Graduate Studies Catalog 2017-18

1 Graduate Studies Catalog 2017 -18 College of Arts & SciencesGeorge Herbert Walker School of Business & TechnologyLeigh Gerdine College of Fine ArtsSchool of CommunicationsSchool of Education 2017 Webster UniversityPublished 01 June 2017 Graduate Studies CatalogWebster University 2017 -2018 Graduate Studies CatalogiGraduate Studies CatalogFor general information or application Citizens to the St. Louis CampusPhone: 314-968-7100 Fax: 314-968-7116E-mail: Citizens to Extended CampusesPhone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and faxinformation, see the Campus Locations and Offerings section ofthis Catalog .)International Students to CampusesPhone: international access code +314-968-7433 Fax: international access code +314-968-7119E-mail: Residents to International CampusesPhone: 314-968-6988 1-800-984-6857 Fax: 314-968-7119E-mail: Residents to International CampusesPhone or fax the campus of your choice.

2 (For phone and faxinformation, see the Campus Locations and Offerings section ofthis Catalog .)Webster University is a private, non-profit, independent, multi-campus, international institution offering a wide variety ofundergraduate 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, Asia, and Africa, and onlinedistance learning programs in a large number of 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 EducationThe policies and courses listed in this Catalog represent thecurriculum for the following degrees.

3 Master of Arts (MA) Global Master of Arts (GMA) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Educational Technology (MET) Master of Health Administration (MHA) Master of Public Administration (MPA) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Master of Music (MM) Master of Science (MS) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Educational Specialist (EdS) Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctor of Management (DMgt) Dual Degree Programs Sequential Degree Programs Certificate ProgramsNot 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 statements set forth in this Catalog are for informationalpurposes only and should not be construed as the basis ofa contract between a student and Webster University.

4 Theprovisions of this Catalog will ordinarily be applied as , Webster University reserves the right to change anystatement made in this Catalog , including but not limited 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 degree in Webster University or completion of a degreeprogram does not guarantee employment. Career services areavailable to students at most campuses. Webster Universitymakes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer toanother University works with an independent certified publicaccountant to assure that there is sufficient funding througha tuition guaranty bond.

5 A copy of the bond document can berequested by mail addressed to Webster University, Office ofAcademic Affairs, 470 E. Lockwood, St. Louis, MO, is the policy of Webster University not to discriminate in itseducational programs, activities, or employment policies on thebasis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, creed, age, ethnicor national origin, or non-disqualifying handicap, as requiredby federal laws and regulations, including Title IX of the 1972 Educational University complies with the Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 as 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.

6 The latter provide forconstructive interactions among administrators, faculty, , the Board of Trustees oversees all activitiesof the University. Leadership is headed by the President, whois responsible for determining the overall strategic direction andpriorities for the University. The Provost, Senior Vice Presidentand Chief Operating Officer is Webster University's chiefacademic officer. A full description of the organizational structureof the University, including current administrators and a list ofBoard of Trustees members, can be found at of Non-DiscriminationWebster University is committed to non-discrimination and equalopportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and University considers employment, admissions, financial aid,programs, and activity applications without regard to race, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, age, ethnic ornational origin, or disability.

7 Inquiries or complaints related to anyGraduate Studies CatalogiiWebster University 2017 -2018 Graduate Studies Catalogof these areas should be addressed to the appropriate individualsidentified following persons have been designated to handle inquiriesregarding the non-discrimination policies:Matters concerning student sexual misconduct:Phil StormStudent Conduct Officer/Deputy Title IX CoordinatorWebster University470 E. Lockwood Louis, MO F. HoefAssociate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of StudentsWebster University470 E. Lockwood Louis, MO concerning athletics:James KilgallonDirector of AthleticsWebster University470 E. Lockwood Louis, MO involving student grievances:Colette CummingsAssociate Dean and Director of the Multicultural Center andInternational Student AffairsWebster University470 E.

8 Lockwood Louis, MO concerning academic issues:M. Elizabeth (Beth) RussellAssistant Provost for Graduate StudiesWebster University470 E. Lockwood Louis, MO concerning employees and applicants foremployment:Betsy M. SchmutzAssociate Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerWebster University470 E. Lockwood Louis, MO of ContentsWebster University 2017 -2018 Graduate Studies CatalogiiiWebster University2017-2018 GraduateStudies CatalogServices for Dates from the Academic and of and , Fees and Locations and of Arts & Herbert Walker School of Business & Gerdine College of Fine of of and Marketing Communications (MA)..87 Applied Educational Psychology (MA)..88 Applied Educational Psychology: School (MA).

9 94 Arts Management and Leadership (MFA)..95 Business and Organizational Security Management (MA)..96 Communication Arts (MA)..97 Communications Management (MA)..99 Counseling (MA)..100 Criminal Justice (MS)..106 Cybersecurity (MS)..107 Doctor of Education (EdD)..109 Doctor of Management (DMgt)..110 Early Childhood Education (MA)..111 Early Childhood Education (MAT)..112 Education and Innovation (MA)..114 Educational Leadership (EdS)..115 Educational Technology (MET)..117 Educational Technology Leadership (EdS)..118 Elementary Education (MAT)..119 Environmental Management (MS)..121 Finance (MS)*..122 Forensic Accounting (MS)..123 Gerontology (MA)..124 Global MA in International Relations (GMA)..125 Health Care Management (MA).

10 126 Human Resources Development (MA)..127 Human Resources Management (MA)..128 Human Services (MA)..129 Information Technology Management (MA)..129 International Business (MA)..130 International Human Rights (MA)..131 International Nongovernmental Organizations (MA)..132 International Relations (MA)..133 Legal Studies (MA)..135 Management and Leadership (MA)..136 Marketing (MS)*..137 Master of Business Administration (MBA)..137 Master of Health Administration (MHA)..142 Master of Public Administration (MPA)..143 Mathematics for Educators (MA)..144 Media Communications (MA)..145 Media Literacy (MA)..146 Middle School Education (MAT)..147 Multimodal Literacy for Global Impact (MA)..149 Music (MA)..150 Music (MM).