Degrees and Titles

RUSH offers four (4) degrees: Auditor Artis, Lector Artis, RAC (Royal Academy of Children) Auditor, and RAC Lector; plus honorary titles for instructors: Magister and Snoter. These RUSH degrees and honors should not be confused with the degrees conferred by modern academic institutions. RUSH also confers the honorary title of Fellow upon those individuals who have provided extraordinary service to RUSH.

The Auditor and Lector degree programs suggest a course of study within the Society of Creative Anachronism for gentles seeking a broader understanding of the Society and the times it seeks to recreate. A certain number of class hours in each of several subject areas are required to attain each degree.

A gentle need not pursue a degree to fully participate in RUSH. Each student is free to choose which classes to take. Attainment of a RUSH degree is highly applauded by the RUSH staff. However, as the degree is not an official Kingdom level award, it has no bearing on an individual’s ranking in the Kingdom’s Order of Precedence

Student Degrees

The RUSH Board revised the degree program on March 6, 2004. Students may graduate on either the “Old System, or the “Current System”, (both detailed below), at their discretion. Future RUSH Boards may put a termination date on use of the “Old System”

OLD SYSTEM (Before March 2004)

Auditor Artis

Requirements (class prefixes included):
 
4 hrs SCA history/culture COMP; SCA
2 hrs basic heraldry HERL
2 hrs fighting/fighting appreciation/archery ARMR; LIST; MISS; WARS
3 hrs performing arts DANC; DRAM; MUSC
3 hrs medieval history HIST
2 hrs medieval philosophy/theology/mathematics/law LAW; MATH; PHIL
3 hrs adornment CLAC; CLER; CLNR; FIBR; JEWL; NEDL
3 hrs life arts BREW; CHIR; COOK; HERB
3 hrs life sciences EQUS; FIRE; LETH; METL; SCI; SHIIP; TENT; WOOD
3 hrs fine arts A&A; GAME; LANG; LIT; MSCR

In order to successfully fulfill the requirements for the Auditor Artis degree, a student must complete forty (40) hours of class credit divided as indicated above, with 28 specified topics and 12 electives.

Lector Artis

In order to successfully fulfill the requirements for the Lector Artis Degree, a student must complete sixty (60) hours of class credit from the University, including the completion of the Auditor Artis Degree. The student may choose to concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of study for the additional twenty (20) hours.

RAC Auditor

Requirements (class prefixes included):  
   
2 hrs SCA history/culture COMP; SCA

1 hrs basic heraldry

 HERL
1 hrs fighting/fighting appreciation/archery ARMR; LIST; MISS; WARS
2 hrs performing arts DANC; DRAM; MUSC
1 hrs medieval history HIST
2 hrs adornment CLAC; CLER; CLNR; FIBR; JEWL; NEDL
2 hrs life arts BREW; CHIR; COOK; HERB
2 hrs life sciences EQUS; FIRE; LETH; METL; SCI; SHIIP; TENT; WOOD
2 hrs fine arts A&A; GAME; LANG; LIT; MSCR

To complete the RAC Auditor requirements, a total of twenty (20) hours of credit are required with 15 specified topics and 5 hours of electives.

RAC Lector

In order to successfully fulfill the requirements for the RAC Lector Degree, a student must complete thirty (30) hours of class credit from the University, including the completion of the RAC Auditor Degree. The student may choose to concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of study for the additional ten (10) hours.

Instructor Honors

Instructor Honors are offered only to RUSH instructors.

Magister

In order to successfully complete the requirement for the title of Magister, an instructor must have taught five (5) times.

Snoter

An honorary title awarded to those individuals who have taught ten (10) or more times and who have completed the Auditor Artis degree.

RAC Magister

An honorary title offered only to RAC faculty who have taught Royal Academy of Children classes five (5) times.

RAC Snoter

An honorary title shall be awarded to those individuals who have taught at least ten (10) RAC classes and have completed an RAC Auditor or an Auditor Artis degree.


CURRENT SYSTEM: APRROVED MARCH 6, 2004; IN PLACE JUNE 2004

Major Changes:

1) All categories in the degree require the same number of classes (3)
 
2) Classes rather than hours are counted
 
3) The same course number cannot be used twice in any category. (A second course with the same course number can be counted as an elective.
 
4) New requirement for hands-on classes. The classes used in this category may be used above to meet the 3-class requirement in the relevant topic area. In that case an additional class will be needed as an elective.
 
5) Changed numbering system
 
6) All records of courses taken kept by students. Lists of courses taught will be archived on the RUSH website.


Auditor Artis

Requirements (class prefixes included):
 
A total of 40 classes, 15 as follows
 
HERALDRY 3 Classes
COSTUMING 3 Classes
FINE ARTS 3 Classes
PERFORMING ARTS 3 Classes
TEXTILES 3 Classes
LIFE SCIENCES 3 Classes
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 Classes
WARS 3 Classes
SCA CULTURE AND HISTORY 3 Classes
Plus THREE Hands-on-class (from any category)
 
Plus the remaining 10 in any area.

In order to successfully fulfill the requirements for the Auditor Artis degree, a student must complete forty (40) hours of class divided as indicated above, with 30 specified topics and 10 electives.

Lector Artis

In order to successfully fulfill the requirements for the Lector Artis Degree, a student must complete sixty (60) classes from the University, including the completion of the Auditor Artis Degree. The student may choose to concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of study for the additional twenty (20) classes.

RAC Auditor

Requirements (class prefixes included):
 
A total of 40 classes, 15 as follows
 
HERALDRY 2 Classes
COSTUMING 2 Classes
FINE ARTS 2 Classes
PERFORMING ARTS 2 Classes
TEXTILES 2 Classes
LIFE SCIENCES 2 Classes
SOCIAL SCIENCES 2 Classes
WARS 2 Classes
SCA CULTURE AND HISTORY 2 Classes
Plus TWO Hands-on-class (from any category)

To complete the RAC Auditor requirements, a total of twenty (20) classes are required as described.

RAC Lector

In order to successfully fulfill the requirements for the RAC Lector Degree, a student must complete thirty (30) classes from the University, including the completion of the RAC Auditor Degree. The student may choose to concentrate in a specific area or pursue a general course of study for the additional ten (10) classses.

Instructor Honors

Instructor Honors are offered only to RUSH instructors.

Magister

In order to successfully complete the requirement for the title of Magister, an instructor must have taught five (5) times.

Snoter

An honorary title awarded to those individuals who have taught ten (10) or more times and who have completed the Auditor Artis degree.

RAC Magister

An honorary title offered only to RAC faculty who have taught Royal Academy of Children classes five (5) times.

RAC Snoter

An honorary title shall be awarded to those individuals who have taught at least ten (10) RAC classes and have completed an RAC Auditor or an Auditor Artis degree.

If you think you may qualify for a RUSH degree and/or honor and would like to be so recognized, it is up to you to let the RUSH Board know. Specifically – contact the Registrar and ask to have a transcript printed. Review the transcript for errors or omissions, and check it against the degree requirements. The Chancellor and Registrar will determine if you are eligible.

WAIVING OF PREREQUISITE CLASS WORK

For classes with prerequisites, the student with experience/knowledge can petition the instructor to waive the prerequisite requirement. In this case, no credit shall be awarded for the classes not taken; the only credit hours given will be those for the class actually attended.

COURSE NUMBERS—AFTER MARCH 2004
NEW NUMBERING SYSTEM IS AS FOLLOWS:

10-19 Heraldry

20-29 Costuming

30-39 Fine Arts

40-49 Performing Arts

50-59 Textiles

60-59 Life Sciences

60-79 Social Sciences

80-89 Wars

90-99 SCA Culture

Specifics:

HERALDRY HERL

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Survey/Overview/ History

  3. Heraldic Design / Vocabulary / Blazoning

  4. Naming Practices

  5. Field Heraldry / Voice

  6. Displays / Banners / Clothing

  7. Protocol & Etiquette

  8. Ceremonies

  9. SCA Specific

  10. Misc/ Other Related

COSTUMING COST

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Survey/Overview/ History

  3. Headwear/ Hoods / Hats /Veils

  4. Footwear/Shoes/Boots etc.

  5. Outerwear/ Cloaks/ Great Coats

  6. Garb/ Tunics/ Gowns/ Pants/ Cyclas’

  7. Undergarments/ Chemise/ Hose etc

  8. Accessories/ Pouches/ Gloves/ Belts

  9. Patterns

  10. Misc/ Other Related

FINE ARTS FINE

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Arts & Architecture

  3. Calligraphy

  4. Illumination

  5. Materials

  6. Languages

  7. Literature

  8. Games & Recreation

  9. SCA Specific

  10. Misc/ Other Related

PERFORMING ARTS PERF

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Survey/Overview/ History

  3. Vocal/ Choral Music

  4. Instrumental Music

  5. Dance

  6. Drama/Storytelling/Bardic

  7. Drama/Theater/Puppets

  8. Materials

  9. SCA Specific

  10. Misc/ Other Related

TEXTILES TEXT

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Survey/Overview/ History

  3. Needlework/ Embroidery / Blackwork/ Sewing

  4. Weaving

  5. Spinning

  6. Dyeing

  7. Fabrics & Felting

  8. Knitting & Naalbinding

  9. Tatting/ Lace making

  10. Misc/ Other Related

LIFE SCIENCES LIFE

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Health/ Chiurgeon / Waterbearing

  3. Food & Nutrition

  4. Animals

  5. Fire

  6. Wood

  7. Metal

  8. Leather

  9. SCA Specific

  10. Misc/ Other Related

SOCIAL SCIENCES SOC

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Survey/Overview/ History

  3. Law

  4. Math

  5. Philosophy

  6. History of Specific Person

  7. History of Specific Culture

  8. History of Specific Event

  9. SCA Specific

  10. Misc/ Other Related

WARS WARS

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Survey/Overview/ History

  3. Armor

  4. Weapons

  5. Archery

  6. Tactics & Scouting

  7. Marshalling

  8. Tournaments & List

  9. Clinics – For Skill Practice

  10. Misc/ Other Related

SCA CULTURE & HISTORY SCA

  1. Open/ Discussion/ Roundtables

  2. Persona development

  3. Beginner Orientation

  4. Children & Page School

  5. Documentation & Competition

  6. Relationships/ Judging/ Conflict Resolution

  7. Event Planning/ Demos / Public Relations

  8. Awards & Orders

  9. Teaching & Trainings

  10. Misc/ Other Related

This system is applied as follows: the person organizing these sessions of classes, in consultation with the instructor, chooses the appropriate category and uses that number.

NON-SESSION ADDITIONAL CREDITS

Participation in educational events in Calontir outside RUSH Regular Sessions, (e.g. Scribes’ Guild and War College class sessions, baronial and shire classes). Can be applied toward RUSH degrees by the same methods for regular RUSH session classes: put it on the student course list. Information needed: course’s class number, title and instructor, place and date. Get instructor’s signature that you attended.