Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs
Augustana believes that international and intercultural knowledge and skills are integral to a well-rounded education, and necessary to prepare students to serve in a rapidly globalizing world. As such, the University strives to provide students with exposure to a variety of ways of living, thinking, and being - both on and off campus. Indeed, with literally hundreds of possible study abroad or off-campus destinations, the University regards the whole world as its classroom.
Study abroad and off-campus programs are open to all students who are in good academic standing and sufficiently mature to benefit from the rigors of such study. More information about specific programs - including current study abroad course offerings from Augustana faculty - as well as forms, upcoming events, and contact information for International Programs Office staff members, may be obtained at www.augie.edu/studyabroad or at ipo@augie.edu.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augustana is an active participant and member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) which offers off-campus educational experiences focused on social justice issues. Programs are based in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.
HECUA provides experiential learning opportunities that link academic study with hands-on work for social change. All programs include seminars, lectures, discussions, group projects and field experiences that involve interaction with leaders, citizens, and groups involved in social change. All semester-long programs include an internship (between 10 and 30 hours per week) at an organization working for social change. Students earn 16 credit hours in the semester-long programs and 4 credit hours in the January term programs. Students may be able to apply some of these credits towards major and minor requirements with the approval of the appropriate department chair. See the names and descriptions of the various HECUA programs under the listings for General courses. For enrollment information, contact Scott Parsons in the Art Department (Augustana's representative to the HECUA Board), Donn Grinager (Director of International Programs), or see www.hecua.org.
Washington Semester Program
The Lutheran College Washington Consortium is a cooperative program among several four-year Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts institutions. The theme of the semester is Ethical Issues and Public Affairs. Students register for two 4 credit hour seminars, a 6 credit hour internship, and 2 credit hour directed reading. Internships are chosen to meet the student’s academic and personal interests and could be with a member of Congress, government agency, non-profit organization, lobbying firm, public interest group, Washington office of a religious denomination, museum, or theater. For further information contact Emily Wanless in the Government and International Affairs Department.