2015-16 Undergraduate Studies Catalog
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2015-16 Undergraduate Studies Catalog College of Arts & Sciences George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts School of Communications School of Education Published 01 June 2015 Revised 11 June 2015 © 2015 Webster University Undergraduate Studies Catalog Undergraduate Studies Catalog This catalog represents policies, procedures and undergraduate Organizationally, the Board of Trustees oversees all activities program requirements in effect for the 2015-16 academic year, of the University. Leadership is headed by the President, who which runs from June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. is responsible for determining the overall strategic direction and The policies and procedures are the same regardless of delivery priorities for the University. The Provost and Senior Vice President method of programs. is Webster University's chief academic and chief operating officer. A full description of the organizational structure of the University, including current administrators and a list of Board of Trustees For general information or application materials: members, can be found at www.webster.edu/president/university- U.S. Citizens to the St. Louis Campus leadership. Phone: 314-246-7800 • 1-800-753-6765 Fax: 314-968-7115 E- mail: [email protected] Notice of Non-Discrimination U.S. Citizens to Extended U.S. Campuses Webster University is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff. Phone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and The University considers employment, admissions, financial aid, fax information, see the U.S. Extended Campuses Offering programs, and activity applications without regard to race, sex, Undergraduate Degree Completion section of this catalog.) sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, age, ethnic or national origin, or disability. Inquiries or complaints related to any International Students and U.S. Citizens Living Abroad to of these areas should be addressed to the appropriate individuals U.S. Campuses identified below. Phone: international access code +314-968-7433 Fax: international access code +314-968-7119 E-mail: The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries [email protected] regarding the non-discrimination policies: U.S. Residents to International Campuses Matters concerning student sexual misconduct: Phone: 314-968-6988 • 1-800-984-6857 Fax: 314-968-7119 E- Maureen Stroer mail: [email protected] Student Affairs Coordinator Webster University Non-U.S. Residents to International Campuses 470 E. Lockwood Ave. Phone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and fax St. Louis, MO 63119 information, see the International Campuses for Undergraduates 314-246-6980 section of this catalog.) [email protected] Ted F. Hoef Webster University is a private, non-profit, independent, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students multicampus, international institution offering a wide variety Webster University of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Founded 470 E. Lockwood Ave. in 1915, Webster University’s home campus is in Webster St. Louis, MO 63119 Groves, Missouri, USA, a major suburban center of the St. Louis 314-968-6980 metropolitan area. Webster University also offers programs [email protected] at extended campus locations throughout the United States, including military education installations and metropolitan centers, Matters concerning athletics: international programs in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America, and online distance learning programs in a large number of Merry Graf academic disciplines. Interim Director of Athletics Webster University The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational 470 E. Lockwood Ave. purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a St. Louis, MO 63119 contract between a student and this institution. Webster University 314-246-7930 reserves the right to change any statement made in this catalog, [email protected] including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be All other matters concerning students: made to keep students advised of any such changes. Each student is responsible for keeping apprised of current graduation Colette Cummings requirements for his or her particular degree program. Associate Dean and Director of the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs Webster University complies with the Family Educational Rights Webster University and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 as Amended. 470 E. Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119 Governance 314-246-7738 [email protected] Webster University accepts in principle that the governance of the University is a shared responsibility of administration, faculty, and Matters concerning academic issues: students. Administrators provide executive continuity; faculty and students participate in governance mainly through the constituent M. Elizabeth (Beth) Russell assemblies and the work of committees. The latter provide for Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies constructive interactions among administrators, faculty, and Webster University students. 470 E. Lockwood Ave. Webster University 2015-2016 Undergraduate Studies Catalog i Undergraduate Studies Catalog St. Louis, MO 63119 314-246-8298 [email protected] Matters concerning employees and applicants for employment: Betsy M. Schmutz Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119-3194 314-968-6960 [email protected] ii Webster University 2015-2016 Undergraduate Studies Catalog Table of Contents Dance (BA).............................................................................. 117 Webster University Dance (BFA) with an Emphasis in Ballet................................ 118 Dance (BFA) with an Emphasis in Modern............................. 119 2015-2016 Undergraduate Data Analytics (BS)................................................................. 120 Studies Catalog Directing (BA).......................................................................... 120 Economics (BA).......................................................................121 Education (BA) Art K-12 .........................................................122 Services for Students.................................................................1 Education (BA) Secondary Unified Science ........................... 123 Key Dates from the Academic Calendar.................................. 4 Education (BA) Early Childhood/Elementary...........................124 Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs..........................5 Education (BA) Elementary Education with a Content Overview...................................................................................... 8 Specialization or Minor............................................................ 125 Admission..................................................................................11 Education (BA) Foreign Language.......................................... 127 Enrollment..................................................................................16 Education (BA) Middle School ............................................... 128 Academic Policies and Information........................................ 18 Education (BA) Secondary English......................................... 129 Tuition........................................................................................ 26 Education (BA) Secondary Mathematics.................................131 Financial Information................................................................29 Education (BA) Secondary Social Science..............................132 Student Affairs.......................................................................... 32 Education (BA) Special Education/Elementary Emphasis....... 133 Pre-professional Programs......................................................35 Educational Studies (BA)........................................................ 135 Special Study Opportunities....................................................37 English (BA).............................................................................135 Individualized Learning Experiences......................................40 European Studies (BA)............................................................139 Dutch-Accredited Degree Programs....................................... 42 Exercise Science (BS).............................................................140 Combined Degrees................................................................... 46 Film Production (BA)............................................................... 141 Faculty........................................................................................52 Film Studies (BA).................................................................... 142 Colleges, Schools And Finance (BS)............................................................................142 French (BA)............................................................................. 143 Departments Games and Game Design (BA).............................................. 143 German (BA)........................................................................... 144 College of Arts & Sciences....................................................... 78 German Studies (BA).............................................................. 145 George Herbert Walker School of