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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...
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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 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.
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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 $1,260.00:the point plan is 51,020.00.
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Other Special F e e s (not refundable)
Fees Billed on Student Account
ACTC Bus (Full-time students
.
..........$ 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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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*
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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(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.)
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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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AUGSBURG COLLEGE
CATALOG
Augsburg College
731-21st Ave. So.
Minneapolis, Mn. 55454
332-5181
Dr. Donald Custafson, Interim Director
The Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg College. It is
particularly intended to be a time providing opportunities for both students an...
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE
CATALOG
Augsburg College
731-21st Ave. So.
Minneapolis, Mn. 55454
332-5181
Dr. Donald Custafson, Interim Director
The Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg College. It is
particularly intended to be a time providing opportunities for both students and
faculty to employ styles of teaching and learning, to investigate particular questions
and topics and to use urban and other off-campus resources in ways not possible
during the regular term.
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 student enrolled full time for two
years is required t o complete one interim for graduation).
A student may not receive credit for more than two interims in the student's major
Also, only one interim course in religion may be applied to the three course
requirement in religious studies.
There are no tuition refunds for students who choose not t o enroll in an interim
course.
One course is considered a full time load during interim and no student is permitted
t o register for more than one course during the period.
(;RAI)IN(; AN]) COIJRSIE LISTI'
INGS
Most interim courses are graded traditionally on a scale of 4.0 to 0. Students
generally have the option t o register on a Pass/No Credit basis. A few interim courses
are graded only on the PIN system; this limitation 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/or a more
rigorous grading standard.
OIBTIONS
June Interim
At least two interim courses will be offered in the June 1976 session of summer
school. An Augsburg student may register in a June interim course in lieu of the
January term with no additional tuition charge; however, students planning to elect
the June interim must register at the time of interim registration in the fall. Students
wishing to take the June interim in addition to the January one will be required to pay
regular summer course tuition.
Independent or Directed Study
Students may elect a program of either independent study (upper division) or
directed study (lower division) for the interim. Faculty members are strongly
discouraged from accepting responsibility for more than one independent or directed
study per interim. Students electing independent or directed study must:
1)
meet departmental requirements
2)
present at registration a written statement from the faculty member who
will direct the study
submit to the Interim director by December 1 a description of the intended
study, (topic, procedure, end result, and form of evaluation). Students not
submitting this information by December 1 will have their registration
cancelled.
Interims at Other Schools
3)
Augsburg students may enroll at any other 4-1-4 institution which offers a reciprocal
interim arrangement. Catalogs of these interim offerings can be consulted in the
Interim Center, Room 111 Memorial Hall. Registration for interims at the Twin City
colleges and at St. Olaf will be done at Augsburg during the regular registration period.
Students interested in attending any other institution during the interim should consult
with the Interim Director or his secretary (Room 1 11, Memorial Hall).
Non-Augsburg Students
Augsburg College will accept students from other 4-1-4 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 charged in addition t o tuition. Other students will be charged
$310 for the interim course.
Students interested in registering for an Augsburg Interim should write t o the Interim
Director for appropriate application forms. These students are responsible for their
own housing and boarding arrangements, though requests for on-campus housing can
be made t o the office of the interim director.
CLASS MI%I%TIN(;S
The interim day is divided into two blocks of time.
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8:OO - 12:30
12:30 - 5:OO
The number and length of class meetings as well as the beginning time will be
arranged the first day of class.
All Interim classes will meet the first and last class days of the interim. Classes
scheduled for Period I will meet the first day at 9:00 and classes scheduled for
Period I1 will meet the first day at 1:OO.
October 27-30
Interim Registration
January 5
First Day of Interim
Class I 9:00 a.m.
Class I1 1:00 p.m.
January 6
Last day for cancelladd
January 9
Last day for determining grading system
January 23
Last day for canceling class
January 30
Interim ends
Check with the Interim Center (Memorial Hall # I l l , extension 470) or with the
Interim Director, Dr. Don Gustafson (Memorial Hall #114, extension 475).
Instructor: Paul Rusten
Film-making I, Film-making I1
Film-making through practical lab experience. Discussion and observation of the expressive and
structural elements of film. The making of a 16 mm sound film.
Lab Fee of $70.00.
Prerequisites: None for Film-making I.
NOTE: You must have taken Film-making I in order to
take Film-making 11.
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I
Room: East Hall
Life Drawing
Instructor: Norman Holen
A study of undraped figures for art students and non art students. The media will include pencil,
contikrayon, ink, charcoal, pastel, chalk.
There will be a $10.00 per student model fee.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I
Room: Art Studio 6
The Arts of Spain
Instructor: Philip Thompson
A study of cross-cultural influences in art and architecture which appear to have blown into Spain on
the winds of political change and which were deposited as monuments to both Western and Eastern
civilization. El Greco, Velasquez and Goya reflect these influences and exert a personal freedom of
expression which is characteristically Spanish. Picasso, Miro, Gaudi and Dali are modern examples of
the Spanish artistic temperament nutured by centuries of "contradictoriety" via the country's great
wealth and extreme deprivation. Although Spain appears to be untouched by Modernism, its artists
have led revolutions in the arts.
The purpose of this interim in Spain is also to investigate great art collections which are housed in and
around Madrid, Burgos and Barcelona. Since Spanish art and architecture seem unaffected by the 20th
Century Avant-Garde and the electronic revolution, this would be a chance to step out of our psychedelic
cosmography into the perspective of the time in which the art of the Spanish past was created.
Cost will be approximately $895.00. PIN grading.
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor; Register with Director of International Programs, Memorial Hall 125.
Distribution: Humanities
Scientific Racism
Instructors: Johnny Bland, Roberta Lammers
What is the biological definition o f race? What do biologists say about the evolution o f races? Is the
biological concept o f race compatible with cultural and societal definitions? What is racism? We will
be examining these questions along with the history o f the eugenics movement and the current
controversies about race and IQ and about population control and food supply. Some o f the authors
we will be reading critically are Charles Darwin, Francis Galton, Hans Eysenck, Arthur Jensen, Richard
Hernstein, Ashley Montagu, Garrett Hardin, Stephen Rose, and Robert Williams.
Prerequisites: Knowledge o f high school biology or equivalent
Distribution: Science/Math, Urban
Time: I1
Room: Science 21 3
Evolution: Believe It or Not
Instructor: Ralph Sulerud
For many decades most biologists have accepted the theory o f organic evolution as being supported by
a body o f irrefutable evidence. Nevertheless, there has been an upsurge o f antievolutionism in the past
few years, which has led to a great deal of discussion and the publication o f numerous books on the
subject. In this course the historical development o f the theory o f evolution from Darwin to the
present time will be traced. The evidence in support o f the theory will be discussed, and the mechanisms
o f evolution as presently understood by biologists will be studied. During the last part of the course
some o f the recent antievolution literature which attempts to refute the scientific evidence will be
examined. In this part o f the course people representing various points o f view will be invited to some
o f the sessions.
Prerequisites: At least a high school course in biology
Distribution: Science/Math
Time: I
Room: Science 205
Instructors: Robert Herforth, Kermit Paulson
Nuclear Radiation Science
(Biological Emphasis) :
Oak Ridge Special Science Seminar
A study o f nuclear radiation with emphasis on applications and "hands-on" laboratory experience for
the individual student. The course will consist o f ( 1 ) introductory work on radiation detection and
measurement at Augsburg, (2)participation in the 1976 Oak Ridge Special Science Seminar where the
student has the opportunity to design his or her course o f study from projects in nuclear radiation
physics, radiobiology, radiochemistry, environmental radiation, nuclear medicine, health physics, and
radiological safety, and (3) summary and evaluation of the program back at Augsburg. Students may
receive credit in Biology for this course by selecting projects having a biological orientation.
This course is a cooperative venture with Oak Ridge Associated Universities - Special Training Division,
and is the only opportunity of its kind in the United States. Two weeks of the course will be spent
in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, utilizing the instructional staff and laboratory facilities of ORAU Special
Training Division. These facilities provide the opportunity for laboratory experience not normally
available to undergraduate students.
Time will be available to tour the area, including the national laboratory, and special lectures,
featuring scientists from the national laboratory, will be presented to the Special Seminar students.
The cost will be approximately $200.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Distribution: Natural Science
Time: I
Room: Science 30
Seminar: The Cutting Edge
Instructor: Neal 0 . Thorpe
Students will conduct an in-depth literature research on an up to the minute topic in biological research.
The class will attend seminars at the University o f Minnesota and several investigators will present
seminars t o the class on campus. Students will develop a high quality paper on their topic and will
present the subject orally to the class. This course fulfills the requirement of the seminar for the
biology major.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Biology Major
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Science 212
BUS. AIDMIN.
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Instructor: Arnin Kader
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals o f managerial accounting.
Planning and controlling processes, decision-making and behavioral considerations.
Prerequisites: Business Administration 101
Distribution: none
Time: I
Room: Old Main 23
Office Technology
Instructor: Gertrude Lund
Operation of transcription machines, introduction to data processing, and efficient handling o f office
duties through simulation in various departments such as personnel, filing, purchasing, sales, and
international trade.
Prerequisites: Typewriting
Distribution: none
Time: I
Room: Old Main 10
Symmetry in the Arts and Sciences
Instructor: Margaret Etter
The fundamental concepts of symmetry are universally appreciated. Small children entranced with a
spinning top, musicians creating a fugue, scientists exploring crystal structures, and naturalists
enjoying a buttercup are all more or less consciously involved with the science o f symmetry. We will
explore the many facets of symmetry in our life, culture, and history as outlined by Martin Gardner
in his intriguing text, The Ambidextrous Universe. An appreciation for the different types of
symmetries involving rotations, reflections, inversions, and translations will be systematically studied,
using H. Weyl's classic book, Symmetry. The symmetry operations used by the late artist M. C.
Escher in his graphic works will ako be studied in some detail.
One short seminar, one written report, and one creative project involving symmetry in any discipline
will be required, in addition to routine class assignments and quizzes.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Science/Math
Time: I
Room: Memorial Hall 1
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Instructor: Roy Hanson
This course will cover gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, and solution equilibria in detail and will
give an introduction to spectrophotometric techniques o f analysis. The course is to be taken by
chemistry majors normally in the interim o f their sophomore year. Medical technologists should take
Chemistry 353 in the spring. There will be daily classes, laboratory sessions and assignments.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 106 or 116
Distribution: None
Time: I & I1
Room: Science 315
Introduction to Chemical Research
Instructor: Courtland Agre
This course offersjunior and senior chemistry majors an opportunity to become acquainted with
chemical research by pursuing a topic or problem in detail. The faculty member will work with
students in areas o f their own interest such as continuation o f research problems already started or
particular problems of synthesis or analysis. Off-campusactivities such as research at Argonne or in
industry may be possible. The student is required to discuss his research with the instructor before
the start o f the interim.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior chemistry major
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Science 318
Principles of Economics
- Micro
Instructor: Peter Morici
An introduction to microeconomics, the theory of the household, firm, market structures and income
distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken
independently of Economics 120 or 122.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Social Science
Time: I
Room: Old Main 28
Welfare Economics
Instructor: Ed Sabella
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto optimality, economic efficiency of alternative market
structures;social welfare functions; normative concepts o f economic theory.
Prerequisites: Economics 251 or permission o f instructor
Distribution: Social Science
Time: I
Room: Old Main 21
1%IBIJCATION
Construction of Learning Centers for Elementary
and Pre-school Use
Instructor: Steven Reuter
Construction and display o f interest and learning centers for use in elementary and pre-sch ool
environments. Students will have the opportunity to view, design, construct and display their
creations. A unique opportunity to gain understanding in enriching the classroom. The course will
include various field trips and some lab time in the public schools.
Prerequisites: Elementary, Kindergarten, and Pre-school majors or anticipated majors.
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Library 4
1%I)IJCATl'
ION
SIJDIMIER
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
(Elementary)
Instructor: Lauretta E. Pelton
This will be an opportunity for the student to investigate the teaching profession and to explore
various job possibilities within it. Working in schools will highlight the course along with various
exploratory ventures as promoted by the participating students'resourcefulness and creativity.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or Junior standing
Distribution: None
Time: Summer Session
11I)UCATl'
ION
Audio-visual Media
Instructor: Mary Alexander
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to work with Media Specialists in Elementary
or Secondary schools of the metropolitan area. The students will learn to use a variety of equipment
and to produce AV material. Please contact Mary Alexander before December 1 in order that
assignments can be made with specific schools.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing
Distribution: None
Time: I (and arranged)
Room: Old Main 7
Things That Go Bump In The Night:
The Literature of Fantasy
Instructor: Ron Palosaari
Human imagination has filled many books with strange creatures such as hobbits, ghosts, elves, and
ghouls. Some of these creatures delight our taste for the fanciful. Others stir our fears. As the old
Scottish prayer puts it:
"From ghosties and ghoulies and wee little beasties
And things that go bump in the night
Good Lord, deliver us. "
We will spend the month reading and discussing works of fantasy. We will start with Tolkien's The
Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy and wander from there t o other fantasy writers. If
January winds blow us some luck, there may be a film, a play, or a television show or two that will
give us some additional fun.
The course is open only to the curious andlor devoted. Students will establish their curiosity or
devotion by reading at least The Hobbit and Fellowship o f the Rings before the class begins. The
instructors who are slightly suspicious as well as curious and devoted will give an examination on the
four Tolkien books on the third day o f class.
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Prerequisites: See above
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I1
Room: Science 205
The Literature of Terror: Tales of Horror,
Mystery and Detection
Instructor: Lorraine Livingston
Do you have a penchant for murder and detection? Do you like spine-tingling horror stories? You
will be able to swap experiences with fellow students as you read both classical and modern mystery
stories. A selected reading list will include such works as Great Tales of Horror by Edgar Allen Poe,
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Moonstone
by Wilkie Collins, The Hound o f the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Rebecca by Daphne du
Maurier, The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler, Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha
Christie, The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth, and In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Brief
be followed by group discussions, Each student will write one short paper on a subject
lectures
o f his choice.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 2 1
Myths, Motifs, Mandalas and Much More:
The Short Story and Archetypes
Instructor: Richard Sargent
We shall read and discuss a collection o f short stories by some familiar writers (Hemingway, Lawrence,
Hesse) and some not so familiar (Anais Nin, Akutagawa, Tanizaki) from a variety of points o f view,
but with emphasis on one called archetypal criticism, an interdisciplinary approach using insights from
anthropology, psychology, sociology, and religion t o understand literature. The collection of stories
will be of interest even to those who have read widely, since the selections are not over-anthologized,
and represent a wide number of cultures. The course would be appropriate for someone just learning
how to discuss and write about literature, but it would also be of interest to a literature student who
wished to learn more about archetypal criticism.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I
Room: Old Main 25
L'homme moyen sensuel and The Bloomsday Book:
Instructor: Toni Thornton
James Joyce's Dubliners and Ulysses.
The course will consist of a close reading of these two masterpieces and selected criticism. The focus
will be on class discussion and analysis, and a paper to be completed by the end of the course. Those
planning to enroll should be familiar with Homer's Odyssey.
Prerequisites: One literature course
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 25
Intermediate French I1
Instructor: Ruth L. Aaskov
Those who have studied the basic structures and forms of the French language once and have done a
little reading may revitalize their skills by exploring twentieth century writings of current thema tic
interest. Basics of the tenses and other grammatical forms will be reviewed in the language and there
will be daily practice in listening and speaking. Understanding and communicating ideas are goals for
leisure time French as well as readiness for courses in conversation, writing, civilization or reading.
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There will be lab assignments or work with C-60 cassettes and field trips en francais as possible for the
group.
Prerequisites: 3 years (high school level), 211 (college level) or consent of instructor
Distribution: Language
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 7
The Agony of 20th Century Germany as Reflected
in Literature
Instructor: William Oyler
Works in English translation by significant 20th century German writers will be read and discussed.
These works will reflect the crises and upheavals of the 20th century experience which are not
uniquely German, but have a universal application as well. Topics will include: the anonymity of
urban-industrial life, the search for personal identity and security, the uses of power, war, political
change and confrontation with ultimate questions o f life and death. Works by East German and
women writers will be included. Students will read and report on one work in addition to those
discussed in class.
This course is a variation on German Literature in Translation (244),which covers the nearly 200
years from the Age of Classicism to the present. Since the two courses are not identical, students
who have taken 244 may get credit for 245 and vice versa. Credit does not apply to a major or a
minor in German.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Language
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 8
History of the German Language
Instructor: Don Steinmetz
How do languages grow? What causes them to change? How are languages related to each other?
What are language families? These and other general questions of historical linguistics will be
considered as exemplified by the history o f German. Topics studied include: the development of
German, English and other Germanic languages from Indo-European through Ancient Germanic, the
development of German from the earliest docurnents to the present day, the formation of the modern
standard language and Martin Luther's contribution to it, German dialects, especially the difference
between Low and High German.
Prerequisites: German 112 or permission o f instructor
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Old Main 1
Norwegian Composition and Conversation
Instructor: Leif E. Hansen
Intensive practice in spoken Norwegian with emphasis on pronuncia tion and original composition.
Some attention will be given to regional speech variations and to differences between the two official
languages of Norway. There will be a variety of contacts with native speakers of Norwegian now
residing in the Twin Cities area.
Students will be required to put in a total of 5 hours per week in laboratory work andlor field
experience.
Prerequisites: Norwegian 75212 or equivalent
Distribution: Language
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 3
Spanish Literature in Translation: Famous
Literary Figures
Instructor: Gunta Rozentals
Emphasis upon the analysis of the basic human types and the fascinating characters of fact and fiction
with which Spain has enriched world literature: The Cid, Celestina, Don Juan, Don Quiojote, the
conquistador, the mystic, the rogue, the guardian of his honor, the modern agonist . . . .
Lectures, discussion, extensive readings, reports and a paper.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Language
Time: Summer Session
Room:
Spanish Expression
Instructor: Mary A. Kingsley
The main goal of the course is to improve the students'ability in oral and written Spanish, with a
secondary goal of widening one's cultural background. It will include readings and discussions in
Spanish on a wide variety of topics including: Spanish art; selected works of Ortega, Unamuno, Julian
Marias, and Pio Baroja; the Spanish versus the Mexican tortilla, including lessons on how to make them;
After Franco, What?; Spanish etiquette; macismo; etc. Special emphasis will be placed on clarifying
grammar problems common among English speakingpeople, i.e.: porlpara, serlestar, subjunctive,
passive voice, preteritlimperfect. In addition there will be a systematic general review of Spanish
grammar. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Prerequisites: One conversation class beyond intermediate level
Distribution: Language
Time: I
Room: Old Main 3
History of London
Instructor : Orloue Gisselquist
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford"
(Dr. Samuel Johnson, 18th century). This course does not promise all that! But London does offer
much of value and interest to study. Its amazingly rapid growth since mid 16th century has meant
that Londoners have felt, thought about, and responded to modern urban problems for at least
four centuries. Its business community was at the forefront of economic change in the Western world
for several centuries. Several times the city has represented high points in the history of European
culture. It has had a massive influence on English society generally (well illustrated by its demographic
preponderance in the nation) and a powerful leverage on British politics (whose capital was
conveniently located just a few miles up the Thames River). And fortunately, for the purpase of our
study, there is a great deal of literature about the city that is readily available.
Urban history, and hopefully this course, appeals t o students o f various disciplines - geography,
architecture, popular culture, economics, urban planning, political science, as well as history. Both
in class activities and student assignments, there will be an effort t o construct the course so as to
reflect this interdisciplinary interest. There will be wide choice in the matter o f assignments; it is
understood, though, that an individual project emphasizing literature or architecture will evidence
the insights and background gained in the broader concerns o f the course.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Urban or Social Science
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 19
The Japanese-American Experience
Instructor: Khin Khin Jensen
This course is a study o f the Japanese-American experience in the USA. Perspectives o f their
immigration patterns, geographic settlements, and their contributions to the American economy and
society will be explored. Special focus will be given to the forced evacuation o f the Japanese-Americans
during World War 11, how and why they were uprooted from homes and businesses at short notice.
Where in the United States were the so-called "American concentration camps"located? How did this
ethnic group adjust to detention and attempt to overcome the trauma o f their war-time experience?
Japanese-Americans from the Twin Cities, films and slides will be used as resources. Field trips will
be taken t o observe Japanese products, arts, cooking, and the headquarters o f the Japanese-American
Citizens League. Some evening meetings may replace regular day sessions. A paper or an acceptable
alternate project will be required.
Prospective education majors may find the course valuable for their teaching.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Social Science
Time: I
Room: Old Main 18
From the Indus to Indira: Epochs in Indian History
Instructor: Don Gustafson
This course will present an introduction t o the vast panorama o f Indian culture from the early cities
on the Indus River t o the problems and potentials o f modern India. Not only will a wide variety o f
topics be covered, but in addition there will be a great variety in the materials used - cultural artifacts,
recordings, slides, novels, religious texts, histories, and who knows what else.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Social Science
Time: I1
Room: Library 1
IMT IERI)ISCII'LINl\IW
Philadelphia and the Quest for a
Humane City
Instructors: Joel Torstenson, Carl Chrislock
A Bicentennial study of the cultural and socioeconomic metamorphosis of an historic American city.
The study will begin with an examination of the Philadelphia of William Penn; its socio-historic
origins, its dreams, urban imagery and city design. With this starting point as background, the course
will proceed to examine the sequential transformation of the city as it participates in the American
Revolution, the industrial revolution, the 20th Century urban crisis, and the "urban renaissance" of
the post-industrial city. Readings and other sources such as films will be selected from both social
sciences and humanities. In the third week of the Interim, the course will be conducted in Philadelphia
where academic, civic, and cultural leaders will guide the study. Special attention will be focused
upon contemporary developments in Philadelphia such as the redevelopments of its historic central
city and other urban renewal programs, the "urban renaissance" movement and the socio-political
developments relating to the urban crisis. The implications of these developments for the city's
present and future dreams and design and how they fit into America's "quest for the humane city"
will be a guiding theme for the course.
Approximate cost: $235. plus meals.
Prerequisites: Lower Division - None. Upper Division - permission o f instructor.
Distribution: Urban studies
Time: I1
Room: Science 34
60272
Three Caribbean Cultures: Afro-European
Civilizations in Transition
Instructor: F. Mark Davis
A study of three Caribbean states - Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti with an emphasis on
the heritages of European colonial po,wer - Great Britain, Spain, France. Each state gained
independence at differing times and in differing ways. Each state is predominantly Black in
population. How has the encounter of European and African heritages found expression in
institutions, ideas, and values? A week will be spent in each of the capital cities and environs.
The course will bean on the Augsburg campus with four days o f intensive reading and orientation.
Harold Mitchell,
Books to be read include: A. c.- ~ilg;s,
Contemporary Politics and Economics in ihe Caribbean;I-Iarold Mi t h e l l , Europe in the Caribbean;
Lionel Belasco, Strange Happenings: Tales of the Caribbean;Marjorie Engber (ed.), Caribbean Fiction
and Poetry.
Caribbean:
In Kingston, Jamaica, time will be spent at the institute of Jamaica as well as government offices and
the Hope Botannical Gardens. In addition two days will be at Knox College in Spaulding, Jamaica.
In Haiti study will include the Centre dlArt, Theatre de Verdure,and the National Museum in
Port-au-Prince. In addition the group will visit the San Souci Palace and Citadella Laferriere in
Cap-Haitien.
Finally the Dominican Republic study will include the University of Santo Domingo and the Primate
Cathedral of America.
The cost will be approximately $700.
Prerequisites: Register with Director o f International Programs, Memorial Hall 125
Distribution: None
60308
Victorian Woman
INTlERlBI SCI 1'IAINAIl\7
Instructor: Catherine Nicholl
A study of woman in the Victorian period (chieflyin England), considering both the prevailing images
of women and their actual condition. Materials used will include novels, poetry, essays, paintings,
letters, biographies,journals, documents, and health and homemaking manuals. Specific topics studied,
either by the class as a whole or by individuals, may include women at home (wives and daughters),
the governess, the bluestocking, the domestic servant, the fallen woman, women's education, early
feminists, the suffragemovement, family planning, women as factory workers, and such individual
figures as Florence Nightingale, Harriet Martineau, Jane Carlyle, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Queen
Victoria. Students electing this course will do a substantial project leading to either a paper or (in
most cases) a class presentation.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: None
Time: I 1
Room: Library 201
Aztec, Maya and Inca: Ancient American
Civilizations
Instructor: Bruce Reichenbach
The conquering Spaniard discovered in the Americas, not bands of savages, but highly developed and
intricately structured cultures. We will study three of these ancient cultures from the viewpoint of
the anthropological archaeologist,analyzing their history, religion, government, military codes,
agricultural techniques, and daily life.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: None
Time: I
R o ~ m :Old Main 19
Exploring the Future
Instructor: Sheldon Fardig
We all realize that change is upon us from all directions. While we understand to a degree what is
happening we probably have not come to grips with what the future may mean to us.
Through this study of analyses of the post-technologicalfuture the student should develop a knowledge
background of changes and issues expected, be aware of hislher value system and how the future may
impinge upon it, and have some skill in alternative futures thinking.
Topics will include limits of growth, technoIogy of the future, metaphysics of the future;projecting
into the future by means of reading, film, video, special speakers, field trips, scenario writing and
individual projects.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: None
Time: I1
Room: Science 318
Communications and Reasoning in Mathematics
Instructor: Bev Durkee
Exploration of the art of mathematical reasoning and communications: how to read mathematical
materials, how to write mathematical statements, and how to construct mathematical proofs.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (Math 224 or prior experience with proofs in high school
mathematics)
Distribution: Science/Math
Time: I
Room: Science 320
The Art and Science of Executive Decision Making:
An Introduction to Operations Research
Instructor: Warren L. Persons
Operations research applies the scientific method to decision problems concerning the operation and
coordination of activities to serve the best interests of an organization. The major objective of the
course will be to acquaint the student with the methodology and terminology of 0.R. by providing
ample opportunity to formulate and build mathematical models from a verbal description of a
decision pro blem.
Topics will include linear programming, the simplex algorithm, the transportation model, and duality.
Major emphasis placed on mathematical modeling and applications.
There will be a term project using the computer as a tool (no prior programming experience is
necessary).
Lab fee: $10.
Prerequisites: Math 114 or equivalent
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Science 213
DIIJSIC
Electronic Music
Instructor: Robert Karlen
Sounds are created, manipulated, and organized into an individual, aural art, using traditional,
contemporary, and novel sound sources; includes working with a synthesizer.
Students will need to purchase some materials such as recording tape. It is also desirable that students
have access to a tape recorder.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Fine Arts
Time: I
Room: Music 20
American Band Music (1776-1976)
Instructor: Jim Carlson
This course is designed for members of the Augsburg College band and will focus on the two hundred
year history of American band music. After a brief discussion of European origins, the real study will
begin with a consideration of the functional "fife and drums" and "bands of musick" of revolutionary
times. Their development will be traced to the popular "business" band era exemplified by Gilmore
and Sousa and their uses of marches, cornet solos, transcriptions, etc. The role of community bands
will be examined. The midwestern roots of school bands and their phenomenal growth in the
American education system will be analyzed. The present day development of the iriportant band
music repertoire will conclude the study. When off campus, students will be brought in contact with
persons and places of importance to American band music: Dr. Richard Goldman in Baltimore;
Dr. Mark Hindsley at the University of Illinois; the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Institute in
Washington D.C. The band will be presenting concerts while off campus.
Student cost will be approximately $200.
Prerequisites: Membership in Augsburg College Band
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I
Room: Olivet Hall
82290
Brigadoon
DI USIC
Instructors: Stephen Gabrielsen, James Johnson
The production of a Broadway Musical including singing, dancing, acting, stage design, choreography,
lighting and promotion followed by a week of evening performances.
Students will be responsible for supplying costumes and possibly for acquisition of musical score
andlor libretto (depending upon audition outcome).
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Fine Arts
Time: I
Room: Music 11
Revelation and Human Knowledge
Instructor: Mark Fuehrer
This course will be an intensive study of the problems of revealed truths. We will investigate how it is
possible for the human intellect to receive information from sources other than normal perception.
The role of perception in revelation will be studied, as well as the problem of inspiration, ecstacy and
mystical insight.
Prerequisite: None
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I
Room: Old Main 22
Safety and Drug Education
Instructors: Ed Saugestad, Edor Nelson
An analysis of drug abuse and what can be done for the abuses. Also includes American Red Ooss
First Aid course.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: None
Time: 11
Room: Melby 12
Recreational Activities and Rhythms
Instructor: LaVonne Peterson
Theory and practice in teaching recreational activities, social recreation, quiet games, low organized
games, noon hour activities, camp nights, relays, modified games, simple rhythmic games, folk and
square dancing.
Prerequisites: Phy Ed major or minor.
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Melby 12
Coaching and Judging of Women's Gymnastics
Instructor: Joyce Pfaff
This course will attempt to prepare the student to be a qualified gymnastics coach and judge. It will
bring out new spotting and coaching techniques in the field or gymnastics. The main emphasis will
be on judging of this sport. There will be practical experience of judging actual high school and
college meets. The culminating activity will be to take the State High School League test for the
judging o f gymnastics and therefore be an officialregistered judge for the state of Minnesota. It is
required that women participate (perform-spot-assist)with the Augsburg Women's Gymnastic Team.
Prerequisites: PE 472, Self-testingActivities for Women or 1 year experience with a women's
gymnastics team.
Distribution: None
Time: I1
Room: Melby 13
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1'1 1T SICS
The History of Astronomy
Instructor: Ted Hanwick
This brief course traces the development o f astronomy from the ancients through the 19th century.
While special emphasis will be on Hipparchus, Ptolemy, Copernicus,Brahe', Kepler, Galileo, Newton,
and Herschel, other lesser lights must also be mentioned for their contributions to the development
of this subject.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Science 123
1'111 T SICS
'r
Understanding the Weather
Instructor: Ken Erickson
An introduction to the earth's weather, its causes and character. Designed for those interested in
weather and weather prediction, this course assumes no prior science or mathematics background.
Topics to be discussed include: the rela tionship of sun, earth and atmosphere;important physical
quantities such as temperature and pressure; clouds and precipitation; unusual conditions like
tornados and hurricanes; techniques and instrumentation for weather monitoring and control; aviation
weather; and the influence of weather on pollution. Possible course activities include experimentation,
forecasting and guest speakers.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: ScienceIMath
Time: I
Room: Science 22
1'111 T SICS
'r
Nuclear Radiation Science
(Physical Science Emphasis) :
Oak Ridge Special Science Seminar
Instructors: Kermit Paulson, Robert Herforth
A study o f nuclear radiation with emphasis on applications and "hands-on"laboratory experience for
the individual student. The course will consist of (1) introductory work on radiation detection and
measurement (physical science applications) at Augsburg, (2) participation in the 1976 Oak Ridge
Special Science Seminar where the student has the opportunity to design his or her course of study
from projects in nuclear radiation physics, radiobiology, radiochemistry, environmental radiation,
nuclear medicine, health physics, and radiological safety, and (3) summary and evaluation of the
program back at Augsburg.
This course is a cooperative venture with Oak Ridge Associated Universities - Special Training
Division, and is the only opportunity of its kind in the United States. Two weeks of the course will
be spent in Oak Ridge, Tennessee utilizing the instructional staff and laboratory facilities of ORAU
Special Training Division. These facilities provide the opportunity for laboratory experience not
normally available to undergraduate students.
Time will be available to tour the area including the national laboratory and also special lectures,
featuring scientists from the national laboratory, will be presented to the Special Seminar Participants.
The cost d l be approximately $200.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
Distribution: Natural Science
Time: I
Room: Science 30
When You Haven't A Prayer: The Supreme Court
on Church and State
Instructor: Myles C. Stenshoel
85295
An investigation of significant decisions of the United States Supreme Court on issues of religious
liberty and governmental neutrality under the First Amendment religion clauses. Analysis of
principles of interpretation used by the Court, including their underlying assumptions, differential
impact, and possible future constitutional development. Paper not required.
85495
Students will research, brief, analyze and criticize recent decisions, presenting the results of their
studies to the combined group and in a paper.
Prerequisites: Prior course in U.S. constitutional law or constitutional history or written permission
of the instructor.
Distribution: Social Science
Time: I1
Room: Science 22
The British Design for Mass Media
Instructor: Milda Hedblom
British mass media can claim a world wide reputation for high quality production and content. The
essential reasons for this distinction are cultural, political and artistic. The British design for the mass
media will be the subject for a month of group and independent study o f mass communications in
England, based in London. We will visit and interview at major media centers in London, including the
British Broadcasting Corporation and the London dailies (though other special interests, such as film,
might be accommodated). Topics we will study during the first half of the interim include British
views on the proper use of the mass media, the nature of political controls and fundingprovisions,
involving interviews with relevant public officials.
The last two weeks of the interim will be devoted to independent work (under the supervision of the
instructor) with each student studying a particular aspect of one medium such as television news
production, or print censorship rules or radio overseas programming, etc. Some individuals may select
topics requiring regional travel, such as Wales or Scotland. This is acceptable but will have a
separate cost and be individually arranged in England.
The cost will be approximately $850-895.
Prerequisites: Register with Director of International Programs, Memorial Hall 125
Distribution: Social Science
America's International Politicians
Instructor: Norma Noonan
Study of foreign policy decision making and decision makers in the U.S.A. In-depth study of decision
process either in a major case, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, or a simulated case. Discussion format
with opportunity for the student to explore some aspect of U.S. foreign policy. Requirements:
project and final examination.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Social Science
Time: I
Room: Library 201
Creativity in Preschool Children
Instructor: Duane Johnson
What conditions facilitate the development of creativity? For preschool children it is necessary to
consider play materials, literature, television, life situations, experiences, tasks, personal interaction,
and activities.
Each student must make hislher own arrangements before the beginning of the course to have ready
access throughout the interim to one specificperson in the age range of 3 to 6 (not children in the
first grade o f school; children who will be 3 by July 1 , 1 976 are acceptable). The child should be
available basically on a daily basis for purposes o f observing and interacting with the child.
Student.should expect to spend up to $10 for purchase of materials for use with children.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Old Main 8
Your Personality and its Measurement
Instructor: Lyla Anderegg
Temperament, character, attitude, mood, trait, preference . . . these are some of the elements that are
thought of as constituting your personality. Through the use o f surveys, scales, inventories and other
means now available, we will investigate and evaluate your personality.
Prerequisites: General Psychology
Distribution: None
Time: 11
Room: Old Main 22
Computer Applications in Behavioral Science
Instructor: Richard Marken
An introduction to the use of computers for the analysis of behavioral data and simulation of
behavioral processes. Students will learn to write programs to do statistical analyses such as
correlation and linear regression, analysis of variance, and Chi square. Programs will be written in
FORTRAN IV. Students will also study the behavior of programs which simulate interesting
behavioral and biological processes such as perception, learning and evolution. Each student will be
required to do a programmed project on a topic of interest. Topics for projects will be quite varied
and range from demonstrations of theorems in statistics to simulation of rumor propagation in
crowds.
A lab fee of approximately $1 0.
Prerequisites: General Psychology
Distribution: None
Time: I1
Room: Science 212
Israel: A study in Social Change
Instructor: Grace Dyrud
Israel represents more differentlife styles and more planning for social adaptation than any other spot
of that size in the world. Some people work on computers while some herd goats and sheep as in
Biblical times. Social adaptation will be seen through visits to an absorption center, a kibbutz, a
center for social change research, and visits with Israelis. Social policies such as the following will be
viewed: settlement policies, places of women and minorities, and the resolution o f religious and
secular interests. The areas visited will be Tel Aviv-Jaffa,Beer Sheba, Jerusalem, Jericho and the
Galilee. Ancient and Biblical hist0r.v will be briefly described in conjunction with the above visits and
others such as Caesaria and the Dead Sea Scroll sites.
The cost will be approximately $1 100.00.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: None
Time:
Room:
The Behavior of Nerve Cells
Instructor : Norm Ferguson
Learn how your brain actually functions! A study of the basic processes o f the nervous system.
Emphasis will be placed on the action o f individual neurons; how they behave and interact with one
another. Topics to be considered will include: the electrophysiological methods used in studying
nerve cells, the electrical properties o f the nerve axon, the synapses between neurons, the integrated
activity o f neurons, and the organization o f sensory receptors.
Prerequisites: A course in Biology and/or Chemistry or consent of instructor
Distribution: ScienceIMath
Time: I
Room: Science 34
World Order and Religion
Instructor: Eugene M. Skibbe
The world appears to be in a state o f crisis. What is necessary to provide order? What kind o f order
would be best? Usually we turn to political science or ecological sciences to find the answers and
principles o f order. However, religions have always been ways in which people have ordered their
world. We will take that approach. What are leading religious and theological concepts of order?
What does the religious map o f the world look like today? What can religion contribute to world
order? What might the future be and how can we work toward a desirable future with regard to
religion and world community? Reading, discussion, lecture, simulation game, films, and visiting
speakers.
Prerequisites: Religion 11 1 or 121
Distribution: Religion
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 27
RELIGION
Contemporary Religious Movements
Instructor: Douglas Ollila
A study o f several contemporary religious groups, both Christian and non-Christian, including the
Jesus movement, neo-pentacostalism, and selected non-Christian groups such as Hare Krishna.
Emphasis will be placed on visitation to group meetings and discussions conducted by rnovemen t
leaders.
Prerequisites: Religion 11 1 or 121
Distribution: Religion
Time: I
Room: Old Main 27
Israel: Ancient and Modern
Instructor: Philip Quanbeck
The land of Palestine has long been a focus o f interest and intense loyalties. Christians, Jews and
Moslems have seen in that relatively small area at the eastern end o f the Mediterranean a place o f great
importance. The current discussions and peace initiatives are a measure of the continuing interest in
the whole o f the Middle East.
The goal of the interim in Israel is fundamentally two-fold. First, we will attempt to become
acquainted with the methodology, procedu~so f archaeological study and some of the results.
Second, we will seek to gain a modest first-hand acquaintance with the geography of Israel especially
as this geography relates to biblical history. To accomplish these purposes, there will be assigned
reading, and we will listen to lectures and visit museums. We will stay in Jerusalem which will make
possible a number of walking tours o f the Old City.
In addition t o this there will be two three-day trips; one trip to the north where we will visit places
such as Hatzor, Nazareth, Tiberius, and the Sea o f Galilee. One trip to the south where we will visit
places such as Qumran, Beersheba, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Arad. On the return trip we will stop a
few days in London before returning to the U.S.
The cost will be approximately $1 100.00. PIN grading.
Prerequisites: Register with Director o f International Programs, Memorial Hall 125
Distribution: Religion
Practicum in Human Services
Instructor: Paul Steen
With faculty approval, student selects a placement as a half-time volunteer in a social agency or
institution. Opportunity to know social work professionals, social service delivery systems, and career
aspects in the helping vocations. Independent study with a term paper report and review conferences.
Especially recommended for freshmen and sophomores.
Prerequisites: Consent o f Instructor
Distribution: Required for Social Work Majors
Time: I 1
Room: Memorial Hall 1
Human Service Issues in Selected Areas
Instructor: Tony Wagner
A series of seminars designed to introduce the major issues of human service delivery in selected areas
such as youth, aged, mentally and physically handicapped, alcohol and chemical dependency, social
security, or the ecology of welfare. There will be 16 hours a week of field experience.
Prerequisites: Social Work 95351 or consent of instructor.
Distribution: Social Science (required for Social Work majors)
Time: I
Room: Old Main 2
Hi-Rise vs. Homestead: Patterns of Urban Housing
Instructor : Gordon Nelson
An examination of housing alternatives in the urban setting. The course will focus on the tension
between the demands of population density and American life-style preferences, but will also examine
the ways in which political pressures and economic considerations affect the patterns of urban housing.
During regular class hours the class will meet occasionally at off-campus sites such as the Minneapolis
Housing Authority, new apartment developments, and rehabilitated houses in older city neighborhoods.
The course grade will be based on the quality of class participation and on a "take-home" examination
designed to relate class discussion to assigned reading.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Urban
Time: I
Room: Melby 24
Death and Play in Zen and Don Juan
Instructor : Jerry Gerasimo
There are interesting parallels between the teachings of Don Juan, the Yaqui Shaman, and the
instructions of the Zen Buddhist masters to their pupils. We will compare these methods as to form,
content, and implications. We will compare the roles of death, time, and play in their teachings, and
ask what ways can these teachings be transferred to ordinary life. The texts used will include: Carlos
Castaneda, A Separate Reality and Journey to Ixtlan; Eugene Herrigel, Zen in the Art of Archery; and
D. T. Suzuki, Zen and Japanese Culture.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Social Science
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 28
Advanced Public Speaking
Instructor: Ray Anderson
This course will provide an opportunity to work toward a polished speaking style in both composition
and delivery. Attention will be given to great speeches and to rhetorical theory, but the emphasis will
be on performance. Students will perform in some way every day. An effort will be made to develop
each student's unique powers of creativity and showmanship.
Prerequisites: A beginning course in speech - either high school or college
Distribution: Humanities
Time: I
Room: Library 1
Issues in Human Development: A Cultural Perspective
Instructor: Joel Mugge
The interim will be based both in Mexico City and in a Benedictine monastery in the village o f
Ahuatapec near Cuernavaca,Mexico. Travel to Mexico will be by charter bus and train. The goal of
the interim will be to provide both an academic and experimental framework for the students to
clarify their social and religious values as these values are placed in juxtaposition with those of the
Mexican culture, the monastic community, and other members of the group. The class will not only
be a learning community for a month, but a working, living, and worshipping community as well.
While at the monastery, students will be expected to participate as fully as possible in the discipline of
the monastic community and will spend a part o f each day in class and part of the day working in
agricultural projects in the village. Also, conscious attention will be given to the building of community
within the group itself,and the skills involved in developing community. In addition, some time will
be spent in small groups in travel experiences to other parts of Mexico. Background reading, an
extensive daily journal, and a final paper will be required.
The cost will be approximately $450. PIN grading.
Prerequisites: Register with Director of International Programs, Memorial Hall 125
Distribution: Humanities
Theater Practicum
Instructor: Ailene Cole
The course consists of the artistic preparation of a children's play through improvisation,its technical
preparation and performance of it for audiences by those enrolled.
Prerequisites: None
Distribution: Fine Arts
Time: I & I1 (9:30a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Room: Speech Auditorium
SIDEIICII
The British Design for Mass Media
Instructor: Milda Hedblom
See description under Political Science.
SIBBIICII
Advanced Acting
Instructor: Esther Olson
A study of the Stanislavski method in acting as it relates to the development of character and style.
Approximately ten plays from different pen'ods will be studied, and students will reenact scenes from
these dramas. Field trips to community theaters and Minneapolis Institute of Art will be included.
(Fees for tickets will amount to approximately $10.)
Prerequisites: Speech 232 (Acting) or permission of instructor
Distribution: None
Time: I
Room: Speech 43
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which might be asked about Augsburg College and its curriculum. Although copy
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This publication has been written and designed to answer most of the questions
which might be asked about Augsburg College and its curriculum. Although copy
was correct at the time of publication, information contained herein is subject to
change without notice.
Each student is responsible to know the rules, regulations, requirements, and
academic policies contained in this publication. I f doubt should arise with regard to
any matter published herein, the student is responsible to consult with a faculty
adviser or the dean of the college.
Table of Contents
PAGE 5, INTRODUCTION
PAGE 6, THE COLLEGE
PAGE 8, CAMPUS MAP
PAGE 12, ACADEMIC LlFE
PAGE 18, STUDENT LlFE
PAGE 22, ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
PAGE 24, FINANCIAL AID
PAGE 25, EXPENSES
PAGE 27, ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
PAGE 31, GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 32, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERINGS
PAGE 89, ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATES
PAGE 90, FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES
PAGE 97, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION
PAGE 98, INDEX
Glossary of Terms
This Augsburg College catalog is designed to give you the information you need to know as a
student or prospective student. In it you will find most of the answers to questions you may have
about Augsburg. If you have others, please feel free to write or phone the Office of Admissions at
the College.
Certain terms used in this catalog may be unfamiliar to you. We hope the following brief definitions
will be helpful.
ACADEMIC . . . . .
. . . . . . . The practices, principles, regulations, and customs which characterize
school and college.
COURSE. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . A subject studied during one semester or an interim such as
"Community Development and Organization." In general, four courses
are taken each semester at Augsburg and one is studied during the
interim in January.
. .
MAJOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . A concentration of study in one area. Augsburg offers majors in 1 8
de~artments.
. . . . . , . . . . A concentration in a field of study in less depth than the major.
. . . . . . . . . . A course not required for the major or minor but taken by the student
MINOR . . . . .
ELECTIVE..
.
from any college department as his or her interests dictate.
FEE. .
Charges made by the College for special services such as laboratory
equipment or locker rental.
LOAN
. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . Money a student borrows for college expenses and later repays. See
"Financial Aid."
SCHOLARSHIP. . . .
. . . . . Financial assistance received by a student based on high school
performance in and out of the classroom, college standing, or the result
of special tests such as the SAT or ACT. Scholarships vary in amounts
and length of duration. The amount generally depends upon the financial
need of the student. There is no obligation to repay. The same criteria
are used for Grants-In-Aid.
SEMESTER.
,
. . . . . . . . . . The College operates on a 4-1- 4 calendar. Each semester is 1 5 weeks
in length and the interim is 4 weeks.
PREREQUISITE . . . . . . . . A course which a student is required to complete before another one
may be taken. The prerequisite course may be either in the same or
another department.
Introduction
Few liberal arts colleges cgmbine the excitement and vitality of a metropolitan center
with the smallness and intimacy of the rural setting. Augsburg is one of the few, very special
Christian colleges which can offer you both.
The small college atmosphere enables you to
be a participant or a spectator at a variety of
events and activities. Exhibitions, concerts,
films, and lectures are regularly available to you
on campus. Through the intercollegiate or intramural athletic programs you may choose participation in athletics.
Religious activities are a vital part of the campus. The Religious Life Commission has been
established by the Student Government to
oversee, stimulate and perpetuate religious life
on the Augsburg campus. Its primary purpose
and goal is neither self-serving nor selfsustaining, but rather furthering the ministry of
Christ on the Augsburg campus.
You, the student, are an individual at Augsburg.
You design your own learning experience.
While distributional and major requirements act
as guidelines, there is latitude to design a
portion of your own education.
At Augsburg, the innovative and experimental
as well as the individual are central. The
college follows the calendar known as the "41-4."
In the study of the liberal arts, you will encounter ideas and experiences from the whole
range of human knowledge. The liberal arts
education, however, is more than an accumulation of knowledge from a number of
fields. Augsburg recognizes that concentration
is necessary in your chosen field. You may
choose from a variety of majors for hundreds of
career possibilities.
Augsburg is in the center of the Twln Cities of
Minneapolis and St. Paul. In this metropolitan
setting, a rich kaleidoscope d resources and
activities are available to enrich your educafion,
if you choose. You may select an evening at
the Guthrie Theater, the Brave New Workshop,
or at any of the many galleries or cofee
houses. You might spend an afternoon touring
the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. You may
choose a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra
or one by the many professional touring groups
that appear in the Twin Cities. There are
numerous opportunities for individual and team
sports. Professional sports are also available the Twins, the Vikings, the North Stars, the
Fighting Saints, and the Kicks.
Thus, we feel Augsburg is a distinctive
combination: a strong academic program, a
capable and dedicated staff, an eager student
body and a remarkable location.
The College
Identification
Augsburg is a four-year liberal arts college
affiliated with the American Lutheran Church
(ALC). Founded more than 1 0 0 years ago,
Augsburg celebrated its centennial in 1 9 6 9 and
is in its second century of Christian higher
education.
The current student body of over 1 7 0 0 is
largely of Lutheran background though many
denominations are represented on campus.
About 65% are resident students, while others
commute daily from the surrounding
metropolitan area.
Location
You and your education will have the option of
benefiting from Augsburg's location in the Twin
Cities. Excellent art collections are available to
you in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the
Walker Art Center, and many other galleries.
The Minnesota Orchestra and other area performing organizations afford rich opportunities
for the enjoyment of music of many types. The
Twin Cities also appear regularly on the
itineraries of major performing artists.
A variety of dramatic and musical presentations
is provided by several theaters in the area such
as the nationally known Guthrie Theater,
Theater-in-the Round, the Old Log Theater, the
St. Paul Opera, Chimera Theater and the
Chanhassen Dinner Theater.
Recreational activities abound. You can play
tennis at parks near the campus or swlm in one
of the many area lakes. In the winter you may
join other students on skiing trips. Professional
sports are available the year around.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Several major
airlines provide daily service to Minneapolis-St.
Paul International Airport, including United,
Northwest Orient, Eastern, Braniff, North
Central, Ozark and Allegheny. Bus or train
connections can be made from all areas of the
United States.
The Augsburg campus is just five minutes east
of downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 9 4
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (Directions are given in the map
section of this catalog.)
History
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by
Norwegian Lutherans in America. Minneapolis
replaced Marshall, Wisconsin, as Augsburg's
home in 1 8 7 2 . The first college students were
enrolled in 1 8 7 4 and the first college
graduation was held in 1 8 7 9 .
The school was officially named Augsburg
College in 1 9 6 3 when its former sponsor, the
Lutheran Free Church, merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Augsburg Seminary
joined with Luther Theological Seminary in St.
Paul that same year.
Nature and Objectives
Augsburg is a four-year liberal arts college of
the American Lutheran Church. It is committed
to an open, honest, competent inquiry into the
sciences, arts, and humanities in the context of
the Christian faith.
Augsburg emphasizes the following primary
objectives:
To expose students to a wide variety of
ideas and disciplines, while assisting them to
become proficient in one area or major
to help students understand the Christian
faith in relation to the contemporary world
to develop students' love of learning and
their faculties of reason, criticism, curiosity
and imagination by encouraging and maintaining academic excellence
to increase students' understanding o f the
urban environment and culture, and to
enable them to gain the skills needed to
respond creatively to the problems and
potentialities of the modern city
to encourage students to ascertain their
interests and abilities, and to aid them in
discovering the occupational opportunities
which exist for them
to assist students in their intellectual,
emotional, and spiritual growth; to
encourage them to develop attitudes and
qualities o f character compatible with the
Christian faith.
The Campus
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Augsburg's compact campus is located in the
heart of Minneapolis surrounding Murphy
Square, the first of the 1 5 5 parks in the "City
of Lakes." The College currently has 1 5 major
buildings with a number of cottage housing
units that are very popular with the students.
The University of Minnesota and two of the
city's largest hospitals, Fairview and St. Mary's,
are adjacent to the campus.
Accreditation
Augsburg has achieved full accreditation in the
following associations that set standards by
which excellence is judged:
North Central Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools
The National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary)
The American Chemical Society
Visiting the Campus
The purpose of the campus visit is to permit
students to learn, first-hand, about the College
program, facilities, and admissions requirements. A personal interview affords candidates,
parents, and the admissions counselor the opportunity to exchange information vital in the
process of selecting a college and in making
admissions decisions. A campus tour and an interview with an admissions officer are strongly
recommended but are not mandatory.
Students who wish to arrange for a tour and an
interview are asked to write for an appointment
or call the office ( 3 3 2 - 5 18 1 ) . Preferred times
for campus visits are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. Arrangements may also be made to meet
with a member of the faculty and to attend
classes, Monday through Friday, when school
is in session.
School, church, and other groups are welcome
to visit the College. Arrangements may be
made by writing the Office of Admissions,
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55454.
Library
Science Hall
Old Main
Mortensen Tower
Urness Tower
College Center
The Quadrangle
Memorial Hall
Art Studio and Art Annex
Music Hall
Si Melby Hall
Augsburg College Ice Arena
Little Theatre (Speech and Drama)
East Hall
Fairview-St. Mary's Medical Center
Olivet Hall (not shown; located south
of the campus on Franklin Avenue)
Admissions Parking
Student Parking
Murphy Square
Faculty-Staff Parking
Fairview-St. Mary's Parking Ramp
Offices
Admissions ( 6 2 8 2 1st Ave. S.)
Alumni Programs (Memorial 2nd floor)
Audio-visual (Memorial ground floor)
Augsburgian (College Center ground floor)
Auxiliary Program (Memorial 1st floor)
Bookstore (College Center 1st floor)
Business Affairs (Science 139)
Career Planning and Placement (Memorial 1 st floor)
Center for Student Development (Memorial 1st floor)
C.H.R. (Memorial ground floor)
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--Data Processing (Science 32)
Dean of the College (Science 135)
Development Office (Memorial 2nd floor)
ECHO (College Center ground floor)
Financial Services (Science 156)
Housing (Memorial 1st floor)
Interim Director (Science 135)
Internship Office (Science 135)
Little Theatre (Speech Building)
News Bureau (Memorial 2nd floor)
Personnel Office (Science 139)
Plant Services (Science 156)
President's Office (Memorial 1st floor)
Printing and Mailing (Science 9)
Public Relations (Memorial 2nd floor)
Publications (Memorial 2nd floor)
Residence Programs (Memorial 1st floor)
Registrar (Science 1 14)
S.O.S. (College Center Office)
Special Programs (Science 135)
Student Government (College Center Office)
Student Programs (College Center Office)
Study Abroad (Memorial 1st floor)
Summer School Office (Science 135)
Treasurer's Office (Science 147)
DRIVING TO THE CAMPUS. Augsburg is easily reached by Interstate 94. If you are coming east
from Minneapolis, take the 25th Avenue exit, turn left to Riverside Avenue, and left again to 21 st
Avenue South. (You'll see the Augsburg sign.)
If you are coming west from St. Paul, take the Riverside Avenue exit (right after you cross the
Mississippi River) and then turn right onto Riverside. Watch for the Augsburg sign and turn left at
21 st Avenue South.
Academic Life
Augsburg is a modern well-equipped
college which aims to provide its students with a broad liberal arts education as
well as prepare them for a career. A strong
academic program in the arts and sciences and
in theology is available. Pre-professional
preparation for such fields as engineering,
medicine, law and the Christian ministry is
offered. The College prepares students for
graduate study in several disciplines.
Preparation for careers in business,
communications, medical technology, music,
nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and
teaching is available.
Augsburg seeks to assist its students through
their academic experience to better understand
themselves and the world and to equip them to
serve according to their individual interests and
abilities.
The 4- 1 -4 Calendar
Augsburg follows the 4-1.-4 calendar. Two 1 5 week semesters are separated by a 4-week
interim in January. During each semester the
student generally enrolls in four courses; during
the interim concentration is on one subject.
The interim period is an especially exciting
time. The whole world becomes an arena of
learning. Creative energies and individual
interests determine the course of study.
Innovation and experimentation are encouraged
in this change from the general academic
schedule. Interest in music may take form in
the study and presentation of a concert
program. Interest in people may find form in the
study and participation in activities of a social
agency. Newspapers and advertising agencies
provide opportunities for those interested in
communications. Whether your interests are
sedate or spectacular the interim will afford the
opportunity to experience and experiment while
learning.
Faculty
Augsburg has an able faculty who try to take a
personal interest in their students. The studentfaculty ratio is approximately 1 7 . 8 to 1 , with
class size averaging 2 5 or less.
Augsburg faculty members serve as academic
advisers and are available for help on individual
problems. They often join students in
discussing the political climate, comparing
notes on a visiting speaker, or talking over the
latest Viking victory while having coffee.
General Education Requirements
Distribution requirements for graduation are
minimal, affording the student considerable
freedom in the choice of courses. A student
seeking a liberal arts education would probably
choose many of them even if they were not
required.
In the humanities division, students select
courses in literature, philosophy, art, music,
speech, drama, and religion. Science courses
may be chosen from biology, chemistry,
mathematics, physics, or psychology. Courses
in economics, history, political science,
sociology, and foreign languages or literature
are available. Proficiency in English writing
must be demonstrated. One course from an
approved list of courses containing an
emphasis on metropolitan concerns is required
as well as physical education activities. (For
details, see "Academic Administration"
section.)
Majors
Augsburg offers the following majors:
American Studies
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Communications
East Asian Studies
Economics
Economics/Business
Administration
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
French
German
History
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Therapy
Pre-Engineering at Augsburg
Recommended Programs for students in Dual
Degree Programs of Liberal Arts and
Engineering at Augsburg College.
Any Augsburg academic major that meets the
recommendations listed below would be eligible
to participate in the Engineering program at
Michigan Technical University or Washington
University in St. Louis: 3 years at Augsburg,
and two years at either university. The majors
that would most typically meet the
recommendations would be physics, chemistry,
and mathematics.
Natural Science
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Scandinavian Area
Studies
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Theater Arts
Transdisciplinary
Other majors such as linguistics and library
science are available through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) student
exchange program. The Office of the Registrar
should be consulted for further information.
Pre-Professional Training
Students who plan to enter the fields of law,
medicine, dentistry, the ministry, and
engineering, can profit from a liberal arts
education at Augsburg. It is suggested that
requirements for admission to graduate schools
or seminaries be reviewed and then the course
of study at Augsburg be planned accordingly.
Augsburg offers a wide scope of courses in the
natural and social sciences, in the humanities,
and in religion and philosophy which will
provide the necessary preparation for future
professional study.
First Year
English 11 1
Physics 1 2 1 , 1 2 2
Math 1 2 4 , 1 2 5
Religion 11 1
Electives in English or Social Science
Phy. Ed. 102, 1 0 3
Second Year
Economics 1 2 2
Math 2 2 4 , 226
Chem 1 1 5 , 1 1 6
Physics 245
Foreign Language
Religion
Electives in Humanities or Social Science
Third Year
Advanced Math or Science
Political Science 121
Electives to meet distribution requirements and
to make a total of 2 6 courses
Pre-Dentistry at Augsburg
1 1 1,
English - 2 courses; General Biology
11 2; Physics - 1 2 1 , 1 2 2 (complete basic
course required) Principles of Chemistry 1 1 5, 1 1 6 (or 1 0 5 , 1 0 6 ) Organic Chemistry 3 5 1 , 3 5 2 ; Mathematics - 1 2 4 ; Psychology 1 course
Some variation from these recommendations
can be accommodated since not all courses
listed above are required in every Engineering
curriculum and some may be transferred as
free electives in some curricula. Questions may
be answered by the Dual Degree Coordinator at
Augsburg College (Dr. Earl Alton) or by direct
communications with the head of the
appropriate department at either Michigan
Technological University or Washington
University in St. Louis.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty advisor early in the freshman year.
*Requirements have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the School of
Dentistry at the University of Minnesota.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Law at Augsburg
Students planning to pursue a career in law
should consult the handbook published by The
Association of American Law Schools. Early
consultation with the pre-law adviser, Dr Miles
Stenshoel, is strongly suggested. Students may
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wish to take the Political Science course, Law
in the United States, to help determine whether
they possess an interest in law. Since law
schools encourage students to maintain a high
grade point average, the pre-law student should
be aware that many graduate schools consider
the grade PIN given for a course as a "C". This
information may help students in planning their
class schedules.
Pre-Medicine at Augsburg
General Biology 1 11 , 11 2 ; Chemistry 11 5 , 11 6 (or 1 0 5 , 1 0 6 ) 3 5 1 , 3 5 2 ; English
and Literature 11 1 and another, 3 5 1 , 3 5 2 ;
Mathematics 1 2 4 , 1 2 5 ; Physics 1 2 1 , 1 2 2 ;
Biochemistry 3 6 7 ; Sociology and Behavioral
Sciences and Humanities - 5 courses.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the Medical School of
the University of Minnesota. Requirements at
other universities may vary.
Pre-Pharmacy at Augsburg
Biology 11 1 , 11 2 ; Chemistry 11 5 , 11 6 , 3 5 1 ,
3 5 2 ; Economics 1 2 2 and a second course;
English 1 1 1 and a second course (English
21 9, Speech 1 1 1 or Speech 3 5 4 are
acceptable second courses, Students
exempted from the freshman English
requirement may elect higher level English
courses or general electives).
Health Ed. 11 0
Math 11 4 (students who have a math
proficiency beyond college algebra may elect
to take calculus or general electives).
Physics 1 2 1 , 1 2 2 ( 2 courses)
Elective - to fulfill the 6 0 credit semester hour
requirements courses should be chosen so as
to fulfill the distribution requirements in
humanities, literature, and the arts. Please refer
to the bulletins published by the College of
Pharmacy of your choice.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of
Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary at Augsburg
One may enter a theological seminary with any
of several different majors, e.g.. history,
philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or
religion. The student planning to enter seminary
should include Religion 11 I , 221 among the
courses selected. A pre-seminary curriculum
should include at least two semesters of history
(Western Civilization) and one or more courses
in the history of philosophy. It should also
include Greek in the junior andlor senior year.
Pre-Veterinary at Augsburg
Freshman English1Communications 2 courses;
Mathematics 1 2 4 ; Public Speaking 1 course;
Chemistry (must include laboratory): General
11 5 , 11 6 or 1 0 5 , 1 0 6 ; Analytic 3 5 3 ; Organic
3 5 1 , 3 5 2 ; Biology 11 1 , 11 2 , Physics 1 2 1 ,
1 2 2 ; Economics - 1 course of introductory
level; Other - anthropology, economics,
geography, history and political science,
psychology, social science and sociology
courses can usually be used to fulfill the
remainder of the distribution requirements.
Artistic expression - 2 courses (art, literature,
music, humanities, theater and upper division
foreign languages).
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill
the minimum requirements of the college
of Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota. Requirements at other universities
may vary.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and
institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER
Through C.L.I.C., the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, and Minitex, the
statewide library network, the Augsburg
community has access to over 5 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0
volumes. Augsburg's library works with a
collection of educational materials including
approximately 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 books, periodicals,
records, tapes, scores and films. The library is
open seven days a week, and the Audio-Visual
Center includes audio and television studios,
and provides film rental and related services.
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE TWIN CITIES.
Full-time students at Augsburg and the St. Paul
colleges of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine
and St. Thomas may elect a course each
semester at another campus. No additional fee
is required for such an exchange, except for
private instruction in music and some
independent studies. See under "Independent
Study" for further details. Students may elect
to participate in the cooperative program to
gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted
with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the
home campus. The colleges have coordinated
calendars. [he interim term may also be taken
on another campus. A regularly scheduled bus
shuttles students free between the campuses.
Augsburg College also cooperates with other
colleges in planning study opportunities for the
January interim. For example, Augsburg and St.
Olaf jointly plan a number of foreign study
opportunities for the interim. Since the interim
program is new each year, the Interim Director
should be consulted regarding planned
programs.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM.
This group is composed of colleges and
universities in Minnesota, Iowa, and South
Dakota. Planned activities include innovative
curricular programs for s t ~ ~ d e n t interchange
s,
and sharing of academic personnel and other
college resources, cooperative research
projects, foreign study, joint sponsorship of a
metro-urban affairs conference, and
development of programs consistent with the
needs and resources of the community
organizations of the Upper Midwest.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM. A
cooperative effort between Augsburg College
and Metropolitan Community College in
downtown Minneapolis has resulted in the
establishment of a four-year program in
sociology or psychology with a chemical
dependency specialty. The program is
designed to train specialists to help
professional people in dealing with chemical
dependency problems. Courses are taken both
on the Augsburg and the Metropolitan
camwses.
CONSERVATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(CHR). These co-learning classes bring
together Augsburg students, prison inmates,
mental hospital patients, guards, and students
at rehabilitation centers. Classes are held at
such places as the Shakopee Institution for
Women, Stillwater State Prison, Trevilla of
Robbinsdale (a center for the severely
physically handicapped), or on the Augsburg
campus. The classes offered through several
departments give students first-hand views of
the prisons, hospitals, and rehabilitation
centers. The response of students involved in
the courses, both from Augsburg and the
institutions, has been extremely favorable.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. Augsburg and
Control Data Institute have an arrangement
whereby students may transfer the equivalent
of three courses in computer programming
taken at CDI to Augsburg College.
AFFILIATION WITH SCHOOL OF NURSING.
Nursing students in the school of nursing at
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital receive
instruction in biology, chemistry, and other
basic courses at Augsburg. Applications for
admission to the school of nursing should be
made directly to the hospital.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. In cooperation with
Hennepin County General, Metropolitan
Medical Center, and Northwestern hospitals,
Augsburg offers work which enables qualified
students to receive a college degree with a
major in Medical Technology. The first three
years of this work are taken at Augsburg, and a
final twelve-month program is completed at one
of the three hospitals when the student is
accepted by the participating hospital for its
program. Augsburg College does not guarantee
acceptance by the hospitals.
ENGINEERING. Affiliation with Washington
University School of Engineering and Applied
Science in St. Louis, Missouri, and Michigan
Technological University in Houghton,
Michigan, enables a student to receive the
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College
and an engineering baccalaureate degree from
Washington University or Michigan
Technological University, in a five-year
program. The first three years are spent at
Augsburg and the last two at the affiliated
university.
CORRECTIVE THERAPY. A program in
Corrective Therapy worked out in cooperation
with the Veterans Administration Hospital,
Fairview Hospital, and Cambridge State
Hospital, is available to students who complete
a major in physical education with specialization
in Corrective Therapy.
Admission to the intercollegiate programs
requires an application to be approved by the
Director of Physical Education. Application
should be made during the spring semester of
the sophomore year. Candidates are required
to have a 2.5 grade-point average in work
completed in the major and a 2.0 grade-point
average over-all. All candidates should, as soon
as possible, consult with the Director of
Physical Education regarding proper sequence
of courses.
Opportunities for Study Abroad
Several types of international experience are
available to Augsburg students. Some of them
are briefly described below. For application
procedures and further information, request the
special brochure on lnternational Study at
Augsburg from the Director of lnternational
Programs.
STUDENT PROJECT FOR AMITY AMONG NATIONS (SPAN). Augsburg participates in the
SPAN program. This is a joint venture of the
University of Minnesota and several colleges in
the state. Each year three or four countries are
selected, and qualified students are granted
partial scholarships to enable them to spend a
summer in informal study in one of the
countries chosen. Applications to the program
are made in the spring of the freshman or
sophomore year. The SPAN program consists
of three stages: language study and group
meetings during the school year before
departure, independent study abroad on a topic
of one's choice auring the following summer,
and the writing of a paper upon return.
SEMESTER OR YEAR ABROAD. Arrangements have been made under which
Augsburg students may spend their sophomore
or junior year in study at a number of foreign
educational institutions. These institutions are
the University of Oslo, Norway; Schiller College
in London and Heidelberg; Warnborough House
College at Oxford, England; the lnstituto
Allende at San Miguel de Allende in Mexico;
the Institute for American Universities at Aix-enProvence and Avignon in France; The Goethe
Institute in Germany; The University of
Hamburg, Germany; the University of Seville,
Spain; and the University of Laval in Quebec.
In addition, through the Higher Education
Consortium for Urban Affairs, Augsburg
students may take part in the Scandinavian
Urban Studies Term and through the
Experiment in lnternational Living, Augsburg
students are offered study programs in
Columbia, Denmark, England, France, Germany,
Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy,
Japan, Nepal, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and
Yugoslavia. This type of study must be
approved before departure by the Director of
lnternational Programs, one's faculty adviser,
and the Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing. Credit earned through foreign study
may be applied to the student's graduation
requirements as electives, as elements of the
major sequence, or to satisfy some of the
general education requirements.
SUMMER SCHOOL. Again there is a wide
variety of possibilities for those who wish to
spend a summer studying abroad. Recently
Augsburg students have spent summers in
Norway, Spain, Mexico, France, Greece,
Germany, and England. Those interested in
further information should contact the Director
of lnternational Programs.
INTERIM. Study abroad during the interim is
planned for each year. See listings under the
Augsburg Interim Catalog and in the brochure
on Interims Abroad issued each spring for the
following January.
Honors Program
The Honors Program at Augsburg College is
undergoing re-evaluation. Students wishing to
pursue an honors program should address
inquiries to the Office of the Academic Dean.
lnternship Program
The Internship Program is a college-wide
program. It provides students in almost all fields
of study an opportunity to gain practical on-thejob experience that can be related to their
academic program or personal interests.
Internships are available with a variety of
companies, agencies and community
organizations.
Degrees
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of Arts
degree, the degree of Bachelor of Music, and
Bachelor of Science degree. The degree
Bachelor of Science, is awarded to graduates
with majors in Medical Technology, Music
Therapy, Nursing and Social Work. Majors in
Music may select the program for either the
Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Music
degree. Graduates with majors in other fields
receive the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Student Life
Your experiences in the classroom are major
influences in your college life. They need
supplementing, however, by other activities and
opportunities. Whether as a resident student or
commuter, you'll find that the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg can add
dimension to your education.
golf. Augsburg is also a member of the
Minnesota Women's lntercollegiate Athletic
Association (MWIAA) and the Association for
lntercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). The
women annually compete in volleyball,
gymnastics, basketball, badminton, golf and
tennis.
Social and Cultural
Throughout the year, a variety of social and
cultural activities takes place on campus as
well as in the Twin Cities. These activities
include dances, special dinners, name entertainment, and visiting personalities in various
fields.
The College Center is the focus of leisure-time
activity on campus. Offices for the College
newspaper, the Augsburg Echo, and the yearbook, the Augsburgian, are on the lower level.
Many of the clubs that unite classroom or nonclassroom related interests meet in the Center.
There are several opportunities for participation
in music and drama. In addition to campus and
local performances, the Augsburg Choir,
Concert Band, and Orchestra tour. The String
Ensemble, the Chorale, the Jazz Ensemble,
and several student-organized groups such as
the Cabaret Singers also perform on and off
campus. Several plays are given on campus
each year under the direction of the theater
arts department.
Recreation
Every student is urged to participate in some
activity for his or her own recreation and
relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well
as individual performance activities. Climaxing
the intramural program is the Extramural Meet,
a tournament for intramural winners at various
colleges.
lntercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a
member of the National Association of
lntercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The College
annually competes in ten sports, including
football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
hockey, wrestling, baseball, track, tennis, and
Religious Life
An important part of daily life at Augsburg is
religious activity. The Religious Life
Commission, chaired by a student and
composed of students and faculty, sees its
major responsibility in relation to worship,
devotional life, and the stimulation of faith
through discussion and service. Chapel
services are held three times a week and are
both experimental and traditional in character
Students, faculty and staff attend voluntarily.
Student Services
The staff of the Center for Student
Development is available for personal, career,
and academic counseling and consultation on
questions of academic procedure, student
activities, and residence living.
Reading and study skills assistance and tutoring are provided by the Center for Student
Development staff.
All members of the Augsburg faculty serve as
academic advisers. Advisers are assigned on
the basis of academic interests and students
are encouraged to establish close working
relationships with their adviser. Secondary
Education students may desire a second
adviser: one in the major and one in the area of
education. Freshmen also have an upperclass
adviser.
Career Planning and Placement services are
available to all students, and a Minority
Coordinator provides special support services
and programs for minority students on campus.
The office of Student Financial Services
provides assistance with financial problems. A
special Foreign Student Adviser works with
students from other countries.
New Dimensions Program
The New Dimensions Program is for adults who
have not attended or who have not graduated
from college. The program provides admissions
counseling, career guidance and planning, a
simplified time-saving registration procedure,
on-the-job experience prior to graduation, and,
for those who desire it, a special course to
ease the transition to academic life.
The transitional course, "The Adult Student:
Issues and Challenges," is offered several
times a year. It includes self-assessment,
testing, counseling, training and practice in
study skills, career exploration, and discussion
of personal and family problems arising from
the return to school. The course enables
returning adults to get to know each other
through sharing experiences, problems, hopes
and aspirations.
For further information, contact the New
Dimensions Office at Augsburg.
Housing
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 is
designed to promote student growth through
relationships with other students and being an
active participant in group decision making.
Each residence unit has one or more Resident
Assistants who are able to facilitate the
process of group living as well as discuss
personal concerns with individual students.
All new freshmen and some upperclassmen live
in Urness Tower. This eleven-story high-rise
houses 3 2 4 . Each floor is considered a
house unit providing 3 6 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 1 0 4 one- and two-bedroom
apartments to accommodate 31 2 upperclass
students.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall houses about
6 0 upperclass men and women. Memorial's
special advantage is that it is large enough to
meet new people, but small enough to retain a
friendly, close atmosphere.
Another alternative option is Annex Housing
which provides a unique opportunity to try
group living. Groups of upperclass men or
women share living space, house
responsibilities, and cooking. Houses are
located in the campus area.
Married student housing is available in annex
housing, Mortensen Tower and West Hall. All
freshmen and sophomores not living at home
are required to live in college-operated
housing.
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 linen,
towels, blankets, and bedspreads. Laundry
facilities are available in each residence.
Students engage a room at the beginning of the
fall term for the entire school year. New
students receive room assignments during the
summer before they enroll at 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 1 in order to
secure housing. Students who deposit after
June 1 will be provided housing only if space is
available.
All students living on campus are required to
pay a $ 5 0 advanced payment when they sign
the housing contract. The fee is credited to the
students' account when they move into the
residence.
Food Service
The Commons, situated on the top floor of the
College Center, is the main food service
facility. This pleasant room features small table
units for easy conversation and overlooks the
College Quadrangle and Murphy Square. The
portions are generous and modestly priced.
Students on board plan living 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.
students' rights, and provides the means for
discussions and action on all issues pertaining
to student life at Augsburg. Student
government is organized into three branches:
the executive branch, the legislative branch,
and the judicial branch.
Student Government
The Buckley Amendment
Student government is the vehicle through
which students can secure a closer relationship
and better understanding with the
administration and faculty, and provide better
input into the decision making process at
Augsburg. Student government also sponsors
and directs student activities, protects
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 placement office, and to
challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Challenges may be made to the judicial council
for a hearing.
Admission to the College
Applying for admission to Augsburg College is
a simple procedure. Each application is
reviewed by the Admissions Office and
students are accepted on the basis of high
school performance, promise of success in
college as shown by college entrance
examination scores, other motivational factors,
and personal recommendations.
It is the policy of Augsburg College to afford to
all persons equal opportunity to benefit from its
educational programs, student personnel
services, financial aid, housing, student
employment and other services without regard
to race, color, religion, sex or ethnic
background.
A visit to the campus is highly recommended:
admissions counselors are available to help
you, answer your questions, and arrange for
you to see the campus.
information will be mailed to the student during
the summer.
Transfer
Students are accepted by transfer from other
colleges and universities on the basis of their
academic record. 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, and to grant
provisional credit for work taken at
unaccredited institutions. The grade average for
araduation is based on work taken at
Augsburg, but to determine graduation with
distinction, all grades are averaged. Transfer
students with the A.A. degree are considered
as having met all general education
requirements at Augsburg except for two
courses in religious studies.
The Application Process
1 . From the Admissions Office secure an
official application for admission, complete it.
2. Hand the completed application to your high
school counselor, along with the $1 0 . 0 0
application fee, and ask that these be sent with
your official high school transcript to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21 st Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn. 5 5 4 5 4
3 . Submit scores from the SAT or ACT or
PSAT. The College recommends that
candidates sit for the examination as early as
possible during the senior year. Your high
school counselor can tell you when these tests
are scheduled in your area.
4. Admissions to the College are made on a
"rolling" basis: soon after an application file is
complete, a decision will be made and the
student notified. A non-refundable $50.00
tuition deposit is required by April 1 after
acceptance has been made andlor financial aid
(if applied for) has been awarded.
5 . After the deposit has been made, the
student must complete a medical history form,
which will be sent by the College.
6. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus, and matriculation
The Transfer Process
1 . From the Admissions Office, secure and
complete, an official application for admission.
This should be sent to the Admissions Office
with a $1 0 . 0 0 application fee.
2. Request official transcripts from all colleges
or universities attended to be sent directly to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21 st Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn. 5 5 4 5 4
3 . Admissions to the College are made on a
"rolling" basis: soon after an application file is
complete, a decision will be made and the
student notified. A non-refundable $50.00
tuition deposit is requested within one month
after acceptance has been made andlor
financial aid (if applied for) has been awarded.
4. After a deposit has been made, the student
will be requested to complete a medical history
form, which will be sent by the College.
5. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus and matriculation
information will be mailed during the summer.
Early Decision
An Early Decision Program is offered for
students who select Augsburg as their first
college choice and who will accept an offer of
admission if it is extended. An Early Decision
candidate must apply by November 1 5 of the
senior year and will receive the admission
decision about December 1 . After notification
of admission and adequate financial aid, if
needed, has been provided, the student is
encouraged to withdraw applications made to
other colleges. The admissions decision is
based upon the academic record through the
junior year, test scores, and recommendations.
A $50.00 tuition deposit which is nonrefundable is required by January 1 .
Early Admission
An Early Admission Program is offered for a
few high school juniors. To apply for Early
Admission, a student must have a high
academic record and test scores,
recommendation from the high school, and the
maturity to cope with a college course after the
junior year in high school. Also, it is
recommended that the student complete the
requirements for a high school diploma during
the summer or during the first year of college.
A student applying for Early Admission can take
the Scholastic Aptitude Test in January or
March of the junior year.
Project Ahead
A cooperative program between Augsburg
College and the United States Army makes
provision for an individualized plan of education.
A prospective student who qualifies for tHe
program may choose Augsburg as a home
school and carry on a pre-planned course of
study at other colleges while in the Army. An
adviser at Augsburg assists the student in the
selection of courses which will transfer and
apply toward graduation when the student
matriculates at Augsburg. A registration fee of
$1 00 is charged. This fee will apply toward the
student's tuition, provided he or she
matriculates as a full-time student at Augsburg
College within five years from initial registration
with the college in Project Ahead.
The Army provides up to 75% of the tuition for
courses under Project Ahead. After enlistment,
when the student enrolls at Augsburg, the
Army provides 36 months of financial
assistance under the G.I. Bill.
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement is granted to students
who qualify, on the basis of work taken in high
school or elsewhere, to enroll in courses
beyond the beginning level. Placement may be
determined by tests, or by the level and length
of the study previously completed.
Advanced Standing
College credit is granted to high school
students who have successfully completed a
college level course and who have scored high
on the Advanced Placement Examinations.
Augsburg will also award credit on the basis of
scores received on the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) offered by the
College Entrance Examination Board. Requests
for detailed information may be addressed to
the Registrar at Augsburg.
Financial Aid
About 80% of all Augsburg students receive
financial assistance from the college through
some form of scholarships, grants, loans,
campus employment, or a combination of
these. ~ s s i s t a n c eis awarded on the basis of
financial need and academic record. Application
for aid is made by completing the Family
Financial Statement (FFS) of the American
College Testing Program. While Augsburg
College prefers the FFS, which is required for
students applying to the Minnesota State
Scholarship and Grant Program, students may
instead submit the Parents Confidential
Statement (PCS) of the College Scholarship
Service to be considered for financial aid.
Upperclass students must also complete the
Augsburg Application for Financial Aid.
For the academic year 1 9 7 5 - 7 6 , approximately
80% of the students at Augsburg received
scholarships or grants totaling $1 , 9 0 4 , 8 8 0
from Augsburg and all other sources. And
federal loans totaling $ 9 3 2 , 5 0 0 .
Augsburg participates in the Minnesota State
Scholarship and Grant Program for which all
Minnesota residents are expected to apply, and
the following federal programs: Supplementary
Educational Opportunity Grant, Basic
Opportunity Grant, National Direct Student Loan
(formerly National Defense Student Loan),
College Work-Study, and Federally Insured
Student Loan. Both on-campus and off-campus
work opportunities are also available.
Applications for financial aid received by April 1
will be considered first. For further information,
contact the Office of Student Financial Services
at Augsburg College.
Expenses
The costs expressed herein are subject to
change without notice.
TUITION
This full-time rate applies to new freshmen,
transfer or returning students (not on a prior
year guarantee plan) entering the academic
year beginning September, 1 9 7 7 . Students are
considered full-time when they take three or
more courses during the semester terms.
Under the 4-1- 4 calendar, the student must
register for the semester periods.
If the student elects to omit an interim or to
graduate in December, a refund is not
authorized.
A part-time rate of $ 3 9 0 a course is charged
the student taking less than three courses in a
semester or registering for an interim course
only.
Full-time students may audit a course without
charge. For part-time students, the charge for
auditing is $1 9 5 a course. Part-time students
who take Lifetime Sports are charged the audit
rate for that course.
- NOT REFUNDABLE
An application fee of $1 0.00 is required from
all new students.
A registration fee for students studying abroad
on approved non-Augsburg programs is
$25.00.
Seniors enrolled in the Medical Technology
program at one of the hospitals must register at
Augsburg. The charge will be $230.
Fee for change in registration after the first
three days of classes is $ 2 . 0 0 for each course
cancelled or added. Late registration fee after
classes begin is $ 5 . 0 0 per day.
SPECIAL COURSE FEES
REFUNDABLE
- See Study Abroad
Adviser,
Music lessons in addition to tuition are $1 1 0 a
semester ( 14 lessons), or $8.00 per lesson
during the interim.
- $2,850.
SPECIAL FEES
Study Abroad
- NOT
Cinema Arts, $20
Practice Studio rental for each semester for
one hour a day: organ, $20.00 ($5.00 an
interim); piano or voice, $ 8 . 0 0 ( $ 2 . 0 0 an
interim).
Band-Orchestra instrument rental: $1 5 . 0 0 a
semester.
OTHER COSTS
Transcript fee; first copy free; additional copy,
$1 . o o .
Locker rental for commuter students: $ 5 . 0 0 or
$7.00.
Arrangements for special examinations are
made in the Registrar's Office, with charges
according to the schedule on file.
Books and supplies are available from the
Bookstore on a cash or charge account basis.
BOARD AND ROOM
Full Board and Room - $ 1 , 4 0 0
Partial Board and Room - $1,310
Meal Coupons and Room (Limited Residences)
- $915
5 Day Lunch Plan - $ 2 8 0
In the event of excessive increases in the cost
of operation, these board rates may be
increased at any time before or during the
contract year.
A full board plan provides 21 meals per week.
The partial board plan provides 1 4 meals per
week in a combination of breakfasts and dinner
or noon lunch and dinners.
Computer Science, $ 3 0 per course
The meal coupons are restricted to apartment
style residences named by the College in the
"Housing and Food Services contract.''
Student Teaching, $ 3 5
A lunch contract is available to non-resident
students and provides five noon lunches per
week.
No student is permitted to register if his or her
account for a preceding term has not been paid
in full.
Linen service is available in residence halls on
a direct contract basis from a local linen supply
company at about $50 per year,
1977-78 Cost Summary
Application Fee - $1 0 . 0 0
Tuition - $2,850.
(Tuition deposit of $50.00 paid on acceptance
to Augsburg and applied to the tuition charges.)
Board and Room - $ 1 , 4 0 0
Breakage and Fine Deposit - $25.00
(Refunded on termination of studies at
Augsburg)
Deposits
TUITION DEPOSIT - New students, $50.00
(not refundable). Required of students whose
application for admission has been accepted; to
be paid by April 1 , 1977. (Payment is due
January 1 under Early Decision Program). The
payment is applied to the tuition charge.
ROOM RESERVATION DEPOSIT - All resident
students, $ 5 0 . 0 0 advanced payment. Required
at the time of signing a contract, to reserve a
housing assignment for the term beginning
September, and applied to the room charge.
BREAKAGE AND FINE DEPOSIT - All
students at registration, $25.00. Refundable
upon graduation, transfer to another institution,
or discontinuing education program at
Augsburg.
Settlement of Account
A statement of estimated charges for the year
will be prepared and forwarded to the student
early in August. Payment of the first half year
billing period is due August 2 0 , and the second
half year is due January 20. Variation from this
schedule must be arranged with the Office of
Student Financial Services prior to August 2 0 .
Refunds
A student cancelling part or all of his
registration and/or being released from his
housing contract will be refunded charges for
tuition and room except for the minimum
deduction of $1 0 0 of fees to cover
administrative costs according to the following
schedule.. .
100% through the first five days of classes
90% from the sixth day through the tenth
day of classes.
80% from the eleventh day through the
fifteenth day of classes.
70% from the sixteenth day through the
twentieth day of classes.
60% from the twenty-first day through the
twenty-fifth day of classes.
50% from the twenty-sixth day to the
middle of the term.
No refund will be made after the middle of the
term.
Should a student to forced to cancel his
registration during the first one-half of the term
due to illness or accident, upon submission of
a report from the attending physician stating the
inability or inadvisability of continued
matriculation, the charges will be reduced by
one-half.
Students required by military law to enter the
service will receive a full refund of tuition and
proportionate refund on room charges.
In all cases board refunds are made on a
proportionate basis.
All refunds of charges will be applied back to
the account of the student and all adjustments
for aid, loans, fines and deposits, etc. shall be
gathered in the student's account before
eligibility for a cash refund shall be determined.
Academic Administration
Students who enroll at Augsburg College are
encouraged to plan their own course of study
with the help of faculty advisers who are readily
available for consultation and guidance. A wellplanned program of liberal arts studies will
include courses in the humanities, the natural
sciences, and the social sciences.
2. Completion of a major. Requirements for
each major are listed under departmental headings.
3. A grade point average of 2 . 0 in all courses
taken and in courses which apply toward the
major.
Augsburg graduates are expected to be able to
write effectively; they are also expected to be
knowledgeable about urban concerns and have
some understanding of cultures outside the
United States.
4. The last year of study at Augsburg College.
The general recreational activities courses at
Augsburg are designed to acquaint students
with and to equip students for lifetime sports.
6. Satisfactory completion of distribution
requirements as follows (one course may
meet one requirement only):
Courses in religion are intended to assist
students in their reflection on the meaning of
the Christian Church through the study of its
beliefs, its scripture, and its mission.
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of Arts
degree, the degree of Bachelor of Music, and
the Bachelor of Science degree. The degree,
Bachelor of Science, is awarded to graduates
with majors in Medical Technology, Music
Therapy, Nursing and Social Work. Majors in
Music may select the program for either the
Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Music
degree. Graduates with majors in other fields
receive the Bachelor of Arts degree.
MINIMUM GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
I . A total of 3 5 courses of which 1 1 must be
upper division (numbered in the 300's and
400's) and not more than 1 3 in one
department, except 1 7 for Bachelor of
Music degree and 1 8 for the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing. A maximum of 4 C.H.R.
courses, 2 courses by independent study or
directed study or a combination of directed and
independent study, 4 courses of internship and
8 courses with a grade of P (two in the major
[except Elementary Education] and one in the
minor if approved by the department chairman)
may apply toward the 3 5 total courses
required.
5 , Three interim courses. For transfer students,
the number of interim courses is one less
than the number of years at Augsburg.
a. A course in writing (English Ill) or
certification of demonstrated proficiency
by the Department of English. Exemption
tests are administered during the summer
and fall orientation periods.
b. A course from at least two of the following four groups; art or music; literature
(from the Department of English);
philosophy; speech or drama.
c . A course from at least two of the following departments: biology, chemistry,
mathematics, physics, psychology.
d. A course from one or two of the following
departments (two different departments):
economics, history, political science,
sociology; and one or two courses from
the Department of Foreign Languages to
make a total of three courses in these
five departments.
e. Three courses in religious studies of
which not more than one may be an
interim course. For transfer students, the
number required is one for each year of
study (or equivalent) at Augsburg.
f. A course relating to urban concerns.
g. Three recreational activities or
demonstrated proficiency in three lifetime
sports. Students with proficiency in one
or two sports may meet this requirement
with one or two additional activities in a
semester.
Divisional Organization
The college curriculum is organized into four
divisions in order to make interdepartmental
coordination more convenient and cooperative
aims more easily achieved. A chairman for each
division is elected for a two-year term.
Registration
Major and minor requirements are indicated in
the departmental statements in the course
listing section.
A normal load is four courses per semester and
one course in the interim. Students registered
for three or four courses in a semester are
classified as full-time students.
A student must be registered for a course in
order to receive credit for it.
NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Chairman: Earl R. Alton
Department of
Department of
Department of
Department of
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Chairman: Duane Johnson
Department of Business Administration,
Business Education, and Economics
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology and Social Work
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Although a student may register up to two
weeks after the semester begins, it is advantageous to register at the regularly scheduled
time. A fee is charged for late registration. A
fee is also charged for changing registration,
i.e., cancelling or adding courses after the first
three days of the semester.
Students are urged not to abandon courses for
which they are registered. Abandoned courses
result in a failing grade. Cancellation of courses
or cancellation from College must be done in
the Registrar's Office. Cancellations from
college and resulting adjustments in accounts
are effective as of the date the completed
Cancel From College form is returned to the
Office of the Registrar.
Students who have completed at least seven
courses with a 2 . 0 average are classified as
sophomores, 1 6 as juniors, and 2 5 as seniors.
Chairman: Einar 0.Johnson
Probation and Dismissal
Department of Education: Elementary
Education, Geography, Library Science,
Secondary Education
Department of Physical Education and Health
Education
Department of Music
Department of Nursing
A student may be placed on scholastic
probation at the end of a term if his
achievement is unsatisfactory.
FRESHMAN,
SOPHOMORE,
HUMANITIES
Chairman: Eugene Skibbe
JUNIOR,
Department of Art
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages: Chinese,
French, German, Greek, Linguistics,
Norwegian, Spanish
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religion
Department of Speech, Communications, and
Theater Arts
SENIOR,
below 1 . 6 or 2 zero
grades having taken 6 or
fewer courses
below 1.7 or 3 zero
grades having taken 7 - 15
courses
below 1 . 9 having taken
1 6 - 2 4 courses
below 2.0 having taken
2 5 or more courses
If a student has been on probation two or more
semesters consecutively, he is subject to
dismissal at the end of the following spring
term. A student who has a poor academic
record may be strongly advised to withdraw
before the end of spring term.
Dismissal from the College will not be
automatic. Each case will be reviewed by the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing.
the PIN grading system. Any changes in choice
of grading system must be made during the
first two weeks of the semester. A fee is
charged after the first three days of classes.
A student who has been on probation for two
terms and withdraws from the College
voluntarily must have special permission to
re-enroll.
Music organizations and performance studies,
Chemistry Seminar and Lifetime Sports are
graded PIN.
Grading
An incomplete grade (I) may be given only in
the case of extreme emergency. To receive an
I grade, a student must file a petition with the
Committee on Admissions and Student Standing stating the reasons for requesting it, the
plan and date for removing it, and comments
from the instructor of the course. If permission
to receive an I grade is granted, it must be
removed during the following semester. If the
incomplete is not removed during the following
semester, it becomes the grade submitted by
the teacher along with the incomplete.
Most courses are graded on a scale of 4.0 to
0 with definitions as follows:
4 . 0 Achieves highest standards of excellence.
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards.
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course.
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course
standards.
.5
0 . Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course).
Most courses are also offered on a PassINo
Credit system, with P meaning a grade of 2 . 0
or better and N meaning no credit and a grade
of less than 2.0. On the PIN grading system
the grade is recorded but not computed in the
grade point average.
A student may count a maximum of eight
courses of P toward graduation. For transfer
students the maximum is an average of two
courses per year. Two courses in the major
(except Elementary Education) and one in the
minor may be on PIN grading system if
approved by the department chairman.
Sociology 3 8 3 , some education courses and
several interim courses are graded only on the
PIN grading system. Students may select
the traditional grading system in other courses.
Students are cautioned to use the PIN grade
option with care since some graduate and
professional schools do not look favorably on a
large number of P-graded courses.
Students must indicate on their registration
card those courses which they wish to take on
A grade of X may be given for an Independent
Study or Directed Study course that is to be
spread over more than one semester. Such a
course must be completed during the second
semester or the grade of X will remain on the
record.
A course in which a grade of 0 , 1 .O, 1.5, N, I,
or X has been received may be repeated for
credit. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted toward graduation and
in the grade point average. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit; they may, however, be
audited.
Students who wish to take courses without
credit or grade may do so by registering for
Audit (V). Such students should confer with the
professor within two weeks of the beginning of
the term to determine expectations, attendance
requirements, etc. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the student's
transcript as having been audited. If
expectations have not been met, the course
will be listed with a grade of W (withdrawn).
Full-time students may audit a course without
charge. The charge for part-time students is
listed under Expenses.
Graduation With Distinction
Graduation with distinction is determined as
follows:
Summa cum laude
Magna cum laude
Cum laude
3.9 - 4.0 grade average
3.6 - 3.89 grade average
3.3 - 3.59 grade average
For transfer students all grades are averaged to
determine graduation with distinction.
A student who registers for independent study
should normally expect to complete it in one
semester but may extend it into the next term
by permission of the instructor. In such cases,
a grade of X is given at the end of the first
term, and the student will register again for the
course in order to receive the final grade.
A maximum of two courses in lndependent
Study and/or Directed Study may count toward
the 3 5 courses required for the degree.
lndependent Study
lndependent study programs are offered by
many departments in the College. These
programs are often available to conscientious
students who can demonstrate sufficient
background and preparation in a given field to
carry out work on an independent basis.
Students interested in registering for
independent study must first secure permission
from the faculty member who will direct the
study as well as from the department involved.
In the Five College Cooperative Program,
students may cross-register for independent
studies only when the major field in which the
independent study is proposed is not available
on their home campus. Requests for
exceptions to this policy should be made
directly to their own academic dean. The
student will be charged for any special costs
attached to independent study by the host
campus.
General Information
Credit by Examination
Students who are interested in earning credit
by examinations should consult with
department chairmen or with the Registrar.
Credit may be earned through the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) or by
comprehensive examinations.
Classification
Sophomore . .
7 courses . . . 1 4 grade points
Junior. . . . . . . 1 6 courses , . . 3 2 grade points
Senior . . . . . 2 5 courses . . . 5 0 grade points
.
To be considered full time for the year, a student must register for at least three courses
each of the two semesters and one course
during the interim (for a total of seven courses).
To be considered full time for a semester, a
student must register for at least three courses.
Courses
All courses have equivalent value unless
otherwise indicated. A course has the
approximate value of 4 semester credits. A
total of 3 5 courses is required for graduation.
periods or two ninety-minute periods a week in
addition to laboratories. Each semester is
approximately 1 5 weeks in length.
Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate
making changes in course offerings. Courses
with inadequate registration may be cancelled.
Students should consult the schedule of
classes to determine definitely the current
course offerings.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 3 0 0 are lower
division courses; those numbered 3 0 0 and
above are classified as upper division. In
general, courses numbered in the 1 0 0 ' s are
primarily for freshmen; 2 0 0 ' s for sophomores;
3 0 0 ' s for juniors; and 400's for seniors. The
first number indicates the level of the course;
the second is the division within the
department; and the third identifies the course.
Symbol
# Courses may be taken with the consent of
the instructor irrespective of prerequisites.
"Meets urban requirement.
Most courses meet for three sixty-minute
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of the courses offered in 1 9 7 7 - 7 8
are given on the following pages. See
preceding pages for information on numbering
and credit value. The symbol # indicates that
the course may be taken with the consent of
the instructor irrespective of prerequisites.
American Studies
Director: Grier Nicholl
MAJOR: 1 3 courses including 2 9 5 or 4 9 5 and
3 9 9 or 4 9 9 , plus 1 1 courses in U.S. History,
Literature and the Fine Arts in the U.S., and
Social Sciences in the U.S. ( 5 courses in one
of these areas and 3 in each of the others): *
History of the United States
American Studies 2 3 1, 260
History 221, 222, 3 3 1, 332, 353, 4 9 5
(American emphasis)
Religion 352, 3 6 3
Humanities in the United
States
American Studies 232, 2 6 5
Art 102
English 24 1 (also Speech 24 I), 250, 3 5 1,
490 and 491 (American emphasis)
Philosophy 344
Social Sciences in the United States
Economics 120, 122, 123, 251
Education 4 78 #
Political Science 121, 122, 170, 325, 326,
370, 371, 421
Psychology 48 1 # Sociology 1 1 1, 3 73,
381, 3 8 3
Social Work 3 5 1, 463
* "American area oriented courses taken during
the Interim, Summer School and at other
colleges should be approved by the director for
inclusion in the major.
TEACHING MAJOR: 16 courses. Same as
above, plus 3 courses in foreign civilization to
be approved by director.
MINOR: 7 courses including 2 9 5 or 4 9 5 plus
2 courses in each of the above groupings
under MAJOR.
231 RELIGION IN AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY
An examination of selected topics related to the
black experience, e.g. African backgrounds,
religion under slavery, evangelicalism. Course
content subject to change from year to year.
Meets one religion requirement. (Fall)
232 AFRO-AMERICAN HUMANITIES
Focuses on a significant period of the black
experience in urban America, e.g. Harlem
Renaissance, post-World War II, with emphasis
upon the contributions of literature, art and
music of the period. Course content subject to
change from year to year. (Spring) *
260 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN INDIANS
A study of the characteristics of mid-western
and eastern Indian tribes of the 19th century,
with emphasis upon the persistence of Indian
cultural values in the modern world. (Spring)
265 WOMEN IN AMERICAN CULTURE
Focuses on the changing roles and perceptions
of women in America seen from the
perspective of various disciplines. (Fall)
295 TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES
Focuses on a significant problem or
phenomenon in American urban life. Includes a
study of the approaches of several disciplines
to the topic and practice in the integration of
primary source materials. Occasional use of
Twin Cities resource persons and the colearning model when appropriate to topic. Open
to freshmen and sophomores. * (Fall)
399 INTERNSHIP
A field project of an interdisciplinary nature in
area of student's choice. Consult director to
determine conditions of contract. Intended for
majors only. Others # (Fall, Interim, Spring)
495 TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES
For description, see 295. Open to juniors and
seniors who will do a different level of work.
(Fall)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
A research project of an interdisciplinary nature
in area of student's choice. Consult with
director to determine conditions of contract.
Intended for majors only. Others #. (Fall,
Interim, Spring)
Department of Art
Chairman: Philip Thompson
132 PHOTOGRAPHY
STUDIO ART MAJOR: 9 studio courses and 3
art history courses, including 107; and three
from 3 8 2 , 3 8 6 , 3 8 7 , 3 8 8 .
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity
and expression with attention given to black
and white photographic processes.
TEACHING MAJOR: Same as studio art major
but 3 5 0 required and 1 3 2 recommended.
STUDIO ART MINOR: 4 studio courses and 1
art history course, including 1 0 7 ; two from
1 1 8 , 2 2 1 , 2 2 3 , 2 2 5 , 350; and one from 3 8 2 ,
386, 387, 388.
150 JEWELRY.
Experience in making jewelry with an emphasis
on design, materials and process.
221 SCULPTURE l
ART HISTORY MINOR: 5 art history courses
including 3 8 6 , 3 8 7 , 388.
Three major works in any of the following
media: terra cotta, welded steel, bronze, wood,
stone, lead, plaster, polyester resin, acrylic
sheets and others. (Prereq.: 107. Fall, Spring)
102 ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS
223 PRINTMAKING I
Fine arts and the environment in the local and
world setting. Topics include art history, urban
archaeology and environmental design leading
towards appreciation and criticism.
Principles and methods of printmaking in a
variety of media. (Fall, Spring)
107 DRAWING
Drawing in pencil, charcoal, ink, and other
media. Descriptive, experimental and figure
studies. (Fall, Spring)
118 PAINTING 1
Introduction to painting media. Application of
historical and contemporary techniques in
acrylic and/or oil. (Fall, Spring)
225 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I
The theory and practice of visual perception
and communication using elements such as
color, line, shape, texture, and pictorial
images. (Fall, Spring)
230 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS II
A study of visual communications in magazines,
television, film, advertising symbols, and other
mass media. Practice in areas of photography.
typography, and illustration. (Prereq.: 225. Fall.
Spring)
242 FILM-MAKING
Film-making through practical laboratory
experience. Discussion and observation of the
expressive and structural elements of film.
(Summer, Interim)
350 CERAMICS l
An introduction to the making of pottery with
an emphasis on handbuilding and glazing. (Fall,
Spring)
screen, etching, and engraving. (Prereq.: 223.
Fall, Spring)
382 SCANDINAVIAN ARTS
Survey of the visual arts in Scandinavia from
pre-history to modern times.
386 ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL ART
351 CERAMICS II
Survey of the early development of the visual
arts throughout the world with emphasis on the
Mediterranean region and Europe.
Creative clay pieces with the throwing and
handbuilding techniques. (Prereq.: 350. Fall,
Spring)
387 RENAISSANCE THROUGH 19TH CENTURY ART
355 PAINTING II
A study of architecture, painting and sculpture
from the 15th century through the 19th century
in Europe and America.
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: 1 1 8.
Fall, Spring)
388 ART IN THE 20TH CENTURY
360 DRAWING AND WATERCOLOR
PAINTING
Contemporary developments in the visual arts
with emphasis on America and Europe.
Seven weeks of descriptive and experimental
drawing followed by seven weeks of watercolor painting with emphasis on the landscape.
The functions of perception, structure, and
gesture in drawing and transparent watercolor.
(Prereq. : 10 7 or #)
399 INTERNSHIP
361 ART METHODS (Elementary and
junior high school) (K-12)
Materials and methods for the teaching of art at
the elementary and junior high school level.
(Fall)
Advanced work in various media, including silk
Consult Chairman or Internship Director to
determine project.
478 SCULPTURE II
Three major works in any of the following
media: terra cotta, welded steel, bronze, wood,
stone, lead, plaster, polyester resin, acrylic
sheets and others. (Prereq.: 22 1 . Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Advanced study in area of the student's
choice. Intended for senior art majors. (Fall,
Spring)
Department of Biology
Chairman: Neal Thorpe
MAJOR: Option 1 : 7 courses, including 1 1 1 ,
1 1 2, 491 and at least one course from each of
the following three groups: 3 5 1 , 3 5 3 , 3 6 1
(Group 1); 3 5 5 , 4 7 3 , 4 7 4 (Group 11); 4 4 0 ,
4 7 1 , 4 7 6 (Group Ill); Chemistry 1 1 5 , 11 6 (or
1 0 5 , 1 0 6 ) , 3 5 1 , 3 5 2 ; Mathematics 1 2 4 , 1 2 5
(or 1 2 1 , 1 2 2 ) ; Physics 1 2 1 , 1 2 2 also
required. Students intending to enter graduate
school should ordinarily choose this major.
as applications of microbiology to the fields of
medicine and sanitation. ( 3 hours lecture, 3
hours laboratory. For student nurses only.
Prereq.: Chemistry 1 0 3 . Spring)
111, 112 GENERAL BIOLOGY
MAJOR: Option 11: 9 courses, including 1 1 1 ,
11 2 , 491 and at least one course from each of
the following five groups: 3 5 1 , 3 5 3 (Group I);
3 5 5 . 4 7 4 (Group 11); 3 6 1 , 481 (Group Ill);
4 7 1 , 4 7 3 (Group IV); 4 4 0 , 4 7 6 , (Group V);
Chemistry 11 5 , 11 6 (or 1 0 5 , 1 0 6 ) , 2 2 3 (or
3 5 1 , 3 5 2 ) also required. Students who plan to
teach in secondary schools often select this
major.
MINOR: 5 courses, including 11 1 , 11 2 and
three upper division courses. Chemistry 1 1 5 ,
1 1 6 (or 1 0 5 , 1 0 6 ) also required.
PRE-MEDICAL BIOLOGY MAJOR: The same
as Option I major In addition, medical schools
usually require Chemistry 3 5 3 (Quantitative
Analytical Chemistry).
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in biology and
3 . 0 overall; active participation in seminar; one
course of approved independent study with an
oral defense of the research report. Application
for the honors major should be made no later
than the first term of the senior year.
101 HUMAN BIOLOGY
Basic biological concepts from an
anthropocentric point of view. An attempt to
answer such questions as: What makes man
just another member of the biotic fold? Does
man have a niche in the ecosystem? What
influence does man have on the environment?
What influence does the environment,
especially the urban environment, have on
man? (3 hours lecture, 1 1/2 hours laboratory.
A student may not receive credit for both
Biology 101 and 1 0 3 . )
103 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
A professional course in the structure and
function of the human body. (Lecture and
laboratory. Fall for nurses only; Spring for other
students. A student may not receive credit for
both Biology 1 0 1 and 1 0 3 . )
108 MICROBIOLOGY
Basic microbial features are considered as well
A comprehensive introduction to biological
science. For biology and other science majors.
The course includes an introduction to
molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics,
developmental biology, evolutionary
mechanisms, anatomy, physiology, ecology,
and phylogenetic relationships of organisms.
Must be taken in sequence except by
permission of instructor. ( 3 hours lecture; 4
hours laboratory. 1 1 1 , Fall; 1 1 2 , Spring)
351 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
A study of the invertebrate groups stressing
classification, morphology, behavior, life
history, and evolutionary relationships. (3 hours
lecture, 4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 11 2. Fall,
19 78. Offered alternate years).
353 COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
A comparative study dealing with the
classification, morphology, distribution,
evolution, behavior and population dynamics of
the vertebrates. ( 3 hours lecture, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 1 2 . Spring)
355 GENETICS
The principles of heredity with emphasis on
recent advances in human genetics. Laboratory
work stressing Drosphila and certain microorganisms. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 112 . Spring)
361 PLANT BIOLOGY
A survey of the major divisions of the plant
kingdom including the study of anatomy,
physiology, life histories, taxonomy and
ecology. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq.: 1 12. Fall)
367 BIOCHEMISTRY
An introductory consideration of the chemistry
of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic
acids including intermediary metabolism. ( 3
hours lecture. Prereq.: 11 2 ; Chemistry 2 2 3 or
3 5 2 or #. Fall; this course is prereq. to 4 71
and 4 76).
440 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
the vertebrate animals. Experimental as well as
descriptive studies are included in the
laboratory work. ( 3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 12. Spring)
A consideration of the chemical and physical
mechanisms involved in photosynthesis,
respiration, growth and development, and water
relations in vascular and nonvascular plants.
The relationships of these processes to plant
structures. (3 hours class, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq. 1 12. Fall, 19 77. Offered alternate
years).
An introduction to the study of micro-organisms
with emphasis on bacteria and viruses.
Microbial taxonomy, morphology, physiology,
genetics, and pathogenicity are considered as
well as certain methods. (3 hours class, 4
hours laboratory. Prereq.: 1 12, 3 6 7 or #. Fall)
471 CELLULAR BIOLOGY
481 ECOLOGY
A study correlating cell function with
ultrastructure. Laboratory work includes microtechnique, cytological studies, cell physiology
and tissue culture. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 12, 3 6 7 or #; Physics
103 or 122 or #. Spring)
A survey of representative biological
communities; the study of reciprocal
relationships between organisms and their
environments. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq..
112, 361, or 4'. Spring)
473 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
491 SEMINAR
A study of the physical and chemical
processes occurring in animals with emphasis
on the vertebrates. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 112; Chemistry 223 or
3 5 2 or #; Physics 103 or 122 or #. Fall)
Oral presentations and written papers relating
to recent biological literature and research. (For
seniors majoring in biology)
474 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Individual laboratory, field, or library research
under the direction of an instructor Intended
for biology majors who are juniors or seniors.
(Prereq.: 7 12, and previous arrangement with
instructor. Fall. Interim, Spring, Summer)
A consideration of the physiological and
morphological changes which occur during the
development of organisms with emphasis on
476 MICROBIOLOGY
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Department of Business
Administration, Business
Education, and Economics
Chairman: Edward M. Sabella
Business Administration
MAJOR WlTH ACCOUNTING
SPECIALIZATION: Business Administration
101, 102, 131, 261, 262, 263, 379, 381,
and either 483 or 484. Economics 122, 123,
251 and one additional course selected from
258 or 391 or 392 are also required. At least
three upper division courses are required. For
those planning on careers in accounting,
completion of the two remaining courses in the
sequence 381, 382, 483, 484 is
recommended. In addition, courses in data
processing and computer programming are
strongly recommended.
MAJOR WlTH FINANCE SPECIALIZATION:
Business Administration 101, 102, 131 , 261 ,
262, 373, 379, 478, and one other course
from the sequence 381, 382, 483. Economics
1 2 2 , 1 2 3 , 251 and one additional course
selected from 2 5 8 or 3 9 1 or 3 9 2 are also
required. At least five upper division courses are
required. ( 3 9 2 is strongly recommended.) In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are strongly
recommended.
131 BUSINESS LAW
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency,
negotiable instruments, property and business
organizations under the Uniform Commercial
Code. (Spring)
261 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
MINOR: 6 courses, including Business
Administration 101 , 10 2 , and one of 261 ,
3 7 3 , 3 7 9 , 478; and one of 2 6 2 , 3 7 9 , 381;
and Economics 1 2 2 and 123.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3 . 5 0 in the major,
with average of 3 . 0 over-all; a senior thesis and
comprehensive oral examination in the major
field of concentration.
C.P.A. CERTIFICATION: Graduates who wish
to take the Certified Public Accountants
(C.P.A.) examination prior to fulfilling the
experience requirement must have completed
the major in Business AdministrationAccounting, taken all accounting and businesslaw courses offered, fulfilled the Natural
Sciences or Mathematics general college
requirement by taking mathematics, and
completed at least 5 courses but not more than
1 2 courses of related business subjects
(Economics, Finance, and Mathematics).
Students who have completed the above
requirements are qualified under the rules of
the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy to
sit for the examination immediately after
graduation.
101 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
lntroduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cycle and preparation of financial
statements. (Fall, Spring)
102 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL
ACCOUNTING
lntroduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial
accounting. Planning and controlling processes,
decision making and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: 10 1. Fall, Spring)
Theory of acquisition, allocation, and
management of funds within the firm: sources
and uses of long and short term funds, cost of
capital, capital budgeting, leverage, dividend
policy, and related topics. (Prereq.: 10 1, 102.
Fall)
262 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, capital
stock and surplus accounts, current and longterm assets. (Prereq.: 10 1 , 10 2 . Fall)
263 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to
investments, tangible and intangible fixed
assets, liabilities and reserves, actuarial topics.
Additional emphasis on income determination
considering price level changes. (Prereq.: 262.
Spring)
373 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: THEORY
AND CASES
Advanced financial theory: a systems approach
to financial structure and policy. Emphasis on
decision-making, presentation through
literature, readings, lectures and case material.
(Prereq.: 2 6 1, Spring)
379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
An introduction to quantitative reasoning,
descriptive measures, probability, sampling
distributions, inference and estimation with
emphasis on their use in applied problems in
business and economics. (Prereq.: High
School Algebra. Fall)
381 MANAGERIAL COST ACCOUNTING
Accounting tools for planning and control of
economic activities. Planning, budgeting,
standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.:
101, 102. Spring)
382 TAX ACCOUNTING
The more common and important provisions of
federal income taxes for individuals and various
forms of business enterprises. (Prereq.: 101,
102. Spring. Offered alternate years)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
The student may earn independent study
credits through individually supervised projects
designed to afford him or her the opportunity to
analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.:
#. Fall, Spring)
Business Education
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MAJOR: 12-14 Courses.
A student may receive course credits through
an internship program which is applicable to
graduation, but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
one full term working with some industrial
organization. In addition the student will write a
report on his or her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall,
Interim, Spring, Summer. Cannot be taken in
Interim only).
CORE PROGRAM: Business Administration
101, 102, 131 ; Business Education 110,
364, 460, 465; Economics 122, 123; high
school typewriting or equivalent required. In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are recommended.
478 INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
Appraisal of the riskheturn relationships of
various types of securities from the viewpoint
of both individual and institutional investors.
Extensive coverage of capital markets and
portfolio management. (Prereq.: 2 6 1.
Economics 392 is strongly recommended. Fall)
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Business Administration 262, 263, and
Business Education 108.
ECONOMICS SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Economics 251, 258, 391 or 392.
SECRETARIAL SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Business Education 221, 350, and 353.
OFFICE SPECIALIZATION: Core plus Business
Education 108, 350, and English 21 9.
MINOR: Five courses in Business Education.
483 AUDITING
Internal and external auditing procedures.
Emphasis on internal checks and controls for
accounting systems. (Prereq.: 263. Fall)
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: Core plus 5 other
courses including Business Education 108,
121, 350 and 353.
TWO-YEAR SECRETARIAL PROGRAM
484 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
295, 495 TOPICS
If a student desires a two-year secretarial
program, a certificate will be awarded upon
completion of the following: Business Education
108, 110, 221, 350, 353, 364, 460 and
Business Administration 101 , 102, 131 and
Economics 120. A student in the two-year
program must select six courses from the
general education requirements.
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and readings in the areas of
Accounting, Finance or General Business.
(Prereq.: #. Fall, Spring: On Demand)
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.50 in the major,
with average of 3.0 over-all; a senior thesis and
comprehensive oral examination in the major
field of concentration.
Accounting for business combinations,
governmental accounting, partnership
accounting and fund accounting. (Prereq.:
263. Spring. Offered alternate years)
101 ELEMENTARY TYPEWRITER (No Credit)
The fundamental skills of typewriter. Emphasis
on personal use. Not available to students who
have had one year of high school typewriting.
(Interim)
an internship program which is applicable to
graduation but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
some time working with some organization. In
addition, the student will write a report on his or
her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring,
Summer. Cannot be taken in Interim only)
108 CALCULATING MACHINES
460 OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Operation of ten-key adding machine; rotary,
printing and electronic calculators. (Fall)
110 OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Operation of transcription machines, filing and
records management, introduction to data
processing, and efficient handling of office
duties. (Interim)
221 ELEMENTARY SHORTHAND
Fundamentals of Gregg Shorthand (Diamond
Jubilee) with emphasis on theory, reading, and
writing shorthand. Introduction to transcription.
Development of speed in transcribing material
dictated at minimum speed of 8 0 words a
minute. (Not open to students who have had
one year of shorthand in high school. Fall)
350 ADVANCED TYPEWRITING
Development of typewriting technique in
business letter arrangement, billing, tabulating,
manuscripts, legal documents, and duplicating.
(Prereq.: High school typewriting or equivalent.
Spring)
353 ADVANCED SHORTHAND
Students of Gregg, Forkner, or other shorthand
systems may enroll for rapid dictation and
transcription of material dictated at speeds of
80-1 20 words a minute. (Prereq.: 22 1 or
equivalent. Spring)
364 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Communication in the office through use of
telephone, telegram, and writing of business
letters, memorandums, manuals and reports.
(Fall. Offered alternate years, 19 75- 76)
Problems relating to supervision and
management in the business office, selection
and training of employees; and human relations
within the office. (Spring)
465 BUSINESS SEMINAR-MARKETING
Principles of marketing with emphasis on
distribution and the role of the consumer in the
marketing process. Materials and methods in
teaching of basic business subjects and
projects in marketing. (Fall. Offered alternate
years, 19 76- 77)
Economics
MAJOR I N ECONOMICS:
Economics 122, 123, 251, 258, 454 and
three other courses of economics offerings.
Business Administration 101 , 102, 379, also
required. The complete calculus sequence is
very strongly recommended for those planning
graduate study in economics. Mathematics 373
may be substituted for Business Administration
379. In addition, courses in data processing
and computer programming are strongly
recommended.
COMBINED MAJOR IN ECONOMICSBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
Economics 122, 123, 251 , and 258 and one
other course from economics offerings.
Business Administration 101 , 102, 261 , 373,
379 and one other course from business
administration offerings also required. In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are highly
recommended.
MINOR:
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through
Economics 122, 123, 251, 258 and one other
course from economics offerings.
HONORS MAJOR:
GPA of 3.50 in the major, with average of 3 . 0
over-all; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Economics 120, 1 2 2 and 1 2 3 will satisfy
general education requirements.
Economics 1 2 0 will satisfy the urban concerns
requirement.
in order for the student to progress more
rapidly to other courses. (Fall, Spring)
251 INTERMEDIATE MICRO-ECONOMICS
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of
consumer behavior, firm and industry; the
pricing of factors of production and income
distribution; introduction to welfare economics.
(Prereq.: 123. Fall, Spring)
258 INTERMEDIATE MACRO-ECONOMICS
120 ECONOMICS OF URBAN ISSUES
Study of economic implications of many
problems facing a metro-urban environment.
Some of the topics to be discussed are:
Population "Crisis"; Draft versus an AllVolunteer Army; Ecology and Income
Distribution; Distributing Free Bread; Mass
Transit Systems, etc. Fundamental
microeconomic tools introduced to facilitate
discussion of the above-mentioned topics.
NOTE: Economics 1 2 0 is a basic course
designed for those students who do not plan to
major in either Economics, Business
Administration or Business Education. Students
who plan to major in the above three areas
should enroll in 1 2 2 and 1 2 3 rather than 1 2 0 .
1 2 2 and 1 2 3 are also open to non-majors.
(Fall, Spring)
Determinants of national income, employment
and price level analyzed via macro-models.
Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal
policy, growth and the business cycle.
(Prereq.: 122. Fall)
379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
See under Department of Business
Administration.
391 PUBLIC FINANCE
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public
expenditures; the impact of fiscal policy on
economic activity; debt policy and its economic
implications. (Prereq.: 123. Fall)
392 MONEY AND BANKING
122 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)
An introduction to macro-economics; national
income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade, economic growth.
Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken
independently of Economics 1 2 3 or 1 2 0 .
Economics 1 2 2 and 1 2 3 may be takgn in
either order, or may be taken in the same term
in order for the student to progress more
rapidly to other courses. (Fall, Spring)
123 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)
An introduction to micro-economics, the theory
of the household, firm, market structures and
income distribution. Application of elementary
economic theory to market policy. May be
taken independently of Economics 1 2 2 or 120.
Economics 1 2 2 and 1 2 3 may be taken in
either order, or may be taken in the same term
Functioning of the monetary and banking
systems, particularly commercial banks, the
Federal Reserve System and its role in relation
to aggregate economic activity. Emphasis
placed on monetary theory and policy.
(Prereq.: 1 2 2 . Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through
an internship program which is applicable to
graduation but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
some time working with some organization. In
addition, the student will write a report on his or
her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring,
Summer. Cannot be taken in Interim only)
453 ECONOMICS OF LABOR AND POVERTY
Analysis of labor markets; determination of
wages, collective bargaining. Particular
attention paid to the economic problems of
minority groups and poverty areas. (Prereq.:
2 5 1 or #. Spring)
295, 495 TOPICS
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and
international economic problems and policies.
(Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring. On Demand)
454 WELFARE ECONOMICS
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto
optimality, economic efficiency of alternative
market structures; social welfare functions;
normative concepts of economic theory.
(Prereq.: 2 5 1 or #. Spring, alternate years)
The student may earn independent study
credits through individually supervised projects
designed to afford him or her the opportunity to
analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.:
#. Fall, Spring)
Department of Chemistry
Chairman: Earl Alton
GRADUATION MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY: 1 1 5 ,
1 1 6 (or 1 0 5 , 106), 3 5 1 , 3 5 2 , 3 5 3 , 3 6 1 and
one advanced course which may include
Biochemistry. Physics 121 , 122, and
Mathematics 1 2 4 , 1 2 5 also required.
Participation in seminar. Since upper division
courses have mathematics and physics
prerequisites, students should plan to have
Mathematics 1 2 4 , 1 2 5 the freshman year, and
Physics 121, 1 2 2 the sophomore year.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY APPROVED
MAJOR: 1 1 courses including 1 1 5 , 1 1 6 (or
1 0 5 , 106), and all chemistry courses above
3 5 0 . Chemistry seminar participation;
Mathematics 1 2 4 , 1 2 5 (which should be taken
during the freshman year); Mathematics 2 2 4 ;
and Physics 1 21, 1 2 2 (which should be taken
during the sophomore year). Reading ability in
German equivalent to 2 semesters also
required.
that Advanced Inorganic be taken as the
advanced course. Certification after July,
1 9 7 9 , also requires three courses in earth and
life sciences. Students are also advised to
consult with the Education Department early in
their planning.
PRE-MEDICAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR: The same
as the graduation major. In addition, medical
schools expect at least two courses (and
usually more) in biology. Students should
consult members of the chemistry department
for assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS: Full ACS major;
average of 3 . 5 0 in chemistry, mathematics,
and physics; 3.00 over-all; one summer or
course of approved research; participation in
seminar.
Credit will not be granted for both 1 0 5 and
1 1 5 ; 1 0 6 and 1 1 6 ; 223 and 3 5 1 , 3 5 2 .
103 ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
MINOR: 5 courses which must include 1 1 5 ,
1 1 6 (or 1 0 5 , 1 0 6 ) and 3 additional courses in
chemistry. Chemistry 2 2 3 , 3 5 3 , and 3 6 1 are
recommended; biochemistry may be
substituted for 361.
TEACHING MAJOR: The same as the
graduation major except that it is suggested
Designed for nurses at Lutheran Deaconess
Hospital. Selected elements of general,
organic, and biological chemistry around the
theme: the molecular basis of life. (3 one-hour
lectures, 1 two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: high
school chemistry. Fall) Does not apply toward
the major.
105, 106 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
Somewhat less rigorous than 1 1 5 , 1 16;
designed especially for students who will not
major in chemistry, although students may go
from 1 0 6 into 3 5 1 , 3 5 3 , or 2 2 3 . Concepts
and laws underlying chemistry illustrated by a
variety of examples including organic and
environmental systems. ( 3 one-hour lectures, 3
hours o f laboratory. 105, Fall; 106, Spring)
11 5, 116 GENERAL AND QUALITATIVE
ANALYSIS
An intensive course for pre-medical students
and future chemists. First semester devoted to
fundamental principles; and second to inorganic
chemistry, qualitative analysis, and a brief
introduction to organic chemistry. (3 one-hour
lectures, 3 hours of laboratory. Prereq.: high
school chemistry, algebra, plane geometry.
11 5, Fall; 116 , Spring)
223 ELEMENTARY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Designed for medical technology students and
others in a paramedical science area whose
professional goals require less than the more
intensive two-semester organic course.
Aliphatic and aromatic compounds with
frequent reference to biochemistry. (3 one-hour
lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: 105
or 11 5. Spring)
325 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
This course is intended to meet the needs of
medical technology majors and others not
working toward a chemistry major. Theo
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COLLEGE
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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
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November 2-6
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December 7
.Late Interim Registration
January4
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Class I 9 a.m.
Class I1 1 p.m.
January5
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January18 .Last Day for Determining Grading System with
Registrar
January20 ... .Last Day for Withdrawing from Full Courses
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Catalog for the Academic Years 1970-71 and 1971-72
Record for the Academic Years 1968-69 and 1969-70
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AFFILIATION
Augsburg College is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with The American Lutheran
Church. The College offers a broad education in a Christian environment.
ACCREDITATION
Augsburg College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the
American Chemical Society, and the American Association of University Women.
MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College holds membership also in the American Council on Education, the Association of American Colleges, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the National Lutheran Educational Conference, the Association of Minnesota Colleges, the Minnesota Private College Council and the Association of Protestant Colleges
and Universities.
COURSES O F STUDY
Augsburg College offers a Liberal Arts education with courses leading to a Bachelor of
Arts degree offered in several major fields of study. Students are prepared for teaching,
business administration, social work, medical technology, secretarial work, parish work,
and missions. Students may prepare for further study in the fields of engineering, theology, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and law, and for graduate study in various fields.
LOCATION
Augsburg College is located along Interstate Highway No. 94, just 20 blocks from the
downtown loop area of Minneapolis. Students have easy access to libraries, museums,
and art collections. They also have the opportunity to attend lectures, musical programs
and other cultural activities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
SETTING
The twelve-block Augsburg campus is located in the heart of Minneapolis and is adjacent
to the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and two of the city's largest hospitals.
In this urban setting, Augsburg students prepare for careers in our increasingly urban
society. A friendly atmosphere prevails on the Augsburg campus. Students participate
in all phases of campus community life under the direction of a capable, well-prepared
faculty.
DEVELOPMENT
A comprehensive development program is in operation. Over the years it has provided
funds for land acquisition and additional buildings on the Augsburg College campus.
GENERAL INFORMrK>N
Augsburg College is located near the Minneapolis loop along Interstate Highway 94. The
administrative offices are in the Science Hall at the corner of 21st Avenue South and 7th
Street. Information is available in the College Center at the corner of 22nd Avenue South
at 7% Street.
Prospective students and other interested persons are cordially invited t o visit the campus. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. t o 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; Saturday by appointment.
A letter or telephone call in advance is recommended. Call or write t o the Admissions
Office, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404; 332-5181.
AlMS A N D OBJECTIVES
Augsburg College is a Christian liberal arts college of The American Lutheran Church.
The faculty and the Board of Regents of the College affirm the following as their
understanding of the aims, philosophy, objectives and character of this institution.
ULTIMATE AlMS
To contribute to the true good of human life and society.
To contribute to the building of free and living congregations in the community of the
Christian Church.
BASIC PHILOSOPHY
The Christian message concerning the redemptive act of Cod in Christ constitutes the
greatest potential for good in human life and society; but this potential is realized only
insofar as it is actualized in the minds and hearts of individuals.
The redemption of the mind constitutes the unique educational task laid upon the
Christian Chl~rch;in seeking to relate all learning to the truth of the Christian faith,
the Christian college performs its greatest service both to the Church and to society.
Where there i s an atmosphere of free and honest inquiry, truth has the overwhelming
advantage; the Christian college, therefore, pursues its purposes not by indoctrination
or coercion, but by inviting teachers and students to join in a common search for truth
and in a common attempt to see all truth in relation to ultimate Truth.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
To attract to the college students of high ability and genuine religious concern who can
reap the maximum benefit from a program of Christian higher education.
To provide a campus setting that is conducive to the spiritual, mental, moral and
physical well-being of its students.
To stimulate its students' intellectual interest, and to assist them to develop the habits
and skills necessary for sound academic work.
To acquaint its students with the spiritual, cultural and intellectual riches of mankind,
both for the sake of the enrichment of their own lives and, through them, for the
enrichment of their homes and communities.
To confront its students with the problems and benefits of living and serving in an
increasingly urban culture.
To lead its students to a deeper understanding and experience of the Christian Gospel
in its relation to every area of life and learning.
To assist its students in discovering and clarifying their peculiar aptitudes and interests,
and to provide training and counsel that will assist them in preparing for a life work
appropriate thereto.
To aid its students in the development of Christian attitudes and Christian qualities
of character; and to encourage each student to look upon his life as a Christian vocation,
and an opportunity for service to God and man.
DlSTl NCTlVE CHARACTER
Augsburg College is a Christian community of life and learning.
As a Christian academic community, Augsburg seeks that high level of excellence which
i s appropriate to such a community.
Augsburg treasures its religious and cultural heritage as an institution founded by
Lutheran immigrants from Norway who sought to play a creative role in American life
and society, and seeks to preserve the enduring values of this heritage in the life of the
college community today.
As a metropolitan college, Augsburg attempts to relate its faculty and students to an
urban culture by utilizing the educational, social, cultural and religious resources of the
growing metropolitan community in which it is located.
THE PHYSICAL PLANT
Instructional facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located in
relation to each other.
Old Main, erected in 1900, contains a large number of classrooms and offices.
Science Hall, erected in 1948-49, includes the general administration offices;
well-equipped laboratories for chemistry, physics, and biology; a medium-sized
auditorium; and several classrooms and faculty offices. The Lisa Odland Observatory,
on the roof of Science Hall, was completed in the summer of 1960.
The George Sverdrup Library, named in honor of Augsburg's fourth president, was
erected and dedicated in 1955. Adjacent to Science Hall and of similar contemporary
architectural design, it contains spacious reading rooms, seminars, work rooms, a
visual-education center, the Augsburg Archives, classrooms, and a number of faculty
offices. There is stack space for approximately 100,000 volumes.
Melby Hall, the new auditorium-gymnasium, was completed in 1961. This building,
named in honor of Professor J. S. Melby, dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach
and head of the Christianity department, provides excellent facilities for the health and
physical education program, intercollegiate athletics, chapel services and general
auditorium purposes.
East Hall, purchased in 1966, provides a rehearsal hall for the Concert Band and
Repertoire Band as well as rehearsal and instruction rooms for instrumentalists.
The Music Hall was acquired by purchase in 1947 and has been remodeled to provide
vocal, string and piano rehearsal rooms together with a rehearsal room for large groups.
The Speech and Drama Building was acquired in 1959 and remodeled to make an extremely
functional building for dramatic and other speech activities.
The Augsburg College Center, completed in 1967, is a center of non-academic activity
on campus. The building houses the Commons, which is the name for the main dining
area, plus private dining rooms and coffee shop. Student government and student
publications have quarters in this building. The bookstore is also located here. Spacious
lounges and recreational areas are provided in this three-story building containing 55,000
square feet of space.
Urness Tower Residence for Women, completed in 1967, is an eleven-story building
providing living quarters for 324 women students. The building was named in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness who have given several generous gifts to the college. A unique
feature of the building is that each floor is considered a "house unit" providing the 36
residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study and utility areas. The second
floor level with main lounge, also provides an apartment for the head resident. There i s
an observation lounge at the top of the structure.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall, erected in 1938, was named in honor of Augsburg's
second and third presidents. The building houses about 65 men students and provides for
some faculty and administration offices in one wing.
Sivertsen-Mortensen Hall incorporates a building donated to the college in 1939 from the
late Dr. lver Sivertsen and Mrs. Sivertsen, and a larger addition erected in 1955 and named
in honor of Miss Gerda Mortensen, dean of women at Augsburg from 1923 to 1964. The
building provides housing for about 144 men students as well as apartments for the resident
head.
The Studio Building, dedicated in 1964, houses the Department of Art on its two floors.
West Hall is an apartment building purchased in 1966 shortly after it was constructed.
The building houses 38 women students and an apartment for the head resident.
Cottage Houses. A large number of dwellings have been acquired in recent years in the
expanded campus area to provide accommodations for men or women students, married
students and for faculty and staff members.
THE ARCHIVES
The Augsburg Archives seeks to gather and make available for use documents, books,
and other articles of historical value. The George Sverdrup Library provides adequate,
fire-proof quarters for the archives. Here are found a large collection of periodicals,
manuscripts, letters and pictures, affording extensive resources for scholarly research.
LIBRARY FACILITIES
The conveniently located George Sverdrup Library provides students and faculty ample
resources and reference works for research and study. It contains in total about 100,000
volumes exclusive of pamphlets, curriculum materials, and rare books. The yearly growth
rate during 1965-69 averaged about 7000 volumes. All books are kept on open shelves.
Reference service is provided by an able and well trained staff.
Special collections have been developed in music, chemistry, teacher education, library
science, and Scandinavian music. A separately administered AV Center is adjacent to
the library in Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall. Additional conveniences in the library
include carrels and individual study areas. A typing corner is also provided in the first
floor reading room. The library has the New York Times on microfilm as well as other
microforms. A Xerox Microprinter can provide printouts from any article on microfilm
or microfiche. The library subscribes to more than 600 magazines in numerous subject
fields. Many of the current issues are displayed in the library reserve room.
A cons.ortium of private Iiberal arts colleges of theTwin City area, CLFC, can provide
students of Au~sburgCollege combined resources of all the member libraries, a total of
750,000 volumes. Any student enrolled at Augsburg can read and obtain library services
from the collections of Bethel, Concordia and Macalester colleges, Hamline University,
the Colleges af St, Catherine and St. Thomas and the Hill ReferenceLibrary. The
proximity of the Wilson Library of the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis
Public Library provides further opportunitieri for the serious student.
NATURAL SCIENCE LABORATORIES
The laboratories of the Natural Sciences are located in the Science Hall. Four laboratories
and storeroom and office space for biology are located on the second floor; three larger
laboratories and two special research laboratories for chemistry and two laboratories for
physics are located on the third and fourth floors. A chemistry library is located near
the research facilities. Storerooms and faculty offices are also located here. An
astronomical observatory is located on the roof of Science Hall.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1971-72
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TUITION ($1.650)
New freshmen, transfer. or returning students
(not on a prior year guarantee plan) entering
September 197 1 are charged $1,650 per year or
$550 per quarter.
Part-time students carrying 7-1 1 credits per term.
$45 per credit hour. Part-time students carrying
1-6 credits per term, $35 per credit hour.
Fee for auditing, $20 per credit hour. Students
carrying more than 18 credits per term are
charged $35 per credit hour for excess hours.
SPECIAL COURSE FEES
Computer Science, $20.
Student Teaching, $SO.
Improvement of Reading, $25.
Music Lessons (10 per term). $45.
Practice Studio Rental (one hour per day):
Organ. $1 2; Piano or Voice, $5.
Cinema Arts. $1 0.
BOARD AND ROOM ($957-$1,020)
For men $990 or $1,020 ($330 or $340 per
quarter) partial or full board.
For women $957 or $987 ($31 9 or $329 per
quarter) partial or full board.
A full board plan provides 21 meals per week;
a partial board plan provides 1 4 meals per week
(excludes breakfast). Available t o commuters
is a noon meal only plan, Monday thru Friday,
for $68 per quarter.
Linen service, required in residence halls.
approximately $30 per year.
FEES, required but not refundable or
transferable:
General Fee, $1 0 0 per year. (Applies t o
costs for subscription t o yearbook, newspaper.
admissions t o all regularly scheduled athletic
events. dramatic productions, convocations, and for
the support of Student Society activities and the
College Center.) Part-time students are charged
on a proportionate basis.
Application Fee, $10. Required of all new students.
OTHER COSTS
Change in registration after first three days of
classes: $2 per cancel or add. Late registration
after classes begin: $5 per day.
Graduation Fee: $1 5.
Transcript Fee: first copy free, additional copy.
$1.
Arrangements for special examinations are made
in the Registrar's Office, w i t h charges according
t o schedule on file.
Students required t o enter military service will
receive a full refund of tuition and a proportionate
refund on room charges.
Books and supplies are available from the
bookstore at approximately $1 0 0 per year. on a
charge account.basis.
In all cases, board refunds are made on a
proportionate basis.
Fees and costs are subject t o
minor adjustments.
DEPOSITS
Tuition Deposit-New Students, $100. (Not
refundable). Required of students whose
application for admission has been accepted; t o
be paid by April 1, 1971. The payment is applied
t o the tuition charge (under early decision
program. payment is due January 1 ).
Room Reservation Deposit-Returning Students,
$25. Required by July 1. 1971. t o reserve a
housing assignment for the term beginning
September 197 1 and applied t o the room charge.
Not refundable.
Breakage Deposit (required of all students) $ 2 0
Refundable upon graduation, transfer t o another
institution, or discontinuing educational program
at Augsburg College.
SElTLEM ENT OF ACCOUNT
A statement of estimated charges for the year
will be prepared and forwarded t o the student
early in August. Payment of one-third of the
annual charge is due August 20, November 20,
and February 20. Variation from this schedule
must be arranged w i t h the Business Office prior
t o August 20. A monthly payment plan is
available thru Education Funds, Inc., w i t h a
service charge of $25 per year.
No student is permitted t o register if his or her
account for a preceding term has not been paid
in full.
REFUNDS
If a student decides t o cancel his registration,
refunds of tuition and room charges are allowed
as follows: during the first week of classes,
80%; during the second week, 70%; during the
third week, 60%; during the fourth week, 50%; and
during the fifth week, 40%. No allowance is given
after the fifth week. If a student is forced t o
cancel his registration because of accident or
illness during the first five weeks of the term.
the charge is one-half of the rate indicated.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial Aid in the form of scholarships,
Educational Opportunity Grants. loans and
employment is available.
Augsburg participates in the College Scholarship
Service (CSS) of the College Entrance
Examination Board. Participants in CSS
subscribe t o the principle that the amount of
financial aid granted a student should be based
upon financial need. The CSS assists the college's
financial aid officer in determining the student's
need for financial assistance. Entering students
seeking financial assistance are required t o
submit a copy of the Parents' Confidential
Statement (PCS) form t o the College Scholarship
Service. designating Augsburg College as one of
the recipients, by March 15.The PCS form may
be obtained from a secondary school or the College
Scholarship Service, Box 881. Evanston, Illinois
60204.
All upper-class students are required t o submit
a Parents' Confidential Statement Renewal form
each year.
Academic Grants are awarded to students on the
basis of financial need as demonstrated by the College Scholarship Service. Students who are adAugsburg College Merit Scholarships. The college mitted t o Augsburg College but do not qualify for
in cooperation with the National Merit Scholarship a scholarship may be considered for an academic
grant or financial award. These awards range in
Corporation awards Merit scholarships up to
amount from $1 0 0 t o $600 and may be renewable
$1 500 a year and renewable for four years.
for four years with a grade point average of 2.0
All applicants must take the National Merit (C average).
Scholarship Qualifying Test which is given in the
spring of the junior year in high school. Informa- Minnesota State Scholarships and Grants. Resition may be obtained from the high school coun- dents of the State of Minnesota are eligible for
state financed scholarships and grants while atselor.
tending Augsburg College. Applications must be
obtained through the high school counselor. The
Foundation Fellowships are offered t o students awards vary from $200 to $800 and are renewable
with outstanding high school records and high for four years.
scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance Examination Board. Recipients are
guaranteed enrollment in honors course work.
These awards range in amount from $100 t o full
tuition and are renewable for four years for stu- SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO
dents with a grade point average of 3.0 (B average). To qualify for a Foundation Fellowship a UPPER CLASSMEN
student should rank in the upper five percent of The Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial Scholhis high school class and have a combined score arship was established in 1965 by her husband,
of 1200 or higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Thomas I. Benson. The Scholarship is awarded
The scholarship committee also considers an indi- annually to a student studying choral music.
vidual's interests, abilities, and character.
The Thorvald Olsen Burntvedt Memorial SchoHonor Scholarships are offered t o good students arship Fund was established in 1960 by gifts from
who have strong potential for academic success the Burntvedt family and through a church-wide
at Augsburg College. These awards range in offering, t o honor the memory of Dr. T. 0. Burntamount from $100 t o full tuition and may be re- vedt who was President of the Lutheran Free
newed for four years for students with a grade Church from 1930 t o 1958. One or more scholarpoint average of 2.50. Students who rank in the up- ships are awarded annually to a student or stuper fifteen percent of their high school class and dents in the senior class who are preparing for the
have above average scores in the Scholastic Apti- ministry.
tude Test are eligible for Honor Scholarships.
The Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship was established in 1966 by his family and friends t o honor
Chemistry Scholarships and Research Awards his memory. A Scholarship of $100 or more will
are offered each year by the Department of Chembe awarded annually t o an able and deserving stuistry t o students strongly interested in chemistry
dent as selected by the Scholarship Committee
or medicine. The six awards vary in amount from
based on Christian purpose, athletic interest, and
$2,000 to $4.000 over four years. A student qualiacademic ability.
fies for a Chemistry Scholarship on the basis of
his high school performance, a special chemistry The Paul Dahlen-Gerald Pryd Memorial Schoexamination, financial need, and vocational arship was established in 1966 by members and
objective. Summer Research Awards are also friends of Gamma Phi Omega Society t o perpetuavailable t o students in chemistry. This award ate the memory of t w o members who died in a
provides a stipend of $600 for each student t o do plane crash. The award will be given annually on
research under the guidance of the chemistry the basis of personality, character, athletic and
department.
academic achievement.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
TO FRESHMEN
The Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial Scholarships were established in 1961 by Mrs. Alma Jensen Dickerson, a member of the Augsburg faculty
from 1943 to 1954. One or more scholarships are
awarded annually to able and deserving junior or
senior students.
The Keith E. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
was established in 1945 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles
S. Hoffman of Minneapolis in memory of their
son who gave his life in the conquest of Okinawa.
The scholarship is awarded annually t o a student
selected on the basis of academic achievement,
personal character, and ability in the field of
athletics.
The M . J . Estrem Scholarship was established
in 1965 by Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Estrem of Minneapolis t o provide an annual scholarship for some The Robert W . and Gladys Johnson Scholarship
worthy student of the College, such student t o be was established in 1968 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert
selected upon the recommendation of the Scholar- Johnson of Chetek. Wisconsin. An annual award
of $400 will be made t o a Junior or Senior student
ship Committee of the College.
who has declared his intent t o enter the ministry.
Augsburg awards Foreign Student Scholarships
Preference is given to such students from Chetek
each year t o deserving students from other counLutheran Church, the Rice Lake Conference, or
tries. These scholarships may be awarded in
the Northern Wisconsin District of the American
amounts up t o the equivalent of full tuition.
Lutheran Church.
The Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship
Fund, established in 1965, makes possible the
awarding of one or more scholarships each year
t o upperclass male students interested in careers
in the field of business.
The Mimi Baez Kingsley Modern Language
Scholarship was established in 1969 from funds
given by friends and family t o honor the memory
of Mimi Baez Kingsley, a teacher of Spanish at
Augsburg from 1947 t o 1969. One or more
scholarships will be awarded annually t o Junior
The Crown Prince Harald Scholarship was cre- or Senior students who are majoring in a modern
ated by the Augsburg College Board of Regents language with preference given to those who plan
on the occasion of the visit by Crown Prince Har- t o teach language as a career.
ald of Norway t o the Augsburg campus in
The American lndian Scholarship was estabOctober. 1965. This annual scholarship provides
lished in 1955 by Spring Lake Park Lutheran
one year's full tuition for a student from Norway
Church. Minneapolis. It is a scholarship of $200
who wishes to study at Augsburg. The recipient
is chosen from applicants by a committee in Nor- t o be applied on tuition at Augsburg College. It
is t o be awarded t o an American Indian student
way set up for this purpose.
selected on the basis of scholarship and economic
need.
The H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship Fund
was established in 1969 by one of his former stu- International Milling Company Scholarships
dents and later augmented by other contributions, are funded by contributions made by the Intert o honor the memory of H. N. Hendrickson, a pro- national Milling Company t o the Minnesota Prifessor of History at Augsburg College from 1900 vate College Fund. These scholarships of varito 1952. One or more scholarships will be awarded able amounts are awarded annually t o able and
annually t o student(s) who are majoring in His- deserving upper-class students.
tory with preference given t o those who plan a
career in the field.
The 0. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship was established in 1966 by Mr. and Mrs. 0. I. Hertsgaard.
One or more scholarships will be awarded annually to junior or senior students who have demonstrated a proficiency in choral and / or instrumental music. who show interest or potential in
conducting and who show promise of overall academic success.
The lver and Marie lversen Scholarship was
established in 1957 through a grant from Mr. lver
lversen of Brooklyn, New York. It is awarded
annually to a student in the College. The award.
in the amount of $250, is made on the basis of
need, scholarship, and interest in Christian service.
The Magnus A. Kleven Family Scholarship
was established in 1956 by members of the family
t o honor their parents. The scholarship is award-
ed annually t o a student on the basis of academic
achievement. ~ersonal character, and promise
of achievemen; in the field of ohvsical
education.
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Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarships of $500
each are provided by the Lutheran Brotherhood
Life Insurance Society and awarded each fall to
outstanding Lutheran college seniors. The students are selected by the College in the spring
of the junior year on the basis of religious leadership and scholastic standing.
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarships were
established in 1966 from funds given by Aid Association for Lutherans lnsurance Company. These
scholarships of variable amounts are awarded
annually t o able and deserving upper-class students who are policy holders.
David Mathre Memorial Scholarship for Student Teachers is available t o qualified full-time
students in need of financial assistance during
the term in which they are doing student teachIng.
The Onesimus Scholarship, established in 1962
by Mr. and Mrs. James Helleckson, is awarded
annually in the amount of $300 to an Augsburg
student or graduate who is preparing for service
in the Christian ministry.
The Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship was established. in 1953 in memory of Henry P. Opseth.
former head of the Music Department and director of the Augsburg College Choir. It is awarded
annually t o a sophomore or junior student of outstanding promise in the field of music.
The Quanbeck Scholarship Fund was established
in 1963 by a bequest of John G. Quanbeck. The income from this fund is awarded annually t o freshman students who would be unable t o pursue
higher education without assistance.
The Reader2 Digest Endowed Scholarship Fund,
established in 1965, provides an annual scholarship for a deserving and able upperclassman.
The Reverend Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarships were established in 1958 by t w o anonymous
donors t o honor the memory of Reverend Olaf
Rogne. business administrator of the college from.
1940 t o 1952. Three awards of $500 each are
made annually t o selected students preparing for
Christian service.
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The Marlys Johnson Simengaard Mernorial
Scholarship was established in 1964 by her family
and friends to honor her memory. As an expression of Christian concern for the problems of social
injustice. this scholarship is awarded periodically
t o an American Negro student.
Social Service Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Division of Charities of the American
Lutheran Church. Two scholarships of $300 or
three scholarships of $200 will be awarded each
year t o students at Augsburg College. The recipients must be juniors or seniors of the Lutheran
faith who are enrolled in social work courses and
plan t o continue training in a graduate school of
social work. In addition t o scholastic achievement.
a student's interests, aptitude, and skills in working with people are considered in making this
award.
The Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship in memory of Marilyn Yvonne Solberg, a member of the
Augsburg College Choir from 1950 until the time
of her death in 1953, was established in 1955 by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. lver Solberg and her
brother. Dorvan. It is awarded to an Augsburg student who has music as a major or minor and who
shows outstanding promise or achievement in the
art of singing.
The Marguerite Hamilton Storley Memorial
Scholarship was established in 1965 by her family
and friends t o honor her memory. A scholarship
of $300 will be awarded annually t o an able and
deserving junior or senior student recommended
by the scholarship committee.
The Professor P. A . Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship was established in 1959 by friends t o honor
the memory of P. A. Sveeggen, professor of English at Augsburg from 1915 t o 1952. The award of
variable amount is made annually to an outstanding student in the field of English.
Tozer Scholarships of $500 each are awarded
annually t o outstanding Junior or Senior students
who are residents of the state of Minnesota. Monies for these scholarships are provided by the
Tozer Foundation. Inc.. of Stillwater. Minnesota.
The Morris G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes Missionary Scholarship Fund was established in 1969 by
the Rev. and Mrs. Morris G. C. Vaagenes, Sr. An
annual award of one or more scholarships will be
made t o a needy Junior or Senior student pre-
paring for service as a missionary through the
World Mission Department of The American Lutheran Church.
The Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship was
established in 1962 by E. Lorraine Yokie and Doris
E. Yokie, daughters of Edward Yokie. A scholarship will be awarded annually to an able and deserving junior or senior student recommended by
the scholarship committee.
The Manivald Aldre Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1960 by friends and the
Department of Chemistry t o honor the memory of
Manivald Aldre, assistant professor of chemistry
at Augsburg from 1949 t o 1958. The annual award
is made t o a student whose academic record indicates promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Carl Fosse Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1960 by the Department
of Chemistry t o honor the memory of Carl Fosse.
professor of chemistry at Augsburg from 1921 to
1942. The annual award is made t o a student
whose academic record indicates promise of
achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Covey Hendrickson Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship was established in 1967 by the family
and friends and the Department of Chemistry t o
honor the memory of Covey Hendrickson, a student of chemistry at Augsburg until his death in
June, 1966. The annual award is made t o a student
whose academic background indicates promise of
achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Dr. Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen
Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1961 by
the chemistry staff. The award is made annually
t o a chemistry student whose record indicates
promise in the field of chemistry.
The Dr. W . M . Sandstrom Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1963 by a gift from Dr.
Sandstrom, retired professor of biochemistry at
the University of Minnesota. The annual award is
made t o a student whose academic background indicates promise of achievement in the field of
chemistry.
The Walter Gordon Schnell Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship was established by friends and the Department of Chemistry in 1960 to honor the memory of Walter Gordon Schnell, a student of chemis-
try at Augsburg until the time of his death in
January, 1960. The annual award is made t o a
student whose academic background indicates
promise of achievement in the field of chemistry.
The Walter E. Thwaite, Jr., Memorial Chemistry Scholarship was established in 1963. This
annual award is made t o a student whose academic background indicates promising achievement in the field of chemistry.
Educational Opportunity Grants are provided by
the Federal Government. The grants vary from
$ 2 0 0 t o $ 1 0 0 0 and are available t o all students
including freshmen and transfer students provided that the applicant has exceptional financial
need as determined by C.S.S.
The grants are restricted t o students taking a
full time load and are renewable for four years.
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LOAN FUNDS
National Defense Student Loans established by the
National Defense Education Act of 1958. are available t o students capable of maintaining good
standing in their chosen course of study. Loans
will normally be granted for the academic year.
September through June. or the remaining balance thereof. Reapplication will be necessary for
each succeeding loan period. Students may borrow up t o $ 1 0 0 0 per academic year. Repayment
begins nine months after graduation or leaving
school.
United Student Aid Fund Loan and Federal Insured Loan Programs are programs under which
an educational loan is obtained directly from a
bank or other commercial lender. The federal
government guarantees the loan t o the lender and
assists eligible students w i t h their interest payments until repayment begins which is nine
months after graduation or leaving school.
Students may borrow up t o $1 5 0 0 per academic
year. Applications are available in the Office of
the Dean of Students.
State Loan Programs are provided by some
states, e.g., Illinois, Michigan. New Jersey, New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin which
have their own loan program. Students are eligible if they are a legal resident of the state
regardless of where they attend college.
Applications for these loans must be obtained
from the specific state agency that is responsible
for administering the program.
These loans are also federally insured and eligible for interest subsidy.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
An employment service assists students in obtaining part-time remunerative work during the
school year. Both on-campus and off-campus jobs
are available.
The college also participates in the federally
financed College Work Study Program. Under this
program students are limited t o 1 5 hours of work
per week during the academic year and the job
must be on campus. Preference is given t o students from low income families.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The quality of a student's work in high school.
type of course program, scores on college
aptitude tests, extra-curricular participation,
and recommendations are important factors in
considering an application for admission.
Augsburg College seeks students who rank high
in their high school graduation class, at least in
the upper half, and who have satisfactory scores
on the Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College
Entrance Examination Board.
It is recommended that a student have at least
12 academic credits in his college preparatory
curriculum, which should include four credits of
English and at least t w o credits each of a foreign
language, social studies. mathematics, and
science. A credit is defined as a course covering
one academic year and equivalent t o at least 120
hours of classwork.
A recent physical examination is also required.
Students will be provided with blanks early in
the summer t o be filled out and returned to the
Student Personnel Office by August 1. The health
report must be received before the student will
be permitted t o register.
required t o make the $100 tuition deposit
within t w o weeks of notification of acceptance.
The tuition deposit is not refundable but applies
t o the cost of tuition.
Instructions for applying for admission:
1. Return the application form with a $10
application fee (non-refundable) and a
photograph to:
Office of Admissions
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
2. Request your counselor to send us a transcript
of your high school record and all test results.
Transfer students will request the previous
college or colleges t o send an official
transcript of grades together with results of
standardized tests taken.
3. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the
College Entrance Examination Board is
required for admission. The test should be
taken early in the senior year or late in the
junior year. A student can apply before taking
the SAT. See your counselor about registering
for the SAT or write t o the College Entrance
Examination Board, c/o Educational Testing
Service. Box 592. Princeton. New Jersey.
Transfer students are not required t o take the
SAT.
4. An interview on campus is encouraged.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications for admission are provided by and
submitted t o the Office of Admissions.
Applications may be obtained by visiting.
writing. or calling (332-5181). A majority of the
applications are received between September
and January of the students' senior year in high
school. Although the closing date for making
application for the fall term is August 1. the class
may be filled well in advance of this date.
Students applying under the Early Decision
Program which is described below will receive
the admissions decision about December 1. All
other applicants will be notified concerning
admission about two weeks after their
application is completed. A $100 tuition deposit
is due before April 1, with earlier payment
giving preference in the assignment of campus
housing. Students admitted after April 1 are
EARLY DECISION
An Early Decision Program is offered for
students who select Augsburg as their first
college choice and who will accept an offer of
admission if it is extended. An Early Decision
candidate must apply by November 15 of the
senior year and will receive the admission
decision about December I . After notification of
admission and adequate financial aid, if needed.
has been provided, the student must agree t o
withdraw applications made t o other colleges.
The admissions decision is based upon the
academic record through the junior year, test
scores, and recommendations A $100 tuition
deposit which is non-refundable is required by
January 1.
EARLY ADMISSION
An Early Admission Program is offered for a few
high school juniors. To apply for Early
Admission, a student must have a high academic
record and test scores, recommendation from the
high school, and the maturity to cope with a
college course after his junior year in high
school. Also, it is recommended that the student
complete the requirements for a high school
diploma during the summer or during the first
year of college. A student applying for early
admission can take the Scholastic Aptitude Test
in January or March of his junior year.
TRANSFER
Students are accepted by transfer from other
colleges and universities on the basis of their
academic record. test results, and
recommendations. College credit is granted
for liberal arts courses satisfactorily completed
at accredited institutions. A maximum of 108
quarter credits is allowed on transfer from a
junior college. The college reserves the right
not t o grant credit for courses where it considers
the work unsatisfactory. and to grant
provisional credit for work taken in unaccredited
institutions. The grade point average for
graduation is based on work taken at Augsburg.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced placement is granted t o students who
qualify, on the basis of work taken in high
school or elsewhere, t o enroll in courses beyond
the beginning course. Placement may be
determined by tests, or by the level and length
of the course previously completed.
ADVANCED STANDING
Advanced standing, that is. college credit, is
granted t o high school students who have
successfully completed a college-level course
provided they received a grade of 3.4. or 5 on
the Advanced Placement Examinations.
Augsburg College will also award credit on the
basis of scores received on the College-Level
Examinations offered by the College Entrance
Examination Board. Requests for detailed
information may be addressed to the Registrar.
CAMPUS LIFE
CAMPUS LIFE
There are many influences which mold life and character in college. The exercises of classroom,
laboratory and library form the main dimensions of college life, but they need to be supplemented
by other programs, activities and opportunities.The climate of living and learning at a college is greatly
influenced by extra-curricular activities that take place both on campus and off campus.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
The Commission of Religious Activities, composed of students and faculty, is responsible to the Augsburg
Community for the implementation of the religious program. Chairman of this Commission is a student.
who is also a member of the Student Council. Although Augsburg College does not believe that religious
life can be separated from the rest of life, this Commission does see its major responsibility in relation
t o worship, devotional life, and the stimulation of faith through discussion and service.
An important part of Augsburg's program is the chapel service held four times a week. These services.
both experimental and traditional, provide an opportunity for students and faculty t o become involved
in corporate worship. Attendance is voluntary.
CONVOCATION
Convocations are held on Wednesdays throughout the year. These programs acquaint the campus
community with outstanding personalities i n various fields. A wide range of interests is covered.
including the scientific, political, social. religious. and artistic.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
In attempting t o meet the needs and interests of Augsburg students, use is made of all existing facilities
on campus and many of those which are available in the Twin Cities. Much activity outside the classroom
occurs in the College Center. There the college community is drawn together by social, recreational,
educational and cultural activities. The activities program is designed t o complement the classroom
experience and t o enhance the student's college experience.
Throughout the year a variety of social activities are held in the Center, in residence halls, and
elsewhere on campus. These social activities include parties, teas, picnics. films, banquets, dances,
talent shows, special dinners and big-name entertainment. Traditional highlights of the year are
Homecoming, the Christmas Buffet, Sno-Days, the Carnival, and the spring formal dance.
Many students take part in the social society system at Augsburg by joining either a men's or women's
society. These societies are small groups which provide a natural contact between upperclass students
and freshmen, and commuter and residence students, as they plan activities. The society system is
governed by the Inter-Society Council which, in turn, is responsible t o the Student Council.
The recreation program has activities for hoth participants and spectators. The intramural program
under the direction of the Physical Education Department features touch football and basketball. On
campus such recreational facilities as billiard tables. ping-pong, and bicycles are available i n addition
t o the facilities in Melby Hall. Students also enjoy tennis at nearby parks and swimming at Fairview
Hospital. In the winter, students go on skiing outings or stay on campus to ice skate. There are informally
organized soccer and boot-hockey teams. For the spectator there are the intercollegiate athletic
contests. Students may attend home games on their activity card. For many of the away games bus
transportation is arranged for those wanting t o attend.
The cultural program includes activities from the creative and performing arts. In the College Center
there are art exhibits, discussions, small recitals, concerts, drama readings and films. Art work is
also exhibited in the Studio. The annual choir, orchestra. and band concerts are held in Melby Hall.
The college features a major dramatic production each term in the Little Theatre. Students are admitted
free t o on-campus dramatic and musical programs by their activity card.
Major responsibility for programming is handled by the Program Commission. The committees under
the Program Commission are Social. Recreation. Fine Arts. Forum and Lecture. Hospitality, and
Promotion.
METROPOLITAN OPPORTUNITIES
Augsburg's location in Minneapolis gives its students unique opportunities t o make use of some of the
finest educational and cultural advantages which the Northwest has t o offer. Excellent art collections
are to be found in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center and several other art galleries.
The Twin Cities' libraries are extensive in their services. The Historical Museum in St. Paul gives
access t o large collections of historical material. The Minnesota Orchestra programs and
other concerts afford rich opportunity for the enjoyment of music. Several theaters in the Twin Cities
such as the Tyrone Guthrie Theater. Theater-in-the-Round, the Old Log Theater, and St. Paul Civic
Opera Company provide a variety of dramatic and musical presentations.
Many students and faculty attend Minnesota Orchestra concerts by virtue of a special
college season ticket arrangement. Season tickets are available also for other University concerts and
for drama productions at the University and Tyrone Guthrie Theaters. Students also enjoy Minnesota
Twins baseball, North Stars hockey, and Viking football games at Metropolitan Stadium and sports
center.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The Student Society consists of all full-time and part-time students enrolled at Augsburg College.
The central concern of student government is focused on education t o the end that individuals may
develop their full capabilities through intellectual growth. The student government relates t o this broad
objective by assuming responsibilities for furthering student affairs, educating members t o the
democratic process, developing a sense of community. fostering intellectual activity, and participating
in policy making.
The administration, under the direction of the president. resides in the executive branch. Seven
commissioners are each responsible t o the president for one of the major areas of student life. Eight
boards also assist him in his work.
The Student Council, presided over by the vice-president, is the twenty-member legislative branch
of the government. Each of the college classes has its own officers and participates in student
government through its representatives on the council.
The Judicial Council is a student-faculty judiciary whose rulings are subject t o appeal only t o the
President of the College.
The Student-Faculty Council, composed of students, administration and faculty, discusses campus
problems, considers legislation adopted by one group or the other which affects the college as a whole,
and promotes cooperation and understanding between the students, the faculty, and the administration.
The students also have representation on college committees such as the President's Cabinet, the College
Center Cabinet, and several faculty committees.
The Student Government directs several projects of interest t o the college community. These projects
include the annual One-Appeal Campaign. Leadership Training Workshops, Political Action Week,
Homecoming. Student Lecture Series. Development Council. Welcome Week, Sno-Days, International
Students Program, Faith-in-Life-Week, College Center Programming, relationships with community
organizations and contacts with neighboring institutions of higher education.
Associtated Women Students, composed of all the women students. provides opportunity for the women
to develop meaningful self-government. It aims t o create a sense of ha,rmony and fellowship, t o promote
and maintain high standards of honor and integrity in personal conduct, and t o encourage participation
in all college activities. It is affiliated with the Inter-collegiate Associated Women Students. a national
organization. AWS has an on-campus council and an off-campus council which deal with the problems
and programs of their respective areas.
The college newspaper, The Augsburg Echo, is published by a student staff. The Echo serves as a
voice of the student body as well as a medium of information. It provides an opportunity for experience
in the many phases of journalistic work.
Augsburg's yearbook, the Augsburgian, provides a pictorial record of the activities of the year. Work
on the annual provides opportunity for creative expression in artistic design as well as in photography.
The Publication Commission is comprised of the editors, business managers, and advisers of the Augsburgian and the Echo. The chief responsibility of the Commission is t o select editors and business managers for the campus publications.
The Auggie is a directory of students, staff, and faculty and is published under the direction of the
Office of Public Relations.
CO-CURRICU LAR PROGRAM
The enthusiasm and energy of students motivate them t o pursue their interests beyond the classroom
For most effective participation. students w i t h similar interests have united t o form clubs. Several
of these are extensions of courses beyond the classroom. Others are devoted t o interests not offered
in the curriculum.
All these organizations are co-ordinated through the Commission of Student Organizations of the
Augsburg Student Society. This Commission acts t o evaluate the clubs and societies and their activities.
and t o represent them at the Student Council meetings.
The Augsburg Chemical Society is open t o majors and minors in chemistry. Weekly meetings
consist of seminars given by outside speakers. faculty, or students on current topics or research
experiences in various areas of chemistry.
The Augsburg College Association for Childhood Education is an organization for students in
the elementary education program. I t is concerned primarily w i t h professional standards in the teaching
profession, educational changes and needs of children in the field of elementary education.
Augsburg College Children's Groups involves students w h o meet weekly w i t h a group of neighborhood
children. The students provide such activities as games, crafts, field trips and sports as they show
their concern for these children by their o w n personal involvement.
Augsburg College Republicans aim t o stimulate interest in public affairs and give students opportunity
t o participate actively in local. state and national politics.
The Augsburg Society for Dramatic Arts provides for its members an opportunity t o learn
from participation in stage presentations and from field trips. as well as from reading and seeing plays
produced. Membership is open t o all students. Membership in the National Collegiate Players
represents recognition for continued excellence in drama participation. It is open t o qualified upper
classmen.
The "A" Club is limited t o men w h o have w o n a major letter at Augsburg. The aim of this organization
is "to bind the 'A' men of the past, present, and future into a more intimate bond of fellowship, and
t o keep the athletics of Augsburg on the highest possible plane."
The Black Student Union of Augsburg College promotes a feeling of unity and creates a self awareness
among its members. I t aims toshare w i t h the total community its culturally rich heritage.
The Cosmopolitan Club brings together foreign and American students w h o have a mutual
interest in the culture, language. and people of various countries.
The foreign lanugage clubs are made up of students studying French, German, Norwegian or Spanish.
In addition t o providing opportunity for conversational practice, the clubs also promote understanding
appreciation of the culture of their country, its achievements and customs.
The Pre-Sem Club, composed of all pre-seminary students at Augsburg. is an organization that
expresses concern for spiritual life at Augsburg. as well as acquainting its members with the vocation
of the Christian ministry.
The Ski Club is a recreation group promoting interest and developing skills in skiing. There
are winter weekend ski trips which are open t o all students.
The Sociology Forum is an organization of students preparing for professional work in the field of
social service.
The aim of the Student Democratic League is t o join students in the College into an intelligent,
agressive and cooperative democratic group which seeks t o create and sustain a community awareness
of the problems and concerns in politics and education.
The Student National Education Association, Martin Quanbeck Chapter. offers t o its members
associate membership in professional education associations and strives t o acquaint future teachers
with the importance of teaching as a profession.
The Women's Recreation Association at Augsburg is a member of the Minnesota Athletic
Association of College Women. Membership in this organization is gained by participation in individual
and group recreational activities with awards given on a point basis.
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
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The Augsburg Concert Band numbers fifty members selected by audition from all classes. In a d ~ t ~ o n
t o local appearances. the band tours annually t o various parts of the United States.
The Augsburg Choir has sixty-five members selected by audition from all classes. In addition t o local
appearances, the choir goes on tour each year t o various parts of the United States and occasionally
t o Canada.
The Augsburg College Choral Club performs frequently i n campus programs and concerts and
sings at various churches in the Twin City area. Membership is by audition or consent of the director.
The Augsburg College Orchestra presents programs of standard repertoire for orchestra alone as
well as with soloists and choral groups. In addition t o campus and local appearances, the orchestra
tours in the Midwest. Membership is by audition.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
Under the direction of the Department of Health and Physical Education, a wide range of recreational
activities is arranged for general student participation. Every student is urged t o participate in some
activity for his own recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual
performance activities. Climaxing the intramural program is the Extramural Meet, a tournament for
the winners of intramural schedules in various colleges.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is a member of the Minnesota lntercollegiate Athletic Conference. The college is represented
annually by teams in football. cross country, basketball. hockey. wrestling, baseball, track, soccer,
tennis, and golf.
PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
It is the purpose of Augsburg College t o provide an intercollegiate athletic program which is in harmony
with its Christian philosophy. This philosophy is t o be reflected in the conduct and outlookof both the
players and the spectators. The educational program of the college recognizes that recreation and play
are a fundamental part of human life, and that this phase of life needs t o be cultivated if physical,
mental, and emotional health are t o be maintained. lntercollegiate athletics as a phase of that program,
gives recognition t o the fact that competitive play can contribute t o the development of student interests.
skills, insights, and loyalties.
More specifically, the following outcomes are sought: (1)The student participating in athletics should
acquire and exhibit, both in and out of athletics, such basic qualities of character as self-discipline,
honesty. sense of fair play, and cooperation. (2)The participant should develop the knowledge. interests.
and skills which will be of special use t o him in such vocations as teaching and coaching or recreational
leadership, or in his own recreational activities. Far from being set apart from his educational goal
or in any way competing with it, the student's participation in intercollegiate athletics must either
contribute directly t o this goal or be complementary t o his other educational activities. (3)The student
spectator should acquire and axhibit some of the finer qualities of Christian character, such as
self-restraint, sense of fair play. appreciation of high-grade performance on the part of both opponents
and fellow-students, and respect for individual personality. (4)The intercollegiate athletic program
should contribute t o the development of a unified and health "school spirit." Enthusiasm for
intercollegiate athletics or other co-curricular activities should not overshadow pride in high scholastic
achievement, nor can it take the place of a well-rounded and effective intramural and general
recreational program.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order t o participate in certain extra-curricular activities, students must meet established eligibility
requirements. Organizations check eligibility of candidates by submitting a list t o the Director of the
College Center for approval.
Eligibility for participation in intercollegiate athletics is governed by the rules of the Minnesota
lntercollegiate Athletic Conference.
A student on academic probation may not be a member of the Augsburg College Choir, Concert
Band, or the Orchestra. He is not eligible t o participate in a major dramatic production, cheerleading.
student publications, societies, or t o accept elected or appointed student-government offices of
chairmanships. This list is not inclusive and other activities may be designated.
HONORS AND AWARDS
The purpose of Beta ChiEpilson is t o honor those senior women who have maintained a high level
of academic achievement and who have shown loyalty by giving advice and leadership to the college
community. In turn, it is the responsibility of these women to foster the development of academic
excellence, leadership. and service among women students of Augsburg College.
On the 1927 Class Cup for Scholarship Trophy is engraved the name of each student who has achieved
the highest scholastic standing in his college graduating class. He must have attended Augsburg for
at least t w o years.
Omicron Chapter of Lambda Iota Tau, a national honor society, is open t o students with a major or
minor in English or a foreign language, who have attained a high scholastic average and have
presented a paper on a literary topic before a public audience.
The purposes of the Timia Society, the Augsburg honor society, are t o recognize academic achievement
and to promote scholarship. Juniors and seniors who have earned a 3.5 grade point accumulative average
are eligible for membership, while freshmen and sophomores with a 3.25 grade point average may
be admitted as pledges.
Augsburg has a Chapter of Pi Gamma M u , the National Social Science Honor Society, which is
affiliated with the Association of College Honor Societies. A high level of scholarship in the social
sciences is required for election t o membership.
The Dean's List includes students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or better in the
previous term of work at Augsburg College.
The 1925 Class Cup in Athletics is awarded t o the athlete who has made outstanding records both in
athletics and scholarship.
The HaroldA. Johnson Trophy, presented by Gerald L. Johnson in 1943, is awarded annually to the
student who is judged to be the most valuable player on the basketball team.
Outstanding seniors are nominated annually by a Student-Faculty Committee for membership in Who's
Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Special attention is given t o scholarship,
leadership and participation in extracurricular activities, such as athletics. drama. music
organizations, societies, student government and community activities.
STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE
At Augsburg all of the work of the college rests on certain assumption about man, his relationship
t o himself, his relationship to others and his relationship t o God.As a church-related liberal arts
college. Augsburg attempts t o take these relationships seriously and therefore seeks t o educate the
whole man.
It is expected of each student that his life, conduct and influence, both on and off campus shall be
worthy of a member of a college community, and students who do not feel drawn t o this type of
community should not seek t o be enrolled at Augsburg College.
Without attempting t o dictate t o the individual conscience. the college reserves the right t o ask its
students t o adapt themselves t o the social and recreational program approved by the college. It
reserves the right t o dismiss any student whose continuation in college is deemed undesirable.
It is the policy of the college that such action shall be taken only after the available campus resources
of counseling and judicial processes have been utilized. Thus. disciplinary problems are first dealt with
through counseling. Those not solved this way are channeled t o a student/faculty Judicial Council
through the Office of the Dean of Students. In all cases, careful investigation and the privilege of a
hearing precede any disciplinary action.
In seeking t o develop a constructive recreational program. some limitations have been placed on
certain activities. The college is opposed t o all forms of gambling. The college does not allow the
posse~sionor consumption of alcoholic beverages in any college-owned building, in residence halls,
in any college-approved place of residence or at any college-sponsored event. Minnesota state law
forbids the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by people who are not 21 years of age.
STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES
Institutional services for students are organized and administered in accordance with plans and policies
established by the Student Personnel Committee. Included are such services as Admissions. Counseling,
Testing, Freshman Orientation, Student Records. Student Health Service, Housing and Food Service.
Placement. Student Employment, and Coordination of Student Activities. The administration of these
services is centered in the Office of the Dean of Students.
ADMISSIONS
Pre-college counseling concerning admissions requirements, college entrance examinations, financial
aids, and career planning is available from qualified personnel in the Office of Admissions. Counseling
can be obtained either on campus or in schools and homes as the counselors travel throughout the
Upper Midwest. In addition t o high school seniors. sophomores and juniors are encouraged t o use these
services and also t o visit the campus if at all possible.
COUNSELING
Counseling services are maintained in an effort t o assist each student t o obtain the maximum benefits
from the learning experiences offered at Augsburg College. Matters such as uncertainty over vocational
choice or educational planning, religious uncertainty. health or financial problems. personal and social
adjustment and personal deficiencies can interfere with the learning process and are dealt with in
counseling sessions. It is hoped that through counseling, students will develop a more realistic
understanding of themselves and the surrounding world, and a keener awareness of resources available
t o them as they meet the problems of daily life.
A t Augsburg the counseling process is carried on at several levels. All faculty members participate
in the counseling program. and each new student is assigned t o a faculty counselor w h o works w i t h
him until he chooses a major field of study. A t that time, the major adviser becomes his counselor.
In addition, there are staff members w h o have specialized training in counseling and techniques for
dealing w i t h problems of adjustment. The personnel deans serve as special counselors. The counseling
program is coordinated by the Director of the Center for Student Development i n the Office of the
Dean of Students in accordance w i t h the plans and policies established by the Student Personnel
Committee.
RECORDS
Individual student records are kept i n the Records Office under the supervision of the Registrar. These
records include admission data, academic achievement, student participation and achievement in
non-academic activities, test scores, report of counseling and other information.
The office of the Center Director maintains a file of student government officers of clubs and societies.
including the constitutions, activities and schedules.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE
The Student Health Service provides dispensary service w i t h registered nurses on duty. The college
physician has daily office hours for consultation and for emergency treatment.
Infirmary rooms are provided. The Health Service is located in Fairview Hospital, adjacent t o the
campus.
Physical examinations are given t o all seniors. Before registering, each entering student is required
t o have on file the report of a physical examination given by his family physician. Corrective treatment
is prescribed where needed.
A voluntary hospital insurance plan is also available on a 12-month basis
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
New students participate i n Orientation sessions before the beginning of classes each year. The students
take tests, attend classes, inspect the college facilities, and become acquainted w i t h their fellow students.
w i t h the faculty, and especially w i t h their o w n faculty counselors. The faculty counselors and students
have several conferences during which they plan the student's program of study.
All new students are given a battery of tests. Scholastic Aptitude Test scores and special placement
test scores are used by counselors t o help students plan their initial programs. Personality inventories
and the vocational interest profiles help the students t o know more about themselves, i n order t o make
a good choice of subjects and occupational goals.
A special course in improvement of reading is offered for interested students. Freshmen w h o expect
difficulty w i t h the increased quantity and complexity of the reading material encountered in college
are especially urged t o enroll i n this course.
HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE
In its residence program the college aims t o develop a student's character, self-control and thoughtful
consideration of others. The college also realizes that a student's happiness, comfort and emotional
adjustment in his place of residence are direct influences on his general efficiency in the classroom.
In an effort t o provide these opportunities for development. student residence councils assume the
responsibilities for the administration of dormitory life policies in consultation w i t h the head residents
and personnel deans.
Upper-class students serve as counselors in the residences and attempt t o help residents with problems
of personal adjustment. The head residents and personnel deans serve as resource people for these
counselors and handle cases referred t o them.
Any student who is 21 years old on or before the first day of classes in the Fall term may live off
campus. Juniors or Seniors who are not 21 years old may live off campus provided that a parental
permission form is on file in the Office of the Director of Housing by May 1.
All Freshmen and Sophomores not living at home are required t o live in college operated housing.
Students desiring t o live with relatives in the city must first secure approval for such an arrangement
from the Office of the Director of Housing.
All students living in residence halls take their meals in the Commons. The college also provides
a number of houses for upperclass men and women with a variety of board plan options.
Residence halls are open t o students no more than 2 4 hours before the day of registration or the
beginning of classes, and they close no later than 2 4 hours after a student's last examination or after
the beginning of a vacation period. Students who wish t o stay in residence during vacations must apply
for the privilege.
Rooms are furnished except for bed linen, towels, blankets and bedspreads. Laundry facilities are
available in each residence. Bed linens and towels may be rented with laundering service at a
reasonable cost. This service is required of all students in residence halls. An optional linen service
is available t o students living in houses.
Students engage a room at the beginning of the fall term for the entire school year. A room deposit
is required of upper-class students t o hold a room. This fee is payable at the Treasurer's Office by
May 1. Students who have not paid the room deposit by this date are automatically removed from
the housing roster. No refunds are made after July 1.
All students living on campus are required t o pay a $20 key and breakage fee at the beginning of
each school year. At the end of the year the fee is refunded if the condition of the room and furniture
is satisfactory and the key is returned.
GRADUATE PLACEMENT
The Placement Bureau assists seniors and Alumni in securing positions. Continuous contact is
maintained with business, governmental, welfare, and educational institutions at the local, state. and
national levels. The services of the Placement Bureau are free t o graduating seniors. Alumni seeking
the services of the Placement Bureau will be charged a re-registration fee of $5.00. There is no placement
fee.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Director of the College Center serves as the coordinator of student activities by assisting student
officers in planning and implementing their programs. The office also keeps on file club constitutions
and schedules of meetings. Faculty advisers t o student organizations are approved by the Director.
The program of student activities is a primary responsibility of the Program Commission and the
Student Organization Commission in addition t o other Boards and Commissions under the Augsburg
Student Society.
A weekly bulletin of events is prepared for the Echo by the Office of the Center Director, and the
College Master Calendar is also kept by the office.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Following are the requirements for graduation with the Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Satisfactory completion of the General Education Requirements described below.
Completion of a major.
A total of 180 quarter credits.
At least 5 4 credits in courses numbered above 50.
A minimum of "C" average in all courses taken and "C" average (2.0) in courses which apply
toward the major.
6. Proficiency in English.
7. The last year of course work at Augsburg.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The general education program at Augsburg College consists of core and distribution requirements
as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
1 1.
12.
English Writing and Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
4
History 1 or 2 or 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5
Religion
11
Sociology 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
1
Physical Education 1, 2, 3 (one year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fine
Arts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Philosophy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-5
Foreign Language - Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-25
Natural Science or Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
4
Political Science or Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech-Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Religion (above Religion 1 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
credits
credits
credits
credits
credit
credits
credits
credits
credits
credits
credits
credits
The first five course requirements listed above should be taken in the freshman year. except that
students with majors in biology, physics, chemistry, music, or medical technology may postpone history
or sociology until the sophomore year. I t is recommended that the general education requirements
be completed in the first t w o years of college, except item 12 above which should be taken in the
sophomore, junior, and/or senior years.
The requirement in English writing and literature consists of three options: (1) English 11 and 12:
(2) English 1 1 and either 12. 30. 35. 4 0 or 45; (3) English 30, 35, 40, or 45. Options will depend upon
high school rank, test. writing demonstrations. and teacher's recommendations.
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The fine arts requirement may be met by successful completion of Music 30: Art 1, 86, 87, 88: Speech
41, 61 ; or exemption by petition on the basis of participation in drama, music, art, and extensive readings.
Philosophy 21.22.23 or any other course i n philosophy except 99. will meet the philosophy requirement.
The foreign language-literature requirement may be met in several ways. Students who have completed four or more years of one foreign language in high school are exempted from the requirement.
If they have studied from one t o three years of a foreign language in high school they have three
options: (1) complete the equivalent of four terms of one foreign language in college; (2) complete
t w o terms of one foreign language in college (or its equivalence) plus one term of study in a foreign
country (excluding Canada): (3) complete four terms of literature i n translation or at least t w o terms
of literature in translation and one or t w o 'ierms of linguistics and philosophy of language t o make
a total of four terms.
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Students who have studied no foreign language in high school have t w o options for meeting the foreign
language-literature requirement: (1 complete four terms of one foreign language in college: (2) complete t w o terms of one foreign language and three terms of foreign literature in translation, linguistics,
or philosophy of language, of which at least one must be literature in translation.
In the natural sciences, t w o courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics satisfy the requirement. It is recommended that the t w o courses be taken in the same department. Students who obtain
a grade of A or B in the first course of science have the option of taking Philosophy of Science for
the second course.
Students may choose from Political Science 20. 21. 2 2 or Economics 22, 23 for the requirement in
political science or economics.
The general education requirement in speech-communication may be satisfied by: Speech 11. 15.
or 51; Philosophy 23; or English 55.
MAJORS AND MINORS
The following majors are offered:
American Studies
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Classical Languages
Economics
Economics and
Business Administration
Elementary Education
English
French
German
Health and Physical
Education
History
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Natural Science
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Scandinavian Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Speech. Communication, and
Theater Arts
Students are required t o apply for the major and obtain approval of an adviser in the department
offering the major. This is normally done in the spring term of the freshman year.
A student may earn a minor in most of the fields listed above. Minors are also offered in Greek,
Latin, and Library Science.
For major and minor requirements, see departmental statements.
ELECTIVE CREDITS
Most courses of study are designed t o give the student an opportunity to elect credits beyond those
which are required for the major and for general education.
To ensure a broad range of electives, a limitation of 60 credits has been set as the maximum number
of credits from one department which may count toward the Bachelor of Arts degree. Exception is
made for music majors who may count 68 credits in music. Business Administration and Economics
are considered separate departments for this purpose. A student may earn up t o five credits in independent study courses in one year. A maximum of ten credits earned by independent study may be applied
toward the 180 credits required for the degree.
PROFICIENCY IN WRITING
Students are required to take a writing test at the beginning of the junior year and must demonstrate
a proficiency in writing in order t o qualify for the A.B. degree. See under Department of English.
DEGREE WITH DISTINCTION
Graduation with distinction is determined as follows:
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Summa Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8-4.0
Magna Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5-3.79+
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Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
grade average
grade average
grade average
To be eligible for these honors. the student must have completed at least one year of work at Augsburg,
and his record at Augsburg. as well as his transfer record, must meet the requirements as given above.
GRADE VALUES
A . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superior, 4 grade points per credit
B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. :Very
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good. 3 grade points per credit
C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satisfacton/. 2 grade points per credit
D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passable. 1 grade point per credit
F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Failure. 0 grade points per credit
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- . . . . . . . . . . .Condition
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incomplete
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W
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . course withdrawn during first eight weeks;
or student withdrew from college.
S (satisfactory), P (pass). N (no credit) indicate level of achievement. Grades of W, S, P. N do not
affect the grade point average. A grade of WF is computed with 0 grade points per credit.
CONDITIONS AND INCOMPLETES
A condition or an incomplete received at the end of a term must be removed within the first five
weeks of classes of the following term. If conditions and incompletes are not removed within five weeks
of the following term, the condition automatically becomes a failure and the incomplete becomes the
grade submitted by the teacher along with the Incomplete. The final grade after the condition examination is taken may not be higher than D. A fee of $5 is charged for an examination making up an
incomplete or a condition received at the end of a term.
REPEATING COURSES
A course which has been failed or in which a D has been earned may be repeated for credit. Only
the credits and grade earned the second time are counted toward graduation. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit; they may, however, be audited.
REGISTRATION
Students who have been accepted for admission should register on the days designated in the Calendar
for this purpose. Those who register late are charged a late registration fee of $1 per day after classes
begin. The last date on which a student may register for or enter a course is one week after the beginning
of classes. Registration for audit requires the same procedure as registration for credit. Audit registration is considered equal t o one-half the credit registration in determining laad and fees.
Registration means that the student accepts all the rules and regulations established by the school.
No credit will be given a student for any subject for which he has not registered.
The college reserves the right t o cancel any course for which there is not sufficient registration.
The normal registration is 15 credit hours. A credit hour is normally defined as one recitation period
a week throughout a term. The privilege of registering for more than 17 credit hours is granted t o
students who have gained an average record of B, or three grade points per credit, in the preceding
term. No student is permitted t o carry work for more than 19 credits per term. Students working
part-time are urged t o arrange the amount of their registration accordingly.
CHANGE OF REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION
A student who desires t o make a change in his registration should obtain a form from the Registrar's
Office. A fee of $2 is charged for each change of registration after the first three days of classes.
No course may be added after the first week of classes.
A course which is cancelled during the first eight weeks of classes is followed by W. No course may
be cancelled after the eighth week of classes.
A student who finds it necessary t o leave school before the end of a term must cancel his registration
at the Registrar's Office in order t o remain i n good standing.
CLASSIFICATION
In order t o be classified as full-time, a student must be carrying a minimum of 12 hours of work
in which college credit is given. Classification is based on the attainment of the following number
of credit hours and grade points:
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Credits
36
84
130
Grade Points
72
168
260
Students are classified by this regulation at the time of their registration each school year.
Non-degree students are classified as special students. Students carrying less than 1 2 credits are
part-time students.
PROBATION AND DISMISSAL
A student may be placed on scholastic probation at the endof a term if his achievement is unsatisfactory. The following guidelines are used in-placing a student on probation:
Freshmen with a cumulative GPA below 1.5
Sophomores with a cumulative GPA below 1.6
Juniors with a cumulative GPA below 1.8
Seniors with a cumula.tive GPA below 2.0
A student will be removed from probation when his cumulative GPA exceeds the minimum listed
above,
If a student has been on probation 2 or more terms consecutively he is subject t o dismissal at the
end of the following spring term. A student who has a poor academic record may be strongly advised
t o withdraw before the end of spring term, but if he wishes t o do so he may continue on probation
until the end of the spring term.
Dismissal from the college at the end of the spring term will not be automatic. Each case will be
reviewed by the Committee on Admissions and Student Standing.
A student who has been on probation for t w o terms and withdraws from the college voluntarily must
have special permission t o re-enroll.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is required of all students in lower division courses. Attendance in upper
division courses is voluntary for juniors and seniors unless required by the teacher of the class.
In classes for which attendance is required, a record of attendance is kept and periodic reports on
absences are submitted to the Registrar.
Students who find it necessary t o be absent because of illness or for other reasons should report
the reasons for the absence t o their teachers. For prolonged absence of over one week due t o illness.
the student may obtain an excuse signed by the Health Service if this is requested by the teacher.
Students with an excessive number of absences not excused by the teacher may be dropped from
the course with a grade of F.
Absences for tours, field trips, and other instructor-arranged activities are cleared with the Dean
of the College. Lists of participants. with information as t o exact periods absent, are issued by the
Dean t o all instructors involved, but the student is still responsible for any work missed.
Teachers deal with tardiness as they see fit. Students arriving in class late must assume responsibility
for reporting their presence to the teacher.
EXAM INATIONS
Tests are given periodically throughout each term. In the middle of the fall term, reports of the grades
attained by freshmen are made to the Registrs: who forwards them t o the students, parents, and
advisers. Final reports are sent at the end of each term t o the parents. students, and advisers.
Written examinations are regularly scheduled at the close of each term. No student or class may
arrange to take a final examination in any course before the examination week.
Absence from a final examination will result in a grade of failure unless the student presents a reasonable excuse immediately to the teacher concerned.
If a student has obtained permission from the Dean of the College or the Registrar t o take a final
examination at another hour than that scheduled, he is charged a fee of $ 1 0 for such an examination.
Before he takes the examination, he must obtain a signed statement from the Dean or Registrar and
bring it t o the teacher concerned.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Comprehensive examinations may be permitted in courses in which the Committee on Admissions
and Student Standing believes the student has adequate preparation or background. Students who wish
t o take a comprehensive examination must apply in writing t o this committee. When permission is
granted. the necessary approval forms may be secured at the Office of the Registrar. A fee of $5
($10 for students not currently enrolled) is charged for each credit hour and must be paid in advance.
Examination questions and the answers will be filed in the Registrar's Office.
UNIVERSITY COURSES
By arrangement with the University of Minnesota, students may register for courses at the University.
But such registrations will not be allowed unless the student has a C average in his courses at Augsburg.
Also, the combined number of credits in any term must not exceed 17. The credits thus gained at
the University may be transferred t o Augsburg College and counted towards graduation.
SPEClAL PROGRAMS OF STUN
AFFILIATION WITH SCHOOLS OF NURSING
Student nurses in the Schools of Nursing at the Lutheran Deaconess, Fairview, and Methodist hospitals
in Minneapolis receive some of their instruction at Augsburg College. Application for admission to the
Schools of Nursing should be made to the hospitals directly.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
In cooperation with the Hennepin County General and Swedish hospitals, Augsburg offers work which
enables the student to receive a college degree with a major in Medical Technology. The first
three years of this work are taken at Augsburg and a final twelve-month program is completed at
one of the two hospitals.
SPAN
Augsburg participates in the SPAN (Student Project for Amity among Nations) program. This is a
joint venture of the University of Minnesota and several colleges in the state. Qualified students are
selected to spend a summer in informal study abroad. Applications are made in the spring of the
sophomore year.
JUNIOR YEAR ABROAD
Arrangements have been made under which Augsburg College students may spend their sophomore
or junior year in study at a number of European educational institutions. These institutions are: The
University of Oslo, Norway; Schiller College and The Goethe lnstitute in Germany; and The lnstitute
for American Universities at Aix-en-Provence in France. Study at other institutions may be possible
through special arrangements. Applications for such foreign study must be approved by the Committee
on Admissions and Student Standing. In addition, the student's program of study while in Europe must
be approved by his faculty adviser prior to making application to the Committee on Admissions and
Student Standing. A year of foreign study is recommended only for students with good scholastic records
whose programs of study can be followed satisfactorily at the institutions chosen. Credit earned through
foreign study can usually be applied to the student's graduation requirements as electives or,
occasionally, as elements of his major sequence. Such credit ordinarily does not satisfy the general
education requirements with some exceptions such as the study of a foreign language.
CORRECTIVE THERAPY
A program in CorrectiveTherapy worked out in cooperation with the Veterans Administration Hospital,
Fairview Hospital, and Cambridge State Hospital, is available to students who complete a major in
physical education with specialization in Corrective Therapy.
Admission to the curriculum requires an application to be approved by the Director of Physical
Education. Application should be made during the spring term of the sophomore year. Candidates are
required to have a 2.5 grade-point average in work completed in the major and a 2.0 grade-point
average over-all. All candidates should, as soon as possible, consult with the Director of Physical
Education regarding proper sequence of courses.
HONORS PROGRAM
For superior freshman students, some special accelerated sections are available in such subjects as
philosophy and history. For superior students of all classes, special colloquia (interdisciplinary honors
seminars) are offered each term. Some departments of the college offer programs through which the
student can earn honors in his major field. One provision available throughout the college that is of
particular value to able students is the opportunity to do independent study in fields of interest. For
students who apply for and receive special status as Honors Scholars, General Education requirements
are modified as necessary to meet a student's needs and interests. Students of high ability who are
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interested in pursuing an honors curriculum are invited to write to the Director of the Honors Program
for information regarding the Honors Programs which may be open to them. Honors students are
selected on the basis of previous academic achievement and test results.
NORTH-SOUTH STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
In order to promote better understanding in the area of race relations and to encourage better cultural
exchange between the students of Augsburg College and colleges in the South, Augsburg has entered
into an agreement with various southern colleges whereby an interchange of students may take place.
This exchange may take place during either the second or third term, or both, depending upon the
schedules of.the cooperating colleges.
In order to qualify for the exchange program, the Augsburg student must secure the approval of
his/her parents (if he/she is a minor), hisher major adviser, and various college officials. A further
general requirement is approval by the student exchange board which will, among other things, require
a grade-point average of at least 2.50.
Further details and application forms may be secured from the office of the Dean or the President
of the Student Society.
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THE PASS/NO CREDIT GRADING SYSTEM
A Pass/No Credit grading system is available to juniors and seniors, applicable to a maximum of
one course per term. The provisions of the system are as follows:
1. Juniorsand Seniors only may choose to be graded on the basis of Pass/No Credit instead of a
regular grade for a maximum of one course in any one term.
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Accommodating the
Needs of Adult Learners
Augsburg College takes pride in
its focus on adult learners
throughout its programs and is
committed to education for experienced working people.
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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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The College has adopted a statement of student rights and
responsibilities and has
provided for due process in the
matters of disciplinary action,
grievances and grade appeal.
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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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The Master of Social Work
program promotes the widest
possible diversity within its
student and faculty populations
and across its curriculum
content. Therefore, the admission policies ensure that
educational opportunities are
provided to persons with a range
of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs
and cultures.
A strong liberal arts background
in the behavioral sciences is
required. A course in human
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Students may receive assistance
in meeting graduate program
costs in a number of ways.
Enrollment in two or more
courses per trimester allows the
student to be classified as 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.
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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.
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LOCATION
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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.
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B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/Resident Parking
C. Faculty/Staff Parking
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
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E. Commuter Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Visitor Parking
H. Fairview-University Medical Center ramp
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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if it is sent directly to the Department of Social Work from another institution
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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:
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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
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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
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(Home)
(Work) _ _ _ ,
Telephone
Social Security Number - - - - -- - - - Birth Date - - - - - - - - - -U.S. Citizen? D Yes D No
Resident Status
Visa Type ____ _
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The following informatiQn is optional. This information will be used to report our
demographic statistics to the Council on Social Work Education.
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Female
D Male
Religious Affiliation - - - - - -- - - -- - - Denomination
Predominant Ethnic background:
American Indian
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Asian/Pacific Islander
0
African American
0
Bi-racial (specify)
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Caucasian
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Hispanic
Other -----------------------------------
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PROGRAMMATIC INFORMATION
Applying for:
Professional Foundation (enter Fall trimester of next academic year)
Advanced
Standing (enter Spring trimester of next academic year)
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Concentration preference:
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Plan to register as:
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PREREQUISITE
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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 #
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Course Title
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 5 5454
RECOMMENDATION
FORM
Name of Applicant: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __
Name of Recommender:
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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:._ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __
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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
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EMPLOYMENT:
List all Human Service employment.
Employer /Occupation
Location
Dates
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Total years of paid social work experience _____________________ .
SOCIAL WORK FIELD EXPERIENCES:
Agency
List Socjal Work field experiences (internships) - if any.
Location
Oates
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OTHER ACADEMIC PLACEMENT EXPERIENCES: List community service internships.
Agency
Location
Dates
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
List Human Service volunteer activities.
Agency/Duties
Location
Total years of unpaid social work experience ___________________ _
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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
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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.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN
EDUCATIONLEADERSHIP
AUGSBURG
COLLEGE
1990-1992
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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
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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.
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•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
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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
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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
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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
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Monday, July 6: Final grades due
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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*
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Ethical
+ Social awareness
+ Environmental
awareness
+ Tolerance of
religious and
philosophical
differences
+ Appreciation
of situational
complexity
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Facility for
Persuasion
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Communicative
Creative
+ Long-term
perspective
+ Flexibility
+ Adaptability
+ Innovativeness
+ Effective listener
• Effective speaker
+ Effective writer
+ Diplomatic
ability
+ Effective team
member
+ Interpersonal
sensitivity
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Risk Assumptive
+ Curiosity
+ Achievement
motivation
+ Self-esteem
Decisive
+ Self-confidence
+ Analytical ability
+ Ability to think
critically
+ Understanding of
research
+ Ability to manage
conflict
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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.
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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
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•
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
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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
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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.
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• 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.
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Music Hall
2222 Murphy Place
Melby Hall
Ice Arena
Stage II Theatre
Center for Global
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Scandinavian Center
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
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Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside
Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign.
Parking
All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and
open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through
Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between
21st and 22nd A venues and north of 8th Street on 21st
A venue. Most street parking is two hour parking, seven
days a week. Additional parking is available in the
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ArPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP .
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please have your supervisor and a co-worker ~end recommendations (please use the atta~hed forms available.from the Graduate
Programs Office) on your behalf to'the Graduate Programs Office. List the people writing recommendations belmy:
Supervisor Name--------------------------~--------------Title __________________Organization/Institution _____ __________ _ __ _ __
Co-worker Name --------~------------------------------------·
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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
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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 - - - - -- - -- - - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - - --
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Developing Leaders for
Organizations and the
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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complete 10.5 course credits
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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
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MAL program:
developed integrative ability.
ML 510 Visions of Leadership
ML 514 Research Methods
ML 593 Leadership
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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).
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The MAL program requires that a
minimum of five of the seven
elective courses be selected from
the following course list:
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ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
ML 540 Politics, History,
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students to take up to two
electives from the Master of
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(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.
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Elective Courses
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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• 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;
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hold a baccalaureate degree
leadership or position(s)
demonstrating leadership
checklist from a co-worker (at
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potential.
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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
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Decisions about admission to
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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.
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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
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Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course).
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Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in
grade-point average).
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Does not meet minimum course standards (110 credit and
non-punitive - not computed in grade-point average).
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Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after
the deadline for dropping without notation on the record
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Credit for Prior
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Enrollment Policy/Leaves
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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%
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class meeting - 90%
Prior to the third scheduled class
meeting - 80%
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class meeting - 70%
Prior to the fifth scheduled class
meeting - 60%
Prior to the sixth scheduled
class meeting - 50%
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Financial assistance is avail able
to degree-seeking students
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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
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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
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at 330-1138, or your tiibal agency.
INTEREST RATES: The
annually variable interest rate is
Sponsored Scholarships
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assistance in application, please
contact Augsburg's American
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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
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generally supplement other
sources of financial aid. For
(330-1046) assists students in
assessing financi al aid eligibility
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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
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before your receive it.
the Office of Student Financial
Services and should be
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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.
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cannot exceed $40,000
including undergraduate. The
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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.
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Science Hall, or at the
Graduate Programs Office,
2222 Murphy Place).
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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.
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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
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Augsburg was the first seminary
founded by Norwegian
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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
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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),
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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:
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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...
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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 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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Parking Lots
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D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
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G. Visitor Parking
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~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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Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership ......................... 3
Leadership Development Model ................... ............................... 5
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Student Support Services ....................... ........................ ............. 13
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.)
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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.
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Historical analysis of the
decision making and problem
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technology as both the cause
and the solution of problems by
investigating various cases.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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student's field of specialization through the Cooperative
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• Professional assessment
through Leadership Practicum
• Self/career assessment
counseling through the Career
Services Office (330-1162)
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The College has adopted a statement of student rights and
responsibilities and has
provided for due process in the
matters of disciplinary action,
grievances and grade appeal.
Students who wish to identify
appropriate procedures for
complaints should contact the
Vice President for Student
Affairs (330-1160).
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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
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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.
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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
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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),
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To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the
Graduate Programs Office:
• Completed application fonn;
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relating the applicant's career
and life goals to his or her
leadership aspirations;
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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
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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.
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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.
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numbered grading system are
Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale
noted in the course descriptions
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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
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2.0
1.5
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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
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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
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%
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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).
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Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal (at a
minimum of $40 per month)
begins nine months after you
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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
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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.
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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
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Instructor of Speech,
Communication and Theatre. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
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B.A., M.A. , University of
St. Thomas; M.A., Luther
Northwestern Theological
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Dan Hanson
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Coordinator of Graduate Programs
in Leadership. B.S., Illinois State
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Professor of Psychology. B.A.,
Franklin and Marshall College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of
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Lutheran University; M.Div .,
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Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson
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John Benson
Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Augsburg College; B.S., Luther
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Columbia University.
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The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the
Master of Arts in Leadership
Program:
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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...
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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, 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
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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
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MAsTER OF
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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
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ljee and Payment
Schedule
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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
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Ethical
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Creative
Social awareness
Environmental
awareness
Tolerance of
religious and
philosophical
differences
Appreciation
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Long-term
perspective
Flexibility
Adaptability
Innovativeness
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Risk Assumptive
Curiosity
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motivation
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think
critically
Understanding of
research
Ability to manage
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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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,
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Admissions House
George Sverdrup Library
Science Hall
Old Main
West Hall
Mortensen Tower
Urness Tower
Christensen Center
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Education
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for Worship, Drama and
Communication
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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.
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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.
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~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.
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Accommodating the
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The Master of Social Work
Program is designed to meet the
needs of a wide range of
students who have family,
community or employment
obligations and/or must travel
distances to obtain graduate
social work education.
Augsburg College takes pride in
its focus on adult learners
throughout its programs and is
committed to education for
experienced working people.
The library, student center,
computer center, counseling,
parking, food service and many
other support services are open
to accommodate graduate
students. Faculty arrange office
hours to meet non-traditional
student needs. Inexpensive oncampus accommodations are
available for students who travel
to attend the program and wish
to stay overnight.
MSW Program concerns
The Augsburg Master of Social
Work Program has two program
concentrations: family practice
and program development,
policy and administration.
Professional preparation at the
Master of Social Work level at
Augsburg is founded on the
following assumptions:
• Analysis and presentation of
complex social issues and
solutions must be based on
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MSW students will develop
competencies to conduct,
analyze and present practicebased research
• The world is interdependent in
all areas; students will become
knowledgeable of social
welfare policies and programs
that address changing needs of
the world community
• Social justice is a focus
throughout the program. In the
interests of constructive social
change that promotes social
justice, students are educated
to address institutional oppression because of age, gender,
race, disability, sexual orientation or religion
• Preparation for ethical, competent, professional practice
• A framework for practice of
problem-solving within a systems and strengths perspective
The Master of Social Work
Program is also based on:
• Tradition of excellence in
programs, faculty and students
• Metropolitan location which
attracts students from diverse
backgrounds
• Access to challenging
and rewarding field placements
•Building on a solid foundation
in the liberal arts
Program Philosophy
The Master of Social Work
program at Augsburg College is
based on the following:
• Understanding of and respect
for diverse people and cultures
• Commitment to educate the
whole person
• Responsibility and service to
the broader community in the
interests of social justice
• Commitment to oppose
oppression
• Focus on client empowerment
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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.
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The Foundation courses begin
the MSW Program. These nine
courses, including 420 hours of
MSW supervised field work,
must be successfully completed
prior to enrollment in the
Advanced Curriculum. Six of
these courses may be waived for
persons who hold a baccalaureate degree in social work from
a Council on Social Work
Education-accredited program
and who are approved for
advanced standing.
Ad-ranced
The Advanced courses include
two Integrative Field Work
Seminars, Research II and one
elective as well as the Thesis
Seminar.
Concentration
Concentration courses are in
two areas: Family Practice and
Program Development, Policy
and Administration.
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Family, in its diverse forms, is
central to society. "Family,"
in this context, is interpreted
broadly as the nurturing system
surrounding people. It is inclusive of many areas of need.
As a growing number of familyrelated challenges face society,
there is an ever-increasing need
for professionals who base
their professional practice on indepth study of the broad
spectrum of issues that confront
the family . In the Family
Practice concentration, students
will concentrate on promoting
empowerment of the family
nurturing systems from a developmental and holistic
perspective.
Program Develop111e11t, Policy
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Social change is necessary to
foster policies and services that
respond to human need. The
Program Development, Policy
and Administration concentration has been developed in
response to the growing demand
for creative leadership and
administration. Effective
services require participatory
development, competent practitioners, strong leadership and
effective administration.
Students in this concentration
will develop the abilities and
skills necessary to promote
and achieve needed change, and
to develop, lead, guide and
administer programs that will
serve diverse people in a variety
of settings.
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
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Courses are offered exclusively on a weekend format: Friday evenings and Saturdays.
Foundation Courses
(9 credits)
SWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy
SWK 502 Integrative Field Work Seminar I
SWK 503 Integrative Field Work Seminar II
SWK 504 Research I
SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills I
SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills Il
SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice
SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development, Policy and Administration
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SWK 523 Integrative Field Work Seminar III
SWK 524 Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
SWK 527 Research II
SWK 560 Elective "Topics"
SWK 589 Thesis Seminar
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SWK 540 Family Practice I
SWK 541 Family Practice II
SWK 542 Family Diversity (.5 er)
SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision
SWK 545 Family Social Policy (.5 er)
Program Development, Policy and Administration
Concentration Courses
(4 credits)
SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development
SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration
SWK 552 Inter-Organizational, Community and
Political Relations
SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy
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the Social Environment
This course provides the
knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth
through the life cycle and of the
interplay of socio-cultural,
biological and psychological
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.
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SWK 521 Introduction to
Program Development, Policy
and Administration
This course presents the theories
of organizational development,
policy analysis, program development and budgeting. Roles of
generalist social workers in
agencies, as well as professional, ethical and effective
functioning within organizational structures, will be
explored.
Advanced Curriculum
SWK 523 and 524 Integrative
Field Work Seminar Ill and IV
The integrative seminars are
courses where field practice and
classroom theory meet. The goal
is to strengthen the connections
between generalist social work
theory and practice.
SWK 527 Research II
This course offers a practiceoriented exploration of the
range of research methods used
in social work, a critique of the
role of research in assessing
effectiveness in social service
delivery, and identification with
the responsibility of social
workers to expand the knowledge base of social work. A
research project will be
designed and initial planning for
the MSW thesis is incorporated.
(Prerequisite: SWK 504)
SWK 560 Elective Topics
The following are examples of
elective offerings. Students
should consult the Program
Schedule for current electives.
• SWK 560 Child Welfare:
History, Policy and Practice
• SWK 560 Contemporary
Services for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities
and Their Families
• SWK 560 Dual Diagnosis:
Mental Health and
Substance Abuse
• SWK 560 Old Age
• SWK 560 Peace and
Social Justice
• SWK 560 Poverty, Equality
and Income Support Policy
• SWK 560 Social Work with
Involuntary Clients
SWK 589 Thesis Seminar
The MSW thesis provides the
avenue for integration of knowledge and ·experience gained
during the course of study,
particularly emphasizing the
greater understanding of the
utility and importance of
research to social work practice.
The student, in consultation
with the thesis advisor, will
select an area of study focused
on social need, practice, service
and policy. The Thesis Seminar
will provide students with a
supportive group environment
in which to problem~solve theoretical, conceptual, c0ntent,
ethical and technical issues in
the design, implementation,
analysis, write-up and dissemination of thesis research.
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SWK 543 Creative Problem
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
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practice model creation; to
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SWK 541 Family Practice II
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of social policies on diverse
This course focuses on effective
family practice intervention. It
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issues in different service
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SWK 542 Family Diversity
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families, including policies
which relate to housing, income
maintenance, health, long-term
care, education and discrimination . National and international
political, social and economic
systems are analyzed.
Program Development,
Policy and Administration
Concentration Courses
SWK 550 Processes of
Program Planning and
Development
This course examines theoretical
and conceptual ideas concerning
Recogni zing that the family is
the basic institution through
which one is socialized, this
human services, their rationale
in a market economy, and their
relationship to public policy.
course examines how family
membership shapes one's understanding and appreciation of
ethnicity, gender roles and
sociological script.
Students will gain knowledge
and build skills in the planning,
implementation and evaluation
of services at various levels of
system design, taking into
service.
SWK 551 Orga11izatio11al
Developlllent and
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This course examines organizational theory and structure,
processes of development,
research and evaluation and
social work values and ethics in
the workplace.
SWK 552 lnter-Orga11izatio11al,
Community and Political
Relations
This course explores strategies
and methods for working effectively with other service
agencies, legislative and policymaking bodies, regulatory
agencies and advocacy groups.
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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
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The Augsburg Library is dedicated to supporting the
curriculum of the College. The
staff is experienced in guiding
graduate students to research
materials for course work as
well as for the thesis stage of the
Master of Social Work program.
Librarians will help students
acquire research skills through
individual appointments and
group instructional sessions.
The Library's collection of
160,000 volumes is complete
with the latest computerized
catalogs, indexes and CD ROM
stations for various academic
disciplines - e.g. Social Work
Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC
(education) and CINAHL
(nursing and health). An online
catalog, CLICnet, reflects holdings of Augsburg and its six
partner Twin Cities private
college libraries. Twice-daily
courier service among these and
other local libraries (including
the University of Minnesota and
Minneapolis and St. Paul Public
Libraries) facilitates easy and
quick sharing of resources.
Additional collections nationwide are also accessible through
interlibrary loan arrangements.
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Augsburg College is accredited
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The college is a member of the
Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran
Education Council in North
America and the Minnesota
Private College Council.
Augsburg College is registered
with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office.
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The College has adopted a statement of student rights and
responsibilities and has
provided for due process in the
matters of disciplinary action,
grievances and grade appeal.
Any student who wishes to
identify appropriate procedures
for a complaint should contact
the Vice President for Student
Affairs (330-1160).
The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights
and Privacy Act and Title IX .
Students have the right to
inspect all official records which
pertain to them (except where a
waiver of access has been
signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Students have a right to experience education free from
discrimination.
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The Master of Social Work
Program promotes the widest
possible diversity within its
student and faculty populations
and across its curriculum
content. Therefore, the admission policies ensure that
educational opportunities are
provided to persons with a range
of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs
and cultures.
A strong liberal arts background
in the behavioral sciences is
required. A course in biology,
physiology or anatomy that
includes studies of the human
systems is required as well as
completing a course that
includes basic statistics.
Applicants who have completed
majors in areas other than the
behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply and they will be
given consideration based on
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their composite assets. Students
who do not hold a bachelor's
degree in social work should
apply as Foundation Level
students. Students who hold a
bachelor's degree in social work
from a Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE) accreditedprogram may apply for
Advanced Standing. Applicants
are reminded that admission to
the Advanced Standing is not an
automatic decision.
Academic credit is not given for
life or professional experience.
Application deadline:
January 15
Notification of acceptance:
April 1
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university
• A minimum grade point
average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
(B average) for the last two
years of an undergraduate
program
• A minimum of two years
employment or volunteer
experience (one of which is in
the human service area)
•A course in human biology,
physiology or anatomy
• A course that includes basic
statistics
• A solid foundation in the
liberal arts
Matriculation date:
Fall trimester for
Foundation level
Spring trimester for Advanced
Standing level
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the following to the Office of
Master of Social Work Program:
1) Completed application form
with $25 (non-refundable)
application fee.
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• Your perspective on social
welfare and society
• Your understanding of the
social work profession
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work with a diversity of
people
• Your personal qualities that
equip you for the social work
profession
• Your oral and written
communication skills
• Your employment and /or
volunteer work which
prepared you for pursuing a
Master of Social Work
degree
• Your career and life goals
and how you anticipate the
MSW degree will facilitate
your development
3) Recommendations from
three sources using the
Recommendation Forms
available from the
Department of Social Work
• Your limitations which you
perceive as needing to be
addressed during the course
of your professional
preparation
4) Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work
from each institution attended.
All of the above must be
received by the deadline of
January 15.
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The Augsburg College
Department of Social Work
encourages qualified applicants
from other countries to apply for
admissions to the program of
study leading to the Master of
Social Work degree. International applicants should keep
in mind that classes meet on the
weekends (Friday evening and
Saturday morning and afternoon) and that students can take
three courses per trimester for a
yearly total of nine classes
(including Field Work courses).
With this schedule, students can
complete the required course
work in two years. See the
section under Admission
Requirements for a general
description of the admission
process, selection criteria, and
work experience requirements.
All application requirements as
outlined under Admission
Requirements and Application
Procedures are to be submitted
in English.
Additional application materials
required for international applicants are:
• Completed Declaration of
Finances
• Official marksheets with certified translations from all
undergraduate institutions
attended listing all courses
taken, marks earned, dates
attended, and degree(s) or
diploma(s) conferred, if any
• Official marksheets with certified translations from all
graduate institutions attended
listing all courses taken, marks
earned, dates attended, and
degree(s) or diploma(s)
conferred, if any
• Official results on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with a minimum
score of 590
• Applicant may be asked to
participate in an interview
with graduate program faculty ,
if applicant is in the United
States
Very limited financial aid from
Augsburg College may or may
not be available. Therefore,
students and their financial
sponsor must complete a
Declaration of Finances as part of
the application for admission,
along with appropriate
certifications. Students will
need to provide proof of availability of funds for tuition, books,
and living costs for each academic year in which they want to
attend. The College requires
students to provide proof of a
minimum of $10,000 in U.S.
funds for living expenses for
themselves plus the cost of
tuition.
NOTE: Additional information
may be required, as requested
by Augsburg College to evaluate
educational credentials more
accurately. Furthermore,
supplemental information may
be needed to issue an 1-20 or
J-1 for students admitted to the
MSW program. Information
requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will
not be used to make an admission decision.
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Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Social
Students must maintain a 3.0
Work degree will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point
scale with these definitions:
cumulative grade point average.
If a student falls below a 3.0
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
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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
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Students also may be dismissed
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program. A plan for the student
to follow would be outlined at
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A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that
term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but
not longer than one year).
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that time. If the cumulative
grade point average again falls
the study (Internships and Independent Studies) is
extended. A final grade will be issued at the end of the
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a grade of N in a course, the
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(as published in the Student
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only after established procedures were followed .
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Hours
Each graduate course in the
Master of Social Work program
is the equivalent of four
semester credits or six quarter
credits. Students meet in class a
total of 32 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of
individual study and preparation. In addition, attendance at a
four-hour Sunday Seminar is
required once during each
Trimester. Advanced standing
students must attend four seminars and Professional
Foundation students must attend
six Sunday Seminars for graduation clearance.
Enrollment
Policy/Leaves of Absence
Students may enroll on a full or
part-time basis, taking three or
two courses, respectively, each
trimester. All students are
required to complete the
program within four years.
Students who leave the program
for more than one term must
request a leave of absence in
writing from the MSW Program
Director.
Residency
Advisement
Each student must be enrolled in
the MSW program for the
equivalent of the last year or
nine courses.
The MSW Program Director
assigns academic advisors
whose purpose it is to promote
student growth, development,
and the achievement of personal
goals and professional education. Faculty office hours are
posted on office doors; students
may meet with faculty at other
times by appointment. In addition to the academic advisor, all
social work faculty are accessible to students. Social work
faculty consider advising time a
high priority.
Transfer Students
Up to eight courses from a
CSWE-accredited MSW
program may be transferable if
the grades are 3.0 or better.
Transfer students must meet the
admissions and residency
criteria.
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1995-96 Tuition and Fees
on or before the application
Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable)
$ 100 non-refundable deposit
reserves a place in the program
in a given term, once a person is
accepted. Tuition is due at the
time of registration.
Refund Schedule
In order to be eligible for the
refund, students are responsible
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(cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time)
Registration Change after First Class Meeting
$2.00
Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of
tuition refund will be made on
1 % per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more.
the following basis:
100%
3) Company Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent,
College will not release
class meeting -
which are company reim-
diplomas or academic tran-
80%
Prior to the third scheduled class
bursed require a deposit of
scripts until all student accounts
meeting -
$150 per course reimbursed,
are paid in full. This also
60%
with full payment due within
applies to student loan funds
No refund after third scheduled
45 days after the end of the
administered by the college
class meeting.
term.
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available each trimester.
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simple rate of 1% per month on
1) Payment in Full : Due day
of registration.
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($25 per day up to a maximum of $125 charged to any
student registering after the scheduled registration date.)
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deadline for a given term. The
offered only if previous
plans have been adhered to .
any amount with an open
must be current according to
established repayment schedules.
balance of 30 days or more.
Tuition is set on an annual basis,
payable in 3 equal installments
at the beginning of each
trimester. Registration is
permitted only if the student's
account for a previous term is
*A non-sufficient-funds check
will declare your registration
invalid and could affect further
credit extended by the College.
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Students may receive assistance
in meeting graduate program
costs in a number of ways.
Enrollment in two or more
courses per trimester allows the
student to be classified as fulltime for all federal and state
financial aid programs. The
Office of Student Financial
Services (612) 330-1046 will
assist students in assessing
financial aid eligibility and may
offer financial aid from available alternatives, including the
following:
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships
American Indian students who
meet federal, state or tribal
requirements may apply for
these scholarships. Indian grants
generally supplement other
sources of financial aid. For
assistance in applying, please
contact Augsburg's American
Indian Support Program
Director at 612-330-1138 or
your tribal agency.
Federal and State Aid
Programs
The Office of Student Financial
Services determines eligibility
for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to
graduate students.
Determination of eligibility is
based on a standard nationally
approved methodology.
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Augsburg actively pursues
outside funding for special
scholarships. The availability of
such scholarships enables participation for individuals of
limited financial means as well
as individuals who work for
volunteer agencies and other
organizations not likely to
provide tuition reimbursement.
Company Tuition Assistance
Programs
Many companies, agencies and
corporations offer full or partial
tuition assistance to employees
who participate in work-related
or degree-related college
programs. Augsburg College
offers several payment plans by
which employees may handle
tuition reimbursement.
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Loan Program
• Federal Stafford Loan
Program
Available to students based on
a financial eligibility determination. Annual loan limits are
up to $18,500 per year for
graduate students, of which up
to $8,500 may be subsidized,
if eligible.
The aggregate loan limit is
$128,500 for graduate
students (including undergraduate borrowing). Interest rates
for new borrowers with loan
periods beginning October 1,
1992, or later are determined
annually by the 91 -day T-Bill
+3.1 %. with a cap of 8.25%.
Students with outstanding
balances on Federal Stafford
Student Loans will continue
with the interest rate on the
previous loan. No interest
accrues to the student
borrower while enrolled at
least half-time in an eligible
program. The federal government subsidizes the interest
during this time .
• Federal Stafford Loan Unsubsidized
Program characteristics (loan
limits, interest rates, etc.) are
the same as the above subsidized Stafford Loan, except
that the interest accrues to the
student borrower while
enrolled. This loan is available
to those who do not qualify
for the subsidized Stafford
Loan. A normal financial aid
application is required.
•Federal Perkins Student
Loan
A joint Augsburg Collegefederally funded program
administered through the
College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility .
No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on
the principal at any time
students are enrolled at least
half-time. A student may
borrow a maximum of $3,000
per year as a graduate student
with a $30,000 maximum
(including undergraduate and
graduate amounts). Simple
interest of 5 percent and
repayment of the principal (at
the minimum of $40 a month)
begins nine months after the
student graduates or leaves
school. Repayment may
extend up to ten years.
• SELF (Student Educational
Loan Fund)
A Minnesota State loan
program.
Students may borrow up to
$9,000 per year for graduate
students with a $40,000 aggregate maximum when graduate
study is included ($500
minimum). The interest rate is
variable, paid by the borrower
quarterly while in school.
Principal payments begin 13
months after leaving school.
Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least
half-time .
To Apply for
Financial Aid
1) Complete the Application for
Admission and indicate a
desire to apply for financial aid.
2) The Office of Student
Financial Services will send
the necessary application and
financial statement forms (or
the student may pick them up
in the Office of Student
Financial Services, 152
Science Hall.
3) A student must have a
Financial Aid Transcript on
file with Augsburg from each
previously attended postsecondary institution even if
the student did not receive
aid. Forms are available from
the College.
4) Complete and return the
financial aid forms by the
deadlines indicated.
5) Accept the financial aid
offered, in whole or in part,
within the deadline stated.
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outside, the skyways, tunnels
and elevators provide accessible
connections betw~en nine of 14
major buildings - student
housing towers, the Christensen
Center, main acad~mic and
administrative halls, the Library,
Music Hall and the Foss Center
for Worship, Drama and
Communication. In addition,
there are programs for students
with learning and physical
disabilities.
Church Affiliation
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Campus Location
Augsburg College was the first
seminary founded by
Norwegian Lutherans in
America. Named after the
confession of faith presented by
Lutherans in Augsburg,
Germany, in 1530, Augsburg
opened in September, 1869, in
Marshall, Wisc., and moved to
Minneapolis in 1872. The name
Augsburg College and Seminary
changed to Augsburg College
in 1963 when the Lutheran Free
Church merged with The
American Lutheran Church.
Augsburg's 23-acre campus is
located in the heart of the Twin
Cities surrounding Murphy
Square. Adjacent to the campus
are the Fairview Riverside
Medical Center complex, the
West Bank campus of the
University of Minnesota and
Mississippi River parkways .
Accessibility
Augsburg College has made a
major effort to become one of
the most accessible campuses in
the region. Without going
Augsburg is a college of The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. The College is a
diverse community with many
strong religious traditions represented among the students,
faculty and staff, including but
not limited to Lutheran, Roman
Catholic, American Indian
Spirituality and Thought,
Buddhist and Islamic faiths.
Non-Discrimination
Policy
Augsburg College does not
discriminate on the basis of
race, creed, national or ethnic
origin, age, marital status,
gender, sexual orientation or
disability as required by Title IX
of the 1972 Educational
Amendments or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
as amended in its admission
policies, educational programs,
activities, and employment
practices.
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From Minneapolis
Interstate 94 east to 25th
Avenue exit, left to Riverside
A venue, left to 21st A venue
South, left at Augsburg sign.
From St. Paul
Interstate 94 west to Riverside
exit, right on Riverside Avenue
to 21st Avenue South, left at
Augsburg sign.
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Admissions House
George Sverdrup Library
Science Hall
Old Main
West Hall
Mortensen Tower
Urness Tower
Christensen Center
Sverdrup-Oftedal
Memorial Hall
Music Hall
2222 Murphy Place
Si Melby Hall
Ice Arena
Stage II Theatre
College Relations
Nordic Center
Foss, Lobeck,
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Miles Center for
Worship, Drama
and Communication
Center for Global Education
Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni
Center
Youth and Family Institute
American Indian Support
and Minority Education
Partnership
Oscar Anderson Hall
East Hall
All posted Augsburg
College parking lots,
with the exception of
resident parking lots in
front and behind the
residence halls, are free
and open for student
use from 4:30 p.m.
Friday through Sunday
evening and Monday through
Thursday evenings after 4:30
p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Lots are
located on Seventh Street
between 21st and 22nd A venues
and north of Eighth Street on
21st A venue. Most street
parking is four hour parking and
available seven days a week,
except for the parking meters on
Riverside Avenue. The parking
meters are as posted by the City
of Minneapolis. Additional
parking is available in the
Fairview Riverside Medical
Center ramp.
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For schedules and specific information about city bus
transportation to Augsburg
College, call the Metropolitan
Transportation System
at (612) 373-3333.
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C. Visitor Parking
D. The Quad
E. Faculty/Staff Parking
F. Murphy Square
G. Anderson-Nelson
Athletic Field
H. Fairview/St. Mary's
Parking Ramp
I. Husby-Strommen
Tennis Courts
J. Resident Parking Only
K. Student/Commuter Parking
X. Accessible Entrance
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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
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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
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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-
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.)
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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 learni