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The following are the basic components of the curriculum.
A. Calendar. The academic year at Augustana is divided into two semesters of 15 academic weeks each, separated by a January term of four weeks, and a summer term of eight weeks. The January Interim is designed to encourage independent and self-directed study; create a more experiential and innovative learning environment; enhance the opportunity for interdisciplinary study, and provide opportunities for greater cross-cultural and international experiences. Participation in the Interim is usually necessary to complete graduation requirements in four academic years. Further information can be obtained by consulting the January Interim Bulletin.
B. Bachelor of Arts Degree. On the undergraduate level Augustana offers one degree, the Bachelor of Arts. All students who successfully complete any approved course of study at the College will receive this degree. On the graduate level, Augustana offers the Master of Arts degree. Graduate programs are described more fully in the Graduate Bulletin.
C. Unit of Instruction. The semester credit hour is the unit of instruction. The graduation requirement is 130 credit hours.
D. Academic Load. A student taking between 10 and 16 credit hours is considered to be full-time. Students who take more than 16 credit hours in one semester will be charged an overload fee for each additional credit hour. A student who is enrolled full-time during the Fall or Spring semester may take 4 credit hours during the January term without paying an additional fee. The maximum course load for any semester is 17 credit hours with the exception of those students who have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours and have a 3.5 grade point average. They are allowed to take 18 credit hours. All others who want more than 17 credit hours of work must have the approval of the Registrar and their academic advisor. Petition forms are available at the Registrar’s Office.
International students: The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service requires all international students to carry a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester to be considered full time.
E. General Education Requirements. A 59 credit hour general education curriculum is an important component of an Augustana education. The general education plan is designed to provide all Augustana students with a basic core of skills and knowledge. Those students who have the required skills and knowledge may satisfy some general education requirements through test-outs.
Augustana College reserves the right to modify or change the curriculum, admission and degree requirements, tuition or fees and other policies without prior notice. The information in this catalog is not necessarily regarded as creating a binding contract between the student and Augustana College.
The graduation requirements leading to the baccalaureate degree are designed to provide a broad and liberal education, a mastery of at least one field of knowledge through concentration in a major field, and a general course of study which will be in harmony with the program and ideals of Augustana.
Students may graduate under the requirements of the catalog in force during the session in which they first enrolled (provided they graduate within six years from the end of that session), or they may graduate under the requirements of a more recent catalog of the session in which they meet graduation requirements. The student’s academic advisor and other personnel of the College will help in every way possible to avoid errors, but the student has the final responsibility for satisfying all degree requirements according to the catalog chosen.
In order to graduate, a student must file a Graduation and Diploma Application Form for Degree Candidates with
the Registrar’s Office. All regularly enrolled undergraduate students are eligible for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
The completion of this degree requires the following:
A. General Degree Requirements
To graduate from Augustana, a student must meet the following requirements:
NOTE: A student may not have more than 43 credit hours from one prefix (BIOL, BSAD, PSYC, etc.) count
toward the 130 credit hour graduation requirement. The following programs are exceptions and may count the
number of credit hours listed below toward the 130 credit hour graduation requirement:
Art - 60, ACS Chemistry - 44, Liberal Arts Music - 45, Music Education - 57, Nursing - 52
B. General Education Requirement
The aim of Augustana is to provide an education of enduring worth by blending the broad learning experiences of the liberal arts with the student’s individual professional goals, and to integrate Christian faith and learning.
Graduation requires satisfactory completion of 59 credit hours in the general education plan (including component courses in writing). The number of credit hours may be reduced through advanced placement exams and department test-outs.
Each student may be exempted from (or “Wild Card”) one requirement in the General Education Plan. This exemption may NOT be applied to the laboratory science course (in Area 3.2) or to the Capstone course (Area 4.3).
No more than 13 credit hours from any one discipline may count toward meeting the general education requirement.
Area 1 - Exploring Self and Relationships (6 credit hours)
This area will introduce the student to the aims of education at Augustana through opportunities in career exploration, courses in understanding of self in relationship to others, and activities emphasizing the importance of health and wellness.
Area 1.1 Meeting the Challenge of College (1 credit)
A series of activities during the first seven weeks of each semester designed to facilitate the new student’s
successful ransition to college. Required of all entering first-year students, including transfer students with
fewer than 27 credit hours.
GENL 097 - New Student Seminar
Area 1.2 Understanding the Self in Interpersonal Relations (1 course, 3 credits)
Courses in this area will focus upon a broad understanding of human beings and important ways in which
they interact with one another.
COMM 250 - Interpersonal Communication
EDUC 345 - Adolescent Development (Only for students seeking teacher certification)
GENS 115 - Introduction to Gender Studies
GENS 140 - Human Sexuality
GENL 118 - City Arts Program (HECUA)
GERO 120 - Aging and Society
GOVT 190 - Humans in Conflict: Individual Conscience and Legal Responsibility
PHIL 110 - Dimensions of the Self
PHIL/RELI 310 - Death, Dying and Beyond
PSYC 125 - Life-Span Human Development
PSYC 335 - Human Relations
Area 1.3 Developing Personal Well-Being Through Physical Activities (2 courses, 2 credits)
Two different activities courses emphasizing the development of recreational skills and/or conditioning the
body as part of experiencing health and wholeness.
PE 100 - Physical Activities (Aerobics, Archery, Bicycling, Dance, Golf, Health Fitness, Karate, Racquetball, Swimming, Tennis, Weight Training, Wellness)
Area 2 - Strengthening Skills for Living and Working in a Changing World (0-10 credit hours)
This area is designed to develop and strengthen skills that are crucial in a changing world. In this “information
society” the skills of communication (reading, writing, listening and speaking), and of mathematical and
analytical reasoning are absolutely vital.
Area 2.1A Written Communication (0-1 course, 0-4 credits)
The student who is growing educationally finds it essential to understand the written expressions of others
and to write with clarity, precision and power.
ENGL 110 - First-Year Composition
Exceptions:
a) Students who have achieved an average of 29 or higher for the scores on the English and Reading sections of the ACT exam, or a score of 600 or higher on the Verbal section of the SAT exam, have thereby placed out of ENGL 110. This achievement shall be noted on the transcript, but without credit.
b) Students may also elect to take a CLEP or proficiency examination to gain credit for their English composition skills and be excused from the required course. More information is provided on CLEP examinations elsewhere in this catalog.
NOTE: A grade of C- or better in English 110 is a prerequisite for English 200 (Area 3.5A), and is required
to satisfy Area 2.1A.
Area 2.1B “W” Component (2 courses)
Two courses with an integrated writing component, designated by a “W”.
Area 2.2 Oral Communication or Analytical Reasoning (0-1 course, 0-3 credits)
The educated person needs skills in critical thinking, listening, and the ability to speak effectively in a
variety of settings. Furthermore, the skills of analytical reasoning are the underpinning of effective
thinking.
COMM 110 - Introduction to Communication
COMM 270 - Advocacy and Argumentation
PHIL 120 - Critical ThinkingTest-out: Oral Communication
The test-out examination will consist of written and oral sections. Only those students who perform satisfactorily on the written part may take the oral part of the examination.
Students who pass both parts of this exam will receive credit for COMM 110.
Students may apply to the Chair of the Communication Studies Department for exemption to COMM 110
if they meet any of the following criteria:
a) Two years of high school varsity forensic participation (debate, extemporaneous speaking, oratory, or interpretation).
b) Two high school courses in oral communication with a grade of B or better.
c) One year of varsity forensic participation and one high school course in oral communication with a grade of B or better.
Criteria not included on high school transcripts must be verified in writing by the appropriate high school teacher/coach.
Test-out: Critical Thinking
Entering students are eligible to take an exam designed to measure proficiency in certain areas of critical thinking and logical reasoning. Students who pass the examination will receive credit for PHIL 120.
Area 2.3 Mathematical Reasoning (0-1 course, 0-3 credits)
The logic, form and operations of mathematics have intrigued philosophers, artists and scientists from
earliest times and are essential foundations in today’s professional careers.
MATH 140 - Quantitative Reasoning
– OR –
Any MATH course higher than MATH 140, except a Mathematics Special Topics courseTest-out:
a) Students who have achieved a score of 30 or higher on the mathematics section of the ACT examination, or a score of 650 or higher on the mathematics section of the SAT examination, have thereby placed out of Area 2.3. This achievement shall be noted on their transcript but without credit.
b) Students may also elect to take a CLEP examination to gain credit for their mathematical skills and be excused from the required course.
Area 3 - Developing Knowledge for a Changing World (28-35 credit hours)
The liberally educated person, in addition to possessing skills and self-understanding, should have pursued broad
intellectual experiences in many fields of inquiry. To that end, the six parts of this area will acquaint the student
with knowledge in many diverse fields.
NOTE: Students may use a minimum of 2 courses from one department in fulfilling the Area 3 requirements.
Area 3.1 The Western Heritage (2 courses, 6 credits)
This section is designed to provide students with knowledge of the ideas, people, events, human and
physical forces and artistic expressions that have contributed to the formation of the past and the ways in
which the past has shaped the contemporary world.
Early Period (Area 3.1A) (1 course)
ART/HIST 112 - Art History I: Prehistory to the Renaissance
ENGL 225 - World Literature I
HIST 110 - Western Civilization I
HIST 114 - Western Civilization I (Honors)
MUSI 210 - Music History and Literature to 1750
PHIL/CLAS 220 - Our Philosophical Heritage I
THEA 215 - Theatre History and Literature ILater Period (Area 3.1B) (1 course)
ART/HIST113 - Art History II: Renaissance Through the 20th Century
ENGL 226 - World Literature II
HIST 111 - Western Civilization II
HIST 115 - Western Civilization II (Honors)
HIST 120 - The American Experience to 1877 (Only for students seeking Elementary Education certification)
HIST 121 - The American Experience Since 1877 (Only for students seeking Elementary Education certification)
MUSI 212 - Music History and Literature 1750 to Present
PHIL 230 - Our Philosophical Heritage II
THEA 216 - Theatre History and Literature II
Area 3.2 Natural Science (2 courses, 7-8 credits)
This section is designed to provide students with knowledge of science as a way to understand the world of
nature, and of technology as the application of scientific principles to useful ends.
NOTE: Students must take at least one lab course in Area 3.2. No more than one course from any department may be counted in Area 3.2 with the following exceptions: Students may combine BIOL 180 with anouther BIOL course; and students may combine CHEM/PHYS 115 with another CHEM or PHYS course.
BIOL 180 - Introduction to Environmental Science
CHEM/PHYS 115 - Physical ScienceYou may count one of the following courses toward Area 3.2:
BIOL 110 - Biology and Human Concerns
BIOL 120 - Biological Principles I
BIOL 200 - Life Science (Only for students seeking Elementary Education certification)You may count one of the following courses toward Area 3.2:
CHEM 110 - Chemistry and Your Environment
CHEM 120 - Introduction to ChemistryYou may count one of the following courses toward Area 3.2:
PHYS 110 - From Atoms to Stars (Non-Lab)
PHYS 160 - Physics for Life Sciences I
PHYS 190 - Astronomy (Non-Lab)
PHYS 201 - Physics for Life Sciences I (w/Calculus)
PHYS 221 - General Physics I
Area 3.3 Human Behavior and Social Institutions (2 courses, 6 credits)
This section is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of forces that shape human
behavior and the large-scale social systems in which people live.
NOTE: No more than one course from any department may be counted in Area 3.3.
COSC 250 - Social, Legal and Ethical Issues (W)
ECON 120 - Principles of Economics I
EDUC/SPED 110 - Foundations of American Education
GENL 119 - Metro Urban Studies (HECUA)
GEOG 120 - Introduction to Human Geography
GOVT 110 - Introduction to Government
PSYC 110 - Self and Others: Psychological Perspectives – OR – PSYC 115 General Psychology
SOCI 110 Contemporary Society
Area 3.4 Languages (0 to 2 courses, 0-6 credits)
This section is designed to provide students a basic ability in a language other than their own, an
opportunity to explore their facility with languages, and an insight into a culture other than their own.
The language requirement can be completed in any of the following ways:
a) Complete both introductory courses of the same language (i.e., MDFL 120, 121).
b) Complete the second semester of an introductory language course (i.e., MDFL 121).
c) Complete a language course numbered 210 or higher with a grade of C- or better.
d) Complete EDHH 226: American Sign Language I and one semester of another language.
e) Demonstrate competence in a mother tongue other than English.
f) Test-out: Students may fulfill all or part of the language requirement through a placement exam, a
departmental test, CLEP test, or by presenting a satisfactory Advanced Placement test score.
CLAS 110 - Elementary Latin I
CLAS 111 - Elementary Latin II
CLAS 200 - Elementary Greek I
CLAS 201 - Elementary Greek II
MDFL 120 - Introduction to French I
MDFL 121 - Introduction to French II
MDFL 130 - Introduction to German I
MDFL 131 - Introduction to German II
MDFL 180 - Introduction to Spanish I
MDFL 181 - Introduction to Spanish II
EDHH 226 - American Sign Language I
Area 3.5 Literature and Fine Arts (2 courses, 6 credits)
This area is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of and appreciation for the enduring
forms of aesthetic and creative expressions, and activities of human society in order to enrich their lives
and encourage them to become lifelong patrons of the arts.
NOTE: Students must complete one course in literature and one course in fine arts.
Literature (Area 3.5A) (1 course)
ENGL 200 - The Literary Experience: A Genre Approach (W)
MDFL 323 - History of the Literature of France I
MDFL 324 - History of the Literature of France II
MDFL 333 - History of German Literature I
MDFL 334 - History of German Literature II
MDFL 383 - History of the Literature of Spain I
MDFL 384 - History of the Literature of Spain IIFine Arts (Area 3.5B) (1 course)
ART 100 - Introduction to Art
ART 101 - Drawing I: Introduction to Drawing
ART 120 - Design I: Two-Dimensional Design
ART 130 - Ceramics I: Introduction to Ceramics
ART 140 - Painting I: Introduction to Painting
ART 150 - Sculpture I: Introduction to Sculpture
ART 160 - Introduction to Printmaking
ART 290 - Art and Children
ENGL 150 - American Cinema
MUSI 110 - The Understanding of Music
MUSI 111 - The History of Jazz
MUSI 120 - Music Theory I: Basic Concepts and Skills
MUSI 281 - Music and Worship I
THEA 115 - Introduction to Theatre
THEA 220 - Acting II
Area 3.6 Intercultural Studies (1 course, 3 credits)
This area is designed to provide students with knowledge and appreciation of cultures different from the
dominant culture of the United States or its principal antecedents.
ANTH 271 - Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 340 - Seminar in Non-Western Literature
GENL 157 - Development and Community in Bangladesh (HECUA)
GOVT 120 - Politics in a Diverse World
GOVT 215 - Asian Politics
GOVT 345 - Identity, Conflict and World Politics
HIST/NAST 180 - Red, White and Black: The People of Early America
HIST/NAST 352 - History of the Lakota/Dakota
MDFL 100 - International Cinema
MDFL 200 - Non-Western Cinema
NAST/SOCI 320 - Native American Social Systems
RELI 341 - World Religions: Hinduism and Buddhism
Area 4 - Developing Values, Perspectives, and Commitment (9 credit hours)
This area is designed to make students aware of their own religious and ethical beliefs as well as the beliefs and
values of others, which complements the goals of the College in all parts of the curriculum. Specifically, the
purposes of this area are to encourage students to examine the Christian faith through a study of the Bible,
institutions inspired by the Christian faith, and key theological concepts; to investigate historical, ethical,
theological, and philosophical perspectives as they complement and contrast with the Biblical and Christian
traditions; to consider faith and ethical commitments as a stimulus to integrate all learning and as a preparation
for a life of responsible service in church and society.
Area 4.1 Exploring the Christian Tradition (1 course, 3 credits)
One course in religion designed to introduce the student to the Biblical and Christian traditions.
RELI 110 - Exploring the Christian Faith
Area 4.2 Faith and Meaning (1 course, 3 credits)
One course in religion designed to encourage the student to investigate historical, ethical, theological, and
philosophical questions as they are in dialogue with the Biblical and Christian traditions.
Any Religion 200-294 course.
Area 4.3 Integrating Faith and Life (1 course, 3 credits)
A Capstone course (GENL 492) in the senior year is designed to encourage students who are concluding
their college experience to wrestle with issues of meaning and moral value. Capstone courses are taught by
teams of faculty using various topics as a vehicle for interdisciplinary, thoughtful, and critical conversation
with senior students. It is intended that this conversation will stimulate seniors to see the relationship of
their college studies to central issues of human existence. Students enrolled in 3-1 or 3-2 programs are
exempted from the Capstone requirement.
A form for the Augustana Plan (General Education requirements mentioned above) is a useful tool for students and advisors.
The requirements for each major are listed in the departmental section of this catalog.
A student must earn a C- or higher in the minimum number of credit hours required for the major. Courses which are listed as supportive courses need only to be passed. For example, if Department A lists 25 credit hours of required courses and 12 credit hours of supportive courses, a student needs to have 25 credit hours of C- or better in courses which can be applied to the major. Some departments have requirements which are more restrictive than this requirement. In those departments, the departmental requirements must be met.
The total number of credit hours required for a major (including departmental courses and supportive courses) does not normally exceed 43. Majors that are larger than 43 credit hours have been approved by the full faculty of the College. Transfer students must take a minimum of 50% of the courses required for their major at Augustana. Some departments require a higher percentage.
A minor is not required for graduation. However, students in some areas may find it useful to have one. A grade of C- or higher is required in all courses in the minor. See the listings under academic programs for the courses required for the minor. The minor is not declared until the application for graudation during the senior year. Transfer students must take a mimimum of 50% of the courses required for their minor at Augustana.
The courses remaining after general education and major requirements have been fulfilled are to be chosen by students in consultation with their advisor from any of the courses in the catalog for which they qualify (i.e., have the necessary prerequisites). Students are encouraged to use electives to explore areas of study other than their majors.
This list presents the range of educational opportunities which are available at Augustana under the curriculum. Some additional courses are offered during the January Interim which do not appear in this catalog. A bulletin describing Interim opportunities is issued in the fall.
The courses of instruction of the College are listed alphabetically by major and/or program. Courses numbered 095/6 are participation experiences for credit. Courses numbered from 100-199 are introductory to a field or discipline, and usually serve as prerequisites to more advanced courses. Courses numbered from 200-299 may require a 100 level course as a prerequisite or presume some previous knowledge of the subject matter and methodology of the course. Courses numbered 300-399 often have prerequisites. Normally juniors and seniors will be taking 300 level courses. Courses numbered 400-499 are typically open to seniors only, however some are open to juniors. Courses numbered 500-699 are limited to graduate students and are listed on the Graduate Programs website.
The administration reserves the right to discontinue classes or sections in which the registration is deemed insufficient.
In order to diversify the academic possibilities at Augustana College, the college has an agreement with the University of Sioux Falls which allows students to take courses there when the equivalent is not offered at Augustana. Information about available exchange opportunities and the procedures to follow to take a course at USF can be obtained at the Registrar's Office.
The listings for course descriptions include information about when courses are going to be offered. This is intended to assist students and academic advisors in academic planning. The frequency of offerings is subject to change at any time. Consult the semester course offering bulletin for actual courses being offered in a given term. Actual frequency of course offerings is at departmental discretion.