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Undergraduate Studies Catalog 2020-21

College of Arts & SciencesGeorge Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology

Leigh Gerdine College of Fine ArtsSchool of Communications

School of Education

© 2020 Webster University

Published 01 June 2020 Effective 1 June 2020 through 31 May 2021

Undergraduate Studies Catalog

Undergraduate Studies CatalogFor general information or application materials:

U.S. Citizens to the St. Louis CampusPhone: 314-246-7800 • 1-800-753-6765Fax: 314-968-7116 E-mail: [email protected]

U.S. Citizens to Extended U.S. CampusesPhone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and faxinformation, see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programssection of this catalog.)

International Students and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad toU.S. CampusesPhone: international access code +314-968-7433Fax: international access code +314-968-7119E-mail: [email protected]

U.S. Residents to International CampusesPhone: 314-968-6988 • 1-800-984-6857Fax: 314-968-7119E-mail: [email protected]

Non-U.S. Residents to International CampusesPhone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and faxinformation, see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programssection of this catalog.)

Webster University is a private, non-profit, independent,multicampus, international institution offering a wide varietyof undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Foundedin 1915, Webster University’s home campus is in WebsterGroves, Missouri, USA, a major suburban center of the St. Louismetropolitan area. Webster University also offers programsat extended campus locations throughout the United States,including military education installations and metropolitan centers,international programs in Europe, Africa, and Asia, and onlinedistance learning programs in a large number of academicdisciplines.

Webster University is academically organized into five schoolsand colleges:

• College of Arts & Sciences• George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology• Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts• School of Communications• School of Education

The polices and courses listed in this catalog represent thecurriculum for the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)• Bachelor of Science (BS)• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)• Bachelor of Music (BM)• Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd)• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)• Dual Majors• Sequential Degree Programs• Combined Degree Programs• Certificate Programs

Not all degrees and majors are offered at every WebsterUniversity location. A schedule of courses for the academic yearis available at all Webster University locations that offer degreeprograms.

The statements set forth in this catalog are for informationalpurposes only and should not be construed as the basis ofa contract between a student and Webster University. Theprovisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated.

However, Webster University reserves the right to change anystatement made in this catalog, including but not limited toacademic requirements for graduation, without actual notice toindividual students. Every effort will be made to keep studentsadvised of any such changes. The student is responsible forknowing graduation requirements for his or her particular degreeprogram.

Enrollment in Webster University or completion of a degreeprogram does not guarantee employment. Career services areavailable to students at most U.S. campuses. Webster Universitymakes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer toanother institution.

Webster University works with an independent certified publicaccountant to assure that there is sufficient funding througha tuition guaranty bond. A copy of the bond document can berequested by mail addressed to Webster University, Officeof Academic Affairs, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO63119. Webster University does not have a pending petition inbankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has notfiled a petition within the preceding five years, or has not hada petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding fiveyears that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of theUnited States Bankruptcy Code.

It is the policy of Webster University not to discriminate in itseducational programs, activities, or employment practices on thebasis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed,age, ethnic or national origin, or non-disqualifying handicap, asrequired by federal laws and regulations, including Title IX of the1972 Educational Amendments.

Webster University complies with the Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 as Amended.

Governance

Webster University accepts in principle that the governance of theUniversity is a shared responsibility of administration, faculty, andstudents. Administrators provide executive continuity; faculty andstudents participate in governance mainly through the constituentassemblies and the work of committees. The latter provide forconstructive interactions among administrators, faculty, andstudents.

Organizationally, the Board of Trustees oversees all activitiesof the University. Leadership is headed by the Chancellor, whois responsible for determining the overall strategic direction andpriorities for the University. The President is Webster University'schief academic officer. A full description of the organizationalstructure of the University, including current administratorsand a list of Board of Trustees members, can be found atwww.webster.edu/chancellor/university-leadership.

Robert (Rob) Reeg, Chair of the Board, Consultant, FormerPresident, MasterCardPatricia (Pat) D. Whitaker, Interim Vice Chair of the Board,Founder and Chairman, ArcturisElizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, Chancellor, Webster UniversityJulian Z. Schuster, President, Webster UniversityRichard (Rick) Meyer, Interim Treasurer, Interim Chief FinancialOfficer, Webster University

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Jeanelle Wiley, Assistant Chancellor, Secretary of the Universityand Senior Privacy Director, Webster UniversityEdgar Aguilar, Executive Vice President, Information Technologyand Human Resources, MasterCardMarvin Anderson, Senior Vice President, Bank of AmericaPrivate BankSusan (Gay) Burns, Executive Vice President, Chief HumanResources Officer, Reinsurance Group of AmericaW. Thomas (Tom) Chulick, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer, St. Louis Regional ChamberMark C. Darrell, Senior Vice President, General Counsel andChief Compliance Officer, Spire, Inc.Clark S. Davis, Principal Consultant, Cameron MacAllister GroupBently Green, Sr., Associate Vice President, Black & VeatchCorporationLaura Herring, Chair Emeritus and Founder, The Impact GroupCarmen Jacob, CEO, NextGen Information Services, Inc.Kristin M. Johnson, Principal - Chief Human Resources Officer,Edward JonesAtul Kamra, Managing Partner, SixThirtyLisa Melandri, Executive Director, Contemporary Art Museum St.LouisJane Robert, Honorary Board, American Friends of the Muséed'OrsayJohn (JT) Tvrdik, Office Managing Partner,PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLPSumit Verma, Senior Vice President Commercial Manufacturing,Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.Lynn Wittels, President and CEO, St. Louis Jewish CommunityCenterPeter Wyse Jackson, President, Missouri Botanical GardenJeffery (Jeff) Yorg, Managing Director of Compliance & Risk andAssociate General Counsel, BAM Advisor Services, LLC

Notice of Non-DiscriminationWebster University is committed to non-discrimination and equalopportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff.The University considers employment, admissions, financial aid,programs, and activity applications without regard to race, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, age, ethnic ornational origin, or disability. Inquiries or complaints related to anyof these areas should be addressed to the appropriate individualsidentified below.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiriesregarding the non-discrimination policies:

Matters concerning potential sex- or gender-baseddiscrimination, harassment or other topics addressed bythe Webster University Sexual Assault, Harassment or OtherSexual Offenses policy involving students, employees and/orapplicants for employment:

Kimberley PertInterim Head, Title IX OfficeWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Matters concerning athletics:

James (Scott) KilgallonDirector of AthleticsWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Matters involving student grievances:

Colette CummingsAssociate Dean and Director of the Multicultural Center andInternational Student AffairsWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Matters concerning academic issues:

M. Elizabeth (Beth) RussellAssistant Vice President for Graduate StudiesWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Matters concerning employees and applicants foremployment, unrelated to sex- or gender-baseddiscrimination or other similar misconduct:

Cheryl FritzChief Human Resources OfficerWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO [email protected]

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Webster University2020-2021 UndergraduateStudies CatalogServices for Students.................................................................1Key Dates from the Academic Calendar.................................. 5Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs..........................7University Overview..................................................................11Admission..................................................................................15Enrollment..................................................................................21Academic Policies and Information........................................ 24Tuition, Fees and Refunds.......................................................35Financial Information................................................................39Student Affairs.......................................................................... 43Pre-Professional Programs......................................................45Special Study Opportunities....................................................47Individualized Learning Experiences......................................50Combined Degrees................................................................... 52Faculty........................................................................................61

Colleges, Schools AndDepartments

College of Arts & Sciences....................................................... 88George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology....... 93Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts...........................................95School of Communications......................................................100School of Education................................................................ 102

MajorsAccounting (BS).......................................................................105Acting (BFA)............................................................................ 105Advertising and Marketing Communications (BA)................... 106Animation (BA)........................................................................ 107Anthropology and Sociology (BA)........................................... 107Art (BA) with an Emphasis in Studio Art................................. 108Art (BFA) with Studio Emphasis..............................................109Art (BFA) with an Emphasis in Illustration...............................111Art History and Criticism (BA)................................................. 112Audio in Media Arts (BA).........................................................112Biological Sciences (BS)......................................................... 113Biology (BA).............................................................................115Business Administration (BS)*.................................................117Chemistry (BS)........................................................................ 118Computer Science (BS)...........................................................119Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity... 119Costume Construction (BFA)...................................................120Costume Design (BFA)........................................................... 120Creative Writing (BA)...............................................................121Criminology (BA)..................................................................... 122Dance (BA).............................................................................. 123Dance (BFA) with an Emphasis in Ballet................................ 124Dance (BFA) with an Emphasis in Modern............................. 125Data Analytics (BS)................................................................. 126Directing (BA).......................................................................... 126

Economics (BA).......................................................................127Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Art K-12.........................128Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Elementary Education withSpecial Education....................................................................129Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Elementary Education witha Content Specialization or Minor........................................... 131Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Middle School................132Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Secondary Biology.........134Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Secondary English.........136Education (BA) with an Emphasis in SecondaryMathematics.............................................................................137Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Secondary SocialScience.................................................................................... 138Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Special Education withElementary Content.................................................................140Education (BA) with an Emphasis in World Languages.......... 141Educational Studies (BA)........................................................ 143English (BA).............................................................................143English (BA) with an Emphasis in Drama and Playwriting.......144Exercise Science (BS).............................................................145Film Studies (BA).................................................................... 146Film, Television and Video Production (BA)............................147Finance (BS)............................................................................148Games and Game Design (BA).............................................. 148General Studies (BA).............................................................. 149Graphic Design (BFA)............................................................. 150History (BA)............................................................................. 151Individualized Major in Religious Studies (BA)........................151Interactive Digital Media (BA)..................................................152International Human Rights (BA).............................................153International Relations (BA).....................................................153International Studies (BA)....................................................... 155Journalism (BA)....................................................................... 157Languages and Transcultural Studies (BA) with an Emphasis inFrench......................................................................................158Languages and Transcultural Studies (BA) with an Emphasis inGerman.................................................................................... 158Languages and Transcultural Studies (BA) with an Emphasis inSpanish.................................................................................... 159Legal Studies (BA).................................................................. 160Lighting Design (BFA)............................................................. 161Management (BA)................................................................... 162Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Entrepreneurship...... 162Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Human ResourceManagement............................................................................ 163Management (BA) with an Emphasis in InternationalBusiness.................................................................................. 164Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Marketing..................165Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Sports andEntertainment Management.................................................... 166Management Information Systems (BS)..................................167Mathematics (BS).................................................................... 167Mathematics (Pre-Engineering) (BS).......................................168Media Studies (BA)................................................................. 168Music (BA)............................................................................... 169Music (BM) in Composition with an Emphasis in ConcertMusic........................................................................................170Music (BM) in Composition with an Emphasis inSongwriting.............................................................................. 171Music (BM) in Music Direction for Musical Theatre................. 172

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Music (BM) in Performance with an Emphasis in CollaborativePiano........................................................................................173Music (BM) in Performance with an Emphasis in Jazz............174Music (BM) in Performance with an Emphasis in OrchestralInstruments.............................................................................. 175Music (BM) in Performance with an Emphasis in Piano.......... 177Music (BM) in Performance with an Emphasis in Voice.......... 178Music Education (BMEd) with an Emphasis in Choral MusicK-12......................................................................................... 179Music Education (BMEd) with an Emphasis in InstrumentalMusic........................................................................................180Musical Theatre (BFA)............................................................ 181Nursing (BSN)......................................................................... 182Philosophy (BA).......................................................................183Photography (BA).................................................................... 185Political Science (BA).............................................................. 186Political Science (BA) with an Emphasis in Public Law........... 187Psychological Science (BS).....................................................188Psychology (BA)...................................................................... 189Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health..............190Psychology (BS)...................................................................... 191Public Relations (BA).............................................................. 192Scene Design (BFA)................................................................193Scene Painting (BFA)..............................................................194Scriptwriting (BA).....................................................................194Self-Designed Interdisciplinary Major (BA)..............................195Sound Design (BFA)............................................................... 195Sound Recording and Engineering (BS)................................. 196Sports Communication (BA)....................................................197Stage Management (BFA).......................................................197Strategic Communication (BA)................................................ 198Technical Direction (BFA)....................................................... 199Theatre Studies and Dramaturgy (BA).................................... 199Wig and Makeup Design (BFA)...............................................200Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (BA).......................... 201

MinorsAdvertising and Marketing Communications........................... 203Africana Studies...................................................................... 203Animation Production.............................................................. 203Anthropology: Archaeology Focus...........................................204Art............................................................................................ 204Art History and Criticism..........................................................204Audio in Media Arts.................................................................204Biology..................................................................................... 205Business.................................................................................. 205Chemistry.................................................................................205Computer Applications.............................................................205Computer Science................................................................... 205Creative Writing....................................................................... 206Criminology and Criminal Justice............................................ 206Cultural Anthropology.............................................................. 206Dance: Technique................................................................... 207Data Analytics..........................................................................207Economics............................................................................... 207Education................................................................................. 208English..................................................................................... 208Entrepreneurship..................................................................... 208Exercise Science..................................................................... 208

Film Studies.............................................................................209Film, Television and Video Production.................................... 209Finance.................................................................................... 209French......................................................................................209General Science...................................................................... 210German.................................................................................... 210German Studies.......................................................................210Graphic Design........................................................................210History......................................................................................210Interactive Digital Media.......................................................... 211International Human Rights.....................................................211International Relations.............................................................211Japanese................................................................................. 212Journalism................................................................................212LGBTQ Studies....................................................................... 212Legal Studies...........................................................................212Management............................................................................ 213Mathematics.............................................................................213Media Studies..........................................................................213Multicultural Studies................................................................ 213Music........................................................................................214Philosophy............................................................................... 214Photography.............................................................................214Political Science...................................................................... 215Professional Writing.................................................................215Psychology: Educational..........................................................215Psychology: General............................................................... 216Psychology: Health..................................................................216Public Relations.......................................................................217Religious Studies.....................................................................217Scriptwriting............................................................................. 217Sociology................................................................................. 217Sound Recording and Engineering......................................... 218Spanish.................................................................................... 218Sports Communication............................................................ 218Sustainability Studies.............................................................. 219Theatre.....................................................................................219Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies................................. 219

CertificatesAnimation Production.............................................................. 221Curatorial Studies.................................................................... 221Data Analytics..........................................................................221Digital Media - Design and Production....................................222Diversity and Identity in the U.S..............................................222Documentary Production......................................................... 223Entrepreneurship..................................................................... 223Expressive Arts Therapy......................................................... 224French Translation...................................................................225Game Design...........................................................................226German.................................................................................... 226Global Education..................................................................... 226Illustration.................................................................................227Interactive Digital Media.......................................................... 228International Human Rights.....................................................228International Languages.......................................................... 228International Studies................................................................229International Tourism...............................................................230

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Japanese................................................................................. 230Journalism/Professional Writing.............................................. 230Latin American Studies........................................................... 231Magazine Production...............................................................232Marketing................................................................................. 232Migration and Refugee Studies...............................................233Motion Graphic Design............................................................233Outdoor/Environmental Journalism......................................... 233Paralegal Studies.................................................................... 234Photojournalism/Editorial Photography....................................234Practical and Interdisciplinary Ethics.......................................234Psychology: General............................................................... 235Spanish.................................................................................... 235Spanish Translation.................................................................236Sports Journalism....................................................................236Studio/Commercial Photography............................................. 237

Course DescriptionsACCT - Accounting..................................................................238ADVT - Advertising..................................................................239AFCS - Africana Studies......................................................... 241ANIM - Animation.................................................................... 241ANSO - Anthropology and Sociology...................................... 243ARHS - Art History.................................................................. 246ART - Art................................................................................. 248AUDI - Audio Production......................................................... 252BIOL - Biology......................................................................... 255BUSN - Business.....................................................................259CHEM - Chemistry.................................................................. 261CHIN - Chinese....................................................................... 263COAP - Computer Applications...............................................263CONS - Conservatory Theatre Arts........................................ 265COSC - Computer Science..................................................... 266CRIM - Criminology................................................................. 268CSIS - Computer Information Systems................................... 270CSSS - Cybersecurity............................................................. 271DANC - Dance.........................................................................272DESN - Design........................................................................275ECON - Economics................................................................. 276EDEX - Educational Experiences............................................278EDUC - Education................................................................... 279ENGL - English........................................................................287EPMD - Electronic and Photographic Media........................... 290ESLG - English as a Second Language..................................290ETHC - Ethics......................................................................... 292EXSC - Exercise Science........................................................292FINC - Finance........................................................................293FLST - Film Studies................................................................ 294FREN - French........................................................................ 294FTVP - Film, Television and Video Production........................296GAME - Games and Game Design.........................................298GLBC - Global Citizenship Program........................................299GNST - General Studies......................................................... 300GRMN - German..................................................................... 300HIST - History..........................................................................302HLSC - Health Science........................................................... 305HRTS - Human Rights............................................................ 306ILC - International Languages and Cultures............................308

INDZ - Individualized Learning................................................310INTL - International Relations..................................................310INTM - Interactive Digital Media..............................................312ISTL - International Studies.....................................................314ITAL - Italian............................................................................315JAPN - Japanese.................................................................... 316JOUR - Journalism.................................................................. 317KEYS - Global Keystone Seminars.........................................320LATN - Latin............................................................................ 323LEGL - Legal Studies..............................................................324MATH - Mathematics...............................................................326MDST - Media Studies............................................................ 328MNGT - Management..............................................................330MTHT - Mathematics Education..............................................333MULC - Multicultural Studies...................................................334MUSC - Music......................................................................... 334MUTH - Musical Theatre......................................................... 343NURS - Nursing.......................................................................343PBRL - Public Relations..........................................................344PHIL - Philosophy....................................................................346PHOT - Photography...............................................................350PHYS - Physics.......................................................................351POLT - Political Science......................................................... 352PSYC - Psychology................................................................. 354RELG - Religious Studies....................................................... 359SCIN - General Science..........................................................363SCPT - Scriptwriting................................................................ 365SPAN - Spanish...................................................................... 366SPCM - Speech Communications...........................................368SPTC - Sports Communication............................................... 369STAT - Statistics......................................................................370SUST - Sustainability Studies................................................. 370THEA - Theatre....................................................................... 371TRFR - French Translation..................................................... 372TRGR - German Translation................................................... 373TRSL - Translation.................................................................. 374TRSP - Spanish Translation....................................................375WGST - Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.....................375WRIT - Writing.........................................................................378WSBT - Walker School........................................................... 379

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Services for Students

Services for StudentsAcademic AdvisingThe Academic Advising Center coordinates the advisingsystem throughout the Webster University network: graduateand undergraduate, on-ground and online, and faculty and staff.This office provides students, faculty and staff with informationand tools to understand academic programs and policies thathelp students fully realize their academic and professionalgoals. Undergraduate students will be assigned either a facultyadvisor or advisor from the Advising Center, who will assist themthroughout their undergraduate journey, from the point of entrythrough graduation.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-982-3847Phone: 314-968-6972Email: [email protected] Web: www.webster.edu/advising

Academic Resource Center (ARC)The Academic Resource Center provides academic resources,support, advocacy, and access through relationships thatempower students across the worldwide Webster Universitycommunity. The ARC helps students succeed at Webster in anumber of ways, including the following:

Academic Counseling is available to all students, undergraduateand graduate, throughout Webster's global system and supportsstudent success. Academic Counseling conversations oftenfocus on accessing University resources, goal setting, learningstyles, motivation, note taking, self-advocacy, stress-relief andmanagement, study skills, test taking, time management andmore. Academic Counseling also includes work with studentson Academic Probation, with low or failing grades, with grades ofIncomplete, etc.; work with transfer students and students withdisability accommodations; and work with conditionally admittedstudents, including an extensive program for students meetingthe criteria for inclusion in the Transitions program. AcademicCounseling is one-on-one support that provides the assistancestudents need when they need it.

Assistive Technology is available for students who needadditional support. While many forms of assistive technologyare available only to students with applicable disabilityaccommodations, some technology and software is availableto all students. Kurzweil 3000, a program that assists studentswith reading and writing, is an example of free software that isavailable to all students, undergraduate and graduate, throughoutWebster's global system.

Disability Accommodations are available through the ARC,and Webster University considers admission, financial aid,program, and activity applications without regard to disability.The Academic Resource Center's Academic ADA Coordinatorhelps St. Louis and online students with documented physical,psychological, medical, and/or learning disabilities obtain theaccommodations they need to have equal access to informationand equal opportunity for program success. At extended sitesand international campuses, the site director or a staff designeeassists students with disability accommodations. Please seethe section titled Services for Students with Disabilities for moreinformation about disability accommodations.

The ARC's Testing Center proctors rescheduled tests with aninstructor's approval, accommodated tests, MBA prerequisitewaiver exams, language placement exams, and various otherexams. Appointments should be made at least 24 hours inadvance of the requested testing time.

The Tutoring Program provides a pool of capable tutors who areavailable to work one-on-one or in small groups with students tohelp them achieve greater confidence, independence and successas learners. Individual peer tutoring is available by appointmentfor both short-term "catch-up" work and ongoing support. Onlinetutoring services are available to students worldwide. To accessthese services, log in to WorldClassRoom (Canvas) and openany course shell. In the course, click on NetTutor in the left-hand course menu. Then, select the subject or group area mostappropriate. For questions or further assistance, click on the Helpicon in WorldClassRoom and select the Peer Tutoring RequestForm.

The Writing Center provides a friendly, welcoming placewhere writers receive one-on-one coaching in order to becomeindependent writers and demystify the writing process. Trainedcoaches help students through the process of writing a paper.Information about how to schedule appointments as well as aboutonline resources and helpful writing tips may be found on the ARCwebsite (www.webster.edu/arc). The Online Writing Center drawson a group of writing experts to offer writing coaching to studentsunable to meet face-to-face. Papers may be submitted by visitingthe Resources link in WorldClassRoom and selecting WritingAssistance or by following the instructions on the Online WritingCenter's website accessible through www.webster.edu/arc.NetTutor also provides writing support to all students worldwide.To access NetTutor, log in to WorldClassRoom (Canvas) andopen any course shell. In the course, click on NetTutor in the left-hand course menu.

Contact Information:Phone: 314-246-7620Email: [email protected]: www.webster.edu/arc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/websterARC

Services for Students with DisabilitiesWebster University considers admission, financial aid, program,and activity applications without regard to disability. TheAcademic Resource Center's Academic ADA Coordinatorhelps St. Louis and online students with documented physical,psychological, medical, and/or learning disabilities obtain theaccommodations they need to have equal access to informationand equal opportunity for program success. At extended sitesand international campuses, the site director or a staff designeeassists students with disability accommodations. The ARC'sAcademic ADA Coordinator supports extended sites andinternational campuses, as needed and requested, in assistingtheir students.

While Webster University does not provide diagnostic learningdisability testing, faculty or staff members who suspect astudent may have a disability should contact the Academic ADACoordinator (or the appropriate site/campus representative) forconsultation. Students who are concerned that they may havea disability may also make arrangements to discuss resourcesand psychoeducational testing referrals. Students with short-term disabilities (e.g., a broken leg) may also arrange temporaryaccommodations by contacting the Academic ADA Coordinator(or the appropriate site/campus representative).

Students with documented disabilities should contact the ARCto arrange for appropriate accommodations to ensure equalaccess to Webster's programs and activities. Assistive technologyconsultation for Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking,ZoomText, JAWS, Smartpen, Braille, alternative texts, alternativekeyboards, reading software, and other hardware/software is

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available upon request. Alternatively formatted textbooks, withinpublisher permission and copyright parameters, may be orderedfor students and faculty and staff members whose documenteddisabilities include this option as an accommodation.

Contact Information:Phone: 314-246-7700Email: [email protected]: www.webster.edu/arcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/websterARC

Online Learning CenterThe Online Learning Center supports all students enrolled inonline classes at the undergraduate and graduate level who maybe enrolled at any campus in the Webster network. All studentsare provided with an orientation to online learning prior to their firstonline course and then assigned an Online Success Coach whowill help resolve any concerns students may have along the way.Learn more about online student support at www.webster.edu/olc/students/.

Contact Information:Web: www.webster.edu/olc/students/

AdmissionThe Office of Admission coordinates the recruitment andprocessing of applications for undergraduate, graduate andinternational students.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-753-6765Phone: 314-246-7800Fax: 314-246-7122Email: [email protected]

Career Planning and Development CenterThe Career Planning & Development Center (CPDC) providescomprehensive career development resources and individualsupport for all students.

Through career coaching, students meet individually with theirdesignated advisor, who will serve as a consistent point of contactthroughout their undergraduate studies. Career advisors assiststudents identify, present and articulate the essential career andjob readiness skills that employers emphasize as essential topost-graduate success. The CPDC website includes a multitudeof career resources, guides and sample documents that helpstudents in a variety of career development areas includingtargeted internship and job searching, preparing customizedapplication materials and interviewing strategies. ThroughHandshake, Webster University's online career managementand recruiting platform, students can manage multiple aspectsof their internship or job search process, register for career fairsand events, and schedule career advising appointments with theirdesignated career advisor.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-981-9805Phone: 314-968-6982Email: [email protected]: www.webster.edu/career-servicesHandshake: https://webster.joinhandshake.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUCareerPlanningTwitter: https://twitter.com/WebUCareerServInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wucareerplanningYouTube: http://bit.ly/1Pit1jr

Financial AidThe Financial Aid Office processes applications for all federal,state, and institutional student financial aid for all applicantsthroughout the Webster network.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-983-4623Phone: 314-246-6992Fax: 314-246-7125Email: [email protected]: www.webster.edu/financialaid

IT Service DeskWebster University students have access to some of the latesttechnology to support their learning experience.

The IT Service Desk is the first point of contact for studentsrequesting services from the Information Technology department.The IT Service Desk assists students at any campus in theWebster network or online. Some of the services we provideinclude Connections account assistance, access to Office 365,joining the wireless network, support for WorldClassRoom(Canvas) online courses and much more.

Please visit our website to see our hours of operation and a full listof our services. We are dedicated to providing quality support andservices to our students, faculty and staff. We strive to providethese services in a friendly and timely manner.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 866-435-7270Phone: 314-246-5995Email: [email protected] Web: www.webster.edu/technology/service-desk/

International Opportunities and SupportPreparing students to be global citizens and leaders is a corepart of Webster University’s mission. With an acclaimed studyabroad program, campuses on four continents, and students fromnearly every country in the world, Webster provides students withample opportunity for a truly international education. To learn howWebster can broaden horizons and support international students,explore the programs and offices below:

The friendly staff members in International Recruitment andInternational Services (IRIS) assist Webster students comingfrom all over the world to study in the U.S. with visas, immigrationcheck-in, maintaining visa compliance, applying for practicaltraining opportunities (CPT and OPT) and more.

Contact Information:Web: www.webster.edu/iris

The Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs atWebster University exist to provide programs and services tostudents and faculty; and to create a community environment thatrecognizes social differences, respects cultural uniqueness andfacilitates cross-cultural interaction, learning and appreciation.

Contact Information:Web: www.webster.edu/mcisa/

The Office of Study Abroad in St. Louis is the place to startfor U.S.-based students looking to study at any of Webster’sinternational campuses and beyond. The office prepares studentsfor their travel and connects them with a range of resources thatwill help them have a successful international experience. Awealth of information may be found on the Study Abroad websiteand within the Special Study Opportunities section of this catalog.

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Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-984-6857Phone: 314-968-6988Fax: 314-963-6019Email: [email protected]: www.webster.edu/study-abroad

LibraryThe Webster University Library offers the latest in collections,online resources and information technology. The Library housesa collection of more than 300,000 books, periodicals, scripts,music scores, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray, and other media. Libraryresources are not limited to materials found in the building. Athttp://library.webster.edu, students and faculty and staff memberswill discover a wealth of electronic resources including eBooks,articles, streaming video and music, online tutorials, researchguides - all accessible 24/7 from campus, home, or office. TheLibrary also provides services to obtain books and articles fromother libraries for patrons' research needs.

Of course, the Library is more than just its physical and virtualpresence - it is also a group of helpful, enthusiastic staff members.Professional librarians offer general reference assistance inperson, over the phone, or via email and chat. Appointments mayalso be made for in-depth help (either in person or online) from asubject specialist.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-985-4279Phone: 314-968-6950Email: http://libanswers.webster.edu/askWeb: library.webster.eduChat: http://libanswers.webster.edu

Military Student InformationWebster University and the U.S. Department of Defense haveworked together for more than 45 years to provide high-qualityand cost-effective undergraduate and graduate programs atmilitary installations across the nation.

Webster University's Office of Military Affairs (OMA) iscommitted to the continuing education needs of our military.The OMA’s mission is to provide Webster’s military studentswith access to the global Webster University network througha “single touch point.” The OMA can assist military studentsin multiple areas, including financial aid, academic advising,academic testing, transfer credit (including over 60 cooperativedegree programs and transfer credit agreements with DoD schoolhouses, such as Army Captain’s Career Courses), grants andproposals, military alumni and military student life activities(tutoring, writing assistance, accommodation assistance, etc.).Webster University also has a full-time Veterans Administration(VA) Success on Campus (VSOC) representative on the maincampus who is fully equipped to offer Webster military veteranstudents the VA help they may need. Additionally, the maincampus has a Veteran’s Center where veterans can go to relax,study or network.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-981-9801, ext. VETS (8387)Phone: 314-246-VETS (8387)Email: [email protected]: www.webster.edu/military

Office of the RegistrarThe Office of the Registrar submits loan deferments to lenders;certifies degree audits; sends letters of good standing; doesenrollment verifications, degree verifications and transfer credit

evaluations; processes transcript requests; works with GoArmyEd;registers students; and processes adds, drops and withdrawals.

Webster University maintains permanent student records andtranscripts that show all course activity throughout the tenureof each student, to include completed degrees and certificates.Records will show recorded grades as well as incomplete orwithdrawn classes. In addition, the GPA is also included on thetranscript. The University stores student records electronically.Student permanent files are also imaged and stored electronically.Student records are released to third parties only by writtenconsent from the student or per a court-ordered subpoena. Suchrequests must carry the student’s signature.

Access to student records is limited to authorized users of thestudent information system. Users must have been granteda username and password to access the system. Users aretrained in student confidentially and privacy laws such as theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Some ofthe records maintained in the student information system includestudent name, ID number, address, telephone number, date ofbirth, courses taken, grades earned, degrees earned and muchmore.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-987-3447Phone: 314-968-7450Fax: 314-968-7112Email: [email protected]: www.webster.edu/academics/registrar.html

Student AffairsStudent Affairs is responsible for all co-curricular programsincluding Career Planning and Development, Campus Ministry,Counseling, First Year Experience (FYE) and UndergraduatePersistence, Campus Dining Services, Housing and ResidentialLife, Student Health Services, Multicultural and InternationalStudent Affairs, WebsterLEADS, Office of Student Engagement,Parent Programs, Student Conduct and the University Center.The Dean’s office responds to student concerns and problems;administers emergency student loan funds, the Money forTextbooks program (for St. Louis and online students only) andthe undergraduate tuition adjustment process; makes referrals toappropriate resources; advises on all policies affecting students;and works in close coordination with key administrators on allstudent conduct proceedings.

Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-981-9804Phone: 314-968-6980Fax: 314-963-4757Email: [email protected] Web: www.webster.edu/campus-life

University BookstoreThe University Bookstore, located in the Garden Park Plaza,stocks textbooks and supplies used in courses, as well as avariety of University clothing and accessories.

Financial ServicesThe Business Office provides a check-cashing service forstudents. Short-term emergency loans are available to degree-seeking students on a "funds available" basis. The Office ofStudent Affairs administers these emergency loan funds. There isa maximum of $300 per student available each year. The Moneyfor Textbooks program is also available to St. Louis and onlinestudents with financial aid who meet certain criteria. This programprovides an advance on an expected refund so that students can

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purchase their textbooks in a timely fashion. The application forMoney for Textbooks, which must be submitted on line, can befound at: http://www.webster.edu/campus-life/student-services/money_for_textbooks-non_online.html.

Student MediaThe Ampersand is Webster University's award-winningstudent magazine. The magazine continues to evolve as itis created each semester by a class of Webster studentsdedicated to its production. It is available in print and onan Ampersand app available from iTunes and Google Playstores. Content focuses on student life. See the latest edition atwww.websterampersand.com.

The Galaxy is Webster University's student-run internet radiostation located in the recently renovated section of SverdrupHall. The Galaxy offers students from all disciplines opportunitiesto work in a variety of positions in a creative environment whiledeveloping their communication skills. Listen to the Galaxy atwww.thegalaxyradio.com.

The Journal is Webster University's award-winning studentnewspaper produced in the recently renovated section ofSverdrup Hall. It is published bi-weekly from September throughMay and is also available online. It covers news about campuslife, sports, popular culture, politics and entertainment. Read theJournal at www.websterjournal.com.

Intercollegiate Athletics ProgramThe Webster University award-winning intercollegiate athleticsprogram is a competitive NCAA Division III program that sponsorsthe following varsity-level sports: women's cross country, indoorand outdoor track and field, soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis,and softball; and men's cross country, indoor and outdoor trackand field, soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf. Theseteams compete as a member of the St. Louis IntercollegiateAthletic Conference (SLIAC) with the opportunity to compete forNCAA Division III championships.

Webster University has won the SLIAC All-Sports Trophy in 18 ofthe last 21 years as the top overall competitor in the conference.Additionally, a competitive cheer team is offered under athletics.Participation is encouraged from full-time undergraduate studentsor graduate students who meet the eligibility requirements of theNCAA and Webster University.


Key Dates from the Academic Calendar

Key Dates from the Academic CalendarU.S. CampusesSummer Term 2020

• May 11-29: May term• May 25: First 5-week session begins• May 25: Memorial Day*• June 1: Summer session begins• June 26: First 5-week session ends• June 29: Second 5-week session begins• July 3: Independence Day Holiday*• July 24: Summer session ends• July 31: Second 5-week session ends• Aug. 1: Summer Graduation Date

Fall 2020

• Aug. 24: Fall Semester classes start• Aug. 24: Fall 1 classes start• Sep. 7: Labor Day Holiday*• Oct. 16: Fall 1 classes end• Oct. 19-23: Fall Break• Oct. 26: Fall 2 classes start• Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving Break*• Dec. 18: Fall 2 classes end• Dec. 18: Fall Semester classes end• Dec. 19: Fall Graduation Date

Spring 2021

• Jan. 11: Spring Semester classes start• Jan. 11: Spring 1 classes start• Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day*• March 5: Spring 1 classes end• March 8-12: Spring Break• March 15: Spring 2 classes start• May 7: Spring Semester classes end• May 7: Spring 2 classes end• May 8: Commencement Ceremony• May 15: Spring Graduation Date

International CampusesSummer 2020

• Athens: May 25 - June 19 (Summer 1); June 22 - July 17(Summer 2); July 20 - Aug. 24 (Summer 3)

• Geneva: May 18 - July 10• Ghana: June 1 - July 24• Leiden: May 25 - July 19• Thailand: June 1 - July 24• Uzbekistan: June 1 - July 24• Vienna: May 11 - May 29 (3-week Summer); May 25 - June

26 (5-week Summer); June 1 - July 24 (8-week Summer)

Fall 2020Fall 1 Session

• Athens: August 24 - October 16• Geneva: August 24 - October 16• Ghana: August 24 - October 16• Leiden: August 24 - October 16• Thailand: August 24 - October 16• Uzbekistan: August 24 - October 16• Vienna: August 24 - October 16

Fall Semester

• Athens: August 24 - December 18• Geneva: August 24 - December 18• Ghana: August 24 - December 18• Leiden: August 24 - December 18• Thailand: August 24 - December 18• Uzbekistan: August 24 - December 18• Vienna: August 24 - December 18

Fall 2 Session

• Athens: October 26 - December 18• Geneva: October 26 - December 18• Ghana: October 26 - December 18• Leiden: October 26 - December 18• Thailand: October 26 - December 18• Uzbekistan: October 26 - December 18• Vienna: October 26 - December 18

Spring 2021Spring 1 Session

• Athens: January 11 - March 5• Geneva: January 11 - March 5• Ghana: January 11 - March 5• Leiden: January 11 - March 5• Thailand: January 11 - March 5• Uzbekistan: January 11 - March 5• Vienna: January 11 - March 5

Spring Semester

• Athens: January 11 - April 29• Geneva: January 11 - May 7• Ghana: January 11 - May 7• Leiden: January 11 - May 7• Thailand: January 11 - May 7• Uzbekistan: January 11 - May 7• Vienna: January 11 - May 7

Spring 2 Session

• Athens: March 8 - April 29• Geneva: March 15 - May 7• Ghana: March 15 - May 7• Leiden: March 15 - May 7• Thailand: March 15 - May 7• Uzbekistan: March 15 - May 7• Vienna: March 15 - May 7

Note: The actual class attendance dates and the holiday schedulelisted may vary as required by campus location. Some classesdo meet on University holidays. Students should check with theirlocal campus for specific calendar information. The calendar issubject to change should circumstances warrant.

*Only U.S. on ground courses do not meet on these dates.

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For more detailed information, including registration datesand drop and withdrawal deadlines, consult the full AcademicCalendar at www.webster.edu/academics/academic-calendar.


Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs

Locations Offering Undergraduate ProgramsNot all degrees and majors are offered at every WebsterUniversity location. Campus offerings listed below are accurateas of June 1, 2020. Please see individual campus websites orWebster's Program Finder for current offerings.

^Campuses marked with this symbol are located on militarybases. Students may be required to produce U.S. governmentissued picture identification to enter the base. It is recommendedthat new international students coming from abroad who donot have U.S. government issued picture identification not beadmitted to these campuses. Only current international studentswho have U.S. government issued picture identification should beadmitted to these campuses.

United States CampusesPlease see the University Overview section of this catalogto view Accreditation, State Licensures, and SpecializedAccreditation information.

CaliforniaWebster University provides undergraduate level studies atits two locations in the State of California. Both locations havededicated classrooms, computer labs, student learning spacesand administrative offices. The locations are overseen by directorswho can provide detailed campus information at the local level.Webster University does not have dormitory facilities underits control and we do not provide assistance to the student infinding housing. The availability of housing near the institution isfavorable with the average cost of a home in the area at around$715,000 and rent for a 1-bedroom apartment at approximately$1,800 per month.

Irvine Metropolitan32 Discovery, Suite 250Irvine, CA 92618Ph: (949) 450-9066Fax: (949) [email protected]

Programs offered:(degree completion only)

• Management (BA)

Los Angeles Air Force Base^61 FSS/FSD483 N. Aviation Blvd.Bdg 272, Rm C2-207El Segundo, CA 90245Ph: (310) 607-8005Fax: (310) [email protected]


• Management (BA)

MissouriKansas City Metropolitan10450 Holmes Rd, Suite 100Kansas City, MO 64131Ph: (816) 444-1000Fax: (816) [email protected]


• Criminology (BA)• Management (BA)

Gateway812 Olive Street, Suite 20St. Louis, MO 63101Ph: (314) 968-5966Fax: (314) [email protected]

Programs offered:

• Business Administration (BS)• Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity• Criminology (BA)• Entrepreneurship (Certificate)• Interactive Digital Media (Certificate)• Legal Studies (BA)• Management (BA)• Paralegal Studies (Certificate)• Psychology (BA)• Speech Communication Studies (BA)

St. Louis (Home Campus)470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119Ph: (314) [email protected]

Programs offered:Unless otherwise noted, all programs listed in this catalog areoffered at the St. Louis home campus.

Westport11885 Lackland Rd., Suite 600St. Louis, MO 63146Ph: (314) 968-5955Fax: (314) [email protected]

Programs offered:

• Business Administration (BS)• Computer Science (BS)• Criminology (BA)• Management (BA)• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Human Resources

Management• Speech Communications Studies (BA)

WingHaven2229 Technology Drive, Suite 300O'Fallon, MO 63368-7344Ph: (636) 561-2400; 968-5988Fax: (636) [email protected]

Programs offered:

• Business Administration (BS)• Criminology (BA)• Management (BA)• Speech Communication Studies (BA)

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South CarolinaWebster University provides undergraduate level students at threeof its four locations in the State of South Carolina. All locationshave dedicated classrooms, computer labs, student learningspaces and administrative offices. The locations are overseenby directors who can provide detailed campus information at thelocal level. Webster University does not provide student housingin the State of South Carolina, nor does it find or assist a studentin finding housing.

Charleston Metropolitan4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100N. Charleston, SC 29405Ph: (843) 408-4145Fax: (843) [email protected]


• Management (BA)• Psychology (BA)

Columbia Metropolitan100 Gateway Corporate Blvd.Columbia, SC 29203Ph: (803) 699-0900Fax: (803) [email protected]



Greenville Metropolitan124 Verdae Drive, Ste. 400Greenville, SC 29607Ph: (864) 438-2718Fax: (864) [email protected]



International CampusesPlease see the University Overview section of this catalog to viewInternational Accreditations and Recognitions information.

AustriaViennaPalais Wenkheim, 23 Praterstrasse1020 Vienna, AustriaAUSTRIAPh: (011) 431-269-92-93Fax: (011) 431-269-92-93-13

Programs offered:

• Business (Minor)• Business Administration (BSc)*• Economics (Minor)• European Studies (Minor)• General Psychology (Minor)

• History (Minor)• International Relations (BA)• International Relations (Minor)• Management (BA)• Management (Minor)• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in International

Business• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Marketing• Media Communications (BA)• Media Communications (Minor)• Philosophy (Minor)• Political Science (Minor)• Psychology (BA)• Strategic Communication (BA)

*NOTE: The bachelor of science (BS) degree is abbreviated asBSc when completed in Vienna with Austrian accreditation.

GhanaAccraPlot #445B Luanda CloseEast Legon, Accra, GhanaPh: +233-30-250-7393

Programs offered:

• Africana Studies (Minor)• Computer Science (BS)• Finance (BS)• International Relations (BA)• Management (BA)• Media Studies (BA)• Psychology (BA)• Psychology: General (Minor)

GreeceAthens9 Ipitou StreetAthens, GreeceGR 105 57Ph: +011 30 211 9905300/9

Programs offered:

• Accounting (BS)• Anthropology: Archaeology Focus (Minor)• Business Administration (BS)• Computer Science (BS)• Economics (BA)• English (BA)• Finance (BS)• International Relations (BA)• Management (BA)• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Human Resources

Management• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in International

Business• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Marketing• Media Studies (BA)• Political Science (BA)• Psychology (BA)• Psychology (BS)• Psychology: General (Minor)

The NetherlandsLeidenBoommarkt 1-2311 EALeiden, Netherlands



Ph: (011) 31 (0) 71 516 8000

Programs offered:

• Business Administration (BS)• International Human Rights (Certificate)• International Relations (BA)• Management (BA) - Teach Out• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in International

Business• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Marketing - Teach

Out• Media Studies (BA)• Psychology (BA)• Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health• Psychology (BS)• Psychology: General (Certificate)

SwitzerlandGeneva15, Route de Collex, CH - 1293 BellevueGeneva, SwitzerlandPh: (011) 41-22-959-8000Fax: (011) 41-22-959-8013

Programs offered:

• Business (Minor)• Business Administration (BS)• Computer Applications (Minor)• Computer Science (BS)• Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Cybersecurity• Computer Science (Minor)• Data Analytics (Certificate)• Digital Media (Certificate)• Economics (BA)• Economics (Minor)• Educational Psychology (Minor)• Entrepreneurship (Certificate)• Finance (BS)• Finance (Minor)• French (Minor)• General Psychology (Certificate)• General Psychology (Minor)• Health Psychology (Minor)• History (Minor)• International Human Rights (Certificate)• International Human Rights (Minor)• International Relations (BA)• International Relations (BA) with an Emphasis in International

Economics• International Relations (BA) with an Emphasis in Migration

and Refugee Studies• International Relations (Minor)• Journalism (Minor)• Magazine Production (Certificate)• Management (BA)• Management (Minor)• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Marketing• Marketing (Certificate)• Media Communications (BA)• Media Communications (Minor)• Migration and Refugee Studies (Certificate)• Philosophy (Minor)• Photography (BA)• Photography (Minor)• Photojournalism/Editorial Photography (Certificate)• Political Science (Minor)• Psychology (BA)• Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health

• Psychology (BS)• Sociology (Minor)

ThailandBangkokLevel 4 Retail Wing - Empire Tower, 195South Sathom Tai RoadYannawa, Bangkok 10120, ThailandPh: (011) 66 (32) 456-162-8Fax: (011) 66 (32) [email protected]

Programs offered:

• Computer Science (BS)• International Tourism (Certificate)• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in International

Business

Cha-AmWebster University Thailand143 Moo 5, Tambon Sampraya,Cha-Am, Petchaburi 76120ThailandPh: (011) 66 (32) 456-161-8Fax: (011) 66 (32) 456 169

Programs offered:

• Advertising and Marketing Communications (Minor)• Buddhist Studies (Certificate)• Business (Minor)• Business Administration (BS)• Economics (Minor)• General Psychology (Minor)• Interactive Digital Media (Minor)• International Relations (BA)• International Relations (Minor)• Management (BA)• Management (Minor)• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Human Resources

Management• Management (BA) with an Emphasis in Marketing• Media Communications (BA)• Media Communications (Minor)• Psychology (BA)

UzbekistanTashkentWebster University Tashkent13 Navoi AvenueTashkent 10011UzbekistanPh: +998 71 234 1178

Programs offered:

• Business Administration (BS)• Economics (BA)• Media Studies (BA)

Online ProgramsWebster University offers students unparalleled opportunities toadvance their career with a distinctive blend of classroom andonline degree programs.

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Students can pursue their degree entirely online, or mix classroomand online courses according to their preferences, interests, andwork or family commitment.

Webster University's WorldClassRoom offers courses andprograms that students can participate in any time of day or night,from anywhere they have a computer with Internet access, suchas work, home, the library, or while traveling.

Online students will be taught under the same rigorous academicstandards as our traditional classroom programs, yet, everythingneeded to earn a degree or just take a course is online andaccessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the regularacademic term. Due to this dynamic environment, students canexpect regular interaction and feedback on work submitted within7 days.

WebNet+ is a new online video offering at Webster University,which is available for a limited selection of courses and programs.WebNet+, Webster's Networked course delivery method connectsstudents and faculty in real time to learn, engage and collaborate.This allows Webster students from any location to enroll in oneof the selected courses and participate virtually in discussionsand activities. WebNet+ courses are synchronous, which meansthat students are expected to login and participate throughout theentire session through technology such as WebEx or Vidyo aswell as WorldClassRoom.

Online programs and courses are continually being developedto serve the needs of Webster students. A list of current onlineprograms can be found at www.webster.edu/online.

Current Undergraduate Programs Offered Online:College of Arts & Sciences

• Criminology (BA)• General Studies (BA)• Religion and Global Society (BA) - Teach Out• Nursing (BSN)†• Professional Writing (Certificate) - Teach Out• Psychology (BA)• Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health

Walker School of Business & Technology

• Data Analytics (BS)†• Data Analytics (Certificate)• Management (BA)

School of Communications

• Media Communications (BA)† - Teach Out• Media Studies (BA)

School of Education

• Educational Studies (BA)

† Undergraduate programs marked with this symbol areconsidered degree completion programs, requiring studentsto have earned an associate's degree or 64 credit hours oftransferable college credit from a regionally accredited institutionfor admission to the program. For more information, pleasecontact the Office of Admission.


University Overview

University OverviewWebster University is a private, non-profit, multicampus,international institution offering a wide variety of undergraduateand graduate programs. The University's headquarters is locatedin Webster Groves, a major suburban center of the St. Louismetropolitan area. Webster students enjoy the advantagestraditionally associated with a small undergraduate college,as well as alternative options normally provided only by largerinstitutions.

In addition to the programs offered at the Webster Grovescampus, the University provides undergraduate studyopportunities at the following St. Louis locations:

• The historic Arcade Building in downtown St. Louis.• In St. Louis County at Westport.• The WingHaven Complex in St. Charles County.

Webster University also offers undergraduate education at thefollowing extended-campus locations in the United States: KansasCity, Missouri; Los Angeles and Irvine, California; and Columbia,Charleston, and Greenville, South Carolina.

Students may also study at Webster’s international campusesin Vienna, Austria; Accra, Ghana; Athens, Greece; Leiden, TheNetherlands; Geneva, Switzerland; Bangkok, Thailand; Cha-Am,Thailand; or Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

MissionWebster University, a worldwide institution, ensures high qualitylearning experiences that transform students for global citizenshipand individual excellence.

VisionOur vision is to be a premier U.S.-based international universitysetting a distinct standard for global education.

Core ValuesStudentsBy sustaining a personalized approach to a global, student-centered education through small classes, close relationships withfaculty and staff, and attention to student life.

LearningBy developing educational programs that join theory and practice,provide an international perspective, encourage creativity andscholarship, and foster a lifelong desire to learn and actively servecommunities and the world.

Diversity and InclusionBy creating an environment accessible to individuals of diversecultures, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds and instilling instudents a respect for diversity and an understanding of their ownand others’ values.

Global CitizenshipBy educating a diverse population locally, nationally, andinternationally, acting responsibly toward the environment tofoster a sustainable future, and strengthening the communities weserve.

Statement of EthicsWebster University strives to be a center of academic excellence.The University makes every effort to ensure the following:

• The opportunity for students to learn and inquire freely.• The protection of intellectual freedom and the rights of

professors to teach.• The advancement of knowledge through scholarly pursuits

and relevant dialogue.

The University community is by nature pluralistic and diverse.Those who elect to participate in the Webster Universitycommunity--students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni,and directors--accept the responsibility of sharing in the effortto achieve the University’s mission as an institution of higherlearning. Each member is expected to respect the objectives ofthe University and the views of its members.

Participants in this shared enterprise strive to be governed bywhat ought to be rather than by what is. To accomplish its goals,members of the University community aspire to a higher standardthan mere compliance with formalized University requirementsand local, state, and federal laws.

Webster University endeavors to fulfill the following expectations:

• Preserve academic honor and integrity by repudiating allforms of academic and intellectual dishonesty.

• Treat others with respect and dignity.• Respect the rights and property of others.• Act with concern for the safety and well-being of its

associates.

Inquiry, discourse, and dissent, within the framework of anordered academic environment, are seminal elements of auniversity community and of a free democratic society. Membersof the Webster University community recognize this and areconsequently supportive of democratic and lawful procedureand dedicated to rational approaches to solving problems. Thisassumes openness to change as well as commitment to historicalvalues.

AccreditationWebster University is accredited by The Higher LearningCommission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL60604, hlcommission.org • 800.621.7440.

The accreditation, which was awarded in 1925, includesundergraduate and graduate levels at all locations where theUniversity offers programs.

The Missouri Department of Higher Education serves as aclearinghouse for postsecondary student complaints. The MDHEcomplaint policy contains information about the complaint processand includes instructions for how to file a formal complaint. Thepolicy provides that a student who wishes to file a complaint withthe department must first exhaust all formal and informal avenuesprovided by the institution to resolve disputes.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)Webster University takes seriously the new General DataProtection Regulations (GDPR) that will affect our students andemployees who are EU residents and/or citizens. Please beaware that all personal data you provide is subject to our privacypolicy which can be found at www.webster.edu/gdpr.

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Online LicensureMissouri participates in SARA which creates a system ofreciprocity for the oversight of distance education. The followingstudent complaint process is in effect with this system.

• Students with a complaint must first attempt to resolve theissue at the school by completing the school's complaintprocess. Exhaustion of all informal and formal institutionalprocesses, including both campus processes and anyapplicable system processes, is a prerequisite to filing anyformal complaint with the Missouri Department of HigherEducation & Workforce Development. (MDHEWD)

• If dissatisfied with the resolution of the grievance, the studentmay contact the department by calling (573) 751-2361 andselecting option 2.

• The student will be directed to submit the complaint inwriting, using a complaint form provided by the MDHEWD.It may be mailed or faxed to the department and mustinclude supporting documentation. If there is no indicationinstitutional remedies have been exhausted, the complaintwill be returned for that purpose. Complaints that fall withinthe jurisdiction of the department will be investigated andresolved as appropriate by the relevant unit of the MDHEWD.All parties to the complaint will be notified of its resolution bymail.

State LicensuresCalifornia

Webster University is a private institution approved to operate bythe California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, withcampuses at Irvine and Los Angeles Air Force Base. Approvalto operate means the institution is compliant with the minimumstandards contained in the California Private PostsecondaryEducation Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 ofthe California Code of Regulations. All programs offered at thesecampuses are instructed in English.

"Notice of Student Rights" in California—You have the rightto cancel your agreement for a program of instruction, withoutany penalty or obligations, through attendance at the first classsession or the seventh calendar day after enrollment, whicheveris later, as described in the Notice of Cancellation form that willbe given to you. After the end of the cancelation period, you alsohave the right to receive a pro rata refund if you have completed60 percent or less of the scheduled days in the current programperiod in your program through the last day of attendance.Read the Notice of Cancellation form for any explanation of yourcancellation rights and responsibilities. If you have lost yourNotice of Cancellation form, ask the school for a sample copy.After the end of the cancellation period, you also have the rightto stop school at any time, and you have the right to receive arefund for the part of the course not taken. Your refund rights aredescribed in the contract. If you have lost your contract, ask theschool for a description of the refund policy. If the school closesbefore you graduate, you may be entitled to a refund.

Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog thathave not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may bedirected to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833,www.bppe.ca.gov, by telephone at 888-370-7589 or by fax at916-263-1897.

A student or any member of the public may file a complaintabout this institution with the Bureau for Private PostsecondaryEducation by calling 888-370-7589 or by completing a complaintform, which can be obtained on the bureau's internet Web sitewww.bppe.ca.gov. While students are encouraged to use Webster

University internal complaint processes first for grievances, it isnot required and students may contact the Bureau at any time.

California students have the right to cancel their agreement for aprogram of instruction, without any penalty or obligations, throughattendance at the first class session or the seventh calendarday after enrollment, whichever is later. After the end of thecancelation period, California students also have the right toreceive a pro rata refund if they have completed 60 percent orless of the scheduled days in the current program period in theirprogram through the last day of attendance.

The student tuition refund rates apply when a student drops orwithdraws from a course in accordance with University enrollmentpolicies and the refund has been approved. Students attendingon-campus classes in California will receive a refund on tuition asdictated by the following State requirements:

Refund Schedule

Class Length

Date 9 weeks 8 weeks

Drop

Week 1 100% 100%

Withdrawal

Week 2 89% 89%

Week 3 78% 78%

Week 4 67% 67%

Week 5 56% 56%

Week 6 44% 44%

Week 7 0% 0%

Week 8 0% 0%

Week 9 0% N/A

The State of California established the Student Tuition RecoveryFund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by astudent in an educational program at a qualifying institution, whois or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolledin a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution,prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relievedof the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposedassessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, ifyou are a student in an educational program, who is a Californiaresident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all orpart of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are notrequired to pay the STRF assessment if you are not a Californiaresident or are not enrolled in a residency program.

It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement,financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information thatdocument the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding theSTRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private PostsecondaryEducation, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA95833, 916-431-6959 or 888-370-7589.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or areenrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemedto have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economicloss as a result of any of the following:


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1. The institution, a location of the institution, or aneducational program offered by the institution was closedor discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in ateach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not completea chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.

2. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of theinstitution within the 120 day period before the closure ofthe institution or location of the institution, or were enrolledin an educational program within the 120 day period beforethe program was discontinued.

3. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of theinstitution more than 120 days before the closure of theinstitution or location of the institution, in an educationalprogram offered by the institution as to which the Bureaudetermined there was a significant decline in the quality orvalue of the program more than 120 days before closure.

4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by theBureau but has failed to do so.

5. The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceedsunder a federal student loan program as required by law,or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by theinstitution in excess of tuition and other costs.

6. You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or othermonetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on aviolation of this chapter by an institution or representativeof an institution, but have been unable to collect the awardfrom the institution.

7. You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation ofone or more of your student loans and have an invoice forservices rendered and evidence of the cancellation of thestudent loan or loans.

To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must bereceived within four (4) years from the date of the action or eventthat made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collectorafter a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a writtenapplication for recovery from STRF for the debt that would haveotherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four(4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible,the student must have filed a written application for recoverywithin the original four (4) year period, unless the period has beenextended by another act of law.

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a socialsecurity number or taxpayer identification number.

NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS ANDCREDENTIALS EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION

The transferability of credits you earn at Webster University isat the complete discretion of an institution to which you mayseek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree you earn in the BA inmanagement is also at the complete discretion of the institution towhich you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree that youearn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to whichyou seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some of allof your coursework at that institution. For this reason you shouldmake certain that your attendance at this institution will meet youreducational goals. This may inc

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