St. Thomas advising sheet

University of Saint Thomas


City Arts
Latin America:

 

To apply

Talk with your campus representative or contact
HECUA at:

HECUA
2233 University Ave. W., Suite 210
St. Paul, MN 55114-1698

Telephone:
651/646-8831
Toll-free:
800/554-1089
Fax: 651/659-9421

 

HECUA Advising Sheets for
University of St. Thomas

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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
  • Anthropology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Journalism
  • Justice and Peace Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Public Administration
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • 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 '96)
651/962-5325, [email protected], Aquinas 315
Steve Hoffman, Political Science (former campus representative)
651/962-5670, [email protected], OEC 402
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, Theology
651/962-5336, [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.

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City Arts

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 City Arts program provides 16 semester credits. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as St. Thomas credits and are included in GPA.

General Education Credits

CITY ARTS may fulfill some General Education Requirements; inquire with the respective chair for approval.

Major Credits

Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in CITY ARTS.

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.

Women's Studies majors (through ACTC) may use the two internship course credits toward the major. Discuss criteria for the internship with your major advisor to ensure that it is appropriately related to women's studies.

Majors that have participated in CITY ARTS and may have received major credit include:

  • Art History
  • Journalism
  • Psychology
  • Speech Communication

Registration

To participate in CITY ARTS, students must register at St. Thomas for:
IDSC 466 CITY ARTS: Ready Seminar (HECUA)
IDSC 467 CITY ARTS: Field Seminar (HECUA)
IDSC 468 CITY ARTS: Internship (HECUA)
IDSC 469 CITY ARTS: 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 CITY ARTS)

Other faculty familiar with the program:
Mary Swanson, Art History (visited program Spring '97)
651/962-5561, [email protected]
Mark Stansbury-O'Donnell, Art History
651/962-5564

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 CITY ARTS internship; requires that a portion of the wage be paid by the internship site

Campus Deadlines

None.

HECUA Deadline

Applications for CITY ARTS are due in the HECUA office 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.

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South American Urban Semester (SAUS)
Fall Semester

Community Internships in Latin America (CILA)
Fall Semester

Environment, Economy & Community in Latin America (EECLA)
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

Each program provides 16 semester credits. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as St. Thomas credits and are included in GPA.

General Education Credits

SAUS, CILA and EECLA may fulfill some General Education Requirements; inquire with the respective chair for approval.

Major Credits

Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in HECUA Latin America programs.

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 include:

  • International Studies
  • Justice and Peace Studies
  • Political Science
  • Spanish

Registration

To participate in SAUS, CILA or EECLA, students will be registered at St. Thomas for 300 - Study Abroad. This is done by the International Education Center, not by the student via MURPHY.

Contacts on Campus

Campus Representative:
Cris Toffolo, (visited SAUS Fall '99)
651/962-5724, [email protected]

Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Signature required on application

Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
Ann Hubbard, International Education Center, 44 N. Cleveland
651/964-6450, [email protected]

Provides information about St. Thomas requirements and procedures for off-campus study
Must see all students planning to study off-campus
Signature required on application

Campus Deadlines

Students planning to enroll in SAUS or CILA Fall semester must submit application to the St. Thomas International Education Center before March 15; for EECLA, before October 15.

HECUA Deadline

Applications for SAUS and CILA are due in the HECUA office by March 15; for EECLA, by November 1.

Early application is encouraged, as the programs may fill before the deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Late applications are considered on a space available basis.

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Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST)

Fall 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 Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST) provides 16 semester credits. Courses and credits appear on the transcript as St. Thomas credits and are included in GPA.

General Education Credits

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

Major Credits

Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in SUST.

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 SUST include:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • English
  • History
  • Justice & Peace
  • Nursing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Renaissance Program
  • Social Work
  • Visual Communication

Registration

To participate in SUST, students will be registered at St. Thomas for 300 -Study Abroad. This is done by the International Education Center, not by the student via MURPHY.

Contacts on Campus

Campus Representative:
Cris Toffolo, Political Science
651/962-5724, [email protected]

Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Signature required on application

Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
Ann Hubbard, International Education Center, 44 N. Cleveland
651/964-6450, [email protected]

Provides information about St. Thomas requirements and procedures for off-campus study
Must see all students planning to study off-campus
Signature required on application

Campus Deadlines

Students planning to study off campus Fall semester must submit application to the St. Thomas International Education Center before March 15.

HECUA Deadline

Applications for SUST are due in the HECUA office by March 15.

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.

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