Coordinated Degree Programs
2024-25 Academic Catalog Page
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø offers the opportunity for exceptional students to apply to coordinated degree programs with other institutions. A coordinated degree program is a program where some of the coursework is taken at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, and some of the coursework is transferred back to Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø at a later time to complete the BA degree. Students wishing to participate will generally spend three years at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø before attending another institution to begin study in another degree program. Students wishing to pursue this kind of program have two options:
1) Transfer Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø credits at any point in their Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø experience to another institution and complete their bachelor of arts program at that institution. Students will not receive a degree from Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.
2) Participate and complete a coordinated program with the assistance of an Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø faculty advisor within a participating department (signed agreement required.)
Additional information about these programs and the names of advisors are given in the Courses and Programs of Study section of this catalog. Speci?c information and advice should be sought from the program advisor early in the ?rst year of study. Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø offers coordinated degree programs in the following areas:
- Engineering
- Environmental Management & Forestry
- Landscape Architecture
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Veterinary Medicine
- Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
The following standards apply for students wishing to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø. Prior to enrollment in a coordinated degree program at a receiving institution, a qualifying student must meet these requirements of the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Bachelor of Arts Degree. Student is responsible for:
- Completing a minimum of six (6) semesters of full-time enrollment at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.
- Completing a minimum of 90 credits at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø (transfer and AP work cannot be included.)
- Seeing that all General Education coursework is complete prior to enrollment at the receiving institution.
- Seeing that all transfer coursework from the receiving institution meets all requirements of the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø transfer policy (see catalog.)
- Communicating with the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø faculty advisor for particular advising needs.
- Applying to graduate within all published deadlines (see Academic Calendar.)
- Arranging to have official transcripts sent directly to the Office of the Registrar before the intended date of graduation.
- Adhering to all other degree requirements set-forth in the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Catalog. Students participating in a coordinated degree program are not eligible to petition to waive the final 12 credit policy.
- Submitting a completed Coordinated Degree Program Agreement before enrollment at the receiving institution and adhering to this agreement and completing the program. Coordinated Degree Program Agreement forms may be found on the Office of the Registrar forms page.
Students who do not adhere to the parameters of the agreement noted above, with the terms on the agreement form, and with the requirements of individual programs, will be expected to return to Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø to take any remaining coursework for the degree or withdraw form the agreement by sending a formal letter of withdrawal to registrar@augustana.edu.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø also cooperates with Trinity School of Nursing so that students will complete the bachelor of arts degree at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and then continue their studies in the Trinity School of Nursing. Please see the Nursing Program page for more information.