Webster University

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WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

St. Louis, Missouri
Academic Distance Learning Center
http://www.webster.edu/worldclassroom

Webster University was founded in 1915. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1998. In fall 2005, there were 1,386 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.
Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services, tutoring.
Contact Matt Nolan, Director, Graduate and Evening Student Admissions, Webster University, 470 East Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119. Telephone: 314-968-7089. Fax: 314-968-7462. E-mail: nolan@webster.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

Certificate Web Site Design; Web Site Development
Graduate Certificate Decision Support Systems; Global Commerce–MBA Certificate in Global Commerce; Government Contracting; Web Services
MA Business and Organizational Security Management; Media Communication, Communication Management emphasis; Procurement and Acquisitions Management
MAT Educational Technology and Multidisciplinary Studies
MBA Business Administration

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate —computer and information sciences; languages (foreign languages related); philosophy; public relations, advertising, and applied communication related; religious education.
Graduate —business, management, and marketing related; communication and journalism related; computer and information sciences and support services related; education; educational administration and supervision; finance and financial management services; management information systems; marketing; security and protective services related.

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