College of St. Catherine

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 semester credits. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as St. Catherine credits and are included in GPA.

Core Curriculum
Students can fulfill the Global Search for Justice requirement through participation in MUST. Obtain guidelines from the CSC Global Studies office. Intention to fulfill the requirement must be indicated when you register for MUST at CSC. You must meet with the HECUA campus representative prior to applying for MUST to discuss additional post-program work required in order to fulfill the Global Search for Justice requirement.
MUST may fulfill the Social Science requirement. Reviewed case-by-case, based on the student’s reading, focus of projects, etc.

Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in MUST.
Majors that have participated in MUST are: o Communications o Psychology o Sociology o Urban Studies 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, core curriculum and/or electives.

Registration
To participate in MUST, students must register at CSC for:
SPST 489 - Special Studies

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Rachelle Cadwallader, Global Studies
651/690-6031, [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:
Karen Becker, Global Studies
651/690-6055, [email protected]
Provides information about St. Catherine requirements and procedures for off-campus study
Must see all students planning to study off-campus
Signature required on application

Work Study Funds for Internship:
Patty Watters, Employment Coordinator
651/690-6982
Information on arranging use of work study funds from your financial aid package for a possible paid MUST internship; requires that a portion of the wage be paid by the internship site

Faculty Familiar with the Program:
Lynne Gildensoph, Biology (visited program Fall ‘98)
651/690-8621, [email protected]
Deep Shikha, Economics (visited program Fall ‘98)
651/690-6577, [email protected]
Marilyn Bennett, Philosophy (visited program Fall ‘01)
651/690-6640, [email protected]
Sharon Doherty, Women's Studies (visited program Fall ‘01)
651/690-6736, [email protected]
Ruth Brink, Nursing (visited program Fall ‘01)
651/690-6575, [email protected]

Campus Deadlines
None.

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.