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Donald Strauss, Program Chair

ª  Why did I choose AULA?

ª  What is my vision for the

USMA program?

Webinar Outline

ª  About AULA

ª  About the USMA Program

ª  How to Apply

ª  Questions

The USMA Program endeavors to educate graduates who have:

•  Systems Thinking Orientation

•  Environmental Literacy

•  Practitioner Skills

•  Social Justice Perspective

Program Objectives

ª  Interdisciplinary MA in Urban Sustainability ª  Strong emphasis on scholar-practitioner model/

putting theory into practice:

•  Required full year of fieldwork

•  Capstone project in second year ª  Low-residency model:

•  4 residencies in first year

•  2 residencies in second year •  Online instruction between residencies

ª  36 units, two full-time years

About AULA Program Overview

ª  Education designed to develop leaders

ª  Los Angeles serves as a laboratory for the creation of

a sustainable urban community

ª  Strong fieldwork component

ª  Interdisciplinary approach

ª  Problem solving, facilitation & conflict

resolution training

ª  Low-residency schedule

Program Benefits

Year One

ª  Total of 21 units Ø  Semester 1 :

q  9 units core coursework + 1 unit fieldwork planning Ø  Semester 2:

q  9 units core coursework + 2 units fieldwork

ª  Total of 4 residencies •  6-day residencies at Antioch campus, April & Oct •  4-day residencies held offsite, January & July

Year Two

ª  Total of 15 units Ø  Semester 1 :

q  3 units fieldwork + 3 units capstone planning, 1 unit elective Ø  Semester 2:

q  6 units capstone project, 2 units elective

ª  Total of 3 residencies •  6-day residencies at Antioch campus, April & Oct •  Final residency at end of program to present capstone project

Oct  2011   Jan  2012   April  2012   July  2012   Oct  2012   April  2013   Oct  2013  Urban Sustainability (6u)

Urban Ecosystems Thinking (6u)

Capstone Planning (3u)

Capstone Project (6u)

Research Methods (3u)

Sustainable Economies (3u)

Elective (1u) Elective (2u)

Fieldwork Planning (1u)

Fieldwork (2u)

Fieldwork (3u)

6-day AULA residency

4-day offsite residency

6-day AULA residency

4-day offsite residency

6-day AULA residency

6-day AULA residency

6-day AULA residency (present capstone)

Sample Program

Schedule

“The Urban Sustainability program at AULA has completely transformed my world, by exposing me to people, ideas and experiences that would never have otherwise been possible.”

- Cynthia Hubach, M.A., Urban Sustainability ’13

Program Tuition

2011/2012 Program Tuition 36 total units/$1,040 per unit

*Approximately $150 in additional fees: technology, student

services, and optional parking fee.

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Financial  Aid  available  

Simple 5-Step Process

1. Complete an online application

2. Submit the $60 application fee

3. Forward transcripts to AULA

4. Submit your admissions essay

5. Submit 2 recommendation forms

Questions? www.antiochla.edu/eco