College of St. Benedict's/St. John's University

HECUA (08/13/01)

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 credits. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as CSB/SJU credits and are included in GPA.

Core Curriculum Requirements
The program may fulfill the following core requirements, to be determined in consultation with academic advising staff:
o SSU
o Discussion
o Writing

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

Majors that have participated in MUST and may have received major credit include:
Communication o English o Environmental Studies o History o Liberal Studies o Peace Studies o Political Science o Psychology o Sociology o Theology o Women’s Studies

Peace Studies majors may use MUST credits toward their major. Discuss with your advisor how the internship and seminars may be approved for the Upper Division and internship requirements within the major, depending on your concentration.

All students should discuss with their advisors specific credit distribution in relation to their degree program and credits needed for the major, core curriculum and/or electives. Credit approval in the major must be approved through the department chair.

Registration
Students are automatically registered for off-campus study; check with the CSB/SJU Office of International Education with questions.

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative/ Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
Keiko Halbur, Study Abroad Advisor, Center for International Education
320/363-2089, [email protected], Quad
Signature required on application
Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution.
Can refer you to alumni of the program
Provides information about CSB/SJU requirements and procedures for off-campus study.
Must see all students planning to study off-campus

Faculty and staff familiar with the program:
Can discuss fit with the major and credit distribution
Jeffrey Anderson, Peace Studies (visited program Fall ‘96)
320/363-3047, [email protected]
Ron Pagnucco, Peace Studies (visited program Fall ‘99)
320/363-5784, [email protected]
René McGraw, Peace Studies
320/363-2698, [email protected]
Jill Farry, Internships (former campus representative)
320/363-5799, [email protected]

Work Study Funds for Internship:
CSB: Barbara Fahnhorst, Financial Aid/Community Service Program
320/363-5388, [email protected], Main 243
SJU: Val Knopp-Pedersen, Financial Aid
320/363-2186, [email protected]
Information on arranging use of work-study funds from your financial aid package for a possible paid MUST internship; handled on a case-by-case basis due to limited funds for off-campus placements.

Campus Deadlines
Students planning to enroll in MUST spring should submit completed application to the CSB/SJU International Education Office by November 15. Students planning on enrolling in MUST for fall should submit a completed application to the CSB.SJU International Education Office by April 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.