Undergraduate Studies Catalog 2021-22 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 2021 Effective 1 June 2021 through 31 May 2022 © 2021 Webster University Undergraduate Studies Catalog Undergraduate Studies Catalog For general information or application materials: The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of U.S. Citizens to the St. Louis Campus a contract between a student and Webster University. The Phone: 314-246-7800 • 1-800-753-6765 provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated. 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(For phone and fax filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had information, see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five section of this catalog.) years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Webster University is a private, non-profit, independent, It is the policy of Webster University not to discriminate in its multicampus, international institution offering a wide variety educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Founded basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, in 1915, Webster University’s home campus is in Webster age, ethnic or national origin, or non-disqualifying handicap, as Groves, Missouri, USA, a major suburban center of the St. Louis required by federal laws and regulations, including Title IX of the metropolitan area. Webster University also offers programs 1972 Educational Amendments. at extended campus locations throughout the United States, including military education installations and metropolitan centers, Webster University complies with the Family Educational Rights international programs in Europe, Africa, and Asia, and online and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 as Amended. distance learning programs in a large number of academic disciplines. Governance Webster University is academically organized into five schools Webster University accepts in principle that the governance of the and colleges: University is a shared responsibility of administration, faculty, and students. Administrators provide executive continuity; faculty and • College of Arts & Sciences students participate in governance mainly through the constituent • George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology assemblies and the work of committees. The latter provide for • Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts constructive interactions among administrators, faculty, and • School of Communications students. • School of Education Organizationally, the Board of Trustees oversees all activities The polices and courses listed in this catalog represent the of the University. Leadership is headed by the Chancellor, who curriculum for the following degrees: is responsible for determining the overall strategic direction and priorities for the University. The President is Webster University's • Bachelor of Arts (BA) chief academic officer. A full description of the organizational • Bachelor of Science (BS) structure of the University, including current administrators and • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) a list of Board of Trustees members, can be found at https:// • Bachelor of Music (BM) www.webster.edu/about/leadership/. • Bachelor of Music Education (BMEd) • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Robert (Rob) Reeg, Chair of the Board, Principal, RWReeg • Dual Majors Consulting, LLC • Sequential Degree Programs Susan (Gay) Burns, Vice Chair of the Board, Executive Vice • Combined Degree Programs President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Reinsurance Group of • Certificate Programs America Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, Chancellor, Webster University Not all degrees and majors are offered at every Webster Julian Z. Schuster, President, Webster University University location. A schedule of courses for the academic year Richard (Rick) Meyer, Treasurer of the Board, Chief Financial is available at all Webster University locations that offer degree Officer, Webster University programs. Webster University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Studies Catalog i Undergraduate Studies Catalog Jeanelle Wiley, Assistant Chancellor, Secretary of the University Matters involving student grievances: and Senior Privacy Director, Webster University Marvin Anderson, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Colette Cummings Private Bank Associate Dean and Director of the Multicultural Center and J. Fred Barton,Chairman of the Board, St. Louis Bank and St. International Student Affairs Louis Bancshares, Inc. Webster University Mark C. Darrell, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and 470 E. Lockwood Ave. Compliance Officer, Spire, Inc. St. Louis, MO 63119 Clark S. 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The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Matters concerning potential sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment or other topics addressed by the Webster University's Title IX Policy on Sex Discrimination, including Sexual Harrassment involving students, employees and/or applicants for employment or student admission: Kimberley Pert Title IX Coordinator Interim Head of Webster University's Title IX Office Webster University 200 Hazel, Office #5 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-246-7780 [email protected] Matters concerning athletics: James (Scott) Kilgallon Director of Athletics Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119 314-246-7576 [email protected] ii Webster University 2021-2022 Undergraduate Studies Catalog Table of Contents Economics (BA).......................................................................129