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This is a listing of all the featured programs in the program catalog. You can view the brochure for any of these programs by clicking on the program name.

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Augsburg Faculty-led - Monks & Heretics: Medieval Scotland Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Elgin, United Kingdom Terms: Winter Break	Description: * All students who complete their application for a winter break program by June 16 will be entered to win a $500 discount off the program fee! * About the Program Experience monastic life of the Middle Ages during this immersion at Pluscarden[...]
Augsburg Faculty-led - Nature and Vocation on Kilimanjaro Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Terms: Summer (Faculty-led)	Description: * Deadline Extended to Tuesday Feb 26! All students with complete applications by that date will be entered to win a $50 Amazaon gift card!* About the Program Examine the intersections between economic development, environmental[...]
Augsburg Faculty-led - Striving for Sustainability: Cuernavaca and Mexico City Cuernavaca, Mexico; Mexico City, Mexico Terms: Winter Break	Description: * All students who complete their application for a winter break program by June 16 will be entered to win a $500 discount off the program fee! * About the Program Compare how the U.S. and Mexico make and implement policies that promote urban[...]
Augsburg Faculty-led - Trekking and Vocation: Sierra Madre Mountains Cuernavaca, Mexico Terms: Winter Break	Description: * All students who complete their application for a winter break program by June 16 will be entered to win a $500 discount off the program fee! * About the Program Experience the less travelled parts of Mexico and develop leadership skills[...]
Social Work and Social Welfare in Indian Context Bangalore, India Terms: Summer (Faculty-led)	Description: Please note: This program is for Augsburg MSW students ONLY. This course will focus on India’s approach to social work practice and policy. Students will have an opportunity to explore comparisons between US and Indian social work practice[...]
Augsburg's Center for Global Education (CGE): Academic Summer/AugCore Mexico Cuernavaca, Mexico Terms: Summer	Description: CGE-Mexico offers two six-week summer sessions focusing on Spanish language and Mexican culture in which students can take two courses per session, with the option of enrolling in both sessions. This community-based program includes homestays, a trip[...]
Augsburg's Center for Global Education (CGE): Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in MesoAmerica Cuernavaca, Mexico Terms: Fall Semester	Description: In this experiential, community-based program, students will cross borders constructed by language, nationality, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, religion, politics, and economics. Students are immersed in various Mexican[...]
Augsburg's Center for Global Education (CGE): History, Culture, and Politics of Cuba Havana, Cuba Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Based in Havana, this program exposes students to decision-making processes and citizenship rights by exploring the impact of paternalism, centralism, bureaucracy, autonomy, the role of mass organizations, collective rights, and the meaning of community. [...]
Augsburg's Center for Global Education (CGE): Oral Histories of Migration, Gender, and Race [Starting Summer 2014] Amsterdam, Netherlands Terms: Summer	Description: Based in Amsterdam, this program provides students with an opportunity to explore the different histories of post-war migration and learn from the life stories of migrants in the Netherlands. Some responses to immigrant groups, including xenophobia[...]
Augsburg's Center for Global Education (CGE): Social Change and Development in Namibia (Summer) Windhoek, Namibia Terms: Summer	Description: Social Change and Development in Southern Africa provides students with an opportunity to learn about contemporary and historical issues impacting development and social change in Southern Africa and the efforts to address such issues. Students[...]
Center for Global Education at Augsburg College (CGE): Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities Cuernavaca, Mexico Terms: Spring Semester	Description: This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish language[...]
Center for Global Education at Augsburg College (CGE): Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind Johannesburg, South Africa; Windhoek, Namibia Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Students learn about historical and present-day challenges in creating national identity, an inclusive multi-party democracy, and a model for development. Studying Namibia and South Africa’s model and approach to such issues provides[...]
Center for Global Education at Augsburg College (CGE): Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement Chichicastenango, Guatemala; Managua, Nicaragua; San Jose, Costa Rica Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Explore the life and culture of the peoples of Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Improve your Spanish language skills while living with families in the Guatemalan highlands (5 weeks). Study the role of the church within the situation[...]
Center for Global Education at Augsburg College (CGE): Social Work in a Latin American Context Cuernavaca, Mexico Terms: Spring Semester	Description: The Social Work in a Latin American Context program was jointly created in 2003 by a collaboration of CSWE accredited social work programs in the Minnesota/South Dakota area. The program satisfies the curriculum requirements for the BSW degree [...]
Augsburg International Partner: Bad Mergentheim, Germany (Exchange) Bad Mergentheim, Germany Terms: Spring Semester	Description: Auggies Receive an Automatic $1000 scholarship when participating on this and other "Augsburg International Partner and Exchange" programs. DHBW – BAD MERGENTHEIM http://en.dhbw-mosbach.de/fileadmin/user/public/studienangebote/jp/DHBWMosbach_JuniorProgram_CurrentFacts_1213.pdf DHBW-[...]
Augsburg International Partner: Bergen, Norway (Exchange) Bergen, Norway Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: BERGEN UNIVERSITY COLLEGEBergen University College with 6500 students is one of the largest colleges in Norway. In addition to classroom learning, the school provides international students with a "buddy" and arranges trips and special[...]
Augsburg International Partner: Bodø, Norway (Exchange) Bodø, Norway Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: BODØ UNIVERSITY COLLEGEBodø University College on the west coast of Norway enrolls around 5,000 students including about 300 international students from countries around the world. Its beautiful suburban campus just outside the city center was [...]
Augsburg International Partner: Heidenheim, Germany (Exchange) Heidenheim, Germany Terms: Fall Semester	Description: DHBW - HEIDENHEIM DHBW (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg) Heidenheim has 1300 students and is one of eight locations of the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in southwestern Germany. In addition to academic coursework, [...]
Augsburg International Partner: Helsinki, Finland (Exchange) Helsinki, Finland Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: ARCADA UNIVERSITY Arcada University is a vibrant, innovative institution with about 2,000 students. Fifty nations are currently represented in the student body, giving the school a truly international atmosphere. The university recently[...]
Augsburg International Partner: Mosbach, Germany (Exchange) Mosbach, Germany Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: DHBW – MOSBACH DHBW (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg) Mosbach enrolls 1600 students and is one of eight locations of Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in southwestern Germany. The semester starts [...]
Augsburg International Partner: Trondheim, Norway (Exchange) Trondheim, Norway Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Sør Trøndelag University College has 7000 students distributed among its six campuses in Trondheim. In addition to its academic programs, the school provides many opportunities for social and recreational activities. An active Buddy Program also[...]
Augsburg International Partner: Volda, Norway (Exchange) Volda, Norway Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: VOLDA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Volda University College in Volda, Norway has 3000 students including about 150 from 30 different countries. It specializes in training teachers, animators and journalists. The school offers international [...]
Augsburg International Partners, University of Tromsø (Exchange) Tromsø, Norway Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: UNIVERSITY OF TROMSØThe University of Tromsø in Tromsø, Norway is the northernmost university of the world. It enrolls 9000 students, including nearly 900 from countries around the world. Situated on the edge of the Arctic, a region of increasing[...]
Augsburg International Partners--Diakonhjemmet University College, Oslo, Norway (Exchange) Oslo, Norway Terms: Fall Semester	Description: DIAKONHJEMMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Diakonhjemmet University College, a college of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, is the oldest private institution of higher learning in Norway. Its main campus in the capital city of Oslo currently[...]
Augsburg International Partners--Harstad University College, Harstad, Norway (Exchange) Harstad, Norway Terms: Fall Semester	Description: HARSTAD UNIVERSITY COLLEGEHarstad University College enrolls approximately 1,100 students, which allows for a friendly atmosphere where students receive individualized attention. The modern campus, completed in 1997, is located close to the city[...]
Augsburg International Partners--Molde University College, Molde, Norway (Exchange) Molde, Norway Terms: Spring Semester	Description: MOLDE UNIVERSITY COLLEGEMolde University College enrolls about 1,800 students including around 160 from about 40 different countries. The college is a leading institution in Norway within the field of logistics, and offers Business and Economics[...]
Augsburg International Partners--Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (Exchange) Oslo, Norway Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences is the largest state university in Norway with more than 16,000 students. The main campus is conveniently located in the[...]
Augsburg International Partners--Østfold University College, Halden, Norway (Exchange) Halden, Norway Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Østfold University College is located in the southeast part of Norway, between the capital city, Oslo and the Swedish border. Østfold University College offers a steadily growing number of courses that can be studied as part of your[...]
Augsburg International Partners--Sogn og Fjordane University College, Sogndal, Norway (Exchange) Sogndal, Norway Terms: Fall Semester	Description: SOGN OG FJORDANE UNIVERSITY COLLEGESogn og Fjordane University College with approximately 2,800 students is one of Norway's 26 state colleges. The campus is located in the western town of Sogndal, on the shores of the famous Sogne Fjord. [...]
HECUA Community Internships in Latin America (CILA) Quito, Ecuador Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Description Ecuador is characterized by great geographical, economic and ethnic diversity. The smallest country in the Andean highlands offers an idyllic landscape, mountain vistas and mild weather as well as a complex scenario of social,[...]
HECUA Democracy & Social Change: Northern Ireland Belfast, United Kingdom; Coleraine, United Kingdom Terms: Spring Semester	Description: Description In 1969, society in Northern Ireland was seized by violent conflict that erupted from issues relating to civic, social and political differences. Today, Northern Ireland offers an example of the vast dimensions of transition[...]
HECUA New Zealand: A Shared Future, Culture, and Environment Auckland, New Zealand Terms: Fall Semester	Description: Description The program will examine how social and environmental factors are shaping political and ecological dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and creating a shared[...]
HECUA The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity, and The Politics of Belonging Oslo, Norway Terms: Fall Semester	Description: Description Students across the social sciences seeking an English-language program in a non-traditional setting are invited to enroll in 'The New Norway' semester program, based in Oslo, Norway. The New Norway program explores[...]
HECUA Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy Minneapolis, United States Terms: Spring Semester	Description: Description Set in the vibrant arts scene and culturally diverse neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Art for Social Change program immerses students in communities working for social change through art and culture. Art for[...]
HECUA Environment & Agriculture: Sustainable Food Systems Minneapolis, United States Terms: Summer	Description: Description Modern agriculture is one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation in the United States. We all eat, and yet the disproportionate environmental footprint of agriculture is rarely discussed or understood. This[...]
HECUA Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy and Community Action Minneapolis, United States Terms: Fall Semester	Description: Description In the land of lakes and rivers, Minneapolis and St. Paul are built within a rich natural landscape that is home to one of the most active networks of environmental organizations in the country. This semester program addresses[...]
HECUA Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment Minneapolis, United States Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Description In 'Inequality in America', students actively delve into major challenges of our time: poverty, inequality, and social change. To understand these issues, the program focuses on the economy, housing systems, education,[...]
HECUA Race in America Then & Now: ""Post-Racial"" Prespectives on the Civil Rights Movement Jackson, Mississippi, United States Terms: Summer	Description: Description Many people in the U.S. and around the world have seen the election of President Barack Obama as a sign that racism in America is a thing of the past. America, it is said, is now a "post-racial" society, and has [...]	')" /> ')" />
HECUA Writing for Social Change: The Personal, the Political, and the Power of the Written Word Minneapolis, United States Terms: Fall Semester	Description: Description Writing for Social Change is based on the longstanding tradition in Western culture of using literature as a tool for social critique, as a means of calling for social change and justice, and as a tool for social transformation.[...]
Augsburg International Partner/Exchange: Hong Kong Baptist University (Exchange) Hong Kong, China Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: http://intl.hkbu.edu.hk/student_02_01_01.php
Augsburg International Partner/Exchange: United International College, Zhuhai, China (Exchange) Zhuhai, China Terms: Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester	Description: Study at China's first Liberal Arts College--United International College--Located in Zhuhai--a city of approx. 3 Million people in Southern China's Guangdong Province. With over 4,000 students, twenty undergraduate majors are offered by three[...]
PA International Rotation Kampala, Uganda Terms: Spring Semester	Description: Elective (International) Clinical Practicum Physician Assistant students interested in doing an elective clinical rotation abroad should contact:Brenda TalaricoAssistant ProfessorClinical CoordinatorAnderson Hall 36612-330-1408talarico@a [...]