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Graduate Studies Catalog 2018-19 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 2018 Volume 1: 2018.2019 Effective 1 June 2018 through 31 May 2019 © 2018 Webster University Graduate Studies Catalog Graduate Studies Catalog For general information or application materials: • Sequential Degree Programs • Certificate Programs U.S. Citizens to the St. Louis Campus Phone: 314-968-7100 Not all degrees and majors are offered at every Webster Fax: 314-968-7116 University location. A schedule of courses for the academic year E-mail: [email protected] is available at all Webster University locations that offer degree programs. U.S. Citizens to Extended U.S. Campuses The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational Phone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and fax purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of information, see the Campus Locations and Offerings section of a contract between a student and Webster University. The this catalog.) provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated. International Students to U.S. Campuses For students in the state of Florida, the catalog shall constitute a Phone: international access code +314-968-7433 contractual obligation of the school to the student and shall be the Fax: international access code +314-968-7119 official statement of the school's policies, programs, services, and E-mail: [email protected] charges and fees. U.S. Residents to International Campuses However, Webster University reserves the right to change any statement made in this catalog, including but not limited to Phone: 314-968-6988 • 1-800-984-6857 academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to Fax: 314-968-7119 individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students E-mail: [email protected] advised of any such changes. The student is responsible for knowing graduation requirements for his or her degree program. Non-U.S. Residents to International Campuses Phone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and fax Enrollment in Webster University or completion of a degree information, see the Campus Locations and Offerings section of program does not guarantee employment. Career services are this catalog.) available to students at most U.S. campuses. Webster University makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution. Webster University is a private, non-profit, independent, multi- campus, international institution offering a wide variety of Webster University works with an independent certified public undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Founded accountant to assure that there is sufficient funding through in 1915, Webster University's home campus is in Webster a tuition guaranty bond. A copy of the bond document can be Groves, Missouri, USA, a major suburban center of the St. requested by mail addressed to Webster University, Office of Louis metropolitan area. Webster University offers programs Academic Affairs, 470 E. Lockwood, St. Louis, MO, 63119. at extended campus locations throughout the United States, including military education installations and metropolitan centers, It is the policy of Webster University not to discriminate in its international programs in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and online educational programs, activities, or employment policies on the distance learning programs in a large number of academic basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, disciplines. age, ethnic or national origin, or non-disqualifying handicap, as required by federal laws and regulations, including Title IX of the Webster University is academically organized into five schools 1972 Educational Amendments. and colleges: Webster University complies with the Family Educational Rights • College of Arts & Sciences and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 as Amended. • George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology • Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Governance • School of Communications • School of Education Webster University accepts in principle that the governance of the University is a shared responsibility of administration, faculty, and The policies and courses listed in this catalog represent the students. Administrators provide executive continuity; faculty and curriculum for the following degrees: students participate in governance mainly through the constituent assemblies and the work of committees. The latter provide for • Master of Arts (MA) constructive interactions among administrators, faculty, and • Global Master of Arts (GMA) students. • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) • Master of Business Administration (MBA) Organizationally, the Board of Trustees oversees all activities • Master of Educational Technology (MET) of the University. Leadership is headed by the President, who • Master of Health Administration (MHA) is responsible for determining the overall strategic direction and • Master of Public Administration (MPA) priorities for the University. The Provost, Senior Vice President • Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Chief Operating Officer is Webster University's chief • Master of Music (MM) academic officer. A full description of the organizational structure • Master of Science (MS) of the University, including current administrators and a list of • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Board of Trustees members, can be found at www.webster.edu/ • Educational Specialist (EdS) president/university-leadership. • Doctor of Education (EdD) • Doctor of Management (DMgt) James (Lynn) Britton, Chair of the Board, President and CEO, • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) Mercy • Dual Degree Programs Webster University 2018-2019 Graduate Studies Catalog i Graduate Studies Catalog John (Jack) Galmiche, Vice Chair of the Board, President and Matters concerning athletics: CEO, Nine Network of Public Media (KETC Channel 9) Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, President, Webster University James Kilgallon Julian Z. Schuster, Provost, Senior Vice President and Chief Director of Athletics Operating Officer, Webster University Webster University Jeanelle Wiley, University Secretary, Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave. Bryan J. Benson, Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force, Ret., Vice St. Louis, MO 63119 President, Advanced Programs, ViaSat Inc. 314-246-7576 Amelia J. Bond, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saint [email protected] Louis Community Foundation Susan (Gay) Burns,Executive Vice President, Chief Human Matters involving student grievances: Resources Officer, Reinsurance Group of America Colette Cummings W. Thomas (Tom) Chulick, President and Chief Executive Associate Dean and Director of the Multicultural Center and Officer, St. Louis Regional Chamber International Student Affairs Mark C. Darrell, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Webster University Chief Compliance Officer, Spire, Inc. 470 E. Lockwood Ave. Clark S. Davis, Principal Consultant, Cameron MacAllister Group St. Louis, MO 63119 Marilyn Fox, Civic Leader 314-246-7738 Tracy E. Hart, President, Tarlton Corporation [email protected] Laura Herring, Chair Emeritus and Founder, The Impact Group Stephanie M. Hosler, Partner, Bryan Cave LLP Carmen Jacob, CEO, NextGen Information Services, Inc. Kristin M. Johnson, Principal, BOA Talent Acquisition and Matters concerning academic issues: Performance, Edward Jones Atul Kamra, Managing Partner, SixThirty M. Elizabeth (Beth) Russell Lisa Melandri, Executive Director, Contemporary Art Museum St. Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies Louis Webster University Gregory L. Nelson, Sr. Vice President, Gen. Counsel and 470 E. Lockwood Ave. Secretary, Ameren Corporation St. Louis, MO 63119 Margaret Onken, Executive Vice President, Let America Vote 314-246-8298 Robert (Rob) Reeg, Former President, MasterCard [email protected] Jane Robert, Honorary Board, American Friends of the Musée d'Orsay Matters concerning employees and applicants for John A. (Jack) Schreiber, President and COO, Ret., Commerce employment, unrelated to sex- or gender-based Bank (St. Louis Region) discrimination or misconduct: Anthony (Tony) Thompson, Chairman and CEO, Kwame Building Group, Inc. Steven Winter Markus Trice, Co-founder, Compass Equity Advisors Chief Human Resources Officer John (JT) Tvrdik, Managing Partner, Missouri Market, Webster University PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP 470 E. Lockwood Ave. Patricia (Pat) D. Whitaker, Founder and Chairman, Arcturis St. Louis, MO 63119-3194 Lynn Wittels, President and CEO, St. Louis Jewish Community 314-968-6960 Center [email protected] Scott E. Wuesthoff, Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force, Ret. Peter Wyse Jackson, President, Missouri Botanical Garden Notice of Non-Discrimination Webster University is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity 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 or national origin, or disability. Inquiries or complaints related to any of these areas should be addressed to the appropriate individuals identified below. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Matters concerning sex- or gender-based discrimination or misconduct: Philip Storm Title IX Coordinator Webster University 470 E. Lockwood