Gustavus Adolphus 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 4 course credits that are awarded as transfer credits; not included in the Gustavus GPA.

Core Requirements
MUST does not fulfill any Gustavus core requirements. (Credits may be used toward the major and/or as general elective credits.)

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

Majors that have participated in MUST and received major credit are:
Anthropology o Geography o Peace Studies o Political Science o Sociology

Other majors that have participated or should consider MUST are:
Environmental Studies o History o Psychology o Speech and Communication
Studio Art o Women’s Studies

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

Registration
To participate in MUST, students must register at Gustavus Adolphus for:
*48814 - HECUA Urban Study

Students on academic probation are not eligible for MUST.

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Lisa Heldke, Philosophy
507/933-7029, [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:
(no signature required for MUST)

Internship Office:
Brian Koeneman, Internship Director, Career Center
507/933-7532, 217 Johnson Student Union
Needs student contact information in the Twin Cities during the HECUA term (mailing address, etc.), in order to forward campus mail and correspond with the student on internship-related matters during the term; student should submit this to Jennifer once known (before program start date or once settled)

Work Study Funds for Internship:
Robert Helgeson, Financial Aid
507/933-7576, [email protected], Carlson Admin
Information on arranging use of work study funds from your financial aid package for a possible paid internship; requires that a portion of the wage be paid by the internship site; case-by-case basis.

Faculty/staff familiar with the program:
Can discuss fit with the major and credit distribution
Elizabeth Baer, English (visited program Fall ‘01)
507/933-7324, [email protected]
Mimi Gerstbauer, Political Science (visited program Fall ‘02)
507/933-7421, [email protected]
Julie Johnson, Academic Advising (visited program Fall ‘98)
507/933-7697, [email protected]
Greg Kaster, History (visited program Fall ‘02)
507/933-7431, [email protected]
Richard Leitch, Political Science (visited program Fall ‘99)
507/933-7028, [email protected]
Greg Mason, English/Peace Studies (visited program Fall ‘98)
507/933-7398, [email protected]
Peg O'Connor, Women's Studies (visited program Fall ‘01)
507/933-7573, [email protected]

Campus Deadlines
Students planning to enroll in MUST fall semester should meet with the HECUA campus representative by March 15 to discuss the program and the application process; for spring semester by November 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.

October, 2003