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Degree Major/Minor Requirements

53.12 Interdisciplinary Studies

53.12.1 Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in the area of Canadian Studies

    Canadian Studies is an interdisciplinary program that requires the completion of a selection of courses from a variety of disciplines. Courses that are eligible to be taken as part of a Canadian Studies minor are listed below. A student should consult an Augustana Faculty Academic Adviser for assistance in planning a Canadian Studies program. Further details about individual courses may be found in §231 under the respective disciplines.

I.     Requirements

(1)

*12 in Canadian Studies, including *6 from each of two different disciplines.

(2)

6 additional credits in Canadian Studies from any discipline.

(3)

Within the (1) and (2) course selection above, at least 12 senior credits in Canadian Studies.

II.     Additional information for students

    Augustana Faculty courses eligible for inclusion in a Canadian Studies minor: AUART 223; AUCRI 200, 222, 225, 253, 322, 353, 422; AUECO 251, 346; AUENG 280, 281, 380, 381; AUENV 320, 375, 420, 475; AUFRE 331, 332, 333; AUGDS 124, 125, 224, 225, 324, 325; AUGEO 320, 341, 420; AUHIS 260, 261, 262, 271, 366, 369, 372, 375, 378, 475; AUPED 368, 469; AUPOL 221, 253, 322, 325, 327, 345, 353, 422; AUPSY 346; AUSOC 103, 105, 200, 222, 225, 263.

53.12.2 Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in the area of Crime and Community

    Crime and Community is an interdisciplinary program that requires the completion of a selection of courses from a variety of disciplines.

I.     Requirements

(1)

AUCRI 160 or AUIDS 160.

(2)

*3 from AUPHI 180, AUPOL 104, AUPSY 102, AUSOC 101, 103, 105.

(3)

*9 senior credits in Crime and Community or the cross-listed equivalents.

(4)

*3 from AUHIS 271, 369, AUPHI 260, AUPOL 221, 325, 349, AUPSY 240, 256, 263, 348, 477, AUREL 348, AUSOC 263, 271, 275, 393.

II.     Additional information for students

(1)

A student pursuing employment in this area is strongly encouraged to acquire language skills in French and/or Cree.

(2)

A student wishing to pursue graduate studies in a related area should contact the coordinator of Crime and Community in the Social Sciences Department for program advice.

(3)

Some courses are not offered every academic year. Further details about individual courses may be found in §231 under the respective disciplines.

53.12.3 Development Studies

    Augustana offers an Interdisciplinary Studies major in Global and Development Studies and minors in two streams of Development Studies: Canadian and International Issues, and Community Service Exchange. For further information about Development Studies, a student should contact any of the Development Studies faculty.

53.12.3.1 Major in Interdisciplinary Studies - Global and Development Studies

I.     Requirements

(1)

*3 from AUGDS 103, AUPOL 103.

(2)

*3 AUSOC 105.

(3)

*6 AUGDS 427, 428.

(4)

*24 (with *12 in each of two areas of the following specializations, with at least *3 at the 300-to 400-level in both):

a.

Business & Economics: AUECO 101, 102, 251, 252, 254, 341, 346, 364, 480, AUMGT 100, 200, 320, 340.

b.

Rural Studies: AUGDS 222, 223, 224, 225, 322, 323, 324, 325, AUPOL 228, AUSOC 263.

c.

Environment: AUENV 120, 260, 268, 320, 324, 328, 344, 345, 358, 368, 375, 420, 421, 475 or cross-listed equivalents.

d.

Gender: AUENG 202, 266, 268, 292, 302, 366, 368, 392, AUENV 268, 368, AUGER 293, AUHIS 271, AUIDS 230, 384, 385, AUMUS 321, 421, AUPED 266, AUPOL 355, AUSCA 221, AUSOC 275, 279, 377, AUSPA 253.

e.

International Relations: AUPOL 240, 241, 248, 341, 343, 344, 348, 349, 411, 443, 444, AUSOC 393.

f.

Philosophy, Religion & Culture: AUPHI 290, 355, 392, AUPOL 455, AUPSY 442, AUREL 260, 263, 266, 270, 271, 272, 345, 348, AUSOC 262.

g.

Engagement & Social Change: any AUCSL course, AUPED 290, 383, 389, AUSOC 218, 222, 263, 267, 367, 371, 391, 393.

h.

Individualized: at least *12 in a well defined interdisciplinary area of Global and Development Studies approved by the Chair of Social Science.

(5)

*6 in a single language (normally of the region of the Semester Abroad or International Tour or of a cross-cultural immersion experience within Canada).

(6)

One exchange (at least one month in duration), an approved semester abroad, an approved practicum, internship or co-op experience.

II.    Additional information for students

(1)

The *42 required in I. above represent the minimum. Up to *60 from the courses listed above may be used to count on the major. Those seeking to enter graduate school are encouraged to take the maximum.

(2)

Global and Development Studies is an interdisciplinary program that requires the completion of a selection of courses from a variety of disciplines. Some of these courses have junior prerequisites, which should be taken in the student’s first year. Some courses have senior pre- or corequisites. Further details about individual courses may be found in §231.

(3)

While participation in international programs is highly encouraged, it is possible to satisfy all the requirements locally or within Canada. It is strongly encouraged that a student who stays in this region find a cultural experience different from their own background, whether on a First Nation’s reserve or in the Inner-city or in a rural community.

(4)

Many senior courses are offered in alternate years only.

53.12.3.2 Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in the area of Global and Development Studies

I.     Requirements

(1)

*3 from AUGDS 103, AUPOL 103.

(2)

*3 AUSOC 105.

(3)

*12 in from one of the following areas of specialization, with at least *3 at the 300- to 400-level:

a.

Business & Economics: AUECO 101, 102, 251, 252, 254, 341, 346, 364, 480, AUMGT 100, 200, 320, 340.

b.

Rural Studies: AUGDS 222, 223, 224, 225, 322, 323, 324, 325, AUPOL 228, AUSOC 263.

c.

Environment: AUENV 120, 260, 268, 320, 324, 328, 344, 345, 358, 368, 375, 420, 421, 475 or cross-listed equivalents.

d.

Gender: AUENG 202, 266, 268, 292, 302, 366, 368, 392, AUENV 268, 368, AUGER 293, AUHIS 271, AUIDS 230, 384, 385, AUMUS 321, 421, AUPED 266, AUPOL 355, AUSCA 221, AUSOC 275, 279, 377, AUSPA 253.

e.

International Relations: AUPOL 240, 241, 248, 341, 343, 344, 348, 349, 411, 443, 444, AUSOC 393.

f.

Philosophy, Religion & Culture: AUPHI 290, 355, 392, AUPOL 455, AUPSY 442, AUREL 260, 263, 266, 270, 271, 272, 345, 348, AUSOC 262.

g.

Engagement & Social Change: any AUCSL course, AUPED 290, 383, 389, AUSOC 218, 222, 263, 267, 367, 371, 391, 393.

h.

Individualized: at least *12 in a well defined interdisciplinary area of Global and Development Studies approved by the Chair of Social Science.

(4)

*6 in a single language (normally of the region of the Semester Abroad or International Tour or of a cross-cultural immersion experience within Canada).

(5)

One exchange (at least one month in duration), an approved semester abroad, an approved practicum, internship or co-op experience.

II.    Additional information for students

(1)

Global and Development Studies is an interdisciplinary program that requires the completion of a selection of courses from a variety of disciplines. Some of these courses have junior prerequisites, which should be taken in the student’s first year. Others have no junior prerequisites but may not be taken in first year by virtue of being senior courses (having course numbers of 200 or higher). Some courses have senior pre- or corequisites, either in addition to or instead of junior prerequisites. Further details about individual courses may be found in §231.

(2)

Many senior courses are offered in alternate years only.

53.12.4 Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies - Individualized

I.     Requirements

(1)

*18 in a well-defined interdisciplinary area as determined by the student and a supervising instructor. At least *12 must be at the senior level.

(2)

Approval of an Application for a Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies before the student declares a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies.

53.12.5 Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in the area of Women’s Studies

    Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary program that requires the completion of a selection of courses from a variety of disciplines. Courses that are eligible to be taken as part of a Women’s Studies minor are listed below. A student should consult an Augustana Faculty Academic Adviser for assistance in planning a Women's Studies program. Further details about individual courses may be found in §231 under the respective disciplines.

I.     Requirements

(1)

AUIDS 230.

(2)

15 additional senior credits in Women’s Studies.

II.    Additional information for students

    Augustana Faculty courses eligible for inclusion in a Women’s Studies minor: AUENG 266, 268, 366, 368; AUGER 293; AUHIS 271; AUIDS 230, 384, 385; AUMUS 321, 421; AUPED 266; AUSOC 275, 377; AUSCA 221.

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