Augustana College

Metro Urban Studies Term (MUST)
Fall Semester/Spring Semester

The following information is intended to assist students and advisors in the distribution and approval of credits for participation in HECUA programs. Contact HECUA Admissions with any questions (651/646-8832, 800/554-1089, [email protected]).

Total Credits
The Metro Urban Studies Term (MUST) provides 16 credit hours. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as Augustana credits and are included in GPA.

Core of Liberal Studies Credits
MUST has been approved to fulfill the following requirement:
3.3 Human Behavior and Social Institutions

Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in MUST.

Majors that have participated in MUST include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• English
• Gender Studies
• Government
• Journalism
• Mass Communication
• Sociology
  

Discuss with your faculty advisor specific credit distribution in relation to your degree program and credits you need for the major, core of liberal studies and/or electives.

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Bill Swart, Sociology Dept.
605/274-5329, [email protected]
Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Can refer you to alumni of the program
Signature required on application

Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
Donn Grinager, Study Abroad
605/274-4498, [email protected]
Must see all students considering an off-campus study program
Will advise on application and registration process
Signature required on application

Work Study Funds for Internship:
Brenda Murtha, Financial Aid Office
605/274-5217; [email protected]
Information on arranging use of work study funds from your financial aid package for a possible paid internship; case-by-case consideration

Faculty familiar with the program:
Can discuss fit with the major and credit distribution
Susan Schrader, Sociology Dept. (visited program Fall ‘98)
605/274-5212, [email protected]
Reynold Nesiba, Economics Dept. (visited program Fall ‘97)
605/274-5310, [email protected]
Glenda Sehested, Registrar (visited program Fall ‘96)
605/274-5222, [email protected]

Campus Deadlines
Students planning to study off campus Fall semester must contact the Augustana Study Abroad Office by April 15 to apply for permission to enroll in MUST; for Spring semester by December 1.

HECUA Deadline
Applications for MUST are due in the HECUA office for fall semester by April 15; for spring semester by December 1. Early application is encouraged, as the program may fill before the deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Late applications are considered on a space available basis.