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2015–16 Graduate Studies CatalogCollege of Arts & SciencesGeorge Herbert Walker School of Business & TechnologyLeigh Gerdine College of Fine ArtsSchool of CommunicationsSchool of EducationPublished 01 June 2015Revised 11 June 2015 2015 Webster University
Graduate Studies CatalogGraduate Studies CatalogThis catalog represents policies, procedures and graduateprogram requirements in effect for the 2015-2016 academic year,which runs from June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. The policiesand procedures are the same regardless of the delivery method ofprograms.For general information or application materials:U.S. Citizens to the St. Louis CampusPhone: 314-968-7100 Fax: 314-968-7116 E-mail:gadmit@webster.eduU.S. Citizens to Extended U.S. CampusesPhone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone andfax information, see the U.S. Extended Campuses OfferingUndergraduate Degree Completion section of this catalog.)International Students to U.S. CampusesPhone: international access code 314-968-7433Fax: international access code 314-968-7119 E-mail:intlstudy@webster.eduU.S. Residents to International CampusesPhone: 314-968-6988 1-800-984-6857 Fax: 314-968-7119 Email: worldview@webster.eduNon-U.S. Residents to International CampusesPhone or fax the campus of your choice. (For phone and faxinformation, see the International Campuses for Undergraduatessection of this catalog.)Webster University is a private, non-profit, independent, multicampus, 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, Africa, and SouthAmerica, and online distance learning programs in a large numberof academic disciplines.Webster University is academically organized into five schoolsand colleges: College of Arts & SciencesLeigh Gerdine College of Fine ArtsSchool of Business and TechnologySchool of CommunicationsSchool of EducationThe policies and courses listed in this catalog represent thecurriculum for the following degrees: Master of ArtsGlobal Master of ArtsMaster of Arts in TeachingMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of Health AdministrationMaster of Public AdministrationMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of MusicCombined Bachelor of Music/Master of MusicMaster of ScienceMaster of Science in NursingWebster University 2015-2016 Graduate Studies Catalog Educational Specialist Doctor of Education Doctor of ManagementNot 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 degreeprograms.The 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. Theprovisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated.However, 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 program.Enrollment in Webster University or completion of a degreeprogram does not guarantee employment. Career services areavailable to students at most U.S. campuses. Webster Universitymakes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer toanother institution.Webster University works with an independent certified publicaccountant to assure that there is sufficient funding througha tuition guaranty bond. A copy of the bond document can berequested by mail addressed to Webster University, Office ofAcademic Affairs, 470 E. Lockwood, St. Louis, MO, 63119.It 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 1972Educational Amendments.Webster University complies with the Family Educational Rightsand Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 as Amended.GovernanceWebster 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. The latter provide forconstructive interactions among administrators, faculty, andstudents.Organizationally, 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 and Senior Vice Presidentis 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 Trusteesmembers, can be found at ice of Non-DiscriminationWebster University is committed to non-discrimination and equalopportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff.The University considers employment, admissions, financial aid,programs, and activity applications without regard to race, sex,i
Graduate Studies Catalogsexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, age, ethnic ornational origin, or disability. Inquiries or complaints related to anyof these areas should be addressed to the appropriate individualsidentified below.The following persons have been designated to handle inquiriesregarding the non-discrimination policies:Matters concerning student sexual misconduct:Maureen StroerStudent Affairs CoordinatorWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119314-246-6980mstroer@webster.eduTed F. HoefAssociate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of StudentsWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119314-968-6980hoeftl@webster.eduMatters concerning athletics:Merry GrafInterim Director of AthleticsWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119314-246-7930mgraf@webster.eduAll other matters concerning students:Colette CummingsAssociate Dean and Director of the Multicultural Center andInternational Student AffairsWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119314-246-7738cumminco@webster.eduMatters concerning academic issues:M. Elizabeth (Beth) RussellAssistant Provost for Graduate StudiesWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119314-246-8298russelmb@webster.eduMatters concerning employees and applicants foremployment:Betsy M. SchmutzAssociate Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerWebster University470 E. Lockwood Ave.St. Louis, MO 63119-3194314-968-6960schmutz@webster.eduiiWebster University 2015-2016 Graduate Studies Catalog
Table of ContentsWebster University2015-2016 GraduateStudies CatalogServices for Students.1Key Dates from the Academic Calendar. 4Mission and Values. 5Statement of Ethics. 6Accreditation and Memberships. 7Tuition, Fees and Refunds.10Campus Locations and Offerings. 14Admission. 24Enrollment.27Academic Policies. 30College of Arts & Sciences.38George Herbert Walker School of Business &Technology. 39Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts. 40School of Communications. 41School of Education. 42Faculty.46DegreesAdvertising and Marketing Communications (MA).95Applied Educational Psychology (MA). 96Applied Educational Psychology: School Psychology. 99Art (MA). 102Arts Management and Leadership (MFA). 103Business and Organizational Security Management (MA). 104Change Leadership (MA). 105Communication Arts (MA). 105Communications Management (MA). 108Computer Science/Distributed Systems (MS). 109Counseling (MA). 109Cybersecurity (MS). 115Doctor of Education (EdD). 116Doctor of Management (DMgt).117Early Childhood Education (MA). 118Early Childhood Education (MAT). 120Education and Innovation (MA). 121Education for Global Sustainability (MA).123Educational Leadership (EdS).123Educational Technology (MET). 125Educational Technology Leadership (EdS). 126Elementary Education (MAT). 127Environmental Management (MS).129Finance (MS). 130Forensic Accounting (MS). 131Gerontology (MA). 132Global MA in International Nongovernmental Organizations. 132Global MA in International Relations (GMA). 134Health Care Management (MA). 136Human Resources Development (MA).136Human Resources Management (MA). 137Human Services (MA). 137Information Technology Management (MA). 138Webster University 2015-2016 Graduate Studies CatalogInternational Business (MA). 139International Human Rights (MA). 140International Nongovernmental Organizations (MA).141International Relations (MA). 142Legal Studies (MA).143Management and Leadership (MA).144Marketing (MA). 144Master of Business Administration (MBA). 145Master of Health Administration (MHA).150Master of Public Administration (MPA).151Mathematics for Educators (MA).151Media Communications (MA). 152Media Literacy (MA). 153Middle School Education (MAT).154Music (MA). 156Music (MM).158New Media Production (MA). 161Nonprofit Leadership (MA). 162Nurse Anesthesia (MS). 162Nursing (MSN).164Procurement and Acquisitions Management (MA). 166Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling Psychology(MA). 166Public Relations (MA).167Reading (MA). 168School Systems, Superintendency and Leadership (EdS). 169Science Management and Leadership (MS). 171Secondary School Education (MAT). 171Space Systems Operations Management (MS). 174Special Education (MA).175Special Education (MAT).178Teaching English as a Second Language (MA). 180U.S. Patent Practice (MS). 182Graduate CertificatesApplied Behavior Analysis. 184Applied Gerontology Enhancement and Specialization. 184Arts Entrepreneurship.185Assessment of Learning and Cognitive Development. 185Business Analytics.186Change Leadership: Foundations. 187Change Leadership: Managing Complexity for Total SystemResults. 187Change Leadership: Managing Teamwork andCommunication. 188Corporate Entrepreneurship. 188Cybersecurity-Threat Detection. 188Education Services Specialist. 189Education for Global Sustainability.189Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with SAP. 190Environmental Sustainability.190Gerontology. 191Gifted Education and Talent Development.191Global Business.192Government Contracting (Certificate). 193Healthcare Leadership.193Immigrant and Refugee Education.194Leadership in Tiered Systems of Support: RTI and PBIS.195iii
Table of ContentsMobile Technology in Education. 195Nonprofit Management. 196Nonprofit Revenue Development. 196Nurse Educator.197Nurse Leader.197Online Teaching and Learning. 197Paralegal Studies. 198Pedagogical Coordination in the Reggio Emilia Approach. 198Project Management. 199Psychoeducational Needs of Immigrant and RefugeeYouth.199Science Management and Leadership. 200Social Entrepreneurship. 200Teacher Leadership (EdS Certificate). 201Teaching English as a Foreign Language.201Teaching Globalization and History.202Tiered Instruction and Interventions: RTI & PBIS.202Writing for Educators.203Course DescriptionsACCT - Accounting.204ADVT - Advertising . 204AMLD - Arts Management and Leadership. 206ARHS - Art History. 206ART - Art. 207BIOL - Biology. 208BUSN - Business.212CHEM - Chemistry. 214CHNG - Change Leadership. 214CMAT - MAT Certification. 215COAP - Computer Applications.216COMG - Communications Management. 216COMM - Communication Arts. 216COSC - Computer Science. 222COUN - Counseling.223CSIS - Computer Information Systems. 227CSSS - Cybersecurity. 228DMGT - Doctor of Management.229ECED - Early Childhood Education.230EDOC - Doctor of Education. 233EDTC - Educational Technology. 234EDUC - Education. 240EFGS - Education for Global Sustainability.241ENMG - Environmental Management.242ENTR - Entrepreneurship. 243EPSY - Educational Psychology. 243FINC - Finance. 248GERN - Gerontology. 249GSS - Graduate Success Studies.250HCED - Healthcare Education.250HCLD - Healthcare Leadership. 250HEAL - Healthcare Management. 250HLTH - Health. 251HRDV - Human Resources Development. 252HRMG - Human Resources Management. 253HRTS - Human Rights. 254HUMS - Human Services. 254ILC - International Languages and Cultures.255ivINGO Course Descriptions. 255INTB - International Business.256INTL - International Relations.257ITM- Information Technology Management.259JOUR - Journalism. 260LEAD - Educational Leadership. 261LEGL - Legal Studies. 264MEDC - Media Communications. 266MNGT - Management.270MRKT - Marketing. 271MTHC - Mathematics for Educators. 272MUSC - Music. 273NPLR - Nonprofit Leadership. 276NURN - Nursing. 276PADM - Public Administration. 278PATA - Patent Practice. 278PBRL - Public Relations.280PHYS - Physics. 281PROC - Procurement. 281PSYC - Psychology. 282READ - Reading Education.283SCIC - Science.284SCML - Science Management and Leadership.285SECR - Security Management. 285SOCS - Social Science Education. 286SPED - Special Education. 289SPSM - Space Systems.293SSSL - School Systems, Superintendency and Leadership. 295TELD - Teacher Leadership. 298TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language.298WSBT- Walker School.299Webster University 2015-2016 Graduate Studies Catalog
Services for StudentsServices for StudentsAcademic AdvisingThe Academic Advising Center coordinates the undergraduateand graduate advising system. This office provides students withinformation about academic programs as well as special studyopportunities; it also administers registration for graduate degreeprograms.Contact Information:Web: www.webster.edu/advisingToll Free: 800-982-3847Phone: 314-968-6972Email: advising@webster.eduAcademic Resource CenterThe Academic Resource Center provides academic resources,support, advocacy, and access through relationships thatempower students across the worldwide Webster Universitycommunity. The ARC helps students succeed at Webster in anumber of ways including the following:The Tutoring program provides a pool of capable tutors whocan work one-on-one with students to help them achieve greaterconfidence, independence and success as learners. Individualpeer tutoring is available by appointment for both short-term"catch-up" and for ongoing support. Online tutoring is alsoaccessible to Webster University students in high demandgraduate level classes.The ARC's Testing Center proctors rescheduled tests with aninstructor's approval as well as accommodated tests and the MBAprerequisite waiver exams. Appointments must be made at leastone day in advance of requested testing time.Disability Accommodations: Webster University considersadmission, financial aid, program, and activity applicationswithout regard to disability. The assistant director of the AcademicResource Center acts as Webster's ADA Coordinator, helpingstudents with documented physical, emotional, or learningdisabilities obtain the accommodations they need to have equalaccess to information and equal opportunity for program success.While Webster University does not provide diagnostic learningdisability testing, faculty who suspect a student may have alearning disability should contact the assistant director of theAcademic Resource Center for consultation . Students who areconcerned that they may have a learning disability may also makearrangements to discuss psychoeducational testing referrals.Students with short-term disabilities (e.g., a broken leg) can alsoarrange temporary accommodations by contacting the assistantdirector of the Academic Resource Center.Contact Information:Phone: 314-246-7620Email: arc@webster.eduWeb: www.webster.edu/arcAdmissionThe Office of Admission coordinates the recruitment andprocessing of applications for undergraduate, graduate andinternational students.Contact Information:Toll Free: 1 800-753-6765Phone: 314-246-7800Fax: 314-968-7122Email: admin@webster.eduCareer Planning and Development CenterCareer Planning and Development empowers students to becomeindependent job seekers and career managers by focusingon comprehensive career education. Career Planning andDevelopment assists students in all stages of career development.Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-981-9805Phone: 314-968-6982Email: careercn@webster.eduWeb: www.webster.edu/career-servicesFinancial AidThe Financial Aid Office processes applications for all federal,state, and institutional student financial aid for all applicantsthroughout the Webster network.Contact Information:Toll Free: 800-983-4623Phone: 314-968-6992Fax: 314-968-7125Email: financialaid@webster.eduWeb: www.webster.edu/financialaidHelp DeskThe Help Desk is your centralized resource for technology issues/questions, including those pertaining to Connections accountsetups, accessing the Connections portal (to reach services likeemail and Student Academic Services), and WorldClassRoom(online courses).Contact Information:Toll Free; 866-435-7270Phone: 314-968-5995Email: support@webster.eduStudents with documented disabilities should contact the ARCto arrange for appropriate accommodations to ensure equalaccess to Webster's programs and activities. Assistive technologyWebster University 2015-2016 Graduate Studies Catalog1Services For StudentsThe Writing Center provides a friendly, welcoming placewhere writers receive one-on-one coaching in order to becomeindependent writers and demystify the writing process.Trained coaches help students through the process of writinga paper. Information about how to schedule appointments canbe found on the ARC webpage as well as online resources andhelpful writing tips. The Online Writing Center draws on a groupof faculty and other writing experts to offer writing coaching tostudents unable to meet face-to-face. Papers can be submittedvia the "Writing Assistance" link in a course's WorldClassRoomtemplate or by following the instructions on the Online WritingCenter's website accessible through webster.edu/arc.consultation for Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking,Zoomtext, JAWS, Smartpen, Braille, alternative formatted text,alternative keyboards, reading software and other hardware/software is available upon request. Alternative formattedtextbooks, within permission/copyright publisher parameters, canbe ordered for students, faculty and staff whose documenteddisabilities include this as an accommodation.
Services for StudentsInternational OpportunitiesPreparing students to be global citizens and leaders is a corepart of Webster University’s mission. With an acclaimed studyabroad program, campuses on four continents, and students fromnearly every country in the world, Webster provides students withample opportunity for a truly international education. To learn howWebster can broaden your horizons, explore the programs andoffices below:The Center for International Education (CIE) is a crossroadsof international opportunities and activities for the Universityand surrounding communities. It arranges housing for theinternational studies major and certificate programs and servesas an information resource for faculty, staff, and students seekinginternational fellowships, grants, internships and other programs.Web: www.webster.edu/cieAs a leader in study abroad education, Webster understands thevarying regulations governing travel and study within our networkof international campuses. The friendly staff in InternationalRecruitment and International Services assist Websterstudents from all over the world with these issues, providing helpwith visas, work, health services, lodging and much more.Web: www.webster.edu/irisThe Multicultural Center and the International Student AffairsDepartment provides programs and services to students andfaculty to help foster a community environment that recognizessocial differences, respects cultural uniqueness, and facilitatescross-cultural interaction, learning and appreciation.Web: blogs.webster.edu/mcisaWalker Global Hybrid Courses are 3 credit hour coursesthat consist of a blend of online and immersive travel learningoffered by the Walker School of Business & Technology. Theyare composed of 8 weeks of online work with a 1 week travelcomponent. These courses offer students the opportunity toexplore a global business, technology or management issue withonline coursework plus an in-country week of company visits,guest lectures and cultural activities.Web:www.w
Graduate Studies Catalog ii Webster University 2015-2016 Graduate Studies Catalog 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.
