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Mission Webster University, a worldwide institution, ensures high quality learning experiences that transform students 2011 | 2012 for global citizenship and individual excellence. Vision Our vision is to be a premier U.S.-based international university setting a distinct standard for global education. The vision is built on a foundation of excellence in teaching and enhanced by Graduate Studies Catalog an international perspective that fosters dialogue, respect and understanding across boundaries and between peoples. The educational endeavors in support of this vision are meeting the needs and enriching a global mix of learners within an ever increasing network of students desiring a U.S. education in multiple parts of the world. The institution is committed to offering these students a distinct personal experience and building the resources required to achieve this vision. The actions of the institution are shaped by our core values. 2011 - 2012 webster.edu Graduate Studies Catalog 470 East Lockwood Avenue CALL Academic Advising: 1-800-982-3847 St. Louis, Missouri 63119-3141 USA EMAIL [email protected] Home Campus: St. Louis, Missouri, USA VISIT www.webster.edu/gradcatalog Also, visit us at: © 2011 Webster University | MA-11-29 webster.edu 2011–2012 Graduate Studies Catalog Webster Hall, Home Campus, St. Louis, Missouri College of Arts & Sciences Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology School of Communications School of Education ETWO E N RK .... ID OF ... W .. C . D A L M R P O U . S E . W S A . .. W . E Y B IT ST RS E R U NIVE Printed with soy inks on partially recycled paper MA-11-29 © 2011© 2011 Webster Webster University University Webster University Webster University Webster University is academically organized into five For Additional Information 470 East Lockwood Avenue schools and colleges: St. Louis, Missouri 63119-3141 • College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advising U.S.A. 1-800-982-3847 • Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts For general information or application materials, please • George Herbert Walker School of Business & contact: Technology Academic Affairs U.S. Citizens to the St. Louis Campus • School of Communications 1-800-413-1961 Phone: 314-968-7100 • School of Education Fax: 314-968-7116 Alumni email: [email protected] The policies and courses listed in this catalog represent the curriculum for the following degrees: 1-800-305-2586 U.S. Citizens to Extended U.S. Campuses • Master of Arts Phone or fax the campus of your choice (for phone • Master of Arts in Teaching Business Office and fax information, see the Campus Locations and 1-800-981-9803 Offerings section of this catalog). • Master of Business Administration • Master of Educational Technology International Students to U.S. Campuses Career Services • Master of Fine Arts Phone: international access code +314-968-7433 1-800-981-9805 • Master of Health Administration Fax: international access code +314-968-7119 • Master of Music Financial Aid email: [email protected] • Master of Public Administration 1-800-983-4623 U.S. Residents to International Campuses • Master of Science Phone: 314-968-6988 or 1-800-984-6857 • Master of Science in Nursing • Educational Specialist Follett Bookstore Fax: 314-968-7119 • Doctor of Management 1-888-467-5657 email: [email protected] 314-968-5936 Non-U.S. Residents to International Campuses Not all degrees and majors are offered at every Webster (St. Louis only) University location. 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E R U NIVE 2 Graduate Program Table of Contents Webster University Art (MA) ...............................................................................................48 Academic Services ...................................................................................4 Arts Management & Leadership (MFA) ................................................49 International Opportunities ....................................................................5 Assessment of Learning & Cognitive Development(Adv. Graduate Information for Military Students ...........................................................5 Certificate) ........................................................................................50 Academic Calendar .................................................................................6 Business & Organizational Security Management (MA) .......................51 Mission and Values .................................................................................6 Communication Arts (MA) ...................................................................52 Statement of Ethics .................................................................................6 Communications Management (MA) ...................................................55 Accreditation and Memberships ..............................................................7 Computer Science/Distributed Systems (MS) .......................................56 Licensures/Approvals and Specialized Accreditations ...............................7 Computer Science/Distributed Systems (Certificate) .............................57 Graduate Studies Mission Statement .......................................................8 Counseling (MA) ..................................................................................58 Tuition, Fees and Refunds Decision Support Systems (Certificate) .................................................62 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................9 Doctor of Management (DMgt) ...........................................................63 Payment Requirements ..........................................................................9 Early Childhood Education (MA) .........................................................65 Refunds ..................................................................................................9 Early Childhood Education (MAT) ......................................................67 Financial Aid ........................................................................................10 Education and Innovation (MA) ...........................................................68 Scholarships and Grants .......................................................................10 Education for Global Sustainability (Certificate) ...................................70 Veterans’ Educational Benefits ...............................................................10 Educational Leadership (EdS) ...............................................................71 Campus Locations and Offerings Elementary Education (MAT) ...............................................................73 Domestic Campuses .......................................................................... 11 Environmental Management (MS) ........................................................75 International