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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
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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.
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Theprovisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as
stated.
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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.
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the preceding five years, or has not hada petition in bankruptcy
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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
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GardenJeffery (Jeff) Yorg, Managing Director of Compliance &
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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
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Advertising..................................................................239AFCS
- Africana
Studies.........................................................
241ANIM -
Animation....................................................................
241ANSO - Anthropology and
Sociology...................................... 243ARHS - Art
History..................................................................
246ART -
Art.................................................................................
248AUDI - Audio
Production.........................................................
252BIOL -
Biology.........................................................................
255BUSN -
Business.....................................................................259CHEM
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Chemistry..................................................................
261CHIN -
Chinese.......................................................................
263COAP - Computer
Applications...............................................263CONS
- Conservatory Theatre Arts........................................
265COSC - Computer
Science.....................................................
266CRIM -
Criminology.................................................................
268CSIS - Computer Information
Systems................................... 270CSSS -
Cybersecurity.............................................................
271DANC -
Dance.........................................................................272DESN
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Design........................................................................275ECON
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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
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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
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Italian............................................................................315JAPN
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Japanese....................................................................
316JOUR -
Journalism..................................................................
317KEYS - Global Keystone
Seminars.........................................320LATN -
Latin............................................................................
323LEGL - Legal
Studies..............................................................324MATH
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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
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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...........................................................
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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.
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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.
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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]
Programs offered:(degree completion only)
• Management (BA)
MissouriKansas City Metropolitan10450 Holmes Rd, Suite 100Kansas
City, MO 64131Ph: (816) 444-1000Fax: (816)
[email protected]
Programs offered:(degree completion only)
• 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]
Programs offered:(degree completion only)
• Management (BA)• Psychology (BA)
Columbia Metropolitan100 Gateway Corporate Blvd.Columbia, SC
29203Ph: (803) 699-0900Fax: (803) [email protected]
Programs offered:(degree completion only)
• Management (BA)• Psychology (BA)
Greenville Metropolitan124 Verdae Drive, Ste. 400Greenville, SC
29607Ph: (864) 438-2718Fax: (864)
[email protected]
Programs offered:(degree completion only)
• Management (BA)• Psychology (BA)
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
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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.
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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