2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalog
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Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 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 undergraduate education and its curriculum. 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 responsi- bility of each student to know the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult Academic Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 8 for correspondence or telephone inquiries. Published May 2008 www.augsburg.edu A Greeting from the President A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college community. What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is mean- ingful and challenging. I hope that you will be reminded of the relationships and com- mitments you have formed at Augsburg — they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you Stephen Geffre find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next several years. If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particu- larly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society. The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking — will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoc- cupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans. As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet pos- sessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world. May this map be your faithful guide! Sincerely yours, Paul C. Pribbenow President Table of Contents Academic Calendar – 4-7 Directory – 8 Introducing Augsburg – 9 Facts and Figures – 19 Undergraduate Admissions – 21 Day College – 22 Weekend College – 23 Financing Your Education – 27 Student Life – 37 Academic Information – 53 Departments and Programs – 98 Includes majors, minors, and course descriptions College Information – 339 Board of Regents – 340 ELCA Program Unit for Vocation and Education – 341 Faculty and Administration – 342 Faculty Emeriti – 366 Maps – 369, 370 Index – 371 4 2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2008 Summer........................................First-year registration Aug. 31-Sept. 2/Sun.-Tues. ..........New student orientation Sept. 3/Wed. ................................Classes begin Oct. 24/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only) Nov. 10-26/Mon.-Wed. ................Registration for spring Nov. 27/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins Dec. 1/Mon. ................................Classes resume Dec. 12/Fri. ..................................Classes end Dec. 15-18/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams Spring Term 2009 Jan. 12/Mon. ................................Classes begin Mar. 16/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins Mar. 23/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Apr. 6-17/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall Apr. 10/Fri. ..................................Easter break begins Apr. 24/Fri. ..................................Classes end Apr. 27-30/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams May 2/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement 2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 5 DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2009 Sept. 9/Wed..................................Classes begin Oct. 23/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only) Nov. 26/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins Nov. 30/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Dec. 11/Fri. ..................................Classes end Dec. 14-17/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams Spring Term 2010 Jan. 11/Mon. ................................Classes begin Mar. 15/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins Mar. 22/Mon. ...............................Classes resume Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end Apr. 26-29/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams May 1/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement 6 2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA PROGRAM AND MBA) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2008 Class Weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 24-26, Nov. 7-9, Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7 Winter Term 2009 Class Weekends: Jan. 2-4 (MSW only), Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Feb. 13-15, Feb. 27-Mar. 1, Mar. 6-8, Mar. 20-22 Spring Term 2009 Class Weekends: Apr. 3-5, Apr. 17-19, May 8-10, May 15-17, May 29-31, Jun. 5-7, Jun. 19-21, Jun. 26-27 (MSW only) NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. 2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR, 7 WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA PROGRAM AND MBA) The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page for updated calendar and registration information at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. Fall Term 2009 Class Weekends: Sept. 11-13, Sept. 25-27, Oct. 9-11, Oct. 23-25, Nov. 6-8, Nov. 20-22, Dec. 4-6, Dec. 11-13 (for programs meeting eight weeks) Winter Term 2010 Class Weekends: Jan. 8-10, Jan. 22-24, Jan. 29-31, Feb. 12-14, Feb. 26-28, Mar. 12-14, Mar. 26-28 Spring Term 2010 Class Weekends: Apr. 9-11, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, Jun. 4-6, Jun. 18-20, Jun. 25-27 NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. 8 DIRECTORY Area Code 612 Access Center................................................................................................................330-749 Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025 Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165 Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024 Admissions Offices Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Day College)........................................... 330-1001 Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-788-5678 Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions ..........................................................330-1101 Augsburg for Adults....................................................................................................330-1782 Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178 Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-260-6590 Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249 Campus Activities and Orientation ............................................................................330-1111 Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053 Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148 Classroom Services......................................................................................................330-1219 College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732 Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707 Development (financial