University of St. Thomas

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. Thomas credits and are included in GPA.

General Education Credits
MUST may fulfill some General Education Requirements; inquire with the respective chair for approval.

Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in MUST. Credits earned through HECUA courses can be applied to major requirements in the liberal arts.

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

Majors that have participated in MUST and may have received major credit include:
Advertising o Anthropology o Criminal Justice o Economics o English o Environmental Studies o Geography o Journalism o Justice and Peace Studies o Philosophy o Political Science o Public Administration o Psychology
Sociology o Studio Arts

Registration
To participate in MUST, students must register at St. Thomas for:
IDSC 471 MUST: Urban Studies Reading Seminar (HECUA)
IDSC 472 MUST: Urban Studies Field Seminar (HECUA)
IDSC 473 MUST: Urban Studies Internship (HECUA)
IDSC 474 MUST: Urban Studies Internship Seminar (HECUA)

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Cris Toffolo, (visited program fall ‘98)
651/962-5724, [email protected]
Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Signature required on application

Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
(No signature required for MUST)

Other faculty familiar with the program:
Fr. David Smith, Theology (visited program Fall 1996)
651/962-5325, [email protected], Aquinas 315
Steve Hoffman, Political Science (former campus representative)
651/962-5670, [email protected], OEC 402
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, Peace and Justice Studies (visited program Fall 200)
651/962-5336, [email protected]
Jeffrey Cook, Communications (visited program Fall 2002)
651/962-5513, [email protected]

Work Study Funds for Internship:
Paula Benson, Financial Aid
651/962-6547, [email protected], Christ Child 146
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

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.

October, 2003