Transfer Credits Guidelines
For military students, the Office of Admissions awards transfer credit according to the guidelines discussed on Webster University’s transfer credits pages. In general, it is Webster University policy to accept credits earned from Professional Military Education (PME) institutions and those institutions fully accredited by a regional accrediting association for colleges and universities, provided that such credits have been earned through university-level courses appropriate to the student’s degree program at Webster.
Official military transcripts (joint services transcripts) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for evaluation. Coursework recommended for academic college credit at the lower- or upper-division level by the American Council on Education (ACE) will be considered for transfer provided that the coursework is applicable to the student’s degree program. Admissions reserves the right to accept or reject credits earned at other institutions of higher education. Exceptions are considered for all military students.
Navy Schools
Webster University's transfer credit degree program with the U.S. Navy NAVSEA Lean Six Sigma College (LSSC) course provides pre-approved graduate transfer credit for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course graduates to transfer up to 9 credit hours of graduate transfer credits. The credit can be applied to master's degree programs in the Walker School of Business & Technology; select programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences including the MS in Criminal Justice, MA in International Relations and Security Studies, and MA in Legal Studies; and in the College of Science and Health, the MS in Environmental Management. Transfer work can be used as either core courses or elective courses, depending on program requirements. Some programs may accept fewer credits based on specific degree requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Completion of the LSSC Black Belt program or current equivalent program.
- Application and admission to one of the Webster University graduate programs listed above following prescribed admission procedures.
Documentation
- Submission of a certified copy of the completion certificate from NAVESEA Lean Six Sigma College signed by the Director of NAVSEA and the Director of Task Force Lean that reflects passing the LSSC Black Belt program or current equivalent LSSC Black Belt program.
- Submission of an official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited academic institution.
Transfer Credit Awarded
Pre-approved Course Substitutions: The following courses from the LSSC Black Belt program are pre-approved course substitutions. Webster University courses do not substitute to the LSSC program.
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits (Up to a maximum of 9 credit hours) |
Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| CSSS 5990 Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
Updated July 14, 2026
Webster University's transfer credit degree program with the U.S. Naval War College course provides pre-approved graduate transfer credit to transfer up to 12 credit hours for the following courses:
- Strategy and War
- Theater Security Decision Making
- Joint Maritime Operations
The credit can be applied to master's degree programs in the Walker School of Business & Technology; select programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences including the MS in Criminal Justice, MA in International Relations and Security Studies, and MA in Legal Studies; and in the College of Science and Health, the MS in Environmental Management. Transfer work can be used as either core courses or elective courses, depending on program requirements. Some programs may accept fewer credits based on specific degree requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Completion of the Strategy and War course, the Theater Security Decision Making course, or the Joint Maritime Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College.
- Application and admission to the Webster University graduate program listed above following prescribed admission procedures.
Documentation
- Submission of an official transcript showing completion of Strategy and War course, the Theater Security Decision Making course, or the Joint Maritime Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College.
- Submission of an official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited academic institution.
Transfer Credit Awarded
Strategy and War Course
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits (Up to a maximum of 12 credit hours) |
Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
Theater Security Decision Making Course
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits (Up to a maximum of 9 credit hours) |
Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
Joint Maritime Operations Course
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits (Up to a maximum of 9 credit hours) |
Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
Updated July 14, 2026
Webster University's transfer credit degree program with the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) course provides an opportunity for qualified SEA graduates to transfer up to 9 credit hours of graduate transfer credits. The credit can be applied to master's degree programs in the Walker School of Business & Technology; select programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences including the MS in Criminal Justice, MA in International Relations and Security Studies, and MA in Legal Studies; and in the College of Science and Health, the MS in Environmental Management. Transfer work can be used as either core courses or elective courses, depending on program requirements. Some programs may accept fewer credits based on specific degree requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Completion of the SEA course.
- Application and admission to one of the Webster University graduate programs listed above following prescribed admission procedures.
Documentation
- Submission of an official transcript, Academic Report, or Joint Services Transcript showing completion of SEA.
- Submission of an official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited academic institution.
Transfer Credit Awarded
Pre-approved Course Substitutions: The following course from SEA is a pre-approved course substitution for a specific Webster course. Webster courses do not substitute to the SEA program.
| Approved Webster University Transfer Credits (Up to a maximum of 9 credit hours) |
Transfer Credit |
|---|---|
| MNGT 5590 Organizational Behavior or MBA 5100 Adding Value through Human Capital | 3 Credits |
| IRSS 5870 International Law and Politics of Outer Space or INTL 5500 Professional Seminar | 3 Credits |
| IRSS 5860 Issues in International Relations and Security Studies or INTL 5860 Issues in International Politics | 3 Credits |
| Graduate Elective Course | 3 Credits |
Updated July 14, 2026
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