Webster University: Special Study Opportunities

Study Abroad at the International Campuses
ROTC
Academic Resource Center
Services for Students with Disabilities
WebsterLEADS: The Student Leadership Development Program
Combined Degrees Program
Speech and Debate Program
Dutch-Accredited International Business and Mangement Studies Degree (Leiden only)
Dutch-Accredited Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences (ABSS) (Leiden only)

Study Abroad at the International Campuses

Webster University undergraduates may choose to spend a term or more studying abroad at one of the international campuses, normally without interrupting their progress toward an undergraduate degree at Webster. Students interested in more than one international study experience are encouraged to study for two or more terms at a combination of the international campuses.

All Webster University students enrolled at a United States campus must contact the Office of Study Abroad for study abroad admission information. No Webster student may participate in a Webster University program that involves studying at an international location without approval from the Office of Study Abroad.

Webster University students who wish to study abroad at another institution or participate in a credit-bearing program not associated with Webster are also required to obtain approval from the Office of Study Abroad. No transfer credit from another institution or program will be accepted unless prior approval has been granted by Webster University . Applications to unaffiliated programs will only be approved in rare and exceptional circumstances.

Degree-seeking undergraduates at Webster University in the United States who wish to study abroad at an international campus should make sure that they have met the following approval criteria for study abroad:

initiated Webster University enrollment at a campus in the United States.
earned at least 15 credit hours at Webster University in the United States .
prepared to register for at least 6 credit hours per eight week term (at least 12 credit hours per full semester term) at the international location, maintaining full-time status.
good academic standing
good financial standing being current in all accounts with the Business Office.
compliant with Webster University 's student conduct policy.
proficient in English; if an English as a Second Language student, be officially released from ESL at the time of international travel and completed at least one semester after release.

Through the Webster University International Study Program, students currently attending other colleges and universities in the United States may complete up to five terms of study (full academic year) at Webster's international campuses. On completion of their international study experience, these students transfer credits earned at Webster back to their parent institutions. Students transferring credits earned at Webster University to any college or university are responsible for ascertaining that institution's transfer policies regarding these credits.

Refer to the section titled The International Campuses for additional information on the international campuses and the academic programs that are offered at each location.

Students who wish to study at one of Webster's international campuses should contact the Office of Study Abroad Loretto Hall #165, 470 East Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63119-3194 U.S.A. Phone: 314-968-6988 or 1-800-984-6857; Fax: 314-963-6019 ; e-mail: worldview@webster.edu.

Study Abroad Advising, Registration, and Tuition

Degree-seeking undergraduates at Webster University in the United States who wish to study abroad must meet with their study abroad advisor and with their academic advisor to register for international campus coursework through the St. Louis campus. Students from other colleges and universities who wish to participate in Webster's International Study Program should contact the Study Abroad Coordinator at Webster University's Office of Study Abroad.

Degree-seeking undergraduates at Webster University in the United States who meet the approval criteria for study abroad will pay St. Louis campus tuition rates while studying at Webster's international campuses: per credit tuition during the summer term and flat-fee tuition if attending fall and/or spring term(s). This special tuition option is limited to study abroad for a maximum of five eight-week terms (full academic year).

Students who plan to study at Webster's international campuses for more than five eight-week terms must notify the director of Webster University 's Office of Study Abroad to discuss the changes that will occur in their tuition charges and scholarship and financial aid eligibility beginning with their sixth term of study.

Tuition information for visiting undergraduates or graduate students, as well as for those who wish to begin their studies directly at an international campus as degree-seeking is available from the director for Webster University's Office of Study Abroad.

All students who study abroad will pay the corresponding study abroad fee, which provides them with mandatory international health insurance for the duration of their time abroad, pre-departure materials including a handbook and a guide, pre-departure and on-site orientations, and an International Student Identity Card.

Independent Studies with an International Component

Webster University students who choose to design independent study as part of their degree program with an international (study abroad) component should contact the Office of Study Abroad for approval. No Webster student may participate in an independent study that involves studying at an international location without prior approval from the Office of Study Abroad.

Withdrawal from Study Abroad Program

Student needing to withdraw from an international program are encouraged to contact the Office of Study Abroad as soon as possible about program withdrawal and pertinent policies.

Early Withdrawal

If a student is thinking about leaving a program, the Office of Study Abroad would like to help him/her weigh options and make sure that the student understands the academic and financial implications. The date of a decision to withdraw is determined by e-mail, fax, or written notification from the student to the Office of Study Abroad, or a responsible representative if the student is unable to communicate on his/her own behalf.

Refund Schedule for Webster University Study Abroad Students. The study abroad deposit for Webster-administered programs is nonrefundable. With notification of withdrawal prior to the start date of the program, tuition and related fees for all Webster- administered programs will be refunded 100%, minus the deposit. Refunds after the start date of the program will be based on the policy specific to such matter. Air travel, insurance, and visa application expenses are usually not covered by program refund policies. We suggest students work with their travel agent for purchase of airline tickets and any traveler's insurance.

Late Withdrawal

Withdrawal more than a very few weeks after the start of the Webster University semester will likely be too late for a student to return to the United States and register for the semester, although the Office of Study Abroad will do everything possible to support communication with his or her college and faculty advisor.

Medical Leave

Should a medical leave become necessary at any point in the semester/year, the Office of Study Abroad is ready to help in the coordination of arrangements with overseas program staff, colleagues in the United States, and with a student's family.

ROTC

Webster University offers academic credit for Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs through the military science programs at the Gateway Battalion (U.S. Army) at Washington University or through Detachment 207 (U.S. Air Force) at Saint Louis University. Approved ROTC courses are accepted as resident credit at Webster University, and a maximum of eighteen (18) semester credits may be applied to an undergraduate degree. ROTC credit may not be applied towards completion of a graduate degree. Regular tuition rates apply toward ROTC coursework. Students process ROTC course registrations with the Office of Academic Affairs.

For information on ROTC programs, interested students should contact the respective ROTC program.

Army: 314-935-5537 or http://www.rotc.wustl.edu

Air Force: 314-977-8227 or http://www.slu.edu/organizations/afrotc

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

Webster University makes a wide variety of academic resources available to its students at no extra cost. The Academic Resource Center, located in Loretto Hall, houses many of the extracurricular programs, personnel, and materials that students need to meet their educational goals successfully. The Writing Center provides trained coaches willing to discuss ideas and to provide feedback on student papers and other written assignments.

The Peer Tutoring Program offers students an opportunity for one-on-one instruction by trained peers whom faculty have selected for their ability to communicate ideas to others as well as for their expertise in the field.

The Testing Center gives students a place to make up missed course exams, take Webster placement tests, test for college credit through the CLEP or DSST programs, and receive test-related disability accommodations. Academic and instructional counseling services are also available through the Academic Resource Center, along with a variety of assistive technologies and study aids.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Webster University considers admission, financial aid, program, and activity applications without regard to nondisqualifying disability. The director of the Academic Resource Center acts as Webster's ADA Coordinator, helping students with documented physical, emotional, or learning disabilities obtain the accommodations they need to have equal access to information and equal opportunity for program success.

While Webster University does not provide diagnostic learning disability testing, faculty who suspect a student may have a learning disability may refer that student to the director of the Academic Resource Center for screening. Students who are concerned that they may have a learning disability may also make arrangements to be screened. Students with short-term disabilities (e.g., a broken leg) can also arrange temporary accommodations by contacting the director of the Academic Resource Center. Other students may gain information about their learning styles and suggestions for improving their classroom and test performance.

The WebsterLEADS Student Leadership Development Program

The mission of the WebsterLEADS student leadership development program is to afford students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to the practical world of leadership and work, both on- and off-campus. WebsterLEADS will assist students in developing such skills as communication, critical thinking, decision making, group process, and sensitivity to diverse perspectives.

WebsterLEADS provides a self-paced, co-curricular leadership experience with multiple components. Students complete certificate requirements at their own pace with the guidance of leadership advisors and veteran WebsterLEADS participants.

The certificate is awarded to students who complete all five following program areas: a 3-credit leadership course, a 1-credit ethics in leadership course, 1 leadership retreat, 4 workshops, a service learning project, and a practical leadership experience.

In addition, certificate seekers must also complete an additional two experiences. These additional two experiences could be a combination of participation in a second leadership retreat, completing additional service learning projects, participating in another practical leadership experience, attending another series of four workshops, or attending off-campus leadership conferences.

Program Components

ETHC 1000 Ethics and Leadership on Campus (1)

Taught by Ted Hoef and John Buck or Niki Parres and Jennifer Stewart

The Ethics and Leadership class is traditionally offered during the Fall II and spring II terms, and is an 8-week course offered for one credit.

This course in applied ethics is designed to explore the moral issues and dilemmas relevant to student leadership on campus. Elements of the course will stimulate critical analysis and reflections upon the norms that influence student life and the roles of student leaders.

We will examine ethics issues related to leadership through case studies about leaders in a variety of contexts and cultures. The class will increase student awareness of ethical issues and develop critical thinking skills that can improve a leader’s functioning on campus, and post-graduation, as a leader in organizations and the community.

INDZ 2750 Student Leadership (3)

Taught by John Buck

The leadership class is traditionally offered during the spring and fall semesters, and is a 16-week course offered for three credits. Students are required to complete reflection papers, interview a leader, participate in a community service experience, generate a personal mission statement, and work on a group leadership project.

Student Leadership, the Challenge of Leading. This course will provide students with a theoretical and conceptual foundation for personal leadership development. The course is designed to be interactive and thought-provoking, while encouraging knowledge and skill development on such topics as: personal self-assessment, interpersonal communication, teamwork and collaboration, leadership in a diverse community, organizational dynamics, ethical decision-making, goal-setting, and motivation. The course may be taken as part of the Student Leadership Certificate Program or separately.

Leadership Retreats

Two leadership retreats are offered during the academic year for students. The Advanced Leaders Retreat is offered for students who are experienced in leadership on the Webster campus through student organizations, employment experiences, and/or participation in leadership workshops. The Emerging Leaders Retreat is offered for students new to leadership at Webster. No more than two retreats can be counted towards the final certificate.

Leadership Workshops

A series of workshops sponsored by Career Services are offered throughout the academic year for students. Student employees, student organization leaders, certificate participants, and any other interested students are invited to attend these series. A student may not count training attendance for workshop credit if that training experience is through their Practical Leadership Experience requirement. Certificate participants must attend at least four workshops to complete this particular requirement.

Service Learning Project

The community service component of the certificate requires students to complete 40 hours of on-going off-campus service. Authorization is needed from the WebsterLEADS office prior to a student beginning a service project. Students write a reflection paper upon completion of their service project. With successful completion of the experience, forms, and reflection paper, students receive credit towards the certificate.

Practical Leadership Experience

Students are required to complete a semester-long practical experience in a position of leadership, preferably but not necessarily, on the Webster campus. Examples include Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Student Organization Officer, Student Government Association senator, Career Specialist, and Student Building Manager. Students are asked to attend a leadership retreat or enroll in the leadership class before completing the practical experience component. After a semester of this practical experience, students must complete a reflection paper about their experience to receive credit towards the leadership certificate.

Special Note:

Achieving the Leadership Certificate requires completion of a process we call the “5+2 System”, in which scholars complete five core areas above and repeat any two of them.

For more information, contact the WebsterLEADS desk in West Hall at 314-246-LEAD (5323).

Combined Degrees Program

In cooperation with the graduate school, the undergraduate schools/colleges offer the combined, accelerated bachelor of arts/master of arts (BA/MA), bachelor of science/master of arts (BS/MA), and the bachelor of science in nursing/master of science in nursing (BSN/MSN) programs to those undergraduates with outstanding academic records. The combined degrees program is offered primarily at the Saint Louis and Leiden campuses. Students pursuing the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) in St. Louis and Kansas city may apply admission to the BSN/MSN combined degrees program. Students who have accumulated between 64 and 98 credit hours and have maintained a 3.3 GPA in previous college work are eligible to apply for the program.

For more information, see the Combined Degrees section of this catalog.

Speech and Debate Program

Webster University offers all students the opportunity to enhance their speaking, thinking, and reasoning abilities through participation in debate. Any student can be part of the forensic program, regardless of previous experience. Students may enroll in SPCM 2000—Practicum in Forensics to receive academic credit for participation. Students may also receive additional debate training through enrollment in POLT 1550—Introduction to Political Argumentation and Debate. First year students can enroll in either or both of these courses. Participation in the program can also qualify students for membership in the national forensic honor society, Pi Kappa Delta. The program participates in a full range of speaking, performance, and debate events. Interested individuals can contact Director of Forensics, Scott Jensen, at jensensc@webster.edu.

Dutch-Accredited International Business and Management Degree (IBMS)

(Leiden campus only)

Program Description

This program provides an opportunity for students to concurrently obtain a Dutch University of Applied Sciences degree and an American bachelor degree from Webster University. The program follows the Webster University undergraduate requirements for the management and business curricula with special additional requirements added for Dutch Accreditation purposes.

The Dutch accredited International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) degree program is only offered at the Leiden campus and leads to the Dutch HBO Bachelor in International Business and Management Studies, with a study specialization (afstudeerrichting) in either International Business, or Marketing Management, or General Management, or Business Administration.

Enrollment in the Dutch IBMS program is only possible in conjunction with Webster University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Management without Emphasis, Bachelor of Arts in Management with Emphasis in International Business, and or Bachelor of Arts in Management with Emphasis in Marketing programs.

Program Acceptance

Any student already accepted to Webster University and in academic and financial good standing can enter the Dutch accredited IBMS degree program. The student must declare this degree program through the Leiden campus.

Program Dutch Authority Registration

First year applicants/students who wish to apply for Dutch Financial Aid are required to register with the Dutch Central Register for Higher Education (DUO-IB Groep). Details from the Leiden campus.

Program Residency Requirements

Students in this Dutch-accredited IBMS degree program have a residency requirement of 30 Webster credits at the Webster Leiden campus. Fifteen of these credits must be from the last 18 credits completed prior to graduation (including the capstone course and portfolio requirements).

Program Academic Policies

Students must follow all Webster University Academic Policies and Information contained in the IBMS handbook (available from the Leiden campus website).
No more than one course (3 credit hours) completed with a grade of D may count toward fulfilling the specific requirements of the degree program.
At least one course of 3 credit hours must be completed, with a grade of C- or higher, in each of the nine General Education categories.

Probation and Dismissal for this Dutch IBMS degree program have been modified in the following manner:

A student who does not earn a minimum of 15 credits in their first year will be dismissed from this degree program.
A student may be placed on academic probation only after completing the 3rd term of study at Webster University.
A student on academic probation may be dismissed only after completing the 5th term of study at Webster University.

Special Program Academic Requirements and Information

Students declaring the Dutch accredited IBMS degree program as their major are required to do a 6 credit internship (MNGT 4950 or BUSN 4950), which may also be completed at other Webster campuses. Furthermore, the IBMS program requires students to complete a portfolio which is built around a sequence of 1- or 2-credit courses and concluded with a portfolio review and presentation in GNST 4000. The portfolio functions as an overview of the major and is presented before a panel of peers and faculty, including the Head of Department. The portfolio serves multiple objectives: it asks the student to reflect on his/her choice of courses (electives, general education courses, possible minors), it connects the student’s research and academic development with his/her professional development, and embeds the notion of the liberal arts firmly into the program. The student’s career orientation is further enhanced by attending a “capita selecta” of career and special events, guest lectures, and library readings organized in Leiden. The student is asked to submit a c.v., include three of his/her best papers from different years plus the final paper of the capstone course, and include the internship report. The portfolio also allows for personal integrated career path coaching.

IBMS Degree Programs

For the Bachelor in International Business and Management Studies, Specialization International Business:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University’s General Education and Management with Emphasis in International Business requirements:

BUSN 2100 Business Communications
BUSN 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics
BUSN 3700 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
BUSN 4300 Business Ethics
ILC 1091 Workshop
INTL 2030 International Law
MATH 1430 College Algebra
MNGT 2340 History of US Business and Management (or HIST 2330 History of Consumer Society)
MNGT 3100 Issues: Project Management
MNGT 3440 Stress Management
MNGT 3450 Principles of Organizational Behavior
MNGT 4570 Marketing Research
MNGT 4950 Internship (6 credits)

Portfolio requirement

Required General Education Courses

FRSH 1200 First Year Seminar
PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition

For the Bachelor in International Business and Management Studies, Specialization Marketing Management:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University’s General Education and Management with Emphasis in Marketing requirements:

ADVT 1940 Introduction to Marketing Communications
BUSN 2100 Business Communications
BUSN 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics
BUSN 3700 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
BUSN 4300 Business Ethics
BUSN 4650 International Business
COAP 1020 Introduction to Computer Applications
COAP 2020 Desk Top Publishing (or INTM 2350 Production Tools for Advertising and PR)
MATH 1430 College Algebra
MNGT 2340 History of US Business and Management (or HIST 2330 History of Consumer Society)
MNGT 3100 Issues: Project Management
MNGT 3450 Principles of Organizational Behavior
MNGT 3550 Public Relations
MNGT 4100 International Management
MNGT 4950 Internship (6 credits)

Portfolio requirement

Required General Education Courses:

FRSH 1200 First Year Seminar
PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition

For the Bachelor in International Business and Management Studies, Specialization General Management:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University’s General Education Management without Emphasis requirements:

BUSN 2100 Business Communications
BUSN 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics
BUSN 3700 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
BUSN 4300 Business Ethics
COAP 1020 Introduction to Computer Applications
MATH 1430 College Algebra
MNGT 2340 History of US Business and Management (or HIST 2330 History of Consumer Society)
MNGT 3100 Issues: Project Management
MNGT 3440 Stress Management
MNGT 3450 Principles of Organizational Behavior
MNGT 4100 International Management
MNGT 4570 Marketing Research
MNGT 4550 Organizational Development
MNGT 4950 Internship (6 credits)

Portfolio requirement

Required General Education Courses:

FRSH 1200 First Year Seminar
PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition

For the Bachelor in International Business and Management Studies, Specialization Business Administration:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University’s General Education and BS in Business Administration requirements:

ACCT 3025 Advanced Managerial and Cost Accounting
BUSN 2100 Business Communications
BUSN 3700 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
BUSN 4300 Business Ethics
COAP 1020 Introduction to Computer Applications
FINC 3210 Principles of Finance
MATH 1430 College Algebra
MNGT 2340 History of US Business and Management (or HIST 2330 History of Consumer Society)
MNGT 3100 Issues: Project Management
MNGT 3400 Human Resource Management
BUSN 4950 Internship (6 credits)
MNGT 4570 Marketing Research

Portfolio requirement

Required General Education Courses:

GNST 1200 First Year Seminar
PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition

Dutch-Accredited Applied Behavior and Social Sciences (ABSS)

(Leiden campus only)

Program Description

This program provides an opportunity for students to concurrently obtain a Dutch University of Applied Sciences degree and an American bachelor degree from Webster University. The program follows the Webster University undergraduate requirements for the psychology or sociology curricula with special additional requirements added for Dutch Accreditation purposes.

The Dutch accredited Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences (ABSS) degree program is only offered at the Leiden campus and leads to the Dutch HBO Bachelor in Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences, with a study specialization (“afstudeerrichting”) in either psychology or sociology.

Enrollment in the Dutch ABSS program is only possible in conjunction with Webster University’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Sociology programs.

Program Acceptance

Any student already accepted to Webster University and in academic and financial good standing can enter the Dutch accredited ABSS degree program. The student must declare this degree program through the Leiden campus.

Program Dutch Authority Registration:

First year applicants/students who wish to apply for Dutch Financial Aid are required to register with the Dutch Central Register for Higher Education (DUO-IB Groep). Details from the Leiden campus.

Program Residency Requirements:

Students in this Dutch-accredited ABSS degree program have a residency requirement of 30 Webster credits at the Webster Leiden campus. Fifteen of these credits must be from the last 18 credits completed prior to graduation (including the capstone course and portfolio requirements).

Program Academic Policies:

Students must follow all Webster University Academic Policies and Information contained in the ABSS handbook (available from the Leiden campus website).

No more than one course (3 credit hours) completed with a grade of D may count toward fulfilling the specific requirements of the degree program.

At least one course of 3 credit hours must be completed, with a grade of C- or higher, in each of the nine General Education categories.

Probation and Dismissal for this Dutch ABSS degree program have been modified in the following manner:

A student who does not earn a minimum of 15 credits in their first year will be dismissed from this degree program.
A student may be placed on academic probation only after completing the 3rd term of study at Webster University.
A student on academic probation may be dismissed only after completing the 5th term of study at Webster University.

Special Program Academic Requirements and Information:

Students declaring the Dutch accredited ABSS degree program as their major are required to do a 6 credit internship (PSYC 2900 or SOCI 2900), which may also be completed at other Webster campuses. Furthermore, the ABSS program requires students to complete a portfolio which is built around a sequence of 1- or 2-credit courses and concluded with a portfolio review and presentation in GNST 4000. The portfolio functions as an overview of the major and is presented before a panel of peers and faculty, including the Head of Department. The portfolio serves multiple objectives: it asks the student to reflect on his/her choice of courses (electives, general education courses, possible minors), it connects the student’s research and academic development with his/her professional development, and embeds the notion of the liberal arts firmly into the program. The student’s career orientation is further enhanced by attending a “capita selecta” of career and special events, guest lectures, and library readings organized in Leiden. The student is asked to submit a c.v., include three of his/her best papers from different years plus the final paper of the capstone course, and include the internship report. The portfolio also allows for personal integrated career path coaching.

ABSS Degree Programs:

For the Bachelor in Applied Behavioral and Social Studies, Specialization Psychology:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University’s General Education and Psychology requirements:

MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communication
COAP 1020 Introduction to Computer Applications
SOCI 1100 Introduction to Sociology
ANTH 1070 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 2000 Issues in Contemporary Society
MATH 1430 College Algebra
MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practice
MNGT 3100 Project Management
PSYC 3075 Stress Management
PSYC 4375, PSYC 4750, and PSYC 4825 are also required courses in the ABSS Psychology.

Required General Education Courses:

FRSH 1200 First Year Seminar
PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition

For the Bachelor in Applied Behavioral and Social Studies, Specialization Sociology:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University’s General Education and Sociology requirements:

MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communication
COAP 1020 Introduction to Computer Applications
MATH 1430 College Algebra
MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practice
MNGT 3100 Project Management
PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 3075 Stress Management
ANTH 1070, SOCI 2000, SOCI 4750 and SOCI 4825 are also required courses in the ABSS Sociology.

Required General Education Courses:

FRSH 1200 First Year Seminar
PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition