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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
Academics
- Graduation Rate59%
- Majors Available146
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio14:1
- Retention Rate69%
AP Credit Policy
Webster University awards college credit for previous learning experiences that may fall outside of traditional transfer credit earned through another college or university. This includes awarding college credit for passing test scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. A maximum of 32 credit hours will be awarded for first-year work earned through Advanced Placement Exams.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Arts Appreciation (ARTS) |
| 4 | 3 | Portfolio required for equivalency within the Art department | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Arts Appreciation (ARTS) |
| 4 | 3 | Portfolio required for equivalency within the Art department | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Roots of Culture (ROC) |
| 4 | 3 | ARHS 2210 Intercultural History of Art | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 1020/1021 Biology of Animals w/ Lab |
| 3 | 4 | Physical & Natural World (PNW) | |
| 5 | 4 | BIOL 1550/1551 Essentials of Biology I w/lab. | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | Quantitative Literacy (QL) |
| 4 | 5 | MATH 1610 Calculus I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | MATH 1610 Calculus I |
| 3 | 5 | Quantitative Literacy (QL) | |
| 4 | 10 | MATH 1610 Calculus I, MATH 1620 Calculus II | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | Physical & Natural World (PNW) |
| 5 | 4 | CHEM 1100/1101 General Chemistry I w/ Lab | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | CHIN 1090 Elementary Language Level I, CHIN 1100 Elementary Language Level II |
| 3 | 6 | Global Understanding (GLB) and Intercultural Competence (INTC) | |
| 5 | 12 | CHIN 1090 Elementary Language Level I, CHIN 1100 Elementary Language Level II, CHIN 2090 Intermediate Language Level I, CHIN 2100 Intermediate Language Level II | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Global Understanding (GLBL) |
| 3 | 3 | POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | General Elective |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Arts Appreciation (ARTS) |
| 4 | 3 | Portfolio required for equivalency within the Art Department | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | Written Communication (WCOM) |
| 4 | 6 | WRIT 1010 Composition, General Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | Written Communication (WCOM) and Roots of Culture (ROC) |
| 4 | 6 | WRIT 1010 Composition, ENGL 1030 Introduction to Literature | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Physical and Natural World (PNW) |
| 4 | 4 | SCIN 1100/1101 Earth Science and the Environment w/ Lab | |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Roots of Culture (ROC) |
| 3 | 6 | HIST 2230 Age of Total War, HIST 2210 Early Modern Europe | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FREN 1090 Elementary French Level I, FREN 1100 Elementary French Level II |
| 3 | 6 | Global Understanding (GLBL) and Intercultural Competence (INTC) | |
| 5 | 12 | FREN 1090 Elementary French Level I, FREN 1100 Elementary French Level II, FREN 2090 Intermediate French Level I, FREN 2100 Intermediate French Level II | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Global Understanding (GLBL) and Intercultural Competence (INTC) |
| 3 | 6 | GRMN 1090 Elementary German Level I, GRMN 1100 Elementary German Level II | |
| 5 | 12 | GRMN 1090 Elementary German Level I, GRMN 1100 Elementary German Level II, GRMN 2090 Intermediate German Level I, GRMN 2100 Intermediate German Level II | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Social Systems and Human Behavior (SSHB) |
| 4 | 3 | ANSO 1095 Introduction to Geography: World & Regional | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Global Understanding (GLBL) and Intercultural Competence (INTC) |
| 3 | 6 | ITAL 1090 Elementary Italian Level I, ITAL 1100 Elementary Italian Level II | |
| 5 | 12 | ITAL 1090 Elementary Italian Level I, ITAL 1100 Elementary Italian Level II, ITAL 2090 Intermediate Italian Level I, ITAL 2100 Intermediate Italian Level II | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | JAPN 1090 Elementary Japanese Level I, JAPN 1100 Elementary Japanese Level II |
| 3 | 6 | Global Understanding (GLBL) and Intercultural Competence (INTC) | |
| 5 | 12 | JAPN 1090 Elementary Japanese Level I, JAPN 1100 Elementary Japanese Level II, JAPN 2090 Intermediate Japanese Level I , JAPN 2100 Intermediate Japanese Level II | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Roots of Culture (ROC) |
| 3 | 6 | LATN 1090 Elementary Latin Level I, LATN 1100 Elementary Latin Level II | |
| 5 | 9 | LATN 1090 Elementary Latin Level I, LATN 1100 Elementary Latin Level II, LATN 2090 Intermediate Latin Level I | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 2030 Principles of Macroeconomics *If taken with AP Microeconomics will satisfy ECON 2000 Survey of Economics, which is required of most majors in the School of Business. |
| 3 | 3 | Social Systems and Human Behavior (SSHB) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Social Systems and Human Behavior (SSHB) |
| 3 | 3 | ECON 2020 Principles of Microeconomics. *If taken with AP Macroeconomics will satisfy ECON 2000 Survey of Economics, which is required of most majors in the School of Business. | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUSC 1000 Fundamentals of Musicianship |
| 3 | 3 | Arts Appreciation (ARTS) | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Physical & Natural World (PNW) |
| 3 | 4 | PHYS 1710/1711 College Physics I w/ Lab | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 1720/1721 College Physics II w/ Lab |
| 3 | 4 | Physical and Natural World (PNW) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 2040/2041 University Physics II w/ Lab |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Physical and Natural World (PNW) |
| 3 | 4 | PHYS 2030/2031 University Physics I w/ Lab | |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 3 | MATH 1480 Precalculus |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Social Systems and Human Behavior (SSHB) |
| 4 | 3 | PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology | |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Critical Thinking (CRI) |
| 4 | 6 | Critical Thinking (CRI) | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Written Communication (WCOM) |
| 4 | 6 | Written Communication (WCOM) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Global Understanding (GLBL) and Intercultural Competence (INTC) |
| 3 | 6 | SPAN 1090 Elementary Spanish Level I, SPAN 1100 Elementary Spanish Level II | |
| 5 | 12 | SPAN 1090 Elementary Spanish Level I, SPAN 1100 Elementary Spanish Level II, SPAN 2090 Intermediate Spanish Level I, SPAN 2100 Intermediate Spanish Level II | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPAN 3250 Introduction to Literature |
| 3 | 3 | Roots of Culture (ROC) | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Quantitative Literacy (QL) |
| 3 | 3 | BUSN 2750 Introduction to Statistics | |
| 4 | 3 | MATH 2200 Statistics | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics |
| 3 | 3 | Social Systems and Human Behavior (SSHB) | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | Roots of Culture (ROC) |
| 3 | 6 | HIST 1300 Colonial & Revolutionary America, HIST 1310 Nineteenth Century America | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | INTL 1500 The World Systems Since 1500 or HIST 1000 World Systems since 1500 |
| 3 | 3 | Roots of Culture (ROC) |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Acting
- Advertising
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Applied Linguistics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
C
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial Photography
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Costume Design
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
D
- Dance, General
- Development Economics and International Development
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Documentary Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational Psychology
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- European Studies/Civilization
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
H
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Illustration
- Information Science/Studies
- Intellectual Property Law.
- International Relations and Affairs
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Journalism
- Journalism, Other
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
K
- Keyboard Instruments
L
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Musical Theatre
N
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nurse Anesthetist
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports Communication
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Sustainability Studies
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Voice and Opera
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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