Investigation of inter-cultural is ·ues. This course enhances the ability to lead and work more effectively with p ople of different cultural background through the study of di.ver e values, beliefs and traditions within the global community. ML 590 Thesis-Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership First half of a two-course "capstone" sequence for the Master of Arts in Leadership Program. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic to synthesize previous study and work experience and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a P /N basis. ML591 Thesis-Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings Continuation of the "capstone" seminar. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. At the completion of the seminar, students present their final results orally and submit written thesis. Graded on a P /N basis. ML592 Thesis Consultation A series of meetings with a faculty thesis adviser simultaneous with ML591 and during the trimester in which the thesis is being prepared for final submission. Half credit. Graded on PI N basis. Students not completing the thesis durin,g the same term in which they are emolled in ML591 are required to pay a thesis continuation fee of $100 during each subsequent term until the thesis is completed. ML598IndependentStudy Provid s directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Requires consent of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. ML599 Special Topics Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. .... . ...·,· Faculty who t ach in the Master of Arts in Leadership program are full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some course are team taught by bringing together faculty from different disciplines or combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant field . In these situations, at least one member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. AU of the program faculty have exten ive experience teaching adult learners. Graduate faculty are listed at the 1d of thj bulletin. ibrary The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, chemistry and art history libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1,000,000 volumes is available v:ia daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal art colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. :.ccreditation and Affiliations Students who successfully c mplet Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Ma ter of Arts Degree. Augsburg .is accredited by the North Central Ass ciation of Colleges and Schools. The college i a member of the Associated Colleges of tbe Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Cow1cil in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registrati n do snot (necessarily) mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. • udent Support Services The Augsburg Master of Arts in Leadership Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development, and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services are listed below. Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisers, and Master of Arts in Leadership staff. Career Services available include: • Professional assessment through the Leadership Practicum • Self/ career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) • tudent Rights The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints should contact the Vice President for Student Affairs (330-1160). The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX. Students have the right to inspect all official records which pertain to them and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. • dmission Requirements Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants to the program are expected to have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0). Applicants to the program must have five years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position(s) of leadership or position(s) demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • • • • Previous college record, Letters of recommendation, Experience and organizational background, Miller Analogies Test scores, or for applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and • Written statement and possible interview. A)pplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Master of Arts in Leadership Office: • Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. • Written statement relating the applicant's career and life goals focusing on leadership aspirations. • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential. • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing applicant's work style and potential as a leader. • Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from all institutions attended. • Official set of results on the Miller Analogies Test, or for applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). • Possible interview with graduate program staff member. mlvaluation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Arts in Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 P N W I Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive-not computed in grade point average) Grade given when course is dropped Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control (to receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation). No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade below 2.0 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Alcademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Di missal would occur only after established procedmes were followed. Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit or the receipt of credit for other training. Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 30 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses each trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the program in two years. All students are required to complete the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request a leave of absence in writing from the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Last Date to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is noted in the calendar insert. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day ofregistration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior to the first scheduled class meeting-100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting-90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting-80% Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting-70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting-60% Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting-50% inancial Aid In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College provides several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Services determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination of eligibility is based on standard, nationally accepted methodology. ..6. Perkins Student Loan-Joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time while you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $18,000 . ..6. SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students)-A Federal loan program. Independent students may borrow up to $4,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12%; payment usually begin within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be def rred until the student ceases half-time enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, acnunu late w1til the in-school deferment ends. Students mu t apply for financial aid. • SELF (Student Educati nal Loan Fund)-A Minnesota State loan program. Stud nts may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as tmdergraduate with a $25,000 aggregate maximum when graduat study is included ($1,000 minimum). Interest.rate is variabl , paid by the borrower qua1terly while in d1 I. Principal payments begin 13 month after I aving d1 ol. Student must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time. • Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan)-Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or tate agency in certain states. While the student is attending at lea t half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8% on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after leaving school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum loan is $2,625 for the fir t two years and $4,000 for the remaining years of W1dergraduate study and $7,500 per year for graduate study. The cumulative Wldergraduate and graduate maximum is $54,750. To Apply for Financial Aid: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. The Office of Student Financial Service will send you necessmy application and financial statement form (or you may pick up them up in the Office of Student Financial Service , 152 Science Hall, or the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Office, 2222 Muipl1y Place.) AJJ students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive aid. Forms are available from the College. Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the deadline stated. Albout Augsburg History . ... Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapoli in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities smrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus ar Fairview and St. Mary's Hospitals, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and Mississippi River parkways. Accessibility Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of the 14 major buildings-student housing towers, Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Aug burg is a college of The Evange lical Lutherru1 Church in America. About 59 p rcent of the students are Lutheran, 14 percent other Protestant a nd 19 p rcent Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations ar e represented among student and faculty . Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap a required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments f Section 504 of the Rehabilita tion Act of 1 73 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall Old Main West Hall Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Music Hall 2222 Murphy Place Melby Hall Ice Arena Stage II Theatre Center for Global Education Scandinavian Center Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication Youth and Family Institute 19. Office Annex House 20. Tutor House 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership A. Admissions Parking B. Student Parking C. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty /Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H. Fairview /St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts J. Resident Parking Only I6. I Accessible Entrance • ampus Location I N I -$- I I I ...... ...... DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north of 8th Street on 21st Avenue. Most street parking is two hour parking, seven days a week. Additional parking is available in the Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside A venue. m acultyand Administration The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program: Earl Alton, Professor and Department Chairperson of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. John Benson, Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D. Columbia University. Maria Brown, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. John Cerrito, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout. Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Lany Crockett, Assistant Professor of Ma.th m<1 tics/Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran Uni ersity; M.Div ., Luther Theological Seminary. Grace Dyrud, Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mark Engebretson, Associate Professor and Department Chairperson of Physics. B.A., Luther College, M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Nancy Guilbeault, Director, Counseling Services. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Satya Gupta, Professor of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. Milda Hedblom, Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Edwina Hertzberg, Associate Professor Social Work, Director of Faculty Development. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Notre Dame. Ryan LaHurd, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College. B.A., Mt. Carmel College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. David Lapakko, Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary Link, Assistant Professor of Social Work B.A., Southhampton University; S.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Marie McNeff, Professor of Education. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Fekri Meziou, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, B.A., University of Tunis, Tunisia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Thomas Morgan, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon. .• i· William Morris, Adjunct Professor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. Richard Nelson, Profes on md DepartmentChairper n of History. B.A., University of N braska; M.A., Ph.D., University f Min.n sota. Beverly Nilsson, Prof ,sor and Chairperson of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minne ota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., University of Indiana. Vicki B. Olson, Assistant Professor of Education, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Diane Pike, Associate Professor of Sociology. AB., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Larry Ragland, Associate Professor Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Stuart M. Stoller, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island University. William Swenson, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy. AB., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Elizabeth Vander Schaaf, Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A. Ph.D., University of Iowa. Theresa Welcher, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., and two M.S. degrees, South Dakota State University. #;)dvisory Council to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Linda Geisen, Training and Development Manager, City of St. Paul. Dan Hanson, Vice President, Food Ingredients Division, Land-0-Lakes, Inc. Cynthia Marsh, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Personnel Decisions, Inc. Dean Newman, Consultant. Robert Odom, Senior Vice President of U.S. Specialty Divisions, H.B. Fuller Company. Richard Ploetz, Customer Education Manager, Medtronic, Inc. Rosemarie Ramirez, Human Resources Officer, St. Paul Companies, Inc. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence. . \' Augsburg Colleg0 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINN EA POLIS, MN 55454
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Library .................................................................. 11 Accreditation and Affiliations .............................. 11 Student Rights ................................................... ... 11 Admission Requirements ..................................... 12 Application Procedures ........................................ 12 .. ... ... . ·' ~J ••• •••• ·.: ' .. .. ..,, .. .. . . . ... , :• ., • . ·. • 1·· International Applicants ......... .............. ...... .......... 13 Academic Policies ................................................ 14 ,. . Fee and Payment Schedule ................. .. .... ............ 16 ., ' Financial Aid ..................................... ................... 17 About Augsburg ................................................... 20 . A .. Campus Location Map ......................................... 21 Campus Map ........................................................ 21 Faculty and Administration .................................. 22 ,, . .. .. . .' ... ~~-:Jc ... ..... . ~ ' : ;' .. . ., • .; ' • •• • '! .. :·::.f·. !, ~ < ~· . ., ·' .. : ·..··' , ' .· .. •1 • .. . , . ... ... ,. ~TRODUCTION Social Work graduate program classes meet during weekends (often alternate weekends) in four hour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons. Students also meet one Sunday afternoon per trimester for a program seminar that addresses specific professional issues. The Master of Social Work Program builds on the liberal arts base of the College and supports the College's mission statement: To nurture future leaders of service in the world by providing high quality educational opportunities which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community. . ' Accommodating the Needs of Adult Learners .. "' .... '.. t ,, ' .• .• .·.:.., .·'....,. : ·..-' .. .. . ,• ... . · ~. . .. .... . "' . . .. .. .~ . .. ~ • I •. The Master of Social Work Program is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students who have family, community or employment obligations and/or must travel distances to obtain graduate social work education. Augsburg College takes pride in its focus on adult learners throughout its programs and is committed to education for experienced working people. The library, student center, computer center, counseling, parking, food service and many other support services are open to accommodate graduate students. Faculty arrange office hours to meet non-traditional student needs. Inexpensive oncampus accommodations are available for students who travel to attend the program and wish to stay overnight. MSW Program concerns The Augsburg Master of Social Work Program has two program concentrations: family practice and program development, policy and administration. Professional preparation at the Master of Social Work level at Augsburg is founded on the following assumptions: • Analysis and presentation of complex social issues and solutions must be based on ,.·. .. "~ \ 4 ' ... solid research. Augsburg MSW students will develop competencies to conduct, analyze and present practicebased research • The world is interdependent in all areas; students will become knowledgeable of social welfare policies and programs that address changing needs of the world community • Social justice is a focus throughout the program. In the interests of constructive social change that promotes social justice, students are educated to address institutional oppression because of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or religion • Preparation for ethical, competent, professional practice • A framework for practice of problem-solving within a systems and strengths perspective The Master of Social Work Program is also based on: • Tradition of excellence in programs, faculty and students • Metropolitan location which attracts students from diverse backgrounds • Access to challenging and rewarding field placements •Building on a solid foundation in the liberal arts Program Philosophy The Master of Social Work program at Augsburg College is based on the following: • Understanding of and respect for diverse people and cultures • Commitment to educate the whole person • Responsibility and service to the broader community in the interests of social justice • Commitment to oppose oppression • Focus on client empowerment .•.• . .. . ..... •\ . f ~ ,..: · ... ' .. : ... ·· ..-· .. ~RR CULUM DESIGN • ! .. ~ .L .... ..... ... .. ..·. . ; ... '( t,• Foundation ~ \ ... I•• ' The courses of study include the Foundation, the Advanced and the Concentration courses and the Thesis Seminar. Students must complete 18 courses (12, if they hold the Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree and are approved for advanced standing). The complete program includes nine Foundation courses, five Advanced curriculum courses, four Concentration courses and a thesis, and includes 900 hours of professionally supervised, program-approved social work field experience. ' The Foundation courses begin the MSW Program. These nine courses, including 420 hours of MSW supervised field work, must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in the Advanced Curriculum. Six of these courses may be waived for persons who hold a baccalaureate degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program and who are approved for advanced standing. Ad-ranced The Advanced courses include two Integrative Field Work Seminars, Research II and one elective as well as the Thesis Seminar. Concentration Concentration courses are in two areas: Family Practice and Program Development, Policy and Administration. Family Practice ... . .. .· .. ·: ·) Family, in its diverse forms, is central to society. "Family," in this context, is interpreted broadly as the nurturing system surrounding people. It is inclusive of many areas of need. As a growing number of familyrelated challenges face society, there is an ever-increasing need for professionals who base their professional practice on indepth study of the broad spectrum of issues that confront the family . In the Family Practice concentration, students will concentrate on promoting empowerment of the family nurturing systems from a developmental and holistic perspective. Program Develop111e11t, Policy and ,\d111i11istratio11 Social change is necessary to foster policies and services that respond to human need. The Program Development, Policy and Administration concentration has been developed in response to the growing demand for creative leadership and administration. Effective services require participatory development, competent practitioners, strong leadership and effective administration. Students in this concentration will develop the abilities and skills necessary to promote and achieve needed change, and to develop, lead, guide and administer programs that will serve diverse people in a variety of settings. Eied.ivts Students must select one elective in their course of study toward the MSW degree. Master's Thesis and Seminar All students will complete a Master's thesis. The thesis is intended to integrate research and practice. . • . ' .. 1· :\ . "' • · • ..1 . , .. . .. ,• • ii' i'-·. ··· . . ·/ . ·~ t: .... .,. .· ' Curriculum Plan Courses are offered exclusively on a weekend format: Friday evenings and Saturdays. Foundation Courses (9 credits) SWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy SWK 502 Integrative Field Work Seminar I SWK 503 Integrative Field Work Seminar II SWK 504 Research I SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills I SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills Il SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development, Policy and Administration ,: . ' Advanced Courses (5 credits) SWK 523 Integrative Field Work Seminar III SWK 524 Integrative Field Work Seminar IV SWK 527 Research II SWK 560 Elective "Topics" SWK 589 Thesis Seminar 9 411, I • t '' ,· ... .~ .~ ' . ,' II • Family Practice Concentration Courses (4 credits) SWK 540 Family Practice I SWK 541 Family Practice II SWK 542 Family Diversity (.5 er) SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision SWK 545 Family Social Policy (.5 er) Program Development, Policy and Administration Concentration Courses (4 credits) SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration SWK 552 Inter-Organizational, Community and Political Relations SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy • •• • ... · :·' . ·~ . ..•. • \ Master of Social Work Degree .f . . '•... Total credits required: 18 for Foundation level entry, 12 for Advanced Standing level entry. ·1 I • ' ' · ;t .. : .•'.• .· .... ' ..... " .... WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS Foundation Courses . . .· . .. ~ • .. . . ·. . 1 ..• ... . .. , ·• j ... • ' . .. • :. .. '• .. ':\ '': • .. " ,·· SWK 500 Huma11 Behavior i11 the Social Environment This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle and of the interplay of socio-cultural, biological and psychological factors . SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy This course analyzes the history of social welfare policy in the United States and its impact on current social systems and social policy . The course examines the major assumptions, values, ideas and events which contributed to the rise of the welfare state and the profession of social work. SWK 502 and 503 Integrative Field Work Seminar I and II The integrative seminars are courses where field practice and classroom theory meet. The goal is to strengthen the connections between generalist social work theory and practice. SWK 504 Research I This course provides an introduction to social science research method and ethics including practice and program evaluation. The course presents research designs, both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and various ways to organize, compare and interpret findings. Students will be introduced to the use of computers in data analysis. SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills I This course focuses on the theoretical foundation, general principles and practice techniques of the problem-solving model of social work and basic features of the helping process. Work with a diversity of professional and natural helping networks and client groups is stressed. SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills II This course emphasizes problem-solving with small groups, community and organizational systems, with an emphasis on group task and maintenance functions. Throughout the course the focus is on work with di verse groups and organizations. (Prerequisite: SWK 505) SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice This course explores concepts, theories, policies and research underlying holistic professional social work practice with families. It provides an overview of family practice using a systems framework and the strengths perspective. ; .. ... · . .. . ...•:, SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development, Policy and Administration This course presents the theories of organizational development, policy analysis, program development and budgeting. Roles of generalist social workers in agencies, as well as professional, ethical and effective functioning within organizational structures, will be explored. Advanced Curriculum SWK 523 and 524 Integrative Field Work Seminar Ill and IV The integrative seminars are courses where field practice and classroom theory meet. The goal is to strengthen the connections between generalist social work theory and practice. SWK 527 Research II This course offers a practiceoriented exploration of the range of research methods used in social work, a critique of the role of research in assessing effectiveness in social service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of social workers to expand the knowledge base of social work. A research project will be designed and initial planning for the MSW thesis is incorporated. (Prerequisite: SWK 504) SWK 560 Elective Topics The following are examples of elective offerings. Students should consult the Program Schedule for current electives. • SWK 560 Child Welfare: History, Policy and Practice • SWK 560 Contemporary Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families • SWK 560 Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Substance Abuse • SWK 560 Old Age • SWK 560 Peace and Social Justice • SWK 560 Poverty, Equality and Income Support Policy • SWK 560 Social Work with Involuntary Clients SWK 589 Thesis Seminar The MSW thesis provides the avenue for integration of knowledge and ·experience gained during the course of study, particularly emphasizing the greater understanding of the utility and importance of research to social work practice. The student, in consultation with the thesis advisor, will select an area of study focused on social need, practice, service and policy. The Thesis Seminar will provide students with a supportive group environment in which to problem~solve theoretical, conceptual, c0ntent, ethical and technical issues in the design, implementation, analysis, write-up and dissemination of thesis research. . • :···· ... , . ... WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS •, . r •• • ' ' ~· • Family Practice Concentration Courses SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision account organizational, financial and technological dimensions SWK 540 Family Practice I within an analytical framework of defined need and demand for This course is designed to This course includes knowledge and skill building in the administrative, educational and address contemporary work in a context of historical references; supportive functions of social work supervision. The interac- to provide the foundational elements for individual family tional model, creative problem- practice model creation; to synthesize universal family . .·, practice principles with special population requirements, and to .. • . ·- ~ . ..t 11~· t : .. •, ... ,. .: ' SWK 545 Family Social Policy (0.5 er.) SWK 541 Family Practice II This course explores the impact of social policies on diverse This course focuses on effective family practice intervention. It . .. addresses specific theorists, compared and contrasted specif- .. ically to the feminist perspective, and demonstrates the application of theory and '· . • -,' . practice to a variety of family issues in different service delivery settings. SWK 542 Family Diversity (0.5 er.) This course examines the variou s theories underlying professional practice with families in their many diverse forms. . . •·. . . .• .. ... • •• .. . .. . ' ~~ ~ ' 'll:. , .. ' . \ variety of settings. ~ .. .. , ... .. ' understanding and influencing the dynamics of supervision in a integrate social policy and research into all levels of family practice. ~ .· ...... •••. solving and strengths perspective are the frameworks for f families, including policies which relate to housing, income maintenance, health, long-term care, education and discrimination . National and international political, social and economic systems are analyzed. Program Development, Policy and Administration Concentration Courses SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning Recogni zing that the family is the basic institution through which one is socialized, this human services, their rationale in a market economy, and their relationship to public policy. course examines how family membership shapes one's understanding and appreciation of ethnicity, gender roles and sociological script. Students will gain knowledge and build skills in the planning, implementation and evaluation of services at various levels of system design, taking into service. SWK 551 Orga11izatio11al Developlllent and Ad111i11 istratio11 This course examines organizational theory and structure, processes of development, research and evaluation and social work values and ethics in the workplace. SWK 552 lnter-Orga11izatio11al, Community and Political Relations This course explores strategies and methods for working effectively with other service agencies, legislative and policymaking bodies, regulatory agencies and advocacy groups. stn; 553 4.dm11cetf Social Policy This course examines theories, concepts and analytical frameworks for analyzing policy. It addresses the role of economics , demographics , politics, values and other relevant factors on policy design and implementation. The course emphasizes the analyisis of selected existing or proposed policies in such areas as social insurance (e.g. Social Security), welfare reform, health care, long-term care and tax policy including tax expenditures . . ' '. ~ '. ' .._ '· ••I • • ~BRARY ..... • , ,; , : . ~~ ....•. . The Augsburg Library is dedicated to supporting the curriculum of the College. The staff is experienced in guiding graduate students to research materials for course work as well as for the thesis stage of the Master of Social Work program. Librarians will help students acquire research skills through individual appointments and group instructional sessions. The Library's collection of 160,000 volumes is complete with the latest computerized catalogs, indexes and CD ROM stations for various academic disciplines - e.g. Social Work Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC (education) and CINAHL (nursing and health). An online catalog, CLICnet, reflects holdings of Augsburg and its six partner Twin Cities private college libraries. Twice-daily courier service among these and other local libraries (including the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries) facilitates easy and quick sharing of resources. Additional collections nationwide are also accessible through interlibrary loan arrangements. • . . .... .. ... I • ' A The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Augsburg College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ~ ccREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS The college is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran Education Council in North America and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. ~ ~· ... . : ... a ' .. ..., .... .., ,." ~ ' ;~ .J • •' ... I .' ~DENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal. Any student who wishes to identify appropriate procedures for a complaint should contact the Vice President for Student Affairs (330-1160). The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX . Students have the right to inspect all official records which pertain to them (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination. ·. ; • .. .1 . ·• . ' . .•. .- : . ·..~ . ,,J. \ · ·' · •• I -· - ' ' ' ... . .. " A DMISSION REQUIREMENTS . ·. . ! .. ,-. 11•.• • • .. .. ·~ • •. . ··! . ",, ·;. .. ··-·; . .. ' ~· ..." . '• IL•!' The Master of Social Work Program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student and faculty populations and across its curriculum content. Therefore, the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities are provided to persons with a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. A strong liberal arts background in the behavioral sciences is required. A course in biology, physiology or anatomy that includes studies of the human systems is required as well as completing a course that includes basic statistics. Applicants who have completed majors in areas other than the behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply and they will be given consideration based on ' their composite assets. Students who do not hold a bachelor's degree in social work should apply as Foundation Level students. Students who hold a bachelor's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditedprogram may apply for Advanced Standing. Applicants are reminded that admission to the Advanced Standing is not an automatic decision. Academic credit is not given for life or professional experience. Application deadline: January 15 Notification of acceptance: April 1 Requirements: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average) for the last two years of an undergraduate program • A minimum of two years employment or volunteer experience (one of which is in the human service area) •A course in human biology, physiology or anatomy • A course that includes basic statistics • A solid foundation in the liberal arts Matriculation date: Fall trimester for Foundation level Spring trimester for Advanced Standing level •11., .... ., .....,... . > ._ . .. ••• : . ,- , .-.. ' .. '• ....... ...-···... ' i . , I ·" • f• . 2) Written personal statement which addresses: ; • • To apply, students must submit the following to the Office of Master of Social Work Program: 1) Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. ~. .:, . . . APPLICATION PROCEDURES ' • Your perspective on social welfare and society • Your understanding of the social work profession '• .. · . ·.. :: .· .. ·j • Your demonstrated ability to work with a diversity of people • Your personal qualities that equip you for the social work profession • Your oral and written communication skills • Your employment and /or volunteer work which prepared you for pursuing a Master of Social Work degree • Your career and life goals and how you anticipate the MSW degree will facilitate your development 3) Recommendations from three sources using the Recommendation Forms available from the Department of Social Work • Your limitations which you perceive as needing to be addressed during the course of your professional preparation 4) Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended. All of the above must be received by the deadline of January 15. ,.!\ . .• " .·. '*.I • • ~TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The Augsburg College Department of Social Work encourages qualified applicants from other countries to apply for admissions to the program of study leading to the Master of Social Work degree. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on the weekends (Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon) and that students can take three courses per trimester for a yearly total of nine classes (including Field Work courses). With this schedule, students can complete the required course work in two years. See the section under Admission Requirements for a general description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements. All application requirements as outlined under Admission Requirements and Application Procedures are to be submitted in English. Additional application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed Declaration of Finances • Official marksheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Official marksheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 590 • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty , if applicant is in the United States Very limited financial aid from Augsburg College may or may not be available. Therefore, students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. Students will need to provide proof of availability of funds for tuition, books, and living costs for each academic year in which they want to attend. The College requires students to provide proof of a minimum of $10,000 in U.S. funds for living expenses for themselves plus the cost of tuition. NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College to evaluate educational credentials more accurately. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the MSW program. Information requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. ., .•.... .. ' +~ f} ~ •.• ./ l I ....•. :."•' . .·. ..- -..: = ' . .. . . " ... .... .. I . .,. . .. ·,. . ..... I • ·. ~ ' ...·. ..... A ·~ ... .....· . - • • "' •. ::·• , ' . ~ . ·..· '• ' ··-·. .' ' . • • .-., Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Social Students must maintain a 3.0 Work degree will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the Achieves above basic course standards following term. A 3.0 cumula- Achieves the minimum passing standard tive grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from I • • ~ p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit and non-punitive -not computed in grade point average) w Grade given when course is dropped I Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student .·.:: ..· ' \' ... ., . x • . •. I . toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade below 2.0 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned =·· .. •. .. .•.· ~ ~ ~ ,- .. the MSW Program Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the MSW Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count .. permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by " - ·.. Committee before being A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). I student must petition successfully with the MSW Program that time. If the cumulative grade point average again falls the study (Internships and Independent Studies) is extended. A final grade will be issued at the end of the •• probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the must file a petition with the Registrar's Office.) ' ·- ~ .. Academic Probation and Dismissal 2.5 2.0 .. '• .. Academic Evaluation •I . ' .,. cADEMIC POLICIES the second time are counted in the grade point average. gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed . .. . ' ;i. . •' .. ; • I ·~ .,....' Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Social Work program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 32 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. In addition, attendance at a four-hour Sunday Seminar is required once during each Trimester. Advanced standing students must attend four seminars and Professional Foundation students must attend six Sunday Seminars for graduation clearance. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may enroll on a full or part-time basis, taking three or two courses, respectively, each trimester. All students are required to complete the program within four years. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request a leave of absence in writing from the MSW Program Director. Residency Advisement Each student must be enrolled in the MSW program for the equivalent of the last year or nine courses. The MSW Program Director assigns academic advisors whose purpose it is to promote student growth, development, and the achievement of personal goals and professional education. Faculty office hours are posted on office doors; students may meet with faculty at other times by appointment. In addition to the academic advisor, all social work faculty are accessible to students. Social work faculty consider advising time a high priority. Transfer Students Up to eight courses from a CSWE-accredited MSW program may be transferable if the grades are 3.0 or better. Transfer students must meet the admissions and residency criteria. ., ,... ., ~. .•.. ... . . .. • ·. . . ~· .• . ·' ... .. ..- '\ ! ..-. . ... . ' . .. ,.. . !Yi~ AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE : . Fees . .. ' ... • ... • • .i .. The application fee ($25) is due 1995-96 Tuition and Fees on or before the application Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) $ 100 non-refundable deposit reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible . ~. " • .. .. 1 $5.00 (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Registration Change after First Class Meeting $2.00 Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of tuition refund will be made on 1 % per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. the following basis: 100% 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, College will not release class meeting - which are company reim- diplomas or academic tran- 80% Prior to the third scheduled class bursed require a deposit of scripts until all student accounts meeting - $150 per course reimbursed, are paid in full. This also 60% with full payment due within applies to student loan funds No refund after third scheduled 45 days after the end of the administered by the college class meeting. term. (Perkins Student Loan); they .·." approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be .•... . .•1 r• .. .. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on 1) Payment in Full : Due day of registration. ..... paid in full as agreed. Augsburg Prior to the second scheduled ication and after College • ($25 per day up to a maximum of $125 charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) Registrar's Office. A per-course 2) Payment Plan: Upon appl- ·' $25.00 Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Payment Options* ·..· ~ $1,040.00 Late Fee .! ..,· ' ' 11 Tuition for 1995-'96 (per trimester course) Prior to the first scheduled class ... . .. (non-refundable; applied toward tuition charges) for canceling courses with the meeting - ,• ••a $100.00 Enrollment Reservation Deposit 'r, ~ .Ill ' $25.00 deadline for a given term. The offered only if previous plans have been adhered to . any amount with an open must be current according to established repayment schedules. balance of 30 days or more. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the College. . ,. ." ~ ••.. · :..• j/f~ANCIAL AID Students may receive assistance in meeting graduate program costs in a number of ways. Enrollment in two or more courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as fulltime for all federal and state financial aid programs. The Office of Student Financial Services (612) 330-1046 will assist students in assessing financial aid eligibility and may offer financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in applying, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 612-330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Services determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination of eligibility is based on a standard nationally approved methodology. Ill. .. ... . .. .. :· ~· •• . . ,.. \ I .. .. .. .• •I It Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables participation for individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals who work for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. .. ' .~'. · I I• ••• ··' ··'· ····· . ·.. •"' ..... •' ·, I' ,. 1111' . .- ... . ,. .. ·:•.. •> ~ ' ' ·•. . • .,·.'I.·· I_ • • .... . . . . . . -.... ..... .. . ..,. .·.·:.. ,,, . > ; • Slf~ANCIAL AID ·.: .. ' .. ...... . .... . . ·::·. ,. . ... . .' .. . . t ' '" . , • • •• • t II ' ... The Federal Family Education Loan Program • Federal Stafford Loan Program Available to students based on a financial eligibility determination. Annual loan limits are up to $18,500 per year for graduate students, of which up to $8,500 may be subsidized, if eligible. The aggregate loan limit is $128,500 for graduate students (including undergraduate borrowing). Interest rates for new borrowers with loan periods beginning October 1, 1992, or later are determined annually by the 91 -day T-Bill +3.1 %. with a cap of 8.25%. Students with outstanding balances on Federal Stafford Student Loans will continue with the interest rate on the previous loan. No interest accrues to the student borrower while enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program. The federal government subsidizes the interest during this time . • Federal Stafford Loan Unsubsidized Program characteristics (loan limits, interest rates, etc.) are the same as the above subsidized Stafford Loan, except that the interest accrues to the student borrower while enrolled. This loan is available to those who do not qualify for the subsidized Stafford Loan. A normal financial aid application is required. •Federal Perkins Student Loan A joint Augsburg Collegefederally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility . No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time students are enrolled at least half-time. A student may borrow a maximum of $3,000 per year as a graduate student with a $30,000 maximum (including undergraduate and graduate amounts). Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begins nine months after the student graduates or leaves school. Repayment may extend up to ten years. • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) A Minnesota State loan program. Students may borrow up to $9,000 per year for graduate students with a $40,000 aggregate maximum when graduate study is included ($500 minimum). The interest rate is variable, paid by the borrower quarterly while in school. Principal payments begin 13 months after leaving school. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time . To Apply for Financial Aid 1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate a desire to apply for financial aid. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send the necessary application and financial statement forms (or the student may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall. 3) A student must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended postsecondary institution even if the student did not receive aid. Forms are available from the College. 4) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. 5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the deadline stated. .. . . .. . .. ,: • .. • ·~ .. .. • . .. A BOUT AUGSBURG r., ·.; : ~ outside, the skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections betw~en nine of 14 major buildings - student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main acad~mic and administrative halls, the Library, Music Hall and the Foss Center for Worship, Drama and Communication. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation ... "· I' •• • .. ...·:·,, . ; ·.· .... = . ,......' . ,. I •. . ... . ' . , .. ... ·... History Campus Location Augsburg College was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisc., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The name Augsburg College and Seminary changed to Augsburg College in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with The American Lutheran Church. Augsburg's 23-acre campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square. Adjacent to the campus are the Fairview Riverside Medical Center complex, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and Mississippi River parkways . Accessibility Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Without going Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The College is a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty and staff, including but not limited to Lutheran, Roman Catholic, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist and Islamic faiths. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or disability as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. . ........ . ~ . •,# : •. .• ... ~MPUS LOCATION N Parking CD From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside A venue, left to 21st A venue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall Old Main West Hall Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Music Hall 2222 Murphy Place Si Melby Hall Ice Arena Stage II Theatre College Relations Nordic Center Foss, Lobeck, / Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication Center for Global Education Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center Youth and Family Institute American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership Oscar Anderson Hall East Hall All posted Augsburg College parking lots, with the exception of resident parking lots in front and behind the residence halls, are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening and Monday through Thursday evenings after 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Lots are located on Seventh Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north of Eighth Street on 21st A venue. Most street parking is four hour parking and available seven days a week, except for the parking meters on Riverside Avenue. The parking meters are as posted by the City of Minneapolis. Additional parking is available in the Fairview Riverside Medical Center ramp. ..... 411 • • ! .. . . . , ·. • :f -- ••• . ·~ Public Transportation For schedules and specific information about city bus transportation to Augsburg College, call the Metropolitan Transportation System at (612) 373-3333. . •. I ..... . ,.•... ' l : •. .. ~· • o .: I .... . . . .. --~~~ .-· . ....... ~MPUSMAP . . ) r .. . 1 .-. •. / . •. : •\' .! • ' ~. ~·. ~~ . ,:. ... .... ·. •, .. BUTLER PLACE . , .. '• . ... .. . .. . A. Admissions Parking B. Student Parking C. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty/Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts J. Resident Parking Only K. Student/Commuter Parking X. Accessible Entrance . .. . .~ INTERSDITE 94 ', •' • • • ~\ •· • c I • c ... ' .. ! .c -: .-... ,, .. . • I .. ·~i .: 1 • l •f ... . I ~CULTY AND ADMINISTRATION ' Blanca-Rosa Egas Associate Professor. MD, M.Ed. and Psychiatry Residency, University of Guayaquil; M.P.H. and Substance Abuse Fellowship, University of Minnesota. Hans Eriksson Visiting Professor. B.A., Wilmington College (OH); M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Advanced Studies in Social Work, Case Wes tern Reserve University. Carol F. Kuechler Assistant Professor. B.A., Marquette University; M.S.W., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. .- • Anthony Bibus III Assistant Professor and BSW Program Director. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. I ..'. •• 'I ' .. . • ' 11 ' ' I • .... .. _, ..., ... .. . .~ .. • : ,' .. ,, Vern Bloom Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Field Instruction. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota . Maria Brown Associate Professor. B.A. (German), M.A. (German), American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Francine Chakolis Assistant Professor. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Rosemary J. Link Associate Professor and Department Chair. B.A., Southampton University; C.Q.S.W., London University (Bedford College); Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Sharon K. Patten Associate Professor. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., M.A. (Public Affairs), Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Curt Paulsen Associate Professor. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph .D., The Fielding Institute. Glenda Dewberry Rooney Associate Professor. B.A., University of North Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois-Chicago; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Michael Schock Assistant Professor. B.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington. Edward R. Skarnulis Professor. B.A ., Omaha University; M.S.W., Ph.D. , University of Nebraska. Clarice Staff Assistant Professor and MSW Program Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.S.W., D.S.W., Columbia University. Mary Lou Williams Assistant Professor. B.F.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania. 1196 Thh; coralog was current at the rime of publi· cario11. It is subjecl lo change ivitlww 1101ice. \• .. .•. • . : .•··. .. . " .. ..., .. . : ". ·.·,, .... .:··:.• ··, .~.' ., ... ,. . .. I " • I .. ' .... ,. ·..... ~ It' • \ •• .. • .. I .• ·'• ti . ,, • I C•O•L•L•E•G•E MSW Graduate Program Office Campus Box No. 269 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1307 FAX 612/330-1493 • ,\i I .. . ~ '• .... .. ... .· ." .., I·,"!, :··.·•.: '··~~ .. . . .. { '
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Show more 2010-2011 Graduate Studies Catalog Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Arts in Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Social Work at Graduate Studies Catalog 2010-2011 Official publication of Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-330-1000 This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College’s graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult the Graduate Admissions Office, the graduate program directors, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 6 for correspondence or telephone inquiries. Published December 2010 www.augsburg.edu A Greeting from the President I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. Beginning in the fall of 2010, Augsburg is proud to offer its inaugural doctoral degree program—the Doctor in Nursing Practice program. Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability. At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you, the individual student, find your calling at work and in the world. The Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree. Sincerely, Paul C. Pribbenow President, Augsburg College Augsburg College I 3 Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships, experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today’s global environment. When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in state-of-the-art classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of experienced people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent Vespers. All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economically-sustainable development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an international learning experience—for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome a diversity of cultures and faiths. Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we encourage interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal” initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to imagine a graduate degree. We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to meet you. Sincerely, Barbara A. Farley Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Graduate Catalog I 4 Lori A. Peterson Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Table of Contents Greeting from the President 3 Greeting from the Academic Affairs Office 4 Directory of Offices and Programs 6 About Augsburg College Mission Statement 7 Degrees Offered 7 Minneapolis and Rochester Locations 7 Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships 9 Facts and Figures 10 Academic Programs and Policies Academic Calendars 12 Academic Policies 12 Evaluation of Transfer Credit 14 Student Rights 14 Graduate Admissions Admission to Augsburg College 16 Readmission to the College 16 Admission of International Students 16 Foreign Credential Evaluation 16 Financing Your Education Costs of Graduate Study 18 Payment Options 18 Sources of Financial Aid 18 Applying for Financial Aid 19 Refund Schedule 19 Graduate Programs Master of Arts in Education 20 Master of Arts in Leadership 34 Post-Master’s Certificate in Leadership Studies 40 Dual degree—BA, Accounting/Master of Arts in Leadership 40 Master of Arts in Nursing 43 Doctor of Nursing Practice 49 Master of Business Administration 54 Concentrations and Certificates 57 Dual degree—Master of Social Work/MBA 58 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 61 Master of Social Work 68 Dual Degree with Luther Seminary—MSW/MA, Theology 75 Dual degree—MSW/Master of Business Administration 76 College Information Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) 81 Augsburg Board of Regents 82 Augsburg College I 5 Directory of Offices and Programs Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024 Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131 Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354 maeinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/mae Master of Social Work and Master of Business Administration (MSW/MBA) Lois A. Bosch, MSW Director: 612-330-1633 Steven Zitnick, MBA Director: 612-330-1304 mbainfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/mba Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 malinfo@augsburg.edu www.augburg.edu/mal Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director: 612-330-1214 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209 Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant manursing@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing Master of Business Administration (MBA) Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304 Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774 mbainfo@augsburg.edu wwww.augsburg.edu/mba Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Dawn Ludwig, Department Chair and Director: 612-330-1399 Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518 paprog@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/pa Master of Social Work (MSW) Lois A. Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633 Holley Locher-Stulen, Coordinator: 612-330-1763 mswinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/msw Master of Social Work and Master of Arts in Theology (MSW/MA) Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521 Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director: 612-330-1214 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209 Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant nursing@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/dnp Graduate Admissions Office: 612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/grad Bookstore: 612-359-6491 Center for Counseling and Health Promotion: 612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp Campus Ministry: 612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu Enrollment Center: 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or enroll@augsburg.edu Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts, payments, accounts International Student Advising (ISA): 612-330-1686 or http://www.augsburg.edu/isa/ Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or www.augsburg.edu/library Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or security@augsburg.edu Registrar’s Office: 612-330-1036 or registrar@augsburg.edu Rochester Campus Program Office: 507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu Welcome/Information Desk: 612-330-1000 Graduate Catalog I 6 About Augsburg College About Augsburg College At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, act ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts and sciences, to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs look to the world through international courses and cultural exchanges. the following graduate programs: Master of Arts in Education (MAE)—see p. 20 Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)—see p. 34 Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)—see p. 43 Master of Business Administration (MBA)—see p. 54 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies—see p. 61 Master of Social Work—see p. 68 Doctor of Nursing Practice—see p. 49 Mission Statement Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research, take courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new perspectives on their discipline. Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by our urban and global settings. Augsburg Today Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.html Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of its founders who believed: • Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically and broadly about the world and the work we do in it; • An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and centers of faith; • The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment. The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society. Degrees Offered Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences is offered on both a traditional weekday schedule and a nontraditional weekend and evening schedule. Augsburg offers Dual degrees: BA in accounting/MAL—see p. 40 MSW/MBA—see p. 58 and 76 MSW/MA in theology, with Luther Seminary—see p. 75 A Community of Learners Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Graduate Faculty The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and service to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories. Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities. Minneapolis and Rochester Locations Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square, the oldest park in the city of Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical complexes—the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Missis- Augsburg College I 7 About Augsburg College sippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. Convenient bus routes run by the campus, and two Hiawatha Line light rail stations are just blocks away. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn., located at Bethel Lutheran Church. For maps, directions, and parking information, go to www.augsburg.edu/about/map. Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minn., in 1998. Classes in Rochester meet on an evening schedule with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. There are three trimesters in each academic year, and students can enter degree programs in the fall, winter, or spring. Several complete degree programs are available through the Rochester campus. In addition, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the day or Weekend College program on the Minneapolis campus. Students who enroll in Rochester courses are required to use technology in the learning and communication process through the online course management system. For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/rochester or call the Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1101 or the Rochester program office at 507-288-2886. Bookstore The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available through the bookstore. Counseling and Health Promotion The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center is located at 628 21st Avenue South. Christensen Center Christensen Center is the hub of college life. The new firstfloor student lounge area offers games, TV, and a place to gather. Also in Christensen Center are Cooper’s Coffee Shop, the Commons dining areas, Christensen Center Art Gallery, and offices for student government and student publications. Both the Graduate Admissions Office and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for Day College are located here. Food Services A variety of food options are available both in the Christensen Center and in Oren Gateway Center. Augsburg’s Rochester campus Augsburg’s Rochester campus is located in the facilities of Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south of the heart of a city of approximately 100,000 residents. Situated in the heart of the Midwest, the community has a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the Rochester campus are students of Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to “educate for service,” by preparing and equipping women and men to make a difference in the world. On the Minneapolis Campus Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the theatre and communication studies offices, as well as the film program. Foss Center’s lower level is home to the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS). James G. Lindell Family Library The Graduate Admissions Office is located on the upper level of Christensen Center. The Physician Assistant Studies Program admissions office is located in Anderson Hall. This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. The library is located on the block of campus bordered by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and Seventh Street. Augsburg for Adults Office Kennedy Center Admissions Offices Augsburg for Adults focuses on adult-centered educational programs and assists adult learners in all programs. It evaluates how the program fulfills their needs and identifies the educational services to help them succeed. The Augsburg for Adults office is located in Oren Gateway Center 110. This three-story addition to Melby Hall features a wrestling training facility, classroom space, locker rooms and fitness facilities, as well as hospitality and meeting rooms, classrooms, and offices. Augsburg Abroad This complex provides facilities for the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and serves as the College’s general auditorium. The Augsburg Abroad office, located in Murphy Place, provides advising and administrative services for students interested in an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities abroad are available. Graduate Catalog I 8 Melby Hall About Augsburg College Murphy Place Murphy Place is home to three of the four components of the Office of International Programs—Augsburg Abroad, Center for Global Education, and International Student Advising. It is also home to the four support programs for students of color—American Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services. Music Hall Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty. Old Main Home for the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, and Art Departments, Old Main was extensively remodeled in 1980, combining energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Oren Gateway Center Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on Riverside Avenue to serve as the “gateway” to campus. It houses Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Institutional Advancement, Augsburg for Adults, the Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, and the StepUP program. The center also includes student residence apartments, the Gage Family Art Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, classrooms, and the Johnson Conference Center. Science Hall Classrooms, science laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, and Finance and Administration offices are found in Science Hall. Sverdrup Hall The Enrollment Center, classrooms, and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall. ing the week and some weekend hours. Current hours are posted on the website. AugNet Account All students receive an AugNet email account. All official correspondence from the College is sent to this account and students are responsible for checking it. Students also have a secure network folder on the College’s network that is backed up weekly. The folder is accessible from both on- and off-campus. Computing Students have access to over 250 on-campus computers with their AugNet account. There are both PC and Macintosh desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41 technology- enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the Library. A valid Augsburg ID is required. All campus computers are equipped with a standard suite of software including Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Internet browsers. Additionally, a RemoteLab service provides access to campus software to offcampus students. See the TechDesk website for more information. A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and connections to the Internet and Internet2. Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network using WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of the Registrar’s student services are available securely on the Inside Augsburg web page http://inside.augsburg.edu to students on and off-campus. Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships Augsburg is accredited by: • The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the president’s office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices. Student Technology Center/TechDesk The Student Technology Center/TechDesk, located on the ground floor of the Lindell Library, functions as the initial point of customer contact for the Augsburg Information Technology Department. The TechDesk staff field requests for computer and media support. Many questions can be answered by searching the TechDesk web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ or by contacting them at 612-330-1400, at techdesk@augsburg.edu., or instant messaging on the webpage. Hours are generally business hours dur- • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (Augsburg’s MBA is a candidate for accreditation) • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Augsburg’s master’s degree is full accredited; the doctoral degree is a candidate for accreditation) Augsburg College I 9 About Augsburg College • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) Augsburg’s programs are approved by: • American Chemical Society • Minnesota Board of Teaching • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) • National Association of Schools of Music Augsburg College is an institutional member of: • American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) • American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) • American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) • American Music Therapy Association, Inc. • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) • Campus Compact • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) • Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA) • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) • National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) • Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), • Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) • Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) • Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA) See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and affiliation citations. Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Augsburg College Facts and Figures • Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872. • Religious affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Although a plurality of students are Lutheran, 16 percent are Roman Catholic, and 25 percent represent other denominations and religions. • Enrollment (fall 2010)—4,109 students from 26 countries. Graduate student enrollment is 920. • Alumni—Appox. 24,000 alumni since 1870, including over 1,200 graduate program alumni. • Student/Faculty ratio—13 to 1 • Degrees granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP • Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to more than 2.5 million through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. • Calendar year—Weekend/evening trimesters and weekday semesters, varying by the graduate program • Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs with two five-year degrees (BA in accounting with MAL, and BS/MSW in social work). Six master’s degree programs and one doctoral program, plus several dual degrees. • Off-campus programs—The Office of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and International Partners programs for short- and longer-term study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students. • Athletic affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. Clery Act information The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612330-1717. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. (See Physician Assistant Studies for details of its program policy on page 66.) Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058. • Campus—18 major buildings. Major renovations to classrooms in 2007. • Accessibility—Augsburg is one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides inside access to 12 major buildings. Graduate Catalog I 10 FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands About Augsburg College that no information other than “directory information” can be released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. For example, this means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non-“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following: Right to inspect and review education records You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. You must request to review your education records in writing, with your signature. The College will respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request. Right to request amendment of education records You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records as you requested. Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused. “Directory information” includes the following: • The student’s name; • The student’s address; • The student’s telephone number; • The student’s e-mail address; • The student’s date and place of birth; • The student’s major and minor field of study; • The student’s academic class level; • The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT); • The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports; • The student’s degrees and awards received; • The weight and height of members of athletic teams; • The student’s dates of attendance; • The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student; and • The student’s photograph. Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If the notice is not received by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year. Right to complain to FERPA Office You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA. Reporting Educational Information Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter. Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information” FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the student. Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider very Augsburg College I 11 Academic Programs and Policies Academic Programs and Policies Academic Calendars Most of our graduate programs meet on a trimester calendar. Physician Assistant Studies classes meet on a semester day schedule. The official academic calendars for individual programs can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change. Academic Policies The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges. Academic Honesty A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies on trust. Honesty is necessary to preserve the integrity and credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community. Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a College requirement, student course projects, papers, and examinations may include a statement by the student pledging to abide by the College’s academic honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. (See Augsburg’s Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/) Academic Evaluation Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale, where 4.0 achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of field study and special projects. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. The numeric grade point definition for Graduate Studies is: 4.0 grade points Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 grade points Achieves above acceptable standards 3.0 grade points Meets acceptable standards 2.5 grade points Meets minimum standards 2.0–0.0 grade points Unacceptable performance P Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average) N No credit (not counted in grade point average) V Audit W Withdrawn I Incomplete X In progress, extended beyond term of registration Withdrawn Status W—Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record Graduate Catalog I 12 Incomplete (I) Grades An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0. Academic Probation Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistan must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. Attendance Policy Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any course. Evaluation of the level and quality of participation may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint commitment of both instructors and students to our professional development. Each instructor has the authority to specify attendance and participation requirements to address the needs of particular courses, individual students, or various learning styles. Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students must notify the professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of emergency, when prior notification is not possible, students must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible. Continuation Policy for Thesis or Final Project (effective in fall 2010) Following the initial registration term for the final (or summative or capstone) project, students will be automatically registered for continuation course 999 each trimester for up to 15 trimesters or until a grade for the completion course is submitted by the project adviser. Continuation course 999 maintains students’ active status in the graduate program, in- Academic Programs and Policies cluding library, AugNet, and parking privileges. This registration will result in a Campus Access Fee of $35 (subject to change as costs increase) per trimester. Doctor of Nursing Practice—For information about course credits and contact hours for the Doctor of Nursing program, see p. 49. Automatic registration will occur for up to five years or 15 terms. At the end of this time, the course grade will change from X to N. Students who wish to complete the final project after receiving a failing grade must meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional course work and will need to pay full tuition for all additional courses and to repeat the final project course. If/when the final project course is completed, the new grade would supersede the previous grade. Degree Requirements Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from continuation course 999 and the final project course, at any point during the continuation period and receive a W notation on the transcript for the final project course. Following a withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students may be subject to additional coursework. An accounts receivable hold will be placed on the student’s account if a collegewide $250 unpaid threshold is reached. The threshold will adjust with the practices of the Student Accounts Office. If a student owes more than the threshold amount, the registrar’s office will not continue to automatically enroll the student in continuation 999. The registrar’s office and the Student Accounts Office will inform the student, the program director, and coordinator that the student must pay the account (including the late fee). At this point coordinators and/or program directors will communicate with the student and the faculty adviser and, if necessary, request that the faculty adviser submit a grade change of N. The student also may elect to withdraw from the College. If the grade change has not been submitted within one term, the program director will submit the grade change of N. This policy is effective as of September 2010. Students will sign a contract outlining the terms of the continuation policy, which will be kept on file with the program and in the Office of the Registrar. Accumulated charges stand for current students, but beginning in fall 2010 students will be charged $35 per term. The Enrollment Center will work with students, as needed, who are currently in the continuation phase and who have accumulated a debt higher than the $250 threshold. Course credit and contact hours A full credit course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course on the trimester schedule meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW trimesters meet for 32 hours, and the PA weekday semester schedule is approximately 45 hours) with the expectation of substantial independent and group study offered through the web-based electronic course management system. To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students must achieve the following: • Successful completion of all required courses • A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. • Successful completion of all degree requirements within the stipulated period of matriculation or a signed continuation agreement with Augsburg College. Dismissal from the College A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her graduate program (3.0 in most programs) in two or more terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the student to continue in the program may be worked out with the program director. Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined by their profession, their program, or the College. Dismissal Appeals Process A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the College’s program dismissal appeals process. Appeals are limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate negatively affected the outcome. The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard copy of the statement of appeal to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies); email is not acceptable. The statement must identify each procedural error and state how each error negatively affected the outcome. The statement of appeal will be the only basis of the student’s appeal. The AVP-Graduate Studies must receive the student’s statement of appeal within 14 calendar days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement of appeal to the program chair/director. The program must submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within 15 business days of the date that the statement was received by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the program’s response should be submitted to the AVP-Graduate Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the program’s response to the student. The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will include the AVP-Graduate Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty members (one from programs not named in the appeal: Social Work, Education, Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Business, Leadership). Augsburg College I 13 Academic Programs and Policies The Program Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s statement of response. The Committee will meet with the student and a program representative to review the procedures and ask questions of both the student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each bring a third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or student). The role of the third party representative is to provide support to the student or the program representative, not to serve as an advocate during the meeting. Dropping Courses or Withdrawing Students who enroll in courses but later decide not to attend must formally drop their courses through the registrar’s office prior to the start of classes to avoid being charged for those courses. Students who do not properly drop courses will be responsible for the tuition, regardless of non-attendance. Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or in person at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation. If you need assistance with this, contact your program faculty at least two days in advance of the start of classes. Independent Study Students may request to complete an independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty sponsor is required for an independent study project, and project proposals must be approved by the program director in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered in the curriculum, with the exception of the general elective (if approved). A special independent study registration form is required and is available at the Enrollment Center. Terms of Non-attendance Students who interrupt their program enrollment for longer than one semester or three trimesters must readmit to the College and program to resume their degree program. For an absence of any length, students should coordinate with their program director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of program schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that students meet with their adviser and obtain the advice of their director. Evaluation of Transfer Credit Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to provide appropriate documentation regarding previous coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript, course description, and syllabus. In order to be considered for transfer, a course must be from a regionally-accredited college or university and graded 3.0/B or better. Courses must have been taken at the graduate level and course content must be comparable to program requirements at Augsburg. Graduate Catalog I 14 The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows: Master of Arts in Education (2.0) Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0) Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0) Master of Business Administration (6.0) Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator) Master of Social Work (8.0) Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Therefore, transfer credits that are reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by dividing by four or six respectively. Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded on the student’s transcript. Grades and gradepoints from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average. Student Rights The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. Grievance Procedures Involving Augsburg College Faculty Members and Students Part I—Introduction/Preface Augsburg College is committed to a policy of treating fairly all members of the college community in regard to their personal and professional concerns. However, times do occur in which students think they have been mistreated. This procedure is provided in order to ensure that students are aware of the way in which their problems with faculty members can be resolved informally and to provide a more formal conciliation process when needed. Each student must be given adequate opportunity to bring problems to the attention of the faculty with the assurance that each will be given fair treatment. The faculty member must be fully informed of the allegations and given an opportunity to respond to them in a fair and reasonable manner. Definition of Grievance A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction occurring when a student believes that any conduct or condition affecting her/him is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such grievances include, but are not limited to a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of an academic rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or manifestly unjust academic evaluation. Academic Programs and Policies College policies and procedures that do not come within the scope of the Grievance Procedures are the sexual harassment policy, the sexual violence policy, the Committee on Financial Petitions, Discipline Process, and Academic Standing. Time Limits Time limits will include only business days (M–F) for the program in which the student was enrolled. (Weekends, and vacation days are not included; summer may not be included depending on the student’s program.) Part II—Informal Process It is always the student’s responsibility to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them. A. Any time a student feels that she/he has been mistreated by a faculty member, the student should contact the faculty member to discuss the problem and attempt to resolve it. B. If no mutually satisfactory solution can be reached with the faculty member or if, in unusual circumstances, the student prefers not to confer with the faculty member, the student should discuss the problem with the department chairperson of the faculty member and attempt resolution of the problem. C. If the problem cannot be resolved in discussions with the faculty member or department chairperson, or if the faculty member and the department chairperson are the same individual, the student may contact the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College. • In unusual circumstances, the time limit may be extended by the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College. A grievant or respondent must submit a written request for such extension before the end of the time limit. If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College thinks the extension is warranted, the Dean will notify all concerned persons in writing. E. If the grievance has been resolved, either by agreement or by expiration of the time limits, a copy of the informal grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College for one year. Neither a copy of nor any reference to the grievance will be placed in the personnel file of the respondent. If these informal discussions do not resolve the problem to the satisfaction of the student, a more formal conciliation procedure is available in Part III of this document. Note: A student must file a written grievance, per below, within five days after completion of the informal process Part III—Formal Process Preface If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has not been resolved through the Informal Grievance Process described in Part II of this document, the student may then seek resolution through formal procedures. For a complete copy of the procedures, contact the dean’s office, Academic Affairs. D. The student must begin the Informal Grievance process within 15 days of the conduct giving rise to the grievance, by submitting an Informal Grievance Form to the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College. • The time limit to begin the Informal Grievance process for a grade appeal will be 30 days from the last published finals date for the relevant term. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a correct and current address on file with the registrar. • If the student could not reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct when it occurred, the student will have 15 days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct or condition that is the basis for the grievance. It is the responsibility of the student to establish the reasonableness of such non–awareness. The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College will determine if this paragraph applies to a grievant. • The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College and the student must ensure the informal process is completed in 20 days. (See Part I for definition of time limits.) Augsburg College I 15 Graduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Admission to Augsburg College Readmission to the College All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution. The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is one business day prior to the start of the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students who left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have their readmission application and file reviewed by the program director. (Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process). All graduate students must submit completed application forms that can be downloaded from each individual program’s web page, as listed below. Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which may include coursework, professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these additional requirements. MA, Education—p. 20 www.augsburg.edu/mae MA, Leadership—p. 34 www.augsburg.edu/mal MA, Nursing,—p. 43 www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing DNP—p. 49 www.augsburg/edu/dnp MBA—p. 54 www.augsburg.edu/mba MS, PA Studies—p. 61 www.augsburg.edu/pa MSW—p. 68 www.augsburg.edu/msw Proof of English Competency The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required for all students for whom English is a secondary language, except those who have a four-year degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum of two years of successful academic work in the U.S. (seven or more courses). In order to receive an F-1 visa, federal regulations require international applicants to be sufficiently proficient in English to pursue a full course of study. To fulfill this requirement Augsburg graduate programs require international applicants to submit an official score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 100 (iBT), 250 (CBT) or 600 (PBT). The TOEFL is waived for applicants who have a four-year degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum of two years of successful academic work completed in the U.S. (seven or more courses). Graduate Catalog I 16 Admission of International Students Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply. An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full course of study” to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a DHS-approved school through SEVIS. Status is acquired in one of two ways: 1) if the student is abroad, by entering the United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a U.S. consulate, or 2) if the student is already in the United States and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application for change of nonimmigrant status. A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer from another DHS-approved school to Augsburg by following the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations. In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for a particular graduate program, prospective F-1 students must also comply with the following: A. Foreign Credential Evaluation Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States. This evaluation should include the following: • Analysis of credentials—to determine if your degree is equivalent to an accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. • Course-by-course evaluation—to show your complete course listing with credit values and grades received for each course. • Calculation of grade point average—to demonstrate your cumulative grade point average using the standard U.S. grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0. • Translation to English (if applicable) Graduate Admissions The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s Adult and Graduate Admissions Office. Refer to World Education Services at http://wes.org for direction on transcript evaluation. B. Proof of Financial Support International applicants must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources adequate to meet expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for dependents (if applicable). Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds, or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit. Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or Augsburg’s Financial Sponsorship form can be used to document support being provided by a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must be dated within three months prior to the date of application. Health Insurance All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. International students will be enrolled in the Augsburg international student plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage through an alternative provider for the same period. Augsburg College I 17 Financing Your Education Financing Your Education Costs for Graduate Studies Sponsored Scholarships Each academic year the Augsburg Board of Regents reviews costs and makes changes as required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals with limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Refer to the program sections or contact the programs for more information. For current academic year costs for graduate study, go to the Enrollment Center webpage at www.augsburg.edu/enroll. Financing Your Education Financial assistance is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a total of at least 1.0 course credit per term in any of Augsburg’s graduate programs. Two full-credit courses per term is considered full time. You may be eligible to finance your education through loan programs from the State of Minnesota or the federal government. You may also select from a variety of payment plans available each semester or trimester, including a plan for those who receive company tuition assistance. Financial aid may be used for international programs where credit is offered. Payment Options Various payment plans are available: • Payment in full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the semester/trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. • Loans, grants, and/or scholarships: If you plan to use the loans that you have been awarded, you must request the funding. These loans include Stafford, PLUS, Alternative/Private, etc. All loan requests (either paper or online) must be received and approved by the lender and certified by Augsburg’s financial aid office, on or before the first day of the term. Company Reimbursement An application for the Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. Students enrolled in the payment plan will be charged a $20 fee each term unless the account is paid in full by the start of the term or if financial aid will cover all costs for the term. This fee is non-refundable after the 100% drop date. Final payment on any remaining balance is due 60 days after the end of the course. Accounts not paid in full by the due date will receive a monthly $50 late payment fee and are subject to further collection efforts. The student is responsible for payment if the employer does not pay for any reason. Sources of Financial Aid The Enrollment Center assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and identifying various sources of aid. Graduate Catalog I 18 Military Discount At Augsburg College, we value the varied professional and academic experiences that our adult students bring to our campus community and are grateful to those who volunteer to serve in the military. Augsburg offers a 10% military tuition discount for the following: • a member of the military currently serving full or part time (any branch) • veteran of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The military discount is available only to students in the Augsburg for Adults undergraduate and graduate programs. Contact the Graduate Admissions Office or go to www.augsburg.edu/military for more details. AmeriCorps Scholarships AmeriCorps scholarships are available to full-time graduate students. Contact the Enrollment Center for more details. Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, contact Augsburg’s American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. Federal Stafford Loan Program Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Financing Your Education Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. For further information, contact the Enrollment Center, 612330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or www.augsburg.edu/enroll. Supplemental Loans: If additional financing is needed, the Enrollment Center can offer guidance in selecting the appropriate loan. To Apply for Financial Aid Financial aid information is available at www.augsburg.edu/enroll Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students ingood academic standing to be eligible for financial aid. Applicants for graduate study must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete and submit the FAFSA electronically, go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll If a student is selected for verification, additional documents will be needed. Students in this situation will be contacted by the Enrollment Center. Finanical Policies Refund Schedule Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.] Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Allow two weeks for a refund. The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement payment plan. Contact the Enrollment Center For information on cost, payments, financial aid, tuition discounts, and refunds: 612-330-1046 or 1-800-458-1721 enroll@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/enroll Augsburg College I 19 Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Education We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals—and here’s why. OUR PHILOSOPHY The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. You can read about each theme on the following page, but for the MAE program, I want to highlight one of the program themes—leadership. As this program theme suggests, we expect our students to leave our programs as responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the school and community. Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our programs as collaborative and capable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world. OUR FACULTY Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12 settings; all fulltime faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers. OUR ACCESSIBILITY We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. You will need to be available during the weekday for the challenge and responsibility of field experiences, but education coursework is accessible through the weekend and evening schedules. As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified teacher—the teacher you can become. Vicki L. Olson, PhD Director, Master of Arts in Education Graduate Catalog I 20 Master of Arts in Education Education Department Mission The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world. Program Themes Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic interaction among relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes provide lenses through which we filter our practice. Relationships Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their students, colleagues, and community partners by developing learning communities. These nurturing learning communities provide a safe, trustworthy place where challenging and engaging questions can be considered. We model the kinds of learning communities that we expect our graduates to create. We share with our students a learning model that connects content, theory, and practice in an ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are the focus for responsive teachers. Therefore we embrace and foster a progressive and constructivist orientation. Reflection and Inquiry Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing numerous frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages intentional and thoughtful inquiry. Through field placements, service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences, students and faculty develop their perspectives about teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows us to examine content, theory, and practice in ways that transform our practice. We think it is important to understand and learn how to manage the many polarities inherent in the teaching and learning process. Diversity and Equity Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work to ensure that all learners, especially those who for some reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful ways. We continually reflect on what it means to be a “school in the city.” We recognize that each student is unique, shaped by culture and experience; therefore, differentiating instruction is essential. The perspective of multiple intelligences, learning style theory and teaching for understanding help us differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe that all students can learn. They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can help all students learn. Leadership Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader is a developmental process, which begins in pre-service edu- cation and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve as leaders within the classroom, and with experience, increased confidence, and professional development become leaders within the school, the district, and the community. Teacher leaders view themselves as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a vocation rather than a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student learning at the center of their work while advocating for instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development, and systemic change. Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion programs. The Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and communities. The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are required to include coursework focused on leadership and study aspects of leadership as part of their degree program. Third, the final project—be it an action research, a leadership application project, or the performance assessment course—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research, define a means for addressing it. Program Overview The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide a teaching license as part of a master’s degree program. K-12 initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include: • Elementary education (K-6), with or without a middle school specialty area endorsement in math, communication arts, social studies, or science. Also available is the pre-primary endorsement to the elementary license. • Secondary education (5-12 and K-12) in social studies, communication arts/literature, visual arts, health, mathematics, music, and physical education; and 9-12 in biology, chemistry, and physics. • K-12 special education, emotional and behavioral disabilities • K-12 special education, learning disabilities Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE degree through the following four licensure endorsement options: • Pre-Kindergarten endorsement • K-12 special education: emotional and behavioral disabilities • K-12 special education: learning disabilities • K-12 reading endorsement (This program is under revision. Consult the Education Department for current status.) Augsburg College I 21 Master of Arts in Education All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take and pass all tests required by the state of Minnesota for licensure. The MAE degree is also available without a license but with an education core. Accreditations and Approvals Augsburg College is accredited by: • The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education Augsburg College is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. For a complete list of accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see page 9. area endorsements, 5-12 social studies, 5-12 communication arts, and K-12 art. Additional licenses in the following areas are available through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, and weekend schedules: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics, music, physical education, and physics. For these licenses, the education and degree completion courses are taken during the weekend and weekday evenings while some if not all of the content area courses are taken during the weekday. The weekend schedule is comprised of three trimesters spread from early September through late June. In general, classes are held every other weekend. The weekday schedule is comprised of two semesters spread from early September through late April. Classes offered during the weekday meet two or three times per week. Classes offered jointly between weekday and weekend meet on a weekly basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. Program Structure The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up of a core of education licensure courses coupled with a degree completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase are drawn from the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) and graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE program pursue a K-12 teaching license as part of their program plan. The MAE degree is also open to students who do not want a teaching license but do want a background in education and leadership. The MAE degree requires 9.0 or 10.0 Augsburg graduate level courses, depending on the degree completion option. In addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required for licensure. Only courses taken at the graduate level apply towards the MAE degree. Course Credit A full-credit graduate or undergraduate course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course offered within the weekend schedule meets for 28 hours with the expectation of substantial independent study outside of class. Schedule The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure and degree programs are offered through the weekend schedule. Some education courses and many undergraduate content area courses are offered on a weekday evening schedule. The MAL degree completion courses are offered primarily through the weekend schedule. Summer session courses are offered weekdays and weekday evenings. The following teaching licenses are available entirely through the weekday evening and weekend schedule: elementary education, middle school and preprimary specialty Graduate Catalog I 22 Curriculum—Teaching Licenses K-6 Elementary Education This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K-6. Optional endorsements in middle school specialty areas of math, science, social studies, and communication arts and in pre-kindergarten can be pursued along with or separately from the K-6 license. The teaching license and some endorsements are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels through a mix of undergraduate courses and combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria. All of the following courses must be taken for K-6 elementary licensure. Up to six courses may be taken at the graduate (500) level and applied toward the MAE degree. EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)* EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)* EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)* EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0) EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods (1.0)* To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed: HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) EED 225 Foundations of Literacy EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0)* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525) EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25) EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25) EED 336 Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5)* EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25) Master of Arts in Education EED 342 EED 350 EED 360 EED 370 EED 380 EED 386 EED 481,483 K-6 Methods: Music (.25) K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)* K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)* K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5) Kindergarten Methods (.5)* Children’s Literature (.5) Student Teaching (2.0) *Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in field experiences. These experiences occur in K-6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one course with field experience is taken in a given term, field experience requirements expand accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each require a total of 40 hours). EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course) Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations. Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements The number of supporting content area courses required for licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific requirements are on file in the Education Department. Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area endorsements in communication arts/literature, social studies, math, and science. The optional pre-K endorsement is also available. Specific requirements for these endorsements are on file in the Education Department. Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments determine the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are older than five years are judged on a case-by-case basis. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the amount and type of courses that are accepted. Grades of B or better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE program director for approval of graduate coursework accepted in transfer. EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department or special permission of instructor) EDC 490/580 School and Society Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 225 Foundations of Literacy Instruction in and discussion of literacy instruction, development, and assessment. In this course, students will investigate theories, research, and practices involved in K-6 literacy instruction. Students will examine different methods and approaches for teaching literacy in K-6 classrooms, and the knowledge and theory underlying those approaches. Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course) An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services. EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience. EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) Augsburg College I 23 Master of Arts in Education EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods The study and use of a variety of assessment and teaching techniques and resources for literacy instruction, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course) Taken currently with EED 325/525. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned within the context of EED 325/525 to an elementary classroom setting. Over the course of the trimester, students will begin to construct an understanding of literacy education from a teacher’s perspective. Two primary goals for this course are: (1) to understand and analyze school and classroom environments; (2) to understand the interconnections between assessment, instructional planning, and individual learners. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication Arts/Literature/Writing (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school level. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 336 Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5 course) The study and use of differentiated assessment and instructional methods to meet literacy learning needs of a range of students, including students with learning difficulties and first languages other than English. (Prereq: Admission to department and EED 225 and 325/525) EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department and MPG 3. Math 137 prior to EED 350 is recommended.) EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 370 K–6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department) Graduate Catalog I 24 EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course) Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5 course) The study of children’s literature and its uses in the elementary classroom. (Prereq: Admission to department) EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure and/or degree program and program portfolio. Preprimary Endorsement for Elementary Licensure This endorsement can be added to a K-6 elementary license. Required courses include the following: PSY 250 Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or equivalent) SOC 231 Family Systems OR SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning (Graduate students using the preprimary endorsement must take SPE 540.) ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education ECE 346/546 Learning environments for Preprimary Aged Children ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence ECE 488 Preprimary Student Teaching Preprimary Endorsement Course Descriptions ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical, historical, pedagogical, societal, and institutional foundations of preprimary education. Attention is given to the efforts of modern programs to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children and to work in partnership with parents and social service agencies. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents, and admission to department) ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary Aged Children Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and construct, developmentally appropriate pedagogy and practice. Attention is given to the synthesis between course readings and experience, and students’ experience working with current teachers in site-based field experience. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250, or their equivalents; ECE 345/545; admission to department) ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally-appropriate instruction and assess learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience taking the perspective of families and communicating with them. A reflective practitioner’s skills are developed through self-eval- Master of Arts in Education uation of curriculum planning. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: admission to department; PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents; ECE 345, 346) ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten Classroom K-12 and 5-12 Secondary Education K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered through a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. K-12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses for grades 5- 12 prepare teachers to teach at the middle and high school levels. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria. The following content area majors are offered almost entirely on weekends and weekday evenings: communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), art. Students seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must complete a broad-based core of courses in the social studies in addition to a social science major. Education courses for these licenses are also taken during weekends and weekday evenings. The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry, physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seeking licensure in any of these areas will likely need to take additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students can obtain a 9–12 license in physics, chemistry, or biology and have the option of adding the 5–8 general science to the 9–12 license. Students also can obtain the 5–8 general science license without the 9–12 license. Education courses for these licenses are taken during weekends and weekday evenings. Licensure Requirements The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure; four to six of them also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in education. EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)* EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)* EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)* EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0) ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)* To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments (1.0)* ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 –2.0)* ESE 481, Student Teaching (2.0-3.0) 483, 485 *Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences. Undergraduate Content Area Requirements The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licenses. Students who have majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota licensure standards are generally required, even with a completed academic major. Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older than five years is judged on a case-by-case basis. Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education Department. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program. See the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level transfer courses in the degree program. Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course) See course description on page 23. EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting See course description on page 23. EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians See course description on page 23. EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course) See course description on page 23. EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting See course description on page 23. EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs See course description on page 23. EDC 490/580 School and Society See course description on page 23. ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department). Augsburg College I 25 Master of Arts in Education ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq: Admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5– 12 health and K–12 PE licenses do not take this course). ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5) is taught concurrently with ESE 310 and is required for the middle school social studies endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 330 K–12 Methods: Mathematics Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics is taught concurrently with ESE 330 and is required for the middle school mathematics endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 340 K–12 Methods: Science Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science is taught concurrently with ESE 340 and is required for the middle school science endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 350 K–12 Methods: Literature and Media Literacy Introduction to media literacy, adolescent literature, and the teaching of literature in the middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department.) ESE 351 K–12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 360 K–12 Methods: Visual Arts Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department) ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. Graduate Catalog I 26 K–12 licenses require three courses. Student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure coursework. Special Education There are two licensure options in the K–12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD) and learning disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify students to teach in special education programs and positions; many students get licensure in both. The MAE program with licensure in special education is based on an innovative internship model that allows students employed in EBD and/or LD classrooms to fulfill a portion of their special education field experience requirements while they work. Students not employed in these settings are expected to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in special education settings. All must complete field placements or student teaching in EBD and/or LD classrooms across elementary, middle school, and high school. Specific information on field experience requirements is available from the Education Department. Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort—This graduate licensure program in Special Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly face-to-face and partly online) cohort program. The licensure courses can be applied towards the MAE degree. See the Education Department and www.augsburg/edu/mae/academics/ais_focus.html for more information. The course descriptions are included below. The EBD/LD licensure programs are offered through the weekend trimester schedule. The Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort program is offered through the semester schedule. Licensure Requirements Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in education. EDC 200/522 EDC 206/566 EDC 310/533 EDC 410/544 EED 325/525 SPE 315 SPE 400/500 SPE 410/510 SPE 420/520 SPE 430/530 SPE 490/540 Orientation to Education (1.0)* Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) Learning and Development (1.0)* Learners with Special Needs (1.0)* K–6 Literacy Methods (1.0)* Special Education Critical Issues Seminar (
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Show more 2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Arts in Nursing Master of Business Administration Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Music Therapy Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Social Work at Augsburg College Graduate Catalog 2013-2014 Official Publication of Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454 The Augsburg College Graduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and academic and student policies and procedures for fall semester 2013 - summer semester 2014. It is subject to change without notice. The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is important for students to be familiar with all College policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements. Published 2013 Phone: 612-330-1000 www.augsburg.edu 1 A Greeting from the President I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Creative Writing, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability. At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you find your calling at work and in the world. Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree. Sincerely, Paul C. Pribbenow President 2 Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office Welcome to our graduate studies at Augsburg College. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships, experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today’s global environment. When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in state-of-the-art physical and online classrooms with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of experienced people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent Vespers. All of our graduate programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economically-sustainable development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an international learning experience—for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome a diversity of cultures and faiths. Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we encourage interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal” initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to imagine a graduate degree. We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to meet you. Sincerely, Lori A. Peterson Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies 3 About Augsburg At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, act ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts and sciences, to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs look to the world through international courses and cultural exchanges. Mission Statement Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. Augsburg Today Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, WI, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history. Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of its founders who believed: • Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically and broadly about the world and the work we do in it. • An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and centers of faith. • The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment. The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society. Degrees Offered Augsburg offers the following graduate degrees: • • • • • • • • Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Arts in Nursing Master of Business Administration Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Social Work Doctor of Nursing Practice Augsburg offers the following dual degrees: • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting/Master of Arts in Leadership • Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration • Master of Social Work/Master of Arts in Theology, with Luther Seminary 4 A Community of Learners Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Graduate Faculty The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and service to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories. Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities. 5 Locations Minneapolis Campus Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is blocks from the Hiawatha light rail line and the future Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Minneapolis International Airport. Rochester Campus Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. Degrees offered on the Rochester campus include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Nursing*, Master of Arts in Education*, and Doctor of Nursing Practice*, as well as a variety of undergraduate majors. The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the heart of the city, which is home to about 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. Students may also take courses within their program at the Minneapolis campus. Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software. Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886. *Program includes some Minneapolis courses Abroad Locations Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research, take courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new perspectives on their discipline. 6 Facilities Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication. Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication. Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center. Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing and Communication. Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue. Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy center, and offices for student government and student publications. Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS). Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community. Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities. The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street. Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites. Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001. Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a lounge area. Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty. 7 Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center. Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices. Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as classrooms and faculty offices. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices. Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas. 8 Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships Augsburg College is accredited by: • • • • • The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees) Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) Augsburg’s programs are approved by: • • • • American Chemical Society Minnesota Board of Teaching National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) National Association of Schools of Music Augsburg College is an institutional member of: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) American Music Therapy Association, Inc. Campus Compact Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) Physician Assistant Education Association Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) Minnesota Private College Council MPCC) Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA) Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. 9 Policies Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. (Approved by the Augsburg Board of Regents Executive Committee on June 16, 2010). For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of Human Resources, ground floor, Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1058. • • • • Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources at Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454. The Director of Human Resources serves as the Title IX officer and may be reached at 612-330-1058. Deputy Officer for Students: Dean of Students Sarah Griesse 612-330-1489 griesse@augsburg.edu Deputy Officer for Athletics: Kelly Anderson Diercks Assistant Athletic Director 612-330-1245 diercks@augsburg.edu Deputy Officer for Employees: Interim AVP, Human Resources Dionne Doering 612-330-1602 doering@augsburg.edu Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058. The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following: Right to inspect and review education records You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request. Right to request amendment of education records You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request. Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an 10 administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information” FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the student. Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused. “Directory information” includes the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The student’s name The student’s address The student’s telephone number The student’s e-mail address The student’s date and place of birth The student’s major and minor field of study The student’s academic class level The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT) The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates) The weight and height of members of athletic teams The student’s dates of attendance Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student The student’s photograph Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. Right to complain to FERPA Office You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA. Reporting Educational Information Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter. Clery Act The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717. Copyright Policy Augsburg College Graduate Programs follows the norms of the US Copyright Law in granting exclusive rights under the Copyright Act to faculty and student authors to reproduce their original works, to use them as the basis for derivative 11 works, to disseminate them to the public, and to perform and display them publicly. This excludes all proprietary information. Student Rights The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Official Notices Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus box), the A-Mail publication, and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on Inside Augsburg. 12 Graduate Admissions All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution or an equivalent degree from outside the US. All graduate students must submit completed applications. Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which may include coursework, professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these additional requirements. Please refer to each individual program’s catalog section or the Graduate Admission website (below) for additional instructions. For detailed instructions on applying to graduate programs, refer to the Graduate Admissions website at www.augsburg.edu/grad/. Readmission Graduate students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for two or more semesters, must apply for readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Registrar’s Office. Returning students do not pay the application fee. The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is one business day prior to the start of the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students who left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have their readmission application and file reviewed by the program director. (Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process). Special Student Admission Students who are non-degree-seeking, but wish to enroll for academic credit in courses within a graduate degree program, may be considered for admission as special students (non-degree). Special students (non-degree) can enroll on a space-available basis. Registration dates are included in the College’s Academic Calendar. Admission requires program director approval, and the student must be in good standing at all previously attended institutions. To be considered for admission as a special student (non-degree), the items listed below must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Some programs may have additional requirements. • Completed special-status application for admission • An official transcript of undergraduate and/or last degree earned. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is the minimum requirement for admission. Students who have earned a degree outside the US must have their transcript evaluated to confirm it is equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree or greater. If a non-degree seeking student is pursuing regular admission status into the program; he or she should submit an application requesting regular admission to that program and submit the additional materials needed for regular admission to that program. Special student status is conferred for only one term of enrollment. Additional terms require reapplication as a special student (non-degree). Students may count up to 6-8 semester credits earned as a special student (non-degree) toward an Augsburg College degree with approval of the program director. International Students Admission Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply. An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full course of study” to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a DHS-approved school through SEVIS. Status is acquired in one of two ways: 13 • If the student is abroad, by entering the United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a US consulate. • If the student is already in the United States and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application for change of nonimmigrant status. A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer from another DHS-approved school to Augsburg by following the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations. In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for a particular graduate program, prospective F-1 students must also comply with the following: English Proficiency Requirements for International Graduate Applicants To meet Augsburg College admission requirements, you must provide evidence of a sufficient command of both written and spoken English to study college courses conducted entirely in English. Below is a list of the tests and programs Augsburg College accepts as evidence for English proficiency. • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) o www.toefl.org/ o Score report of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a subscore of 20 on the written and 20 on the speaking sections. (The Augsburg College TOEFL code is 6014.) • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) o www.ielts.org/ o Score report of 6.5. • MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) o www.cambridgemichigan.org/melab o Score report of 80, and score report must be accompanied by an official letter from the testing coordinator. • Successful completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the US, the United Kingdom, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, New Zealand, or Australia. Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. Score reports must not be more than two years old. Foreign Credential Evaluation Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States. This evaluation should include the following: • Analysis of credentials to determine if your degree is equivalent to an accredited US bachelor’s degree • Verification the degree is equivalent, at a minimum, to a four-year US bachelor’s degree is required. • Course-by-course evaluation to show your complete course listing with credit values and grades received for each course, may also be required for specific programs. • Calculation of grade point average to demonstrate your cumulative grade point average using the standard US grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0. • Translation to English (if applicable) The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s Office of Admissions. Refer to World Education Services at www.wes.org for information on how to obtain a foreign credential evaluation. Proof of Financial Support International applicants must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources adequate to meet expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for dependents (if applicable). Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds, or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit. Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or Augsburg’s Financial Sponsorship form can be used to document support being provided by a US citizen or US legal 14 permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must be dated within three months prior to the date of application. Health Insurance All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. International students will be enrolled in the Augsburg international student plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage through an alternative provider for the same period. 15 Financing Your Education Costs for Graduate Studies The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. Program Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/2013-2014-graduate-rates/ Tuition: Students are charged per credit. The amount is payable at the beginning of each semester or you can set up an official payment plan through Student Financial Services. Fees: Student activity, facilities, wind energy fee. Other special course or program specific fees can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial. Books and Supplies: Approximately $150 per course Audit Fee: $1,000 per course Payments Semester Charges Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online through AugNet Records and Registration. Payments can be made online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/make a-payment/. Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past due balances online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure/. Payment Options Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts/. Financial Aid All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/sap-policy/. Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of grants and loans. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2012-2013 academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations. How to Apply To be considered for the maximum amount of aid, students must apply for financial aid by May 1st. Steps to apply can be found online www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/graduate-financial-aid/ and are updated annually as federal and state processes change. 16 What Happens Next? Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and includes information regarding federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds). Types of Aid A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for information only. In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and other sources. Institutional Grants/Discounts Augsburg offers grants/discounts for a variety of different students. Specific information about the different grants and scholarships, along with eligibility requirements, can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment plans-and-discounts/ Loan Assistance Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to receive federal loans. Three semester credits per term is considered half-time. Six semester credits per term is considered full-time. • Federal Stafford Student Loan o Unsubsidized Stafford Loan; interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan). • Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS) o PLUS is a loan program to help graduate students meet college costs. Students may borrow up to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Further information about loan programs can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial. Financial Policies Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved online payment plan. Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed. Refund Schedule Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. For further information view our refund policy online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition-and-credit-refund/. Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website. Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form available online through the Registrar’s Office website. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in to the Registrar’s Office. 17 Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room in accordance with the terms of their housing contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule. Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not officially drop courses with the Registrar’s Office are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. Medical refund If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule). Requests for medical refunds should be made through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available through the Registrar’s Office website. This extra medical refund will be considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Unofficial Withdrawal Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website. A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300. 18 Student Resources/Academic and Support Services Lindell Library The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses the library and information technology functions of the College as well as the Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large collection of print volumes, e-books, and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall. Learning Commons Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of technology as well as spaces for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia lab, students can create digital audio and visual projects. Library Resources Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They have access to 23,000 e-journals, 17,000 e-books, and 190,000 print volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, access to the library holdings of the seven private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition, Lindell Library has a large collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with research assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by students with physical limitation and special needs. Information Technology Resources Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website, www.inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at Augsburg. Computing Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41 technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the library. Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus. Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students with physical disabilities which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech impairments, and temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences. Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may include: • Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking) • Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid) • Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory 19 • • Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills Campus living accommodations The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the College faculty, staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of these opportunities and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility. Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting with a Specialist to discuss appropriate documentation. CLASS also provides informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional. Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential curricular components of an institution’s courses or programs. CLASS services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves Foundation. 20 Academic Programs and Policies Academic Calendars All of our graduate programs meet on a semester calendar. Academic Calendars can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change without notice. Academic Policies The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges. Academic Honesty A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies on trust. Honesty is necessary to preserve the integrity and credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community. Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a College requirement, student course projects, papers, and examinations may include a statement by the student pledging to abide by the College’s academic honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. (See Augsburg’s Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide) Evaluation and Grading Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale, where 4.0 achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of field study and special projects. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. Grading option cannot be changed from traditional (0.0 - 4.0) to Pass/No Credit. Explanation of grades for Graduate Studies: Grade 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0–0.0 P N V W I X Explanation Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above acceptable standards Meets acceptable standards Meets minimum standards Unacceptable performance Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average) No credit (not counted in grade point average) Audit Withdrawn Incomplete In progress, extended beyond term of registration Auditing Courses Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V) on a space-available basis. Graduate students will be charged an audit fee of $1,000. The written permission of the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations, attendance, an any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript with a V grade. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count towards graduation. Withdrawal Grade A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade and before the last day to withdraw. 21 Incomplete (I) Grades An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Registrar’s Office that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0. Extension (X) Grades Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned. Repeated Courses A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat policy. Grade Point Average The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is: GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted, i.e., courses with 0.0 to 4.0 grade assigned. Attendance Policy Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any course. Evaluation of the level and quality of participation may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint commitment of both instructors and students to our professional development. Each instructor has the authority to specify attendance and participation requirements to address the needs of particular courses, individual students, or various learning styles. Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students must notify the professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of emergency, when prior notification is not possible, students must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible. Continuation Policy for Thesis or Final Project (effective in fall 2010) Following the initial registration term for the final (or summative or capstone) project, students will be automatically registered for continuation course 999 each semester for up to 15 semesters or until a grade for the completion course is submitted by the project advisor. Continuation course 999 maintains students’ active status in the graduate program, including library, AugNet, and parking privileges. This registration will result in a Campus Access Fee of $35 (subject to change as costs increase) per semester. Automatic registration will occur for up to five years or 15 terms. At the end of this time, the course grade will change from X to N. Students who wish to complete the final project after receiving a failing grade must meet with the program 22 director to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional course work and will need to pay full tuition for all additional courses and to repeat the final project course. If/when the final project course is completed, the new grade would supersede the previous grade. Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from continuation course 999 and the final project course, at any point during the continuation period and receive a W notation on the transcript for the final project course. Following a withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students may be subject to additional coursework. An accounts receivable hold will be placed on the student’s account if a college-wide $250 unpaid threshold is reached. The threshold will adjust with the practices of the Student Accounts Office. If a student owes more than the threshold amount, the Registrar’s Office will not continue to automatically enroll the student in continuation 999. The Registrar’s Office and the Student Accounts Office will inform the student, the program director, and coordinator that the student must pay the account (including the late fee). At this point coordinators and/or program directors will communicate with the student and the faculty advisor and, if necessary, request that the faculty advisor submit a grade change of N. The student also may elect to withdraw from the College. If the grade change has not been submitted within one term, the program director will submit the grade change of N. This policy is effective as of September 2010. Students will sign a contract outlining the terms of the continuation policy, which will be kept on file with the program and in the Registrar’s Office. Accumulated charges stand for current students, but beginning in fall 2010 students will be charged $35 per term. Student Financial Services will work with students, as needed, who are currently in the continuation phase and who have accumulated a debt higher than the $250 threshold. Credit and Contact Hours Augsburg’s credit hour policy follows the federal guidelines in defining a semester credit hour as one fifty-minute period of instruction and 100 minutes of out-of-class work per week for fifteen weeks, or the equivalent amount of student work completed over a different time frame or via a different delivery method. All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with semester lengths from 14-16 weeks. Augsburg offers a summer semester which follows the same format as both fall and spring semester. Students must take at least 3 credits to be considered half-time, and 6 or more credits to be considered full-time. Students may take up to 22 credits. Degree Requirements To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students must achieve the following: • Successful completion of all required courses • A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy. • Successful completion of all degree requirements within the stipulated period of matriculation or a signed continuation agreement with Augsburg College. Probation and Dismissal Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistant must consult the PA Program WƌŽŐƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ^ƚĂŶĚĂƌĚƐWŽůŝĐLJ. A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her graduate program (3.0 in most programs) in two or more terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the student to continue in the program may be worked out with the program director. Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined by their profession, their program, or the College. Dismissal Appeals Process A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the College’s program dismissal appeals process. Appeals are limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate negatively affected the outcome. 23 The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard copy of the statement of appeal to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies); email is not acceptable. The statement must identify each procedural error and state how each error negatively affected the outcome. The statement of appeal will be the only basis of the student’s appeal. The AVP-Graduate Studies must receive the student’s statement of appeal within 14 calendar days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement of appeal to the program chair/director. The program must submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within 15 business days of the date that the statement was received by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the program’s response should be submitted to the AVPGraduate Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the program’s response to the student. The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will include the AVP-Graduate Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty members (one from programs not named in the appeal: Business, Creative Writing, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Social Work). The Program Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s statement of response. The Committee will meet with the student and a program representative to review the procedures and ask questions of both the student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each bring a third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or student). The role of the third party representative is to provide support to the student or the program representative, not to serve as an advocate during the meeting. Dropping or Withdrawing Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. To see the drop and withdrawal deadlines, see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/. Independent Study Students may request to complete an independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty sponsor is required for an independent study project, and project proposals must be approved by the program director in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered in the curriculum, with the exception of the general elective (if approved). A special independent study registration form is required and is available on the Registrar’s Office website or at the Enrollment Center. Term Off Students who interrupt their program enrollment for longer than one semester must readmit to the College and program to resume their degree program. For an absence of any length, students should coordinate with their program director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of program schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that students meet with their advisor and obtain the advice of their director. Evaluation of Transfer Credit Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to provide appropriate documentation regarding previous coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript, course description, and syllabus. In order to be considered for transfer, a course must be from a regionally-accredited college or university institution and graded 3.0/B or better. Courses must have been taken at the graduate level and course content must be comparable to program requirements at Augsburg. The maximum number of semester credits that can be transferred is: • • • • • • Master of Arts in Education (6) Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (12) Master of Arts in Leadership (6) Master of Arts in Nursing (9) Master of Business Administration (18) Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator) 24 • Master of Social Work (22) Augsburg credits are calculated in semester hours. If you completed courses at other institutions that are quarter hours, they will be converted to semester hours. One quarter hour equates to two-thirds of a semester hour. Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average. 25 Master of Arts in Education We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals—and here’s why. Our Philosophy The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. You can read about each theme on the following page, but for the MAE program, I want to highlight one of the program themes—leadership. As this program theme suggests, we expect our students to leave our programs as responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the school and community. Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our programs as collaborative and capable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world. Our Faculty Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full‐time and adjunct instructors, all of whom have K‐12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K‐12 settings; all full‐time faculty members are frequent visitors to K‐12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in‐service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers. Our Accessibility We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate‐level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. You will need to be available during the weekday for the challenge and responsibility of field experiences, but education coursework is accessible through the weekend and evening schedules. As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly‐qualified teacher— the teacher you can become. Vicki L. Olson, PhD Director, Master of Arts in Education Education Department Mission The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world. Program Themes Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic interaction among relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes provide lenses through which we filter our practice. Relationships Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their students, colleagues, and community partners by developing learning communities. These nurturing learning communities provide a safe, trustworthy place where challenging and engaging questions can be considered. We model the kinds of learning communities that we expect our graduates to create. We share with our students a learning model that connects 26 content, theory, and practice in an ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are the focus for responsive teachers. Therefore we embrace and foster a progressive and constructivist orientation. Reflection and Inquiry Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing numerous frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages intentional and thoughtful inquiry. Through field placements, service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences, students and faculty develop their perspectives about teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows us to examine content, theory, and practice in ways that transform our practice. We think it is important to understand and learn how to manage the many polarities inherent in the teaching and learning process. Diversity and Equity Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work to ensure that all learners, especially those who for some reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful ways. We continually reflect on what it means to be a “school in the city.” We recognize that each student is unique, shaped by culture and experience; therefore, differentiating instruction is essential. The perspective of multiple intelligences, learning style theory and teaching for understanding help us differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe that all students can learn. They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can help all students learn. Leadership Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader is a developmental process, which begins in pre‐service education and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve as leaders within the classroom, and with experience, increased confidence, and professional development become leaders within the school, the district, and the community. Teacher leaders view themselves as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a vocation rather than a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student learning at the center of their work while advocating for instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development, and systemic change. Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and communities. The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are required to include coursework focused on leadership and study aspects of leadership as part of their degree program. Third, the final project—be it an action research, a leadership application project, or the performance assessment option—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research, define a means for addressing it. Three Teacher Leadership Aspirations inform our program. They are as follows: Aspiration 1: Teacher leaders value learning for personal and professional growth. Teacher leaders share knowledge effectively with colleagues. We believe that teacher leaders are comfortable with their knowledge and expertise, neither flaunting it nor hiding it, but sharing it with others generously. They work to build bridges with a full range of colleagues, but they don’t let recalcitrant colleagues stop their own development. They see learning as a continuous endeavor and seek it throughout their careers. Aspiration 2: Teachers leaders think big—beyond the classroom to the broader context of education and community. We believe that teacher leaders see systems and the “big picture” and are able to put their classrooms, schools, and communities into a broader context. They understand the link between policies, politics, and education and participate in change efforts at the macro and micro levels. They seek to work with administrators to establish school and district policy that improves life for everyone. If this involves political action, they are prepared to engage in it. Teacher leaders also understand that teaching and learning are dynamic and that change within school systems is an ever‐present 27 phenomenon. They are informed decision‐makers predisposed to take on the challenge of change when they think it benefits students, teachers, and/or community. Aspiration 3: Teacher leaders possess courage and an orientation to action. We believe that teacher leaders help others not be afraid. They are able to help people to take warranted risks and step outside their comfort zones. They have the courage to bring people together to see the bigger picture and then help people get there. Teacher leaders accept both power and accountability. They understand that responsibility without power diminishes potential for effectiveness. They believe that accountability is a fair trade for the power to take effective action. They operate from a foundation of self‐efficacy. Program Overview The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide a teaching license as part of a master’s degree program. K‐ 12 initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include: Elementary education (K‐6), with or without a middle school content area endorsement in math, communication arts, social studies, or science. Also available is the pre‐primary endorsement to the elementary license. Secondary education (5‐12 and K‐12) in social studies, communication arts/literature, visual arts, health, mathematics, music, and physical education; and 9‐12 in biology, chemistry, and physics. K‐12 English as a Second Language* K‐12 Special Education: Academic Behavior Strategist Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE degree through the following four licensure endorsement options: K‐12 English as a Second Language* K‐12 Special Education: Academic Behavior Strategist K‐12 Reading Pre‐Primary All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take and pass all tests required by the state of Minnesota for licensure. The MAE degree is also available without a license but with an education core. See the MAE program director for details. Accreditations and Approvals Augsburg College Teacher Education programs are accredited and approved by: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Minnesota Board of Teaching. (MN BOT) Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships section of this catalog. Program Structure The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up of a core of education licensure courses coupled with a degree completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase are drawn from the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) and graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE program pursue a K‐12 teaching license as part of their program plan. The MAE degree is also open to students who do not want a teaching license but do want a background in education and leadership. The MAE degree requires ten or eleven Augsburg graduate level courses, depending on the degree completion option. In addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required for licensure. Only courses taken at the graduate level apply towards the MAE degree. 28 Credit MAE graduate level courses are offered for 3 semester credits. Each course is comprised of 37.5 instructional hours with the expectation of about 75 hours of independent study outside of class. Schedule The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure and degree programs are offered through the weekend schedule. Courses during the weekend meet face to face every other weekend with online instruction during the alternate weeks. Some education courses and many undergraduate content area courses are offered on a weekday evening schedule. These typically meet weekly face‐to‐face. The MAL degree completion courses are offered primarily through the weekend schedule through a mix of face‐to‐face and online instruction. Summer session courses are offered primarily weekdays and weekday evenings with a few on weekends during the first summer session. Summer courses are offered in a mix of formats from all online to all face‐to‐face. The following teaching licenses are available entirely through the evening, weekend, and summer schedule: elementary education, most middle school and pre‐primary specialty area endorsements, 5‐12 social studies, 5‐12 communication arts, K‐12 art, K‐12 special education, K‐12 English as a second language, and K‐12 reading. Additional licenses in the following areas are available through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, weekend, and summer schedules: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics, music, physical education, and physics. For these licenses, the education and degree completion courses are taken during the weekend, weekday evenings, and summer while some, if not all, of the content area courses are taken during the weekday. The weekend schedule is comprised of two semesters spread from early September through late April. In general, classes are held every other weekend. The weekday schedule is also comprised of two semesters spread from early September through late April. Classes offered during the weekday meet one to three times per week. Classes offered jointly between weekday and weekend meet on a weekly basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. Curriculum—Teaching Licenses K‐6 Elementary Education This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K‐6. Optional endorsements in middle school specialty areas of math, science, social studies, and communication arts and in pre‐primary can be pursued along with or separately from the K‐6 license. The teaching license and some endorsements are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels through a mix of undergraduate courses and combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate‐level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the MAE program. All of the following courses must be taken for K‐6 elementary licensure. Up to seven courses may be taken at the graduate (500) level and applied toward the MAE degree. EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/Minnesota American Indians EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting* EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs* EDC 490/580 ‐ School and Society EED 225/524 ‐ Foundations of Literacy EED 325/525 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Literacy* EED 350/550 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Math EED 360/560 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Science EDC 591 ‐ Topics To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed: HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education EDC 220 ‐ Educational Technology 29 EED 326 ‐ Elementary Reading K‐6 Field Experience* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525) EED 311 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Health EED 312 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Physical Education EED 336 ‐ Advanced Literacy Methods* EED 341 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Art EED 370 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics EED 380 ‐ Kindergarten Methods* EED 386 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Children’s Literature EED 481, 483, 485 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary K‐6 EED 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar *Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in field experiences. These experiences occur in K‐6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one course with field experience is taken in a given term, field experience requirements expand accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each require a total of 40 hours). Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements The number of supporting content area courses required for licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific college‐level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific requirements are on file in the Education Department. Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area endorsements in communication arts/literature, social studies, math, and science. The optional pre‐primary endorsement is also available. Specific requirements for these endorsements are on file in the Education Department. Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments determine the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are older than five years are judged on a case‐by‐case basis. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the amount and type of courses that are accepted. Grades of B or better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE program director for approval of graduate coursework accepted in transfer. Preprimary Endorsement for Elementary Licensure This endorsement can be added to a K‐6 elementary license. Required courses include the following: PSY 250 ‐ Child Development SOC 231 ‐ Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspectives or SPE 490/540 ‐ Parent and Professional Planning (Graduate students take SPE 540.) ECE 345/545 ‐ Foundations of Preprimary Education ECE 346/546 ‐ Learning Environments for Preprimary‐Aged Children ECE 347/547 ‐ Immersion and Teaching Competence ECE 488, 489 ‐ Student Teaching: Preprimary K‐12 and 5‐12 Secondary Education K‐12 and 5‐12 licensures in several content areas are offered through a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. K‐12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses for grades 5‐ 12 prepare teachers to teach at the middle and high school levels. Graduate‐level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria. The following content area majors are offered almost entirely on weekends, weekday evenings, and summer: communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), art. Students seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must complete a broad‐based core of courses in the social studies in addition to 30 a social science major. Education courses for these licenses are also taken during weekends, weekday evenings, and summer. The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry, physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seeking licensure in any of these areas typically will need to take additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students can obtain a 9‐12 license in physics, chemistry, or biology and have the option of adding the 5–8 general science to the 9‐12 license. Students also can obtain the 5–8 general science license without the 9–12 license. Education courses for these licenses are taken during weekends and weekday evenings. Licensure Requirements The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure; four to seven of them also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in education. EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/Minnesota American Indians EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting* EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs* EDC 490/580 ‐ School and Society ESE 325/525 ‐ Creating Learning Environments ESE 300/500 ‐ Reading and Writing in Content Area* EDC 591 ‐ Topics To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education EDC 220 ‐ Educational Technology ESE 3XX ‐ K‐12 or 5‐12 Methods (in the content area)* ESE 481, 483, 485 ‐ Student Teaching: Secondary ESE 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar *Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education‐related settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences. Undergraduate Content Area Requirements The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K‐12 and 5‐12 licenses. Students who have majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota licensure standards are generally required, even with a completed academic major. Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older than five years is judged on a case‐by‐case basis. Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education Department. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program. See the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level transfer courses in the degree program. Special Education Augsburg College offers one licensure option in K–12 Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS). This program qualifies students to teach in special education programs and positions working with students with mild to moderate disabilities in the areas of emotional/behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disabilities, developmental and cognitive disabilities and other health disabilities. This program is built on an inclusive education model. Under this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and general educators to facilitate inclusion of special education students into the regular education classroom. Five years after being licensed, teachers must extend their license in one of the above categories through additional coursework. 31 Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort—This graduate licensure program in Special Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota‐Duluth as a hybrid (partly face‐to‐face and partly online) cohort program. The licensure courses can be applied towards the MAE degree. See the Education Department and www.augsburg.edu/mae/tribal‐special‐ education for more information. The ABS licensure program and the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort program are offered through the weekend and summer schedules. Licensure Requirements Licensure requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Classes will include both undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course responsibilities. Graduate courses are taken at the 500 level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to seven courses may also be applied toward the master’s degree in education. The following courses for the ABS license are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels: EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/Minnesota American Indians EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting* EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs* EED 225/524 ‐ Foundations of Literacy EED 325/525 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Literacy* EED 350/550 ‐ K–6 Methods: Math* EED 360/560 ‐ K–6 Methods: Science* SPE 410/510 ‐ Implementing Assessment Strategies* SPE 411/511 ‐ Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities SPE 415/515 ‐ Theory to Practice* SPE 425/525 ‐ Transition and Community* SPE 430/530 ‐ Instructional and Behavioral Practices* SPE 490/540 ‐ Parent and Professional Planning EDC 591 ‐ Topics To complete the ABS license students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education MAT 137 ‐ Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I EDC 220 ‐ Education Technology EDC 330 ‐ Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing EDC 331 ‐ Practicum in Public Achievement EED 326 ‐ Elementary Reading K‐6 Field Experience* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525) SPE 481,483 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary Special Education SPE 485, 487 ‐ Student Teaching: Secondary Special Education SPE 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar *Field experience required as part of this course. This program is based on an innovative internship model that allows students employed in special education classrooms to fulfill a portion of their special education field experience requirements while they work. Students not employed in these settings are expected to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in special education settings. All must complete field placements or student teaching in classrooms serving these populations. Hours must be completed across elementary, middle school, and high school. Specific information on field experience requirements is available from the Education Department. Licensure Requirements—EBD/LD–Naadamaadiwin Special Education Tribal Cohort This program is available only at the graduate level. Courses are taught in a hybrid fashion, partially face‐to‐face and partially online. Courses are available only to those admitted to the special education tribal cohort program. 32 SPE 501 ‐ Historical and Contemporary Issues in American Indian Education SPE 503 ‐ Assessment of American Indian Learners SPE 504 ‐ Working with American Indian Families and Communities SPE 505 ‐ The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma and Internalized Oppression SPE 506 ‐ Indigenous Learners SPE 507 ‐ Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical Application SPE 508 ‐ Professional Issues and Development SPE 509 ‐ Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities SPE 481, 483 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary Special Education SPE 485, 487 – Student Teaching: Secondary Special Education EDC 591 ‐ Topics K‐12 English as a Second Language (ESL) License The K‐12 English as a Second Language license is available as an initial license as well as an endorsement to an existing license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K‐12 students for whom English is a second language across a range of subject areas. The K‐12 ESL licensure program is comprised of both undergraduate and graduate courses; up to six of the graduate courses can apply to the completion of the MAE degree. Graduate‐level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the MAE program. A pre‐requisite to program admissions is two years of high school level or one year of college level language instruction. The K‐12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format which means that courses are a mix of face to face and online instruction. Classes are offered during the academic year in the weekend semester framework and during summer session to make them accessible to working adults. This license is also offered as an undergraduate major to weekend college students seeking a baccalaureate degree. The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in education. EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/MN American Indians EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting* EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs* EED 325/525 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Literacy* ESE 325/525 ‐ Creating Learning Environments* ESL 330/510 ‐ History and Structure of the English Language ESL 340/520 ‐ ESL Literacy* ESL 490/530 ‐ Language, Culture, and Schools ESL 420/540 ‐ ESL Methods* EDC 591 ‐ Topics To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education EDC 220 ‐ Educational Technology EED 326 ‐ Elementary Reading K‐6 Field Experience (taken concurrently with EED 325/525) ESL 310 ‐ Second Language Acquisition ESL 320 ‐ Introduction to Linguistics ESL 410 ‐ ESL Testing and Evaluation ESL 481, 483 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary ESL 485, 487 ‐ Student Teaching: Secondary ESL 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar *This course has a 20 hour field experience attached to it. 33 K‐12 Reading Teacher Endorsement The K‐12 Reading Endorsement provides teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their knowledge and practice in the area of reading instruction and potentially provide leadership within schools and districts in reading instruction. Candidates for this license will complete five classes that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts in Education degree. The K‐12 Reading Teacher Endorsement program is offered in a hybrid format which means that courses are a mix of face‐to‐face and online instruction. Classes are offered during summer sessions and within the weekend format during the academic year. The endorsement program is designed to be completed within 12 months in a cohort model. Field experiences at elementary, middle school and high school levels are required; student teaching is not required. Required courses include: EDC 500 ‐ Reading Leadership in the K‐12 Schools EDC 506 ‐ Readership, Literature, and New Literacies EDC 515 ‐ Reading Leadership: Reading Theory and Research* EDC 535 ‐ Reading Leadership: Assessment and Instruction with Elementary Readers* EDC 545 ‐ Reading Leadership: Assessment and Instruction with Middle and High School Readers* *Field experience required Student Teaching Students are required to complete student teaching for initial and additional licenses (unless otherwise indicated). In the MAE program, student teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree. Students can apply for licensure at this point and finish the degree later. Student teaching for elementary, secondary, and K‐12 initial licenses lasts 12‐14 weeks, depending on licensure scope. During that time, students work full‐time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for eight to twelve semester credits of student teaching and a two semester credit TPA and student teaching seminar. They meet at Augsburg College for student teaching seminars several times during the term. Most student teaching placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and Rochester. However, students do have the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students complete a 10‐week student teaching experience in the metro area and then complete another student teaching experience abroad. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful way to build a global perspective in education. Additional information is available through the Education Department. Student teaching for special education is 12 weeks in length for initial licenses and 7 weeks for those who already hold a license. For students who are working in a special education setting appropriate to the ABS license, a student teaching placement at that site may be possible, pending district approval. Additional information is available through the Education Department. Student teaching for ESL is 14 weeks in length and requires two placements, elementary and secondary. A single seven week placement is required for those who already hold a license. See the Education Department for more information. Student teaching is required for the preprimary endorsement and middle school endorsements. See the Education Department for more information. Curriculum—Graduate Degree Completion Options Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education licensure core, with betwe
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Please call the Graduate Program Office (330-1786) to receive further details or to register for one of these information sessions: Saturday, October 21, 1989 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday, February 24, 1990 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday, April 21, 1990 9:00 - 11:00 AM Thursday, May 24, 1990 6:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, June 21, 1990 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 17, 1990 6:00 - 8:00 PM For more information write or call: Graduate Program Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 6U/330-1786 Information Sessions ....... . ................ . . . . . ... .. . . . . . 2 Calendar for 1989-90 ........ .. . .. .......... ............... . 4 Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership ........... . .. .. 6 Leadership Development Model ............. . ... . ..... . ... .. 7 Curriculum Design .. .. ..... .. . .. ...... .... ... .. ..... . .... . 9 Course Descriptions ......... ...... . .. . . . . .. ....... . .. .... . 10 Graduate Faculty ........... . ......... . .. .. . . .. ... .. ..... . 12 Library . ............. . ............ .... ... ................ 12 Accreditation and Affiliations ...... . ......... ............... 12 Student Support Services ......... ..... . ... ... . . . . . ....... . 13 Student Rights . .. ..... .... . .... .......... . .... .... . ...... 13 Admission Requirements .................. ... . ... . .. . ..... 14 Application Procedures .. . ...... ..... .. . .... ........... .. .. 14 Deadlines ........ . ...... . . . .............. ... , .. . . . ... . . . . 14 Evaluation Standards ....... . .. . .... . ...... .. . ........ .. . . . 15 Academic Policies .................. . .. . ... ... .. ......... . . 16 Fee and Payment Schedule ................. . .. ........... . 17 Financial Aid . ............................ .. . ... . ..... ... . 18 About Augsburg ............... .... . .. . . .. ................ 19 Campus Map . ... . .. . ... . ......... .. ...... ....... ... .... . 20 Campus Location ............. ..... .. . .. .. . . .... . ... .. .... 21 Faculty and Administration ................ . ... . ........... 22 Advisory Council to the Graduate Program .... . .... .......... 24 Jllaster of Arts in Leadership 1989-90 Calendar Saturday Schedule: 8:30 - Noon and 1:15 - 4:45 PM Thursday Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 PM and 8:00 - 9:30 PM Fall, 1989 Monday, August 14 Tuesday, September 5 Thursday, Sep tember 7 Saturday September 9 Monday, September 11 . " Ap plication Deadline Orientation/Registration Classes Begin Leader. hi p Practicum Last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Classes Meet Saturday, September 16 Classes Meet Thursday, September 21 Saturday, September 23 Leadership Practicum Classes Meet Saturday, September 30 Classes Meet Thursday, October 5 Classes Meet Saturday, October 14* Thursday, October 19* Classes Meet Classes Meet SClturday, October 21* Classes Meet Thursday, October 26 Thursday, November 2 Leadership Practicum Classes Meet Saturday, November 4 Classes Meet Thursday, November 9 Classes Meet-Last day Saturday, November 18 to withdraw from class Last Class Saturday, December 2 Final Grades Due Monday, December 18 *denotes one week period between classes Attendance Policy Ea h la ·s meet for s vcn Saturdcy sessio ns a nd . ix 11rnr day session . Sine · it i. in the la. sn < m that l cide rs hip is ues are presl'nted, discussed ;md anal 1zed, rcgul,1 r al te nd. nee is high ly important , nd hmlid b unsidered a re pan ·ibility, not only to o ne's s If, but to on 's cla smM s a n Lhe our e in tructo r. Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, adversely affect one's grade. Winter, 1990 Wcdnc d, y, Jan uary 3 Thursday, January 4 Saturday, January 6 Monday, January 8 rie ntal ion / Registrnlion Classes Begin Leadership Practicum Last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Classes Meet Saturday, January 13 Classes Meet Thursday, January 18 Classes Meet Saturday, January 27 Thursday, February 1 Classes Meet Silturday, February 10 Classes Meet Classes Meet Thursd av, February 15 Thursday, February 22 Leadership Practicum Classes Meet Saturdily, February 24 Classes Meet Thursday, March 1 Classes Meet-Last day to Saturday, Milrch 10 withdraw from class Thursday, March 15 Classes Meet Saturday, Milrch 24* Classes Meet Saturday, March 31* Last Class Final Grades Due Monday, A11 ril 9 *denotes one week period between classes Spring, 1990 Tuesday, April 3 Thursday, April 5 Silturday, Ap ril 7 Monday, April 9 Orientation/Registration Classes Begin Leadership Practicum last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Classes Meet Thursday, April 12 Classes Meet Saturday, April 21 Classes Meet Thursd(ly, April 26 Classes Meet Saturday, May 5 Thursday, May 10 Classes Meet Leadership Practicum Thursday, May 17 Classes Meet Saturday, May 19 Thursday, May 24 Classes Meet Classes Meet-Last day to withdraw from class aturd ay, June 2 Classes Meet Thursday, June 7 SatL1rday, June 16* Classes Meet Saturday, June 23* Last Class Final Grades Due Monday, July 2 *denotes one week p eriod between classes 6Jntroduction to the Master ofArts in Leadership Developing Leade1·s for Organizations and the Community The !faster of Arts in Lead rship re pond l the I ad r hip d ·velopm nt need of profit and not-for-profit organizations. While differ nt in lru lur and purpo e, m t organizati n eek I· aders with th fol lowin qualiti : • a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; • an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate nvironment; • a sensitivity to the mpl x problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve soluti ns consistent with an organization's mission; • the abil ity to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work tow, rd a common goal; and • the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The .J, stcr of Arl in Leader ·hip prnvides a m n b , whi h individuals aspiring to enhan c their leadership skill may discover and r fine the '· and th r abilities and aw< nm es fundamental to effective leadership. Acconunodating the Full-Time Work Schedule Th la t r f Arts in Leadership program i de ign d L meet the n d · <md pref r nc s of working adu lts. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance ()f cla room experience, group interaction and individual study. ~ach course is, therefore, divided into periods f tudy, gr(lup fhrt and la. prepardion. To accommodate this format for learning, each cla meet · on alternate Sahird, y fo.r thre and ne half hour and alternate Thursday evening· for one and on hal hours. leadership Development Model he Master of Arts in Leadership program promote lead r hip, a pro ess which 1) in pires cooperation among people who mu l compete for Umited resour es, 2) prom()te. productivity within a nd beyond the organization and 3) works t ward progr ·ss. To a compli h thi , individual aspiring to positions of lead rship must poss ss three k y attributes: a ens of vi ion, the abi.IHy to per ·u d and the, biJity to direct action. Underlying the e <1ltribu t i a broad range of abilitie and< waren sses. These <bilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram n page 7, s rv a p ifi outcomes for th Master of Arts in Leadership. Augsburg's model of I ader hip dev •lopme.nt i d signed t a ·ess, prom tc, enhanc and refin these capabilities within the individual. Leadership Development Model /~ / \ Creative • nda l Lo ng-le rm pers pe li ve Y:lt,>xibilll y Adaptability lr111ovati\1e11ess aw, rcness • • "rwin.mni •11t,1I a\.varencs . . 1i l ~r.rnc or • • • • Effe live • Di pl omari c • abil ity Effective team memb >r ! nterpersunal Ap prl;'ci. tinn u( sit uational sensitivity Rik Ded ive Ass umptive • • C urio ily A hicvern ent motivation • ' if-este •m • · f~ ·c live • • • clfo nfid nee A11<1l)'lic11 l a b il ity • Abilit y to • think cril ica lly Understand ing of research Ab il ity lo manage connict A ppr •ela tion fo r ultural Effecti ve · pe11ker d iffemnc cnmp lexit • liste n •r writer phi loso phirn l Cul tucally Aware ommunicat ive r·elig iuu a nd • Fa~ i lit for Pers uasion O rientation toward Action Se nse of Vi ion • dirfet n es World·vicw per. peclive lblenrnce of indi vidual d iffcrences Community of Learners Ess nti.a l to the goals of th Master of Arts in Lead ership is participali n in a community of I arner . Learning can b enh, need when the stud nt is involved in a stab! immunity that pr vide opportunity and n uragem · nt for active participation both in and out of the classro m. Thi community will be enri hed by the pres n of men and wom en who bring to the program a vari ty of work and life exp ri n e . To facil itat th i kind f community interaction, Augsburg ' ncourages gradual stud · nts to make LLS of colleg faciliti .s u h as th library, meeting room and college center; to take the opportun it y of having ·ha red menls and off e br ak. ;to parlicipat in option al lunchtimes minars; and t , ttend th r college acti vities uch as nrnsi and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum . ,. Ma ter of Arts in Leadersh ip students e nroll in a half ourse all d "Leadership Pra ticum ." Student. ar r 1uired t enroll in th is professional assessment ;md development course fo r ix term d uring their graduate work at Augsburg. Upt n completion of lh entire practicum , tudimt r eive a half cour ·e red it. In ach term, one Saturday and one Thursday evening are devoted to "Leadership Practicum ." Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a fullday professional assessment to determine students' abilities and p oten tial 1 Jative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Oevelopm nt Model (see page 7). Assessment instruments in lude paper and pen i1 i:xercise ilnd simulati n and grol1 p e p · riences. r lluwing the as ssment student meet individually with a trnined asse sor who pr vid guidance in p 1· o.nal goal etling and in th e reation of a professiom1l development pl<l n r ''bl ue print :• In subsequent terms "Lendershi p Practicum" includes works h ps designed !o meet th ne cl (th , tudents in the following areas: ·ommunication kills, sdf-assessmenl mea:mP , group proces e , and other prof i nal developm nt l pies id ntified b graduate students and staff. "Leadership Practicum" concludes with a fin al assessment followed by an individual meeting with a trained assessor. The Master of Arts in Leadership program is composed of 12 courses. Each course unites two or more liberal arts disciplines, en ourages pursuit of the d signated outcomes, and uses a vari ty of learni ng techn ique approprial to <1dull learners. lnstTuctional t -hniques .ir VMied, such as a e tudy, d bate, written a nd ora l pr s nl<1lions and group activity. These t liniqu , which have had demonstrated u es in advan ed ourses, develop targeted I adersh ip abililie · and under. landings. ontinual reinfo.rc m · nl oc ms as students employ th s capacitie in mul tiple ourses. Students Me en ouraged to se abilities and understandings as cm ·-disciplinar and to see content area · a inlegrat d. The very form of the prngrnm reflect the vi w that lhe world in which w op mt i omplcx and that dea ling with it successfull y requires well dt-vcloped integTative ability. Required Courses Include: ML 510 ML590 ML591 ML 592 ML500 Foundations of Leadership (to be taken during one of the first three trimesters) Thesis-Research Seminar I Thesis-Research Seminar II (These two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms.) Thesis Consultation (a half course to be taken simultaneously with ML591 and in the term in which the thesis is completed) Leadership Practicum (a half course which spans six trimesters) Students are required to complete eight additional courses chosen from the following courses: ML 511 Creativity and th e Problem-Solving Process Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth ML 520 ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication Th Dynamics of hange ML 531 I olitics, History and Leadership ML 540 ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decisions ML 550 Decision-Making Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective Other courses as added D]ourse Descriptions MC. 510 Foundation of Leadership lntroducti n t the oncept of 1 ader hip, pr viding an histori al and philo ophi al framework for the progra m . Thi the nAtme and purp >se f lead 1" hip fr m a v<lriet < nd pers pectives. The rol of th liberal arts, vari u ·tyle , m thod of res arch and inquiry. student out mnes and progra m expectation are amin d . ML 511 Creativity and th e Prob! m-Solving Process E plor<i tion of a-ea tivity rom the per pe ti ve of trad itional , sthe L-i · as well , c nt mporar ' orga nizational thinking . Th ' · cour e uses er alivity a , method and it exa min ·s t · hnique for ( lving problem s in orga11izalions, fo r nh i'l n ing innovation, <1 nd for eeking an int grativ world-vie1 . ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth Ludy of U1e oncept of If-identity, value c nd p r · a related to profess ional and personal life. Thi C() Ul'S ma mploy p y h Jo ice I, philo "(>phi , I, , nd theolog ica l p rs pectives Lo explore the rol of the individual In the I, rger so ial ontext. Major topic in Jud th > cquis ition, development and ev lution of self- identity and values, the lnflue nc >f s rol , , nd th relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Cdtical Thought Investigation f the pro s e of criti al thinking drawing fr 111 philo phy and other di ip line . Thi· ours fo u son the relati 11ships between ideas a nd th expre ion nd appli at ion of ideas. Students, pply d ial ctical processes in the -ffective fo rmation, pre nlation and LIS f ideas in rga nizationa l structures. ML 530 Ethics in Communication lnterdi ciplinary study of ethics and c mmunication through the in\lestigation of a variety of ethical pers pe tives within human ommunic, lion. Thi course places pcu·ticul11r, ttenti n on the use 1111d abu e of communicati n in politi , advertising and interp rsonal r lationships. It mpha iz a ensitivity to ethicaJ o nflicts which ri e in social , nd organ izational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change Examination f th processe by which change occurs. This course applies economic , nd sociological theories to such critical social i sues a human <111d na tural resource management. Emphasis is on identifying the need fo.r change, the m ans of initiating it and the ada ptation of social gr o ups to ch anije. ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership Ana lys is f the political a ·pects f n <1 tio n-sta t sa nd o ther rgan iz<ltions. This course Io u es on th p r e s f a hi ving individual . g rnup o r nali nal goal . Drawing n a variety of cultures nnd nati ns, it exarnines sig nificant his torical ven ts, nd the leaders who shaped them. ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decisions ··xp.loration of the m •tho d s of ma th >matica l reasoning as a .tru tu re for a pproa hing prob! m s. This course fo use o n th logi and rationale underlying mathe matica l mod I and an aly tica l d ecis i n meking techniq ues. ML 550 Decision-Making and Technology I i tori al a n. ly ·i (>f th d ecision ma king and prob! m olving pr es. . Th is course fo uses on the dcvelupm nt of te Im logy as both the a u. a nd the olutio n of pro bl m b inv stiga ting various cases. ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective Investigation of inter-cultural is u s. This our e nha n e the abilit' to lead c nd wo rk more effe·tively with peopl, of d iff r nt cultural backgro unds th ro ugh the tud of di ve r vnlu es. b lief a nd traditio ns within tlw g loba l community. ML 590 Thesis-Research Seminar I: Research in leadership First hal of n two- o ur e" ap to ne" equ n , f r the M s ter o r in Leadership prog rnm . T his comse provides ad1 ind ivid ucil th e o pportunity to dev lop a res ar h topi to ·y nthe ize pr vious tudy and wo rk exp ·•rience ;i nd to d em mstrate an und e rstand ing o f the prog rnm's principles. raded on a Pl ba i . ML 591 Thesis-Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings intinuatio n of th "c. ps to n "s mi nar. This e min ar focu s on th metho d of inquiry a nd resul ts of individual projects. t the om pl tio n of th semina r tu dents prese.nt their fin, I result orally a nd submi t wr.itte n th se . rad d o n a PIN ba is. ML 500 Leadership Practicum A prof·ssional ass s ment a nd d ev l prnen l ourse wh ic h span s ·ix term . Thi course includ es a full-day pr fess io na l a · me nt and s ubsequen t work. ho p · in the fc !lowing nreas: co mmunicatio n kill , elf-a sessme nl mea ure , gr(lup process s. he cours • culminat sin a fin al professional ass ssm n t. H nlf er •d it. ra d ed on a P/N basis. ML 592 Thesis Consultation A ri s f meetings wi th a fac ulty th is ad ls r simultane u with ML 591 and during Lhe h·im •ster in w hi h the thesis is b ing pre par d fo r fin nl ubmi s io n . Half red it. raded o n I /N bas i . tudenls not o mpleling the l'hesis during th • sa m · t rm in w hich they are enrolled in M 591 , r requir d to regi te r fo r •rn1e is in ultation" during ead1 . u b quent te rm un l'il the thesis is completed. ~raduate Faculty faculty leaching in the gradual pr gram ar full-lime senior fa lilty with doctorates or a ppro priate profe sional degr · e . ome courses are tea m taug ht, by bringing together faculty from diffe rent disciplin s or combining a fac ul ty memb r with prnfe sio nal from relevant field . l. n th s itu ations, at leas t one mem b r f the team has a Ph.D. and substantial leaching perience. All of the program faculty have extensive expedence teaching adult learners. Gradu, te faculty are listed at th nd of this bulletin. • ibrary \• The Augsburg library houses ovei: 160,000 books, period ica ls, r ords, tap sand films. Mu i , ' hemi try ctnd A rt I is tory librarie ,1re lo ated within the departmentctl ct r as. Ac e s to over 1,000,000 volume is a ailable via laily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill R ference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. B)ccreditation and Affiliations tudents who u C' sfti llyc m plete Au ·burg' l , dershi p progrc m will receive a Maste r of Arts 0 gre . Augsburg is a credit •d by th North enh·a l Association of oil ges and ch.uols. Th college is, m mb r of th As o iated o lleg of the Twin itie (ACT1 ), uth eran Educa tio n oun ii in orth America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is regi tered with th Minnesota Hi >her Education oordinati ng Board . Registrati n i not a n e ndorsement of the in titution. R gis trnlion does not (necessarily) mea n that redit fl rned ctt the in tituli n can transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the edu alional programs would meet the s tiindards of every student, educationa l institution, or employer. L:Jtudent Support Services The Augsburg Graduate Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development, and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services a re Ii t · d below. Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadersh ip Practicum assessors, thesis advisers, and the Graduate Program staff. Career Planning Services Career Services available are • professional assessment through the Leadership Practicum • self/career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (3 O-Tl62) • development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) • tudent Rights Th College has, dopted a statement of tudent right and responsibilities and has provided for due pro ss in the matters of disciplinary action, grievanc s <n'd gr, de appe, I. Any tudent w ho wi he to identify appropriate procedmes for a com plain t should contact the Vi Presid nt for tudent Affairs. (Ph.on 330-1160) The lhge operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy A l, nd Title TX. Students hav the right to in pe tall official r c rd whi h pertain to th m and which are mainta in din the .Registrar's Off.i e and the Pl acemen! ffice ( c pt where a waiv r f ac · s h, · been igned) and to hallenge inac urale or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. Bldmission Requirements Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applirnnts to the program are expected to have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0). Applicants to the program mu.st have five y ar of xp rien (or equivalent) with one OJ" mor organization in, position(s) of leadersh ip or position(s) demons trating leader ·hip potential. Decisions about admission to the progr. m will be made on an individual basis by the Graduate Pn.Jgram Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's • • • • • previous college record, letters of recommendation, experience and organizational background, Miller Analogies Test scores and written statement and possible interview. Alpplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Graduate Program Office: • • • • • • • ompleted application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. Written statement relating the applicant's career and life goals focusing n leadership aspirations. Lett r of recommendation from an imm diat st1p · rvisor, a ·sessin leadersh ip pot ntial. Letter of r omm ndation from o-worker (at-the sa me lev 1) describing applicant's work style and potential a a leader. Official transcripts of undergraduate and grn duat work from >a h insLitution attended indicating degrees conferred. Official set of results on the Mi.Iler Analogie Te l . Po ·sible interview with grad uate pr gra m staff m mber. Fall Trimester, 1989-Monday, August 14, 1989 Winter Trimester, 1989-Monday, November 27, 1989 Spring Trim ster, 1989-Monday, March 5, 1990 Fall Trime lei~ 1990-Monday, August 13, 1990 Jlvaluation Standards Evaluation of academic perform ance for the Master of Arts in Leadership will be based o n num ber grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and nonpunitive - not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when course is dropped Inco mplete grade g iven in a e w he re s tud nt is unabl Lo C\lm pl le o ur c requir "ments foi' reaso ns b yond th e student's co ntrol (to receive a n inc:umpl ct , a tud nt mu st file , p ·lit io n with lh rn ctua l Progran1 s ta ff ra ting reas ns fo r th r ·quest, the plan , n l dal'e for re moving the incom p le te g rad e, Lhe s ig nature of th ins tru ·to1;, nd ;m y o t'h r n ·e sa ry documentation) . . ot mo re than l\ <> o ur e w ith a grad e below 3.0 w ill count towa rd Lhe d g r e. N l mo re than two courses w ith a grade below 2.0 can be re peated . O nly the redit nnd rild arned th e second time are counted in the grade point average. Alcademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumu lativ<:> grade point average. lf a student fall below a 3.0 average, the t:udent will b plnced on probation for the following te rm. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restor d in ord r fl r a stud nt t b r moved fro m probation. lf a student receiv ·' a grade f in a cour·s , the tudent mu t petition successfu lly with the raduate Program ommitl e before being permitted t onlinu in th program. A plan for the student to follow wou ld be ou tlined at tlrnt tim . If the umulative grade point· averag again fu ll b low .0, the student may be dismissed fr m the program b ' U1e raduate Program mm itt . tudcnts al ·o may be dismiss cl by the raduat Progra m ommill' for b havior d trimental lo th program such a a gr · violation of college policy (as publ' h d in Lhe tudcn l uide). Di missal would o ur nl ,1ft 1· stabli hed pro edm s were followed. Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership program, it is unlik I that course taken elsewhere ma b ub tituted for a particular course in the\ urri ulum . Stt1dents may petition the radu ate Program ommill'e for appm al of any vilrin tion in the urri ul um including the transfer of credit or the receipt of credit for other training. Credit and Contact Hours ·Cl h g raduate cour e in th Master o( Arts in Le. dership program is the equivalent of four emestcr credit or six quarter redil . tudents meet in cln • total of 30 hou rs (e eluding fimil s) and are responsible for a ign ificant amount of individu I ·tudy and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence tudent ma r take either one or two courses each trimester. Enrolling in two cour 'S per trimest · r enables a tudent to ompl •t · th pr gram in two year . All students are requir d to complete th program with in fo ur year . · tensions beyond four years will be onsidered on the ba i of p titi n t the ,raduat• Program Commit! e. Students wht> I ave the program for more than one term mu ·tr ques t a leilve of ab en e in writing from th Graduate Program ommittee. Last Date to Withdraw from Class The las t date on which students may withd raw from a class and receive a "W" on their record s is noted on p p. 4 and 5. $25.00 Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) $750.00 Tuition (per trimester course) (one course = 6 guarter credits or 4 semester credits) $100.00 Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable) $125.00 Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) $50.00 La~ fi· ( harg d to a ny student regi teri ng aft r the · hedu l d registration date. Late registration per day includes in o mplet t ·gistrati n as d ·fined: , ) Unsig n •d R gi !ration form r b) Unapprov d Payment Plan) Registration Change After First Class Meeting $5.00 (cancel/add /change grade option, or combination at one time) $2.00 Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge : A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Fees The application fee ($25) i due on or bef r th , pplication deadline for a given term . Th' $100 no n-refundabl d posit reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration . Payment Options* 1) Paymen t in Full: ue Day of Registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or eguivalent, which are company reimbursed require ad · p(> it of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment d ue with in 45 days after the end of the term. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any amount with an open balance of 30 days or more. Tuili n is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the begin ning of each trim est r. R >gistrat i.on is permitted only if the student's accmml for a previ u term i paid in full as agreed. Augsburg ollege will not release diplomas or a ad -mi transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full . This also appl'ies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-s ufficien t-fund check w ill declare yo ur registratio n in va lid and cou ld affect furth er credit extended by the college- Refund Schedule A per-course tuition r fund will be made n the fo llow ing ba is: (In order to b ligi bl > fo r th r~·fund, students arc res pon ibl for c,in elling om se with the Registrn r's ffice.) Prior to th first ch du led la · m ting - 100% Prior to the second sch eduled la me ting - 90% Prior to the third chedul d c.lass meeting - 80% Prior t th fo ur th ~ heduled cl<i meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class m eting - 60% Prior to th ·ixth s h duled clas m elin - 50% D inancial Aid ... . In fl number o wa , student ma 1 r ei v a i ta n e in m ting G rad uat Pr grn m co. t ·. Enrollm ·nt in two courses per trimc ter , llow the tudent to b classified as full-tim ' · O n omse i • considered half-time enrollment. The Financial Aid Office (330-1046) will assist students in assessing financial need and constructing an aid/payment program from available alternatives, including the following: Company Tuition Assistance Programs Ma ny compa nie , gencie and corporation off r full r partial tui tion assistan ce to employ s w ho participate in work-r>laLed or deg r' -r l a t~ d olleg p rogram . Augs bu r ollcge prov.ides v nil pay m nt plan by w hich employe may ha nd l tuit i n reimburscm n t. Federal and State Aid Programs The Fi na ncial Aid Offic w ill assist stud ents in determining el igi bil ity for a ny Fi deral or t te g rant or loa n program availabl to graduat students. Det r111irn1tio11 of eligibili ty will be based on slu nda rd nationally acce pted fo rms an d method.ologie incl ud ing: • Family Financial Statement (FFS) • Financial Aid Form (FAF) • Graduate and Professional Scholastic Aid Service Funded Scholarships Augsbur active.I purs ue outside funding ror p cial scholarships to facilit, le the participation of qualifi d ca nd ida t wi th limited fi nancial resO LLrC s. The availability of uch ·cholar h ip enabl th p rogra m to guarante the participation f indi viduals of limi ted fi nancial means a well a individual worki ng for v lunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Alternative payment plans will be available to all students for the payment of tuition. Veterans of Military Service Aug bmg Co!Jege is a pproved by the State A ppr ving Ag ncy for Vet ran' · Trnining . Vi teran hould c ntac t the Reg i ·trn r's O ffice about 'Clmpl tion of the enrollment rtifica ti n an d forwarding oth r inf rm ation to the Veteran's Administratio n. Albout Augsburg History ugsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans ill America . Named after the confession of faith presented by Lu thera n in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in Sept mb r 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location ampu s i lncnt din the he(lrt of th Twin it:i •s, uar , the firs t of 'JS~ pm·ks in th e '1 ity of Llikes:' · djacen t to the , mpu are Faii;vi w an I I. Mary' I lo:;pita l , th' We t l3ank ·a mpu of the Univ 1 ii of inn . ot·1 and Mississippi River parkways. ugsburg' su 1'1'o unding Murph Accessibility Augsburg College ha s made i major eff rt· tti b Cl>me n of the mo lccc ssiblecampu · in he r -g io n. kywa • , tunnels;ind el valor provide accc ·sible connections bet we n 9 of the 1 l major bu ild in · - stude nt ho us in towe r , o llege en te 1~ main a adem i and ad mini trativ · ha lls, ll e librnry and mus ic build ing. In addition, there is a program for students with learning or physical disabilities . Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 59% of th e students are Lutheran, 14% other Protestant and 19% Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are re presented among students and faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Aug·burg ollcgedoesnotdiscrimin ateon th • ba ·i. fra e, r'ed, na tional or thni o rigin, a , rnal.'il11l tatu , " or h<111'di ap « r qu iPd by Till IX f th ·1 72 Education al Amendments of ection 504 o the Rehabilitation Act of 1 73 as< m · nded in it ,id mi ssi n policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. • ampusMap 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall OldMain West Hall Mortensen Tower Urness Tower College Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 10. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Square 12.Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. Center for Global Education 16. Scandinavian Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 18. Youth and Filmily Ministry A. Admissi ('l n Parki ng B. Student Parking C. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty/Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts I~ J Accessible Entrance Parking All po ted Aug burg 'ollege parking I I ill' fre and op n f r student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through aturday v ning. Lo is are I cated on 7th Slr l between 2'1 t and 22nd Avenues and south of 8th Street on 21st Avenue. liampus Incation I I I N I I <$> From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left to Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. llaculty and Mministration The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the Master of Arts in Leadership program: Earl Alton, Professor and Department Chairperson of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Margaret Anderson, Associate Professor, Head Librarian . BS, MA, University of Minnesota . Raymond Anderson, Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. l3A, S, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Kenneth Bailey, Professor of Philosophy. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. .· .·.· John Benson, Professor of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, Ph.D. Columbia University. Maria Brown, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW, University of Minnesota. John Cerrito, Assistant Professor in Business Administration and Economics. BA , Rhode Island College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Stout. Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota. Larry Crockett, s ist<1nt Professor of Mathemati mpul r Science. BA, MA, Pacilic Lutheran University; M . iv. Luther Theologica l eminar . Grace Dyrud, Professor of Psychology. BA, MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mark Engebretson, As ·ociale Pro ess >.r & Dept. Chairperson of Physi . BA, Lulher oll g ; I. Div., Luther Theological eminnr ; M , Ph .D., Un iversity of Minn sotn. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall Colleg ; MS, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin . Jerry Gerasimo, Professor of Sociology. BA, Lake Forest College; MA, Ph.D. , University of Chicago. Milda Hedblom, Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Edwina Hertzberg, Associate Professor of Social Work, Director of Faculty Development. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Garry Hesser, Prof ssor of Socio logy, Director of Cooperative Edu alion Program. BA, Phillip Univer ·ity; I.Div., Union Theolog i al Sem inary; Ph.D., Univer ity of N >Lre Dame. Joanne Karvonen, Graduate Program Coordinator. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, University of Georgia. Edith Kromer, Weekend Librarian. BA, Hamline University; MA, University of Minnesota. Ryan LaHurd, Vice Pre idenl for Acad mi Affairs, Dean of the ollege. BA, Mt. Cann I oil ge; MA, Univcr ity or hicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. David Lapakko, Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Macal ster College; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary Link, A sista nl Pr C ssor of So ial Work. I , London University (Bedford illege); Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Janet M. Mathison, Instructor, part-time, Religion. Associate Directo1~ Center for Global Education. BA, Alverno College; MA, Ed.D, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Marie McNeff, Associate Professor of Education. BS, M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Nancy Medcraft, Co-director, Counseling Services, BA, MA, University of Minnesota. Thomas Morgan, Assistant Professor of Business Ad mini tration and E nomi s. BS, Juniata Colle e; Ml3A, Universit of Denver; MS, University of Oregon. Richard Nelson, Professor and Department Chairperson of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Beverly Nilsson, Associate Professor and Chairperson of Nursing. BSN., MS, University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, Ph.D., University of Indiana. Ronald Palosaari, Professor of English. BA, Bethel College; B. Div., Bethel Seminary; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Diane Pike, Associate Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Larry Ragland, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. BS, MA., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Richard Thoni, Director of Weekend College. BA, St. Olaf College; PH.D., University of Minnesota. Elizabeth Vander Schaaf, Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. BA, Swarthmore College; MA, Ph.D., University of Iowa . Maria Woroby, Reference Librarian & Weekend Supervisor. BS, MA, University of Minnesota. Linda Geisen, Training and Development Manager, City of St. Paul. Dan Hanson, Vice President, Food Ingredients Division, Land-0- Lakes, Inc. Cynthia Marsh, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Personnel Decisions, Inc. Dean Newman, Consultant. Robert Odom, Senior Vice President of US Specialty Divisions, HB Fuller Company. Richard Ploetz, Customer Education Manager, Medtronic, Inc. Rosemarie Ramirez, Human Resources Officer, St. Paul Companies, Inc. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence. MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Form To the applicant: Please give this recommendation form to a co-worker or supervisor with whom you work. Before you do, however, please indicate whether you reserve the right to review the recommendation once it is written or waive your right of access to this information. I ( reserve) recommendation. waive) my right to review this Signed, MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Checklist NAME OF APPLICANT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Please evaluate the applicant on each of the following dimensions. Scale: 1 2 3 Low, needs much development 1) Self-Awareness - - 2) Self-Confidence 4 5 6 High, welldeveloped (Circle one) - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 3) Integrity, Well-developed Value System - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Form To the applicant: Please give this recommendation form to a co-worker or supervisor with whom you work. Before you do, however, please indicate whether you reserve the right to review the recommendation once it is written or waive your right of access to this information. I ( reserve) recommendation. waive) my right to review this Signed, . ....-. ·-· MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Checklist NAME OF APPLICANT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Please evaluate the applicant on each of the following dimensions. Scale: 1 3 2 Low, needs much development 1) Self-Awareness - - - - - - - 2) Self-Confidence - - - - - - - - 4 5 6 High, welldeveloped (Circle one) - 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3) Integrity, Well-developed Value System - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Augsburg College Master of Arts in Leadership Application Form omplete all sections of the attached application form. Please print or type. Application Fee Make check or money order payable to Augsburg College. Mail application form with the $25, non-refundable application fee to: Graduate Program Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 Transcripts Have official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended (including credits/degrees and dates) sent to the Graduate Program Office. Test Scores Scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) must be submitted to the Graduate Program Office. The MAT may be taken at the University of Minnesota Testing Office at Room 9 Eddy Hall (624-3323). The one-hour test is given Monday through Friday on a walk-in basis either at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Please ask to have your scores sent to Augsburg. The results will be available in 4 or 5 working days. The cost is $30 Recommendations Please ask for a recommendation (please use the forms available from the Graduate Program Office) to be sent to the Graduate Program Office from each of the following: Immediate Supervisor - Assessing your leadership potential. Co-worker (at the same level) - Describing your work style and potential as a leader. Written Statement Submit a written statement relating your career and life goals, focusing on leadership aspirations and describing how you anticipate the Master of Arts in Leadership will facilitate your development. Interview You may be asked to have a personal interview with a member of the Graduate Program Staff. . ·~ '· ' ..... Augsburg College Application for Admission Name First Last Middle Initial Other surname used at a college or university Address City _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ __ State _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip _ _ _ __ _ County _ __ _ __ Telephone Horne Phone Male D Female D Work Phone Social Security Number Age - -- -- - - Birthdate - -- - -- - - Marital Status _ _ __ Citizen of U.S. Yes D No D Religious Affiliation _ __ _ _ __ _ Denomination _ _ _ __ __ _ Predominant Ethnic Background (optional) Caucasian D Black/Afro American D Asian American D Chicano/Mexican American D American Indian D Other D Current Occupation Preferred Entry Date September, 1988 D January, 1989 D April, 1989 D Previous Education Please list in chronological order all post-secondary institutions you have attended. Indicate the approximate number of credits earned and any degrees received. School _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ __ Location - - - - -- -- - - -- -- - - - -- - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- -- Degrees or Dates Attended - - - -- - - - - -- - - Credits Earned - - - -- -- - - - -- School _ __ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ Location - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - -- - -- -- - - - -- -Degrees or Dates Attended - - -- -- - - -- - - - Credits Earned - -- -- - -- -- - - School _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ __ Location Degrees or Dates Attended - - - -- -- - - -- -- Credits Earned - - -- - - - - -- -- School _ __ _ __ __ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Location - - -- - -- -- - -- - - -- - -- - -- - -- - - -- -- - - - - - Degrees or Dates Attended - - -- - - -- - -- - - Credits Earned - -- - - -- -- - - - - Professional Experiences Position - - -- - - -- - -- Employer Location _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ Dates _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Position - - - - - - - - - - - Employer - - -- -- - - - -- -- - - -- - -- - Location _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Dates _ _ _ _ __ __ Position - -- - -- - -- - Employer Location _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ Dates _ _ _ __ __ _ Forthcoming Recommendations Please have your supervisor and a co-worker send recommendations (please use the forms available from the Graduate Program Office) on your behalf to the Graduate Program Office. List the people writing recommendations below: Title Name Organization/Institution Transcripts Have you requested that your post-secondary transcripts be sent to the Graduate Program Office? YesD NoD Test Scores Have you taken the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and requested that the scores be sent to the Graduate Program Office? YesD NoO Written Statement Are you enclosing your written statement with this application? Yes D NoO Financial Aid Do you wish to apply for financial aid? Yes D NoO Date I plan to take the MAT - - - -- -- - - -- -- - - -- - To the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. Date Signature Please send this completed application, along with a non-refundable application fee of $25, to Graduate Program Office, Augsburg College, 73121st Avenue South, Minneaplis, MN 55454. Augsburg Collegu -4 J -root-i vation, Acnievement or iefnta ti on 5) Flexibility, Adaptability - - - - - i l j 4 ~ b - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 6) Creativity, Innovativeness - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7) Tolerance of Individual Differences - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 8) Broad World View (beyond organization) - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 9) Overall Potential for Leadership - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please send this checklist and your letter of recommendation to the Graduate Program Off ice at the address on the reverse side of this sheet. Signature of person writing recommendation Position Date Organization To the writer of this recommendation: Thank you for your willingness to-Provide information to the Augsburg College Graduate Admissions Committee. Please fill out the checklist on the reverse side of this sheet and then in a letter expand on your evaluation of the applicant's potential for graduate study and for assuming more advanced leadership positions. Include in your letter how long you have known the applicant and in what capacities. Please mail the checklist and your letter directly to the Graduate Program Office at the following address. Thank you. Graduate Program Off ice Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 "t J 1'1U LJ.. VC1 LJ..UU r l"\\,;UJ..'CV'Clm:::u1.. V.L .Ll:::Ul..C.1...LVU 5) Flexibility, Adaptability - - - - - .L ' j ~ J u - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 6) Creativity, Innovativeness - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7) Tolerance of Individual Differences - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 8) Broad World View (beyond organization) - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 9) Overall Potential for Leadership - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please send this checklist and your letter of recommendation to the Graduate Program Off ice at the address on the reverse side of this sheet. Signature of person writing recommendation Position Date Organization To the writer of this recommendation: Thank you for your willingness to-Provide information to the Augsburg College Graduate Admissions Comrnittee. Please fill out the checklist on the reverse side of this sheet and then in a letter expand on your evaluation of the applicant's potential for graduate study and for assuming more advanced leadership positions. Include in your letter how long you have known the applicant and in what capacities. Please mail the checklist and your letter directly to the Graduate Program Office at the following address. Thank you. Graduate Program Off ice Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454
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MASTER
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SOCIAL WORK
AUGSBURG
COLLEGE
1990-1992
"'T!
he good we secure for ourselves
is precarious and uncertain ...
until it is secured for all of us
and incorporated into our common life."
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-Jane Addams
Augsburg College
731 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612/330-1786
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Show more MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1990-1992 "'T! he good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain ... until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life." 1 -Jane Addams Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 able of Contents Introduction to the Master of Social Work Program .............. .4 Curriculum Design ...................................................................... 5 Course Descriptions ............. ........ ................................................ 8 Library .... ................................................................................. .... 14 Accreditation and Affiliations ......................... ......................... 14 Student Rights .................................. .. ......................................... 15 Admission Requirements .................... ...................................... 16 Application Procedures ........................................... .. ...... .......... 17 Evaluation Standards ..................... .............................. ........ ...... 18 Academic Policies ............................ ..... ..... .. ..... .... ........... ........... 19 Fee and Payment Schedule ............... .. .. ... ....... .......................... 20 Financial Aid ............................. .... ............................ .................. 22 About Augsburg .............................. ........................................... 25 Campus Guide ........................................... ........................ ......... 26 Campus Location ............................... ........................................ 27 Faculty and Administration ...................................................... 28 ntroduction to the Master of Social Work Program Philosophy The Master of Social Work program at Augsburg College builds on the strengths of its Bachelor of Social Work program: ... Understanding of and respect for diverse people and cultures T A solid foundation in and integration with the liberal arts T Responsibility and service to and with the broader community in the interests of social justice T A focus on client empowerment T Preparation for ethical, competent, professional practice T A framework for practice of problem-solving within a systems perspective. In the Augsburg Master of Social Work Program, individuals are recognized as capable of adaptation, growth and change. Intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional, psycho-social problems are addressed with clients in relation to the locus of the issues, be they within the individual, the family, the community, or the larger societal systems. Client self-determination, growth and empowerment (personal recognition of one's ability, rights and place in the social change process) are recognized and fostered through support and education. In the interests of social justice and constructive social change, students are educated as professionals to address institutional oppression, e.g. age, race, religion. Professional preparation at the Master of Social Work level at Augsburg is founded on the following assumptions: T Analysis and presentation of complex social issues and solutions must be based on solid research. Augsburg MSW students will develop competencies to conduct, analyze and present practice-based research. T The world is interdependent in all areas, including human needs and the services to address them. Students will become knowledgeable of social welfare policies and programs of the world community which address changing needs. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Social Work Program is designed to meet the needs of adult students, e.g. students who are employed, have family obligations, must travel distances to obtain graduate social work education. Classes will meet during alternate weekends in four hour blocks: Friday evening (one class), Saturday morning and afternoon (two classes). Students will be required to meet one Sunday afternoon per trimester for a program seminar on ethical or other professional issues. urriculum Design Students must complete 18 courses (12, if Professional Foundation is waived), including the Master's thesis and 900 hours of professionally supervised, College-approved social work field experience. The course of study must include the Professional Foundation (unless waived), the Advanced Curriculum, one concentration, and two elective courses. The Professional Foundation is the basic core and is designed for persons whose baccalaureate degree is in a subject or from an institution not accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. These six courses, including 420 hours of Collegeapproved, professionally-supervised field work, must be completed successfully prior to enrollment in the Advanced Curriculum or Concentrations courses. The Advanced Curriculum, required of all students, is the entry point in the program for persons with baccalaureate degrees in social work from institutions that are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or by students who have completed successfully the Professional Foundation courses. The Advanced Curriculum consists of three courses, including the introductory courses to both concentrations. Concentrations Concentrations are in two areas: Family Practice and Program Development, Policy and Administration. These concentrations total a minimum of six courses beyond the Advanced Curriculum, including 480 hours of college approved, professionally-supervised field work. Family Practice Family, in its diverse forms, is central to society. "Family'; in this context, is interpreted flexibly as the nurturing system surrounding people. It is inclusive of many areas of need. As a growing number of family-related challenges face society, there is an ever-increasing need for professionals who base their professional practice on in-depth study of the broad spectrum of issues that confront the family . In the Family Practice concentration, students will concentrate on empowering the family nurturing systems from a developmental and wholistic perspective. Program Development, Policy and Administration Social change is necessary for fostering policies and service that respond to human need. The Program Development, Policy, and Administration concentration has been developed in response to the growing demand for creative leadership and administration. Effective services require participative development, competent practitioners, strong leadership and effective administration. Students following this concentration will develop the abilities and skills necessary to promote and achieve needed change, and develop, lead, guide and administer programs that will serve diverse people in a variety of settings. Electives Students will select two electives beyond the required courses. Master's Thesis All students will complete a Master's Thesis synthesizing research and field practice in their area of concentration. T SWK589 I \ ELECTIVES T SWK 560-579 CONCENTRATION IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION IN FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 540 FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 541 FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 550 PROCESSES OF PROGRAM II PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT T SWK 551 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT T SWK 542 FAMILY DIVERSITY T SWK 543 CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING T SWK 552 INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL, FOR SUPERVISION COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL RELATIONS T SWK 553 ADVANCED SOCIAL POLICY T SWK 523 FIELD WORK III AND SWK 524 FIELD WORK IV ADVANCED CURRICULUM T SWK 520 INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 521 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION T SWK 527 RESEARCH I II \ PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS T SWK 500 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE 5ocIAL ENVIRONMENT T SWK 501 HISTORY OF SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY T SWK 502 FIELD WoRK I ANJ? SWK 503 FIELD WoRK T SWK 504 RESEARCH I T SWK 505 METHODS AND SKILLS OF SOCIAL WORK II ourse Descriptions Professional Foundation SWK 500 Human Behavior In The Social Environment This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle, and of the interplay of sociocultural, biological, and psychological factors which influence the growth of individuals and families in contemporary American society. Emphasized is the role of the "nurturing environment" in relation to human growth, the impact of the "sustaining environment," and other special stresses relevant to growth. Growth related to populations and groups which represent ethnic and/ or life-style diversity is also a focus. Students will gain self-understanding through use of their own experiences. SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy This course emphasizes the dynamic nature of social welfare history and current social systems and social policy as they relate to all our lives and especially to the lives of clients, communities and social workers. Comparisons will be made internationally, with a focus on Britain as influencing early U.S. "poor law" and social welfare. Special emphasis will be placed on analyzing the major assumptions, ideas and events which contributed to the rise of the welfare state and the profession of social work. The profession's values, ethics and historical development will also be reviewed. Both theoretically and practically, this course will enable students to assess the development of social welfare with an understanding of the influence of social work and of the development and impact of social policy. SWK 502 Field Work I Students will select their own field placement from a list of Programapproved agencies. Beginning supervised professional experience in a social work setting focusing on interviewing experience and relationship building. Supportive seminars coordinate an integration of theory and practice, as well as providing the supportive setting for raising social work practice issues with peers. SWK 503 Field Work II Continuing supervised professional experience in the same social work setting, consecutive to Field Work I, focusing on refining previous skills and understanding and moving into new tasks, showing initiative and progressively more independent work over time. SWK 504 Research I Research plays an important role in building knowledge for social work practice. This course will provide an overview of methods commonly used in social science research, in addition to the ethical and applicability concerns in social work research. Research design will be studied using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Methods of program evaluation will be discussed. This course will examine various approaches to organizing, comparing and interpreting data. Students will have beginning hands-on experience with the use of computers to analyze data statistically. SWK 505 Methods and Skills of Social Work This course identifies basic features of the helping process; theoretical foundation, principles and techniques of Social Work intervention. It provides role play and simulation experience necessary for social work practice with individuals, groups, families and communities. The course also emphasizes system and social change through an introduction to community organization, social planning and social action. Throughout the course, work with a diversity of professional, natural helping networks and client groups is stressed. Advanced Curriculum SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice Theories and concepts underlying wholistic professional social work practice with families will be explored. This course will address concepts of families in their diverse forms and function in the context of the life cycle of their members, family systems theory, dual perspective, and stressors which may shape or alter family development. Ethical issues of professional social work practice with families are integral to this course. SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development and Administration: Organizational Theory Because social services are commonly carried out through organizations, social workers are usually members of organizations. Thus, organizations and the effective functioning of social workers within them is the focus of this course. With an assumption of "organizations as communities," an overview of theories of organizational development, maintenance and communication will be presented. The contributions of diversity in the agency I community will be an important focus . Social workers' important roles in agencies, as well as professional, ethical, effective functioning in organizations will be explored. SWK 523 & 524 Field Work III & IV The purposes of the Field Support Seminars are (1) to provide the student opportunities to share experiences from his/her practice in a confidential setting; (2) to give and get support, honest feedback, and valid encouragement on issues regarding field placements, in particular, and social work practice with families or in administration/program development, in general; (3) to discuss and help the student integrate course-work into the practice experience and to address the objectives of the course. These seminars accompany the 480 hours of professional supervised field work in the area of concentration. SWK 527 Research II This course offers a practice-oriented exploration of the range of research methods used in social work, a critique of the role of research in assessing effectiveness in the social service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of social workers "to expand the knowledge base" of social work. Building on the basic research skills developed in Research I, students actively adopt the researcher's role in relation to both their current agency experience and their preferred practice setting. The course will enable students to use basic statistical methods for organizing, interpreting and analyzing quantitative data, plus creative techniques for qualitative data. SWK 589 Research III: Master's Thesis The study of research, like all of social work, comes alive in the implementation. A thesis is required of all Master of Social Work candidates so they may experience and learn the utility of research to social work practice, and so they can contribute to the knowledge of social work practice and to the building of social work theory. The Master of Social Work thesis will be based on an area of the student's practice focus. The research - to be selected by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor - will focus on an area of social need, practice, service and/ or policy. Concentrations Family Practice SWK 540 Family Practice I This course builds on content initiated in the Introduction to Families course, focusing in-depth on the "normal" developmental crises of the family across the lifespan, developing problemsolving methods and learning cross-cultural models of practice. Various therapy theories will be introduced and critiqued. Focus on all theories and analysis of service delivery models will center on their relevance to empowerment of families. This course is a prerequisite to SWK 541 Family Practice II and must be taken prior to or concurrent with SWK 523 Field Work III. SWK 541 Family Practice II This course is a continuation of Family Practice I. It will further explore the family as cause and effect in the community in benefitting from or changing social policy. Students will study issues for further discussion, culminating in development of their own service delivery models. Ethical and religious dilemmas (e.g. abortion, euthanasia) will be raised. Advanced study of family developmental issues, focusing on catastrophic events and on empowering families and the profession to take leadership in developing appropriate intervention strategies. SWK 542 Family Diversity This course will examine the various theories underlying professional practice with families in their many diverse forms. Recognizing that the family is the basic institution through which one is socialized, this course will also examine how family membership shapes one's understanding and appreciation of ethnicity, gender roles, sociological script. The course also will explore the impact of discrimination and of political, social, and economic disorder on diverse families. SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision This course will examine how social workers can discover their own creative abilities in relation to innovation in social work supervision and practice. The course will examine the relationship of creativity and self-esteem. This course will also explore ways to help others, e.g. workers, clients, agencies and communities to eliminate barriers which inhibit creative responses to problem-solving and practice. Program Development, Policy and Administration SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development Building on the community organization and research foundation (including needs determination and program evaluation), the primary processes of program development study in this course are: techniques of program planning and budgeting, development of necessary community and larger public support, identification and mobilization of resources, and funding proposal preparation. SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration The activities and skills necessary for effective program administration will be studied including short- and long-range planning; leadership; program implementation and management; personnel recruitment, allocation, supervision and management; social work values and ethics in the workplace; analysis of financial statements; administrative policy, board relations and agency policy implementation. SWK 552 lnterorganization, Community and Political Relations The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with external organizations in both the public and private sectors are critical to successful implementation and management of social service programs. An organization's power to influence social policy is related to such relationships. The development and maintenance of these relationships so critical to the provision of services that address community needs, and the influence of social policy to effect social change will be the foci of this course. Among the topics included are: interorganizational relations, public relations, public information, political activity and leadership. SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy All social workers have impact on the development and modification of social policy whether intentionally or unconsciously. This course will provide an in-depth focus on the development and implementation of social policy at the various levels of the public and private sectors. The various means by which social workers can have intentional impact on policy-making and exercise leadership roles will be studied. Reading, seminars and an internship in the policy area will be included. Electives SWK 560 Issues of Diversity Students will explore the dynamics and impact of a range of diversity issues which are inherent in a heterogenous society, e.g. race, religion, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, mental and physical condition, affectional orientation, and lifestyle. SWK 561 Comparative International Social Policy This course analyzes approaches to social policy in a number of countries. The course expands U.S. perspective by exploring alternative approaches to shared social issues, such as unemployment, day-care, income maintenance, education, personal social service, health and housing. Attitudes toward quality of life and personal values and assumptions arising from a monocultural viewpoint will be reviewed in a global context. The operation, methodology and organizational structure of programs in different countries will be compared with attention to social change and differing socio-political, economic environments. Attention will be paid to the variety of funding sources and partnerships between public and voluntary groups plus the diversity of priorities and traditions which influence an orientation to the public or voluntary sector. The course also builds an awareness of current agencies promoting international social policy and poses our responsibility to be internationally aware. SWK 562 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process This course will explore creativity from traditional aesthetics and from contemporary organizational understanding, showing the similarities and differences in approach. Using creativity as a method, the course will examine techniques for solving problems in social work practice, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view. Systems theory will be studied as an example of an attempt to use an integrative approach to personal and professional behavior. The class will integrate social work with other fields in order to broaden the outcomes of intellectual understanding and self-awareness. A variety of electives based on student-generated topics will be offered in this program. 6tibrary The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, Chemistry and Art History libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1,000,000 volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. AJccreditation and Affiliations The Augsburg Master f Social Work program is in the process of e tabli hing candidacy status with The Council on Social Work Education. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central A o iation of Coll ges and Schools. The college is am mber of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), the Lu'theran Edu ation C uncil in orth Am rica and th Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs will meet the standards of every student, ducational institution, or employer. . .tudent Rights The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal. Any student who wishes to identify appropriate procedures for a complaint should contact the Vice President for Student Affairs (330-1160). The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX . Students have the right to inspect all official records which pertain to them and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. 1Jldmission Requirements The Augsburg Master of Social Work Program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student and faculty populations and across its curriculum content. Therefore, the admissions policies ensure· educational opportunities that include persons from a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Because of the particular nature of the Master of Social Work program, a strong liberal arts background in the behavioral sciences is required including a course in biology that includes study of the human systems, and course work in the social sciences. Applicants who have completed majors in other than behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration based on their composite assets. Applicants to the program will be assessed on an individual basis according to the following guidelines. Strengths in some areas may balance other areas for development. 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 2. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average) for the last two years of an undergraduate program preferred. 3. A minimum of two years of employment or volunteer experience, one year of which is in the human service area. 4. Personal written statement. 5. Letters of recommendation. 6. Possible interview. A)pplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Department of Social Work: 1. Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. 2. Written personal statement and three letters of reference which address the applicant's: T demonstrated ability to work with a diversity of people. T personal qualities including responsiveness to others, judgement, creativity, oral and written communication skills, integrity, leadership potential, and sensitivity to the diversity of people. T potential for successful completion of graduate studies in a professional social work program. 3. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended which indicate degrees conferred. 4. Possible interview with the committee of the Social Work Department. IB valuation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Social Work degree will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: . 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit and non-punitive -not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when course is dropped I Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation.) Not more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. Not more tha n two courses with a grad e below 2.0 can b repea ted . Only the credits and grade ea rned the second time are counted in the grade point average. A)cademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Graduate Program Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Graduate Program Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the Graduate Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Social Work program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 28 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either two or three courses each trimester. All students are required to complete the program within four years. Extensions beyond four years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Graduate Program Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request a leave of absence in writing from the Graduate Program Committee. Residency Each student must be enrolled in the MSW program for the equivalent of the last year or nine courses. Transfer Students Up to nine courses from a C.S.W.E. accredited MSW program may be transferable if the grades are 3.0 or better. Transfer students must meet the admissions and residency criteria. Advisement The Augsburg Social Work Program requires both academic and professional advisement. Both have the same purpose: to promote student growth, development, and the achievement of personal goals and professional education. Faculty office hours are posted on office doors; in addition, students may meet with faculty at other times by appointment. All social work faculty are available to students, in addition to the advisor the student chooses. Social Work faculty consider advising time a high priority and work to be available. ee and Payment Schedule Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) ............... $25.00 Tuition (per trimester course) ............................... .............. $815.00 (one course = 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable) ........ $100.00 Late Fee . ................................................. ............. ............. .......... $50.00 (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) Late registration per day includes incomplete registration as defined: a. Unsigned Registration Form or b. Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting .... ................ $5.00 (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) ............... $2.00 Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Refund Schedule A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior to the first scheduled class meeting -100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% No refund after third scheduled class meeting. Payment Options* 1. Payment in Full: Due Day of Registration. 2. Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3. Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the term. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1 % per month on any amount with an open balance of 30 days or more. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full . This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. inancial Aid ....... ·:.. In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in three courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. Two courses is considered part-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) will assist students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offering financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College provides reimbursement. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in applying please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Services determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination of eligibility is based on standard nationally accepted methodology. Perkins Student Loan - A joint Augsburg Collegefederally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $18,000. SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students) - A federal loan program. Independent students may borrow up to $4,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12 percent; payment usually begins within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be deferred until student ceases half-time enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, accumulate until the in-school deferment ends. Students must apply for financial aid. SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) - A Minnesota State loan program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as an undergraduate with a $25,000 aggregate maxiumum when graduate study is included ($1,000 minimum). Interest rate is variable, paid by the borrower quarterly while in school. Principal payment begins 13 months after leaving school. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time. Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan) - Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in certain states. While the student is attending at least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8 percent on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum loan is $2,625 for the first two years of undergraduate study and $7,500 per year for graduate study. The cumulative undergraduate and graduate maximum is $54,750. To Apply for Financial Aid 1. Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2. The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or the Graduate Program Office). 3. All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if you did not receive aid. Forms are available from the College. 4. Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. 5. Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the deadline stated. ⢠bout Augsburg College History Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The name Augsburg College and Seminary changed in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with The American Lutheran Church. Location Augsburg's 23-acre campus is in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, only blocks from downtown Minneapolis and the intersection of Interstate Highways 94 and 35W. Adjacent to the campus are the Riverside Medical Center, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and the Mississippi River parkways. Campus Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connection between 10 of the 15 major buildings - student housing towers, College Center, main academic and administrative halls, the Library, Music Hall and Foss Center for Worship, Drama and Communication. Accessibility We have made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Our skyway-tunnel system lets you reach any of 10 major buildings without going outside. In addition to building changes, we have a student-run program to increase awareness and provide extra help for students with disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 51 percent of the students are Lutheran, 15 percent other Protestant and 15 percent Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among students and faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. ampus Guide . . ⢠·.· . 1. Admissions House 2. George Sverdrup Library 3. Science Hall 4. Old Main 5. West Hall 6. Mortensen Tower 7. Urness Tower 8. Christensen Center 9. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 10. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Place 12. Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. Center for Global Education 16. Scandinavian Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 18. Youth and Family Institute 19. Office Annex House 20. Tutor House 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership Admissions Parking Student Parking c. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty /Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H. Fairview /St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts J. Resident Parking Only A. B. I6. I Accessible Entrance ~--~- c ampus Location N I I -$- I I I ...... ...... DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th A venue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues and north of 8th Street on 21st Avenue. Most street parking is two hour parking, seven days a week. Additional parking is available in the Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside A venue. acuity and Administration Maria Brown, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Edwina Hertzberg, Associate Professor of Social Work. Director of Faculty Development. A.B., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary Link, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A. Southhampton University; C.Q.S.W., London University (Bedford College); Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Vincent Peters, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Loyola College; M.S.W., University of Madras. Mary Lou Williams, Associate Professor of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania. Edith Kromer, Weekend Librarian. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., University of Minnesota. Elizabeth Vander Schaaf, Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa. Maria Woroby, Reference Librarian and Weekend Supervisor. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota. Augsburg College_; 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS , MN 55454
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Show more 2011-2012 Graduate Studies Catalog Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Arts in Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Social Work at Graduate Studies Catalog 2011-2012 Official publication of Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-330-1000 This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College’s graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult the Graduate Admissions Office, the graduate program directors, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 6 for correspondence or telephone inquiries. Published January 2012 www.augsburg.edu A Greeting from the President I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. Beginning in the fall of 2010, Augsburg is proud to offer its inaugural doctoral degree program—the Doctor in Nursing Practice program. Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability. At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you, the individual student, find your calling at work and in the world. The Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree. Sincerely, Paul C. Pribbenow President, Augsburg College Augsburg College I 3 Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships, experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today’s global environment. When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in state-of-the-art classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of experienced people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent Vespers. All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economically-sustainable development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an international learning experience—for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome a diversity of cultures and faiths. Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we encourage interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal” initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to imagine a graduate degree. We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to meet you. Sincerely, Barbara A. Farley Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Graduate Catalog I 4 Lori A. Peterson Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Table of Contents Greeting from the President 3 Greeting from the Academic Affairs Office 4 Directory of Offices and Programs 6 About Augsburg College Mission Statement 7 Degrees Offered 7 Minneapolis and Rochester Locations 7 Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships 9 Facts and Figures 10 Academic Programs and Policies Academic Calendars 12 Academic Policies 12 Evaluation of Transfer Credit 14 Student Rights 14 Graduate Admissions Admission to Augsburg College 16 Readmission to the College 16 Admission of International Students 16 Foreign Credential Evaluation 16 Financing Your Education Costs of Graduate Study 18 Payment Options 18 Sources of Financial Aid 18 Applying for Financial Aid 19 Refund Schedule 19 Graduate Programs Master of Arts in Education 20 Master of Arts in Leadership 34 Post-Master’s Certificate in Leadership Studies 40 Dual degree—BA, Accounting/Master of Arts in Leadership 40 Master of Arts in Nursing 43 Doctor of Nursing Practice 49 Master of Business Administration 54 Concentrations and Certificates 57 Dual degree—Master of Social Work/MBA 58 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 61 Master of Social Work 68 Dual Degree with Luther Seminary—MSW/MA, Theology 75 Dual degree—MSW/Master of Business Administration 76 College Information Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) 81 Augsburg Board of Regents 82 Augsburg College I 5 Directory of Offices and Programs Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024 Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131 Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354 maeinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/mae Master of Social Work and Master of Business Administration (MSW/MBA) Lois A. Bosch, MSW Director: 612-330-1633 Steven Zitnick, MBA Director: 612-330-1304 mbainfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/mba Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 malinfo@augsburg.edu www.augburg.edu/mal Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director: 612-330-1214 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209 Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant manursing@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing Master of Business Administration (MBA) Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304 Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774 mbainfo@augsburg.edu wwww.augsburg.edu/mba Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Dawn Ludwig, Department Chair and Director: 612-330-1399 Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518 paprog@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/pa Master of Social Work (MSW) Lois A. Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633 Holley Locher-Stulen, Coordinator: 612-330-1763 mswinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/msw Master of Social Work and Master of Arts in Theology (MSW/MA) Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521 Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director: 612-330-1214 Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150 Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209 Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant nursing@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/dnp Graduate Admissions Office: 612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu/grad Bookstore: 612-359-6491 Center for Counseling and Health Promotion: 612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp Campus Ministry: 612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu Enrollment Center: 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or enroll@augsburg.edu Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts, payments, accounts International Student Advising (ISA): 612-330-1686 or http://www.augsburg.edu/isa/ Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or www.augsburg.edu/library Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or security@augsburg.edu Registrar’s Office: 612-330-1036 or registrar@augsburg.edu Rochester Campus Program Office: 507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu Welcome/Information Desk: 612-330-1000 Graduate Catalog I 6 About Augsburg College About Augsburg College At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, act ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts and sciences, to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs look to the world through international courses and cultural exchanges. the following graduate programs: Master of Arts in Education (MAE)—see p. 20 Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)—see p. 34 Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)—see p. 43 Master of Business Administration (MBA)—see p. 54 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies—see p. 61 Master of Social Work—see p. 68 Doctor of Nursing Practice—see p. 49 Mission Statement Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research, take courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new perspectives on their discipline. Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by our urban and global settings. Augsburg Today Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.html Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of its founders who believed: • Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically and broadly about the world and the work we do in it; • An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and centers of faith; • The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment. The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society. Degrees Offered Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences is offered on both a traditional weekday schedule and a nontraditional weekend and evening schedule. Augsburg offers Dual degrees: BA in accounting/MAL—see p. 40 MSW/MBA—see p. 58 and 76 MSW/MA in theology, with Luther Seminary—see p. 75 A Community of Learners Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Graduate Faculty The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and service to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories. Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities. Minneapolis and Rochester Locations Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square, the oldest park in the city of Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical complexes—the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Missis- Augsburg College I 7 About Augsburg College sippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. Convenient bus routes run by the campus, and two Hiawatha Line light rail stations are just blocks away. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn., located at Bethel Lutheran Church. For maps, directions, and parking information, go to www.augsburg.edu/about/map. Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minn., in 1998. Classes in Rochester meet on an evening schedule with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. There are three trimesters in each academic year, and students can enter degree programs in the fall, winter, or spring. Several complete degree programs are available through the Rochester campus. In addition, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the day or Weekend College program on the Minneapolis campus. Students who enroll in Rochester courses are required to use technology in the learning and communication process through the online course management system. For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/rochester or call the Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1101 or the Rochester program office at 507-288-2886. Bookstore The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available through the bookstore. Counseling and Health Promotion The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center is located at 628 21st Avenue South. Christensen Center Christensen Center is the hub of college life. The new firstfloor student lounge area offers games, TV, and a place to gather. Also in Christensen Center are Cooper’s Coffee Shop, the Commons dining areas, Christensen Center Art Gallery, and offices for student government and student publications. Both the Graduate Admissions Office and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for Day College are located here. Food Services A variety of food options are available both in the Christensen Center and in Oren Gateway Center. Augsburg’s Rochester campus Augsburg’s Rochester campus is located in the facilities of Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south of the heart of a city of approximately 100,000 residents. Situated in the heart of the Midwest, the community has a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the Rochester campus are students of Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to “educate for service,” by preparing and equipping women and men to make a difference in the world. On the Minneapolis Campus Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the theatre and communication studies offices, as well as the film program. Foss Center’s lower level is home to the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS). James G. Lindell Family Library The Graduate Admissions Office is located on the upper level of Christensen Center. The Physician Assistant Studies Program admissions office is located in Anderson Hall. This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. The library is located on the block of campus bordered by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and Seventh Street. Augsburg for Adults Office Kennedy Center Admissions Offices Augsburg for Adults focuses on adult-centered educational programs and assists adult learners in all programs. It evaluates how the program fulfills their needs and identifies the educational services to help them succeed. The Augsburg for Adults office is located in Oren Gateway Center 110. This three-story addition to Melby Hall features a wrestling training facility, classroom space, locker rooms and fitness facilities, as well as hospitality and meeting rooms, classrooms, and offices. Augsburg Abroad This complex provides facilities for the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and serves as the College’s general auditorium. The Augsburg Abroad office, located in Murphy Place, provides advising and administrative services for students interested in an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities abroad are available. Graduate Catalog I 8 Melby Hall About Augsburg College Murphy Place Murphy Place is home to three of the four components of the Office of International Programs—Augsburg Abroad, Center for Global Education, and International Student Advising. It is also home to the four support programs for students of color—American Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services. Music Hall Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty. Old Main Home for the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, and Art Departments, Old Main was extensively remodeled in 1980, combining energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Oren Gateway Center Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on Riverside Avenue to serve as the “gateway” to campus. It houses Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Institutional Advancement, Augsburg for Adults, the Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, and the StepUP program. The center also includes student residence apartments, the Gage Family Art Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, classrooms, and the Johnson Conference Center. Science Hall Classrooms, science laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, and Finance and Administration offices are found in Science Hall. Sverdrup Hall The Enrollment Center, classrooms, and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall. ing the week and some weekend hours. Current hours are posted on the website. AugNet Account All students receive an AugNet email account. All official correspondence from the College is sent to this account and students are responsible for checking it. Students also have a secure network folder on the College’s network that is backed up weekly. The folder is accessible from both on- and off-campus. Computing Students have access to over 250 on-campus computers with their AugNet account. There are both PC and Macintosh desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41 technology- enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the Library. A valid Augsburg ID is required. All campus computers are equipped with a standard suite of software including Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Internet browsers. Additionally, a RemoteLab service provides access to campus software to offcampus students. See the TechDesk website for more information. A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and connections to the Internet and Internet2. Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network using WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of the Registrar’s student services are available securely on the Inside Augsburg web page http://inside.augsburg.edu to students on and off-campus. Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships Augsburg is accredited by: • The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the president’s office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices. Student Technology Center/TechDesk The Student Technology Center/TechDesk, located on the ground floor of the Lindell Library, functions as the initial point of customer contact for the Augsburg Information Technology Department. The TechDesk staff field requests for computer and media support. Many questions can be answered by searching the TechDesk web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ or by contacting them at 612-330-1400, at techdesk@augsburg.edu., or instant messaging on the webpage. Hours are generally business hours dur- • National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (Augsburg’s MBA is a candidate for accreditation) • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Augsburg’s master’s degree is full accredited; the doctoral degree is a candidate for accreditation) Augsburg College I 9 About Augsburg College • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) Augsburg’s programs are approved by: • American Chemical Society • Minnesota Board of Teaching • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) • National Association of Schools of Music Augsburg College is an institutional member of: • American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) • American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) • American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) • American Music Therapy Association, Inc. • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) • Campus Compact • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) • Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA) • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) • National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) • Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), • Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) • Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) • Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA) See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and affiliation citations. Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Augsburg College Facts and Figures • Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872. • Religious affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Although a plurality of students are Lutheran, 16 percent are Roman Catholic, and 25 percent represent other denominations and religions. • Enrollment (fall )—4,109 students from 26 countries. Graduate student enrollment is 920. • Alumni—Appox. 24,000 alumni since 1870, including over 1,200 graduate program alumni. • Student/Faculty ratio—13 to 1 • Degrees granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP • Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to more than 2.5 million through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. • Calendar year—Weekend/evening trimesters and weekday semesters, varying by the graduate program • Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs with two five-year degrees (BA in accounting with MAL, and BS/MSW in social work). Six master’s degree programs and one doctoral program, plus several dual degrees. • Off-campus programs—The Office of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and International Partners programs for short- and longer-term study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students. • Athletic affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III. Clery Act information The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612330-1717. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. (See Physician Assistant Studies for details of its program policy on page 66.) Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058. • Campus—18 major buildings. Major renovations to classrooms in 2007. • Accessibility—Augsburg is one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides inside access to 12 major buildings. Graduate Catalog I 10 FERPA The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands About Augsburg College that no information other than “directory information” can be released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to