Undergraduate Catalog Addendum/Errata

Below are listed additions and corrections to the 2023-24 Undergraduate Studies Catalog since its publication on 01 June 2023. All corrections listed below have been made in the main online catalog sections to which they apply and will appear in the print version of those individual pages. They do not appear, however, in the PDF version of the full catalog.

This page was last updated on 08 September 2023.

Changes by Department/Program

• Art History and Criticism (BA)
• Combined Degrees - Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Elementary Education/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA)
• Computer Science (BS)
• Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Machine Learning
• Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Software Engineering
• Course - BIOL - Biology 
• Course - CRIM - Criminology
• Course - EDUC - Education
• Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Elementary Education
• Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Special Education
• Education Studies (BEd) 
• Entrepreneurship (Certificate)
• Governance
• Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs - Online Programs
• Magazine Production (Certificate)
• Photography and Visual Communication (BA)
• Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health
• Psychology (BS)
• Tuition - Undergraduate Tuition

Changes by Date

16 June 2023

Combined Degrees - Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Elementary Education/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA) 

The Required Major Courses should read: 

Required Major Courses

• EDUC 2000 Beginning Practicum in Education (B or better required) (1 hour)
• EDUC 2800 Foundations in Education (B or better required) (3 hours)
• EDUC 2900 Education of Students with Exceptionalities (3 hours)
• EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 3440 Digital Pedagogy and Assistive Learning Technologies (3 hours)
• EDUC 3000 Practicum: Elementary (2 hours)
• EDUC 3199 Practicum Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 4000 Apprentice Teaching Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary (13 hours)
  or EDUC 4960 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary (Intermediate (Grades 4-6) (13 hours)

Course - EDUC - Education

The course title for EDUC 4950 should read:

EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary (13)

Teacher certification only. The apprentice teaching experience is an intensive, full semester field experience in which students are provided the opportunity to instruct under the expert supervision of university supervisors and cooperating teachers. Prerequisites: Practicum with a B or better, senior standing, filing of application one semester prior to placement by the posted deadline. The application must be approved by the advisor, verifying the student has met all the requirements.

Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Elementary Education

The Required Major Courses should read:

Required Major Courses

• EDUC 2000 Beginning Practicum in Education (B or better required) (1 hour)
• EDUC 2800 Foundations in Education (B or better required) (3 hours)
• EDUC 2900 Education of Students with Exceptionalities (3 hours)
• EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 3440 Digital Pedagogy and Assistive Learning Technologies (3 hours)
• EDUC 3000 Practicum: Elementary (2 hours)
• EDUC 3099 Practicum Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 4000 Apprentice Teaching Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary (13 hours)
  or EDUC 4960 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary Intermediate (Grades 4-6) (13 hours)

Education (BA) with an Emphasis in Special Education

The Required Major Courses should read:

Required Major Courses

• EDUC 2000 Beginning Practicum in Education (B or better required) (1 hour)
• EDUC 2800 Foundations in Education (B or better required) (3 hours)
• EDUC 2900 Education of Students with Exceptionalities (3 hours)
• EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (3 hours)
  or PSYC 3350 Cognitive Psychology (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 3440 Digital Pedagogy and Assistive Learning Technologies (3 hours)
• EDUC 3015 Practicum: K-12 Special Education (2 hours)
• EDUC 3099 Practicum Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 4000 Apprentice Teaching Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary (13 hours)
  or EDUC 4960 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary Intermediate (Grades 4-6) (13 hours)
  or EDUC 4980 Apprentice Teaching: Special Education* (Grades K-12) (13 hours)

Education Studies (BEd)

The Required Emphasis Curriculum for the Emphasis in Preschool Education should read:

Required Emphasis Curriculum (88 hours)

• EDUC 2000 Beginning Practicum in Education (1 hour)
• EDUC 2110 Communication in Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 2140 Writing for Teachers (3 hours)
• EDUC 2850 Foundations of Early Childhood Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 3125 Classroom Technology Applications (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 4020 Health, Nutrition and Safety (3 hours)
• EDUC 4180 Elementary Arts and Humanities Methods (3 hours)
• EDUC 4190 Elementary STEM Methods (3 hours)
• EDUC 4250 Economics and Geography for Global Sustainability (3 hours)
• EDUC 4435 Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching English Learners (3 hours)
• EDUC 4730 Language Development (3 hours)
• EDUC 4830 Early Childhood Curriculum (3 hours)
• EDUC 4831 Preprimary Practicum (1 hour)
• EDUC 4832 Intermediate Practicum (1 hour)
• EDUC 4880 Family and Community Resources (3 hours)
• ANSO 2060 Culture and Communications (3 hours)
• EDEX 1500 Webster 101 (1 hour)
• ESLG 4250 Academic Research and Writing (3 hours)
• GLBC 1200 First Year Seminar (3 hours)
• HIST 2030 Topics in Asian History: Uzbekistan (3 hours)
• KEYS 4007 School on Shoestring (3 hours)
• MUSC 1050 Introduction to Music Appreciation (3 hours)
• PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics (3 hours)
• SCIN 1400 Physics for Poets (3 hours)
• SCIN 1401 Physics for Poets Lab (1 hour) 
• STAT 1100 Descriptive Statistics (3 hours) 
• EDUC 3099 Practicum Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 3000 Practicum Elementary (2 hours)
• EDUC 4000 Apprentice Teaching Seminar (1 hour) with one of the following:
  
  • EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary (10 hours) 
    or
  • EDUC 4960 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary Intermediate (Grades 4-6) (10 hours) 

Education Studies (BEd) 

The Required Emphasis Curriculum for the Emphasis in Primary Education should read:

Required Emphasis Curriculum (86 hours)

• EDUC 2000 Beginning Practicum in Education (1 hour)
• EDUC 2110 Communication in Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 2140 Writing for Teachers (3 hours)
• EDUC 3125 Technology in the Classroom (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 4180 Elementary Arts and Humanities Methods (3 hours)
• EDUC 4190 Elementary STEM Methods (3 hours)
• EDUC 4220 Differentiated Mathematics Instruction (3 hours)
• EDUC 4250 Economics and Geography for Global Sustainability (3 hours)
• EDUC 4270 Methods of Teaching Elementary Reading (3 hours)
• EDUC 4280 ELEM/SPED Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Area (3 hours)
• EDUC 4290 ELEM/SPED Differentiated Reading Assessment and Intervention (3 hours)
• EDUC 4435 Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching English Learners (3 hours)
• EDUC 4730 Language Development (3 hours)
• EDUC 4880 Family and Community Resources (3 hours)
• EDEX 1500 Webster 101 (1 hour)
• ESLG 4250 Academic Research and Writing (3 hours)
• GLBC 1200 First Year Seminar (3 hours)
• HIST 2030 Topics in Asian History: Uzbekistan (3 hours)
• KEYS 4007 School on Shoestring (3 hours)
• MUSC 1050 Introduction to Music Appreciation (3 hours)
• PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics (3 hours)
• SCIN 1400 Physics for Poets (3 hours)
• SCIN 1401 Physics for Poets Lab (1 hour)
• STAT 1100 Descriptive Statistics (3 hours)
• EDUC 3099 Practicum Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 3000 Practicum Elementary  (2 hours)
• EDUC 4000 Apprentice Teaching Seminar (1 hour) with one of the following:
  • EDUC 4950 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary (10 hours) 
    or
  • EDUC 4960 Apprentice Teaching: Elementary Intermediate (Grades 4-6) (10 hours) 

Governance

The Governance section should read:

A full description of the organizational structure of the University, including current administrators and a list of Board of Trustees members, can be found at https://www.webster.edu/about/leadership/.

Webster University Board of Trustees 2023-2023

Sumit Verma, Chair of the Board, Senior Vice President Commercial Manufacturing, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Susan (Gay) Burns, Vice Chair of the Board, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Reinsurance Group of America
Jovita Foster, Vice Chair of the Board, Vice President and General Counsel, Drury Hotels
Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, Chancellor, Webster University
Julian Z. Schuster, President, Webster University
Richard (Rick) Meyer, Treasurer of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, Webster University
Jeanelle Wiley,  Assistant Chancellor, Secretary of the University and Senior Privacy Director, Webster University
Marvin Anderson, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Private Bank
Mike Clairborne, Broadcaster, St. Louis Cardinals, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX
Dr. William (Bill) Fogarty, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology (retired)
Andy Geisse, Operating Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
Michael J, Girsch, Vice President and General Manager, St. Louis Cardinals
August (Gus) Hattrich,Chief Executive Office, Paradowski Creative
Kristin M. Johnson, Chief Transfomation and Human Resources Officer, Edward Jones
Lisa Melandri, Executive Director, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Jennifer Ozimkiewicz, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Corn and Soybean Crop Business, Bayer, Crop Science Division
Kathleen O. Paese, First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Shelley J. Seifert, Chairman and CEO, First Bank 
Atul Sharma, Chief Human Resources Officer, EthosEnergy
Charles Stucke, Chief Executive Officer (Retired), Leperco de Neuflize Asset Management, LLC

23 June 2023

Art History and Criticism (BA)

The Required Courses for Art History and Criticism (BA) should read:

Required Courses

• ART 1010 Creative Strategies (3 hours)
• ART 1150 Observational Drawing (3 hours)
• ART 1310 Materials and Making (3 hours)
• ARHS 2200 Current Art (3 hours)
• ARHS 2210 Intercultural History of Art (3 hours)
• ARHS 4920 Senior Thesis (3 hours)

Course - BIOL - Biology 

The course description for BIOL 2350 Nutrition should read:

BIOL 2350 Nutrition (3)

Examines the physiologic importance of all major nutrients on an individual's health. Effects of both deficiencies and excesses of the nutrients will be studied. The relationship between energy balance (calories) and weight control is emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 1010, BIOL 1550, BIOL 1620 or instructor permission. 

The course description for BIOL 2500 Botany: The Good, The Bad, and the Deadly should read:

BIOL 2500 Botany: The Good, The Bad, and The Deadly (3)

The path of human history is intimately related to the plants that surround us. The plants in our environment have shaped us, and we in turn have shaped them. During this course, students will learn botanical concepts and scientific skills, through exploration of our relationships with plants. Topics covered include plant morphology, physiology, diversity, and ecology. Intended for early-career majors and non-majors.GCP Coding: (PNW) (OCOM). 

30 June 2023

Course - CRIM - Criminology

The course description should read:

CRIM 4800 Criminology Internship (3)

Students engage in service-learning work at a community agency and have an opportunity to experience agency operations firsthand. A variety of field placements are available, depending on the student's background and interests. Students are responsible for securing their own placement before the semester begins and are expected to spend time at their placement every week of the regular semester and must complete at a minimum 80 hours at the site. Classroom components will include discussion of placement experiences or issues and the skills and ethics of criminal justice work. Prerequisites: CRIM 1100 or CRIM 1050, junior standing, permission of the instructor. 

14 July 2023

Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health

The link in the third paragraph under Program Description should read:

Students working toward the BA in psychology with an emphasis in mental health should consider the 3-2+ program with professional counseling. This combined degree program can result in students achieving their BA/MA up to a year sooner. More information can be found at https://www.webster.edu/catalog/current/undergraduate-catalog/preprofessional-programs.html#pre-counseling.

28 July 2023

Governance

The Board of Trustees should read: 

Webster University Board of Trustees 2023-2024

Sumit Verma, Chair of the Board, Senior Vice President Commercial Manufacturing, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Susan (Gay) Burns, Vice Chair of the Board, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Reinsurance Group of America
Jovita Foster, Vice Chair of the Board, Vice President and General Counsel, Drury Hotels
Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, Chancellor, Webster University
Julian Z. Schuster, President, Webster University
Richard (Rick) Meyer, Treasurer of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, Webster University
Jeanelle Wiley, Assistant Chancellor, Secretary of the University and Senior Privacy Director, Webster University
Marvin Anderson, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Private Bank
Mike Clairborne, Broadcaster, St. Louis Cardinals, NewsRadio 1120 KMOX
Dr. William (Bill) Fogarty, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology (retired)
Andy Geisse, Operating Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
Michael J, Girsch, Vice President and General Manager, St. Louis Cardinals
August (Gus) Hattrich,Chief Executive Office, Paradowski Creative
Kristin M. Johnson, Chief Transfomation and Human Resources Officer, Edward Jones
Lisa Melandri, Executive Director, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Jennifer Ozimkiewicz, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Corn and Soybean Crop Business, Bayer, Crop Science Division
Kathleen O. Paese, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Shelley J. Seifert, Chairman and CEO, First Bank
Atul Sharma, Chief Human Resources Officer, EthosEnergy
Charles Stucke, Chief Executive Officer (Retired), Leperco de Neuflize Asset Management, LLC

Magazine Production (Certificate)

The Required Courses should read:

Required Courses (16 hours)

• JOUR 4390 Magazine Production (3 hours)
• MDST 2200 Ethics in the Media (3 hours)
• JOUR 2300 Journalism: Layout and Design (3 hours)
• JOUR 2170 Multimedia News Editing (2 hours) 
  and JOUR 2171 Multimedia News Editing Lab (2 hours)
• PHOT 1500 Digital Imaging and Printing (3 hours)

01 August 2023

Course - EDUC - Education 

The course description for EDUC 2800 Foundations in Education should read:

EDUC 2800 Foundations in Education (3)
This course enables students to explore diverse values and beliefs about learning and teaching. Students will investigate the historical, philosophical, social, political and legal aspects of education and to further their understanding of the various issues that shape and impact the U.S. system of education. This course is designed to challenge students to promote individual and group responsibility for education in a democratic and diverse society. Prerequisites and co-requisites are only required for teacher candidates pursuing the BA in education. Must be completed with a grade of B or better in order to continue in the BA in education and be admitted to teacher certification. Prerequisite: EDUC 2140, WRIT 1010, or WRIT 2000 with a B- or better. Co-requisite: EDUC 2000. GCP Coding: (SSHB) (CRI).

Education Studies (BEd) 

The Education Studies (BEd) degree page should read:

This program is offered by the School of Education/Department of Teacher Education and is available online via asynchronous modality, at the St. Louis main campus, and at select International Campuses. Please see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog for a list of campuses where this program is offered. 

Program Description
The bachelor of education studies degree focuses on instruction across a broad range of learning contexts. The influence of philosophy, sociology, and psychology are examined to understand their impact on instructional design, learning theory, culture, and inclusivity on the learner. This degree highlights the importance of global engagement, science, and technology as well as the local community in the design as well as the implementation of curriculum, learning, and instructional interventions. The degree is designed for the student who is interested in learning and instruction in diverse learning environments. The bachelor of education studies does not lead to initial teacher certification in the state of Missouri. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of major philosophical and sociological perspectives concerning schooling and education.
• Understand and apply principles of developmental psychology to support learners in formal and informal educational settings..
• Demonstrate familiarity with the role of culture and diversity in designing and implementing learning solutions in global and local education.
• Understand and apply communication skills, message design application and information and communications technology tools in order to sustain relationships and effective stakeholder communication.
• Apply professional learning and collaboration to achieve personal and professional development in the areas of instruction, curriculum design, and learning facilitation.
• Design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve instructional problems.

Degree Requirements
For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

27 required credit hours
Required emphasis curriculum
Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours
Electives

Required Courses

• EDUC 2110 Communication in Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 2900 Education of Students with Exceptionalities (3 hours)
• EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment (3 hours)
• EDUC 3125 Technology in the Classroom (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 3650 Instructional Design (3 hours)
• EDUC 4620 Educational Internship (3 hours)
• EDUC 4650 Educational Research Senior Overview (3 hours)
• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)

Emphasis in Global Education
This emphasis is available online, at the St. Louis main campus, and Uzbekistan. 

The emphasis in global education provides students with the awareness and skills to work in diverse learning environments as well as informal non-school environments like museums and learning centers. The program prioritizes global engagement, instructional design and participatory learning. 

Emphasis-Specific Learning Outcomes
The student will:

• Understand the role of Global Citizenship Education in crafting solutions for social and educational problems. 
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and habits of mind of an adult educator, instructional designer and learning facilitator.  
• Demonstrate an ability to plan design and implement instruction for a variety of learners.
• Recognize and discuss key themes of global education and informal education.
• Apply instructional and learning design skills to support adult learners in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Apply career learning and leadership approaches to personal learning.
• Understand and use research to evaluate educational practices.
• Explore options for applying their educational knowledge and skills in professional/occupational pursuits.

Required Emphasis Curriculum (15 hours):

• EDUC 2050 Introduction to Global Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 2800 Foundations of Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 3300 Topics in Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 4250 Economics and Geography for Global Sustainability (3 hours)
• EDUC 4435 Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching English Learners (3 hours)

Emphasis in English Education
This emphasis is only available at select campuses in Uzbekistan. Required courses in this emphasis area meet all GCP requirements.

The emphasis in Secondary education provides students with the technology enabled pedagogical skill and content knowledge required to teach English at the Secondary level.  

Emphasis-Specific Learning Outcomes
The student will:

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions of a professional educator based on internationally recognized core professional teaching standard frameworks.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop English Language Learners for college and career success based on international teaching standards.
• Apply English and Language Arts professional teaching standards for professional development, self-reflection and lifelong learning.
• Apply skills and attitudes as required of the English Teacher for classroom instruction, learner assessment, and relationship building for supporting students' learning needs.

Required Emphasis Curriculum (88 hours)

• EDUC 2000 Beginning Practicum in Education (1 hour)
• EDUC 2110 Communication in Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 2140 Writing for Teachers (3 hours)
• EDUC 3125 Technology in the Classroom (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 4350 Arts and Humanities Methods (3 hours)
• EDUC 4130 Writing Instruction (3 hours)
• EDUC 4250 Economics and Geography for Global Sustainability (3 hours)
• EDUC 4380 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3 hours)
• EDUC 4390 Differentiated Reading Assessment and Intervention (3 hours)
• EDUC 4435 Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching English Learners (3 hours)
• EDUC 4880 Family and Community Resources (3 hours)
• ENGL 1030 Introduction to Literature (3 hours)
• ENGL 1100 Comparative European Literature (3 hours)
• ENGL 2500 Global Dramatic Literature (3 hours) 
• ENGL 2600 Introduction to Linguistics (3 hours)
• ENGL 4190 The Story of English (3 hours)
• EDEX 1500 Webster 101 (1 hour)
• ESLG 4250 Academic Research and Writing (3 hours)
• GLBC 1200 First Year Seminar (3 hours)
• HIST 2030 Topics in Asian History: Uzbekistan (3 hours)
• KEYS 4007 School on Shoestring (3 hours)
• MUSC 1050 Introduction to Music Appreciation (3 hours) 
• PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics (3 hours)
• SCIN 1400 Physics for Poets (3 hours)
• SCIN 1401 Physics for Poets Lab (1 hour) 
• STAT 1100 Descriptive Statistics (3 hours)
• EDUC 3099 Practicum Seminar (1 hour)
• EDUC 3005 Practicum Secondary English (2 hours)
• EDUC 4000 Apprentice Teaching Seminar (! hour)
• EDUC 4970 Apprentice Teaching Secondary English (10 hours)

Special Requirements
Courses completed with a grade below C- do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major. The pass/fail option is not available for courses that students wish to apply toward their major or toward their Global Citizenship Program requirements. A GPA of 3.0 is required for courses in the major and an overall GPA of 2.5 is required. 

Entrepreneurship (Certificate) 

The Suggested Track for Music Majors of the Entrepreneurship Elective Courses should read:

Suggested Track for Music Majors

• MUSC 3000 Music Entrepreneurship (3 hours)
• MUSC 4370 Advanced Topics in Music Entrepreneurship (3 hours)

Photography and Visual Communication (BA) 

The Required Courses should read:

Required Courses

• MDST 1010 Media Foundations (3 hours) 
• EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production (3 hours) 
• EPMD 1040 Visual Storytelling (3 hours) 
• PHOT 1000 Fundamentals of Photography (3 hours) 
• PHOT 1500 Digital Imaging and Printing (3 hours) 
• PHOT 8040 History of Photography (3 hours) 
• PHOT 2200 Lighting Techniques (3 hours) 
• PHOT 3000 Documentary Photography and Photojournalism (3 hours) 
• MDST 2500 Professional Development in Media Careers (3 hours) 
• EPMD 4500 Media Business and Entrepreneurship (3 hours) 
• FTVP 1000 Fundamentals of Video Production (3 hours) 

11 August 2023

Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs - Online Programs

The College of Science and Health Online offerings should read:

College of Science and Health

• Nursing (BSN)†
• Psychology (BA)
• Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health
• Psychology (BS)

Photography and Visual Communication (BA)

The Required Courses should read:

Required Courses

• MDST 1010 Media Foundations (3 hours) 
• EPMD 1000 Introduction to Media Production (3 hours) 
• EPMD 1040 Visual Storytelling (3 hours) 
• PHOT 1000 Fundamentals of Photography (3 hours) 
• PHOT 1500 Digital Imaging and Printing (3 hours) 
• PHOT 2040 History of Photography (3 hours) 
• PHOT 2200 Lighting Techniques (3 hours) 
• PHOT 3000 Documentary Photography and Photojournalism (3 hours) 
• MDST 2500 Professional Development in Media Careers (3 hours) 
• EPMD 4500 Media Business and Entrepreneurship (3 hours) 
• FTVP 1000 Fundamentals of Video Production (3 hours) 

Psychology (BS) 

The modality statement should read:

This program is offered by the College of Science and Health/Psychology Department. It is available online and at select international campuses, but it is not available at the St. Louis main campus. Please see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog for a list of campuses where this program is offered.

12 August 2023

Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs - Online Programs

The College of Science and Health Online offerings should read:

College of Science and Health

• Nursing (BSN)†
• Psychology (BA)
• Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health

Psychology (BS) 

The modality statement should read:

This program is offered by the College of Science and Health/Psychology Department. It is available at select international campuses, but it is not available at the St. Louis main campus. Please see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog for a list of campuses where this program is offered.

18 August 2023

Tuition - Undergraduate Tuition

The Part-time undergraduate tuition Military Students (active duty, selected reserve and National Guard)
(U.S. locations and online) should read: 

Full-time undergraduate tuition  (Except for Conservatory students) Per academic year	$30,530
Conservatory full-time undergraduate tuition  Per academic year	$35,460
Cost for students who enroll in more than 18 hours in one semester This rate applies only to the additional credit hours above 18	$460/credit hour
Part-time undergraduate tuition (U.S. locations and online)	$460/credit hour
Part-time undergraduate tuition Military Students (active duty, selected reserve and National Guard) (U.S. locations and online)	$250/credit hour
Part-time RN to BSN undergraduate tuition* (St. Louis main campus and online only)	$360/credit hour
*The RN to BSN program is excluded from both the corporate partner tuition rate program (CPTR) and corporate partner cohort discount pricing.
Several scholarships are available to support Military Spouses, Military Dependents, Children of Fallen Patriots, Folds of Honor designees, First Responders, Civilian Service Employees and Federal Contract Workers. For information on these scholarships, please see the Office of Military Affairs Scholarships website.

 

Per-credit-hour charges for off-campus programs are based on program designation rather than student classifications. Students who have completed bachelor's degrees and who are seeking teacher certification will pay per-credit-hour tuition rates.

01 September 2023

Education Studies (BEd) 

The Education Studies (BEd) major page should read:

This program is offered by the School of Education/Department of Teacher Education and is available online via asynchronous modality, at the St. Louis main campus, and at select International Campuses. Please see the Locations Offering Undergraduate Programs section of this catalog for a list of campuses where this program is offered. 

Program Description
The bachelor of education studies degree focuses on instruction across a broad range of learning contexts. The influence of philosophy, sociology, and psychology are examined to understand their impact on instructional design, learning theory, culture, and inclusivity on the learner. This degree highlights the importance of global engagement, science, and technology as well as the local community in the design as well as the implementation of curriculum, learning, and instructional interventions. The degree is designed for the student who is interested in learning and instruction in diverse learning environments. The bachelor of education studies does not lead to initial teacher certification in the state of Missouri. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of major philosophical and sociological perspectives concerning schooling and education.
• Understand and apply principles of developmental psychology to support learners in formal and informal educational settings..
• Demonstrate familiarity with the role of culture and diversity in designing and implementing learning solutions in global and local education.
• Understand and apply communication skills, message design application and information and communications technology tools in order to sustain relationships and effective stakeholder communication.
• Apply professional learning and collaboration to achieve personal and professional development in the areas of instruction, curriculum design, and learning facilitation.
• Design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve instructional problems.

Degree Requirements

For information on the general requirements for a degree, see Baccalaureate Degree Requirements under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

27 required credit hours Required emphasis curriculum
Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours
Electives

Required Courses

• EDUC 2110 Communication in Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 2900 Education of Students with Exceptionalities (3 hours)
• EDUC 3100 Learning, Teaching and Assessment (3 hours)
• EDUC 3125 Technology in the Classroom (3 hours)
• EDUC 3375 Behavior Management (3 hours)
• EDUC 3650 Instructional Design (3 hours)
• EDUC 4620 Educational Internship (3 hours)
• EDUC 4650 Educational Research Senior Overview (3 hours)
• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)

Emphasis in Global Education
This emphasis is available online, at the St. Louis main campus, and in Uzbekistan.. 

The emphasis in global education provides students with the awareness and skills to work in diverse learning environments as well as informal non-school environments like museums and learning centers. The program prioritizes global engagement, instructional design and participatory learning. 

Emphasis-Specific Learning Outcomes
The student will:

• Understand the role of Global Citizenship Education in crafting solutions for social and educational problems. 
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and habits of mind of an adult educator, instructional designer and learning facilitator.  
• Demonstrate an ability to plan design and implement instruction for a variety of learners.
• Recognize and discuss key themes of global education and informal education.
• Apply instructional and learning design skills to support adult learners in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Apply career learning and leadership approaches to personal learning.
• Understand and use research to evaluate educational practices.
• Explore options for applying their educational knowledge and skills in professional/occupational pursuits.

Required Emphasis Curriculum (15 hours):

• EDUC 2050 Introduction to Global Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 2800 Foundations of Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 3300 Topics in Education (3 hours)
• EDUC 4250 Economics and Geography for Global Sustainability (3 hours)
• EDUC 4435 Inclusive Practices and Methods for Teaching English Learners (3 hours)

Special Requirements
Courses completed with a grade below C- do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major. The pass/fail option is not available for courses that students wish to apply toward their major or toward their Global Citizenship Program requirements. A GPA of 3.0 is required for courses in the major and an overall GPA of 2.5 is required. 

08 September 2023

Computer Science (BS)

The Required Courses for Computer Science (BS) should read:

Required Courses

• COSC 1550 Computer Programming I (3 hours)
• COSC 1560 Computer Programming II (3 hours)
• COSC 1570 Math for Computer Science (3 hours)
• COSC 2610 Operating Systems (3 hours)
• COSC 2670 Network Principles (3 hours)
• COSC 2810 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hours)
• COSC 2710 Social Engineering and Society (3 hours)
• COSC 3050 Data Structures I (3 hours)
• COSC 3100 Data Structures II (3 hours)
• COSC 3410 Computer and Information Security (3 hours)
• COSC 3510 Computer Architecture (3 hours)
• COSC 3810 Principles of Programming Languages (3 hours) 
• COSC 4110 Database Concepts (3 hours)
• COSC 4120 Database Applications (3 hours)
• MATH 2410 Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)

Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Machine Learning

The Required Courses for Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Machine Learning should read:

Required Courses

• COSC 1550 Computer Programming I (3 hours)
• COSC 1560 Computer Programming II (3 hours)
• COSC 1570 Math for Computer Science (3 hours)
• COSC 2610 Operating Systems (3 hours)
• COSC 2670 Network Principles (3 hours)
• COSC 2710 Social Engineering and Society (3 hours)
• COSC 2810 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hours)
• COSC 3050 Data Structures I (3 hours)
• COSC 3100 Data Structures II (3 hours)
• COSC 3230 Human-Computer Interaction (3 hours)
• COSC 3410 Computer and Information Security (3 hours) 
• COSC 3510 Computer Architecture (3 hours)
• COSC 4110 Database Concepts (3 hours)
• COSC 4120 Database Applications (3 hours)
• MATH 2410 Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)

Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Software Engineering

The Required Courses for Computer Science (BS) with an Emphasis in Software Engineering should read:

Required Courses

• COSC 1550 Computer Programming I (3 hours)
• COSC 1560 Computer Programming II (3 hours)
• COSC 1570 Math for Computer Science (3 hours)
• COSC 2610 Operating Systems (3 hours)
• COSC 2670 Network Principles (3 hours)
• COSC 2710 Social Engineering and Society (3 hours)
• COSC 2810 Systems Analysis and Design (3 hours0
• COSC 3050 Data Structures I (3 hours)
• COSC 3100 Data Structures II (3 hours)
• COSC 3230 Human-Computer Interaction (3 hours)
• COSC 3410 Computer and Information Security (3 hours)
• COSC 3510 Computer Architecture (3 hours)
• COSC 4110 Database Concepts (3 hours)
• COSC 4120 Database Applications (3 hours)
• MATH 2410 Discrete Mathematics (3 hours)