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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Flexible Options to
Meet Students’Needs
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Life is busy. Whether you dream
of obtaining an undergraduate or a
graduate degree, the prospect of doing
so while juggling work, a family, a hectic
schedule or a possible move in the near
future can be enough to deter many
people from even enrolling. But earning
a higher education degree is not impossible, and Webster
University helps bring those dreams
of a better “you” within reach.
Webster University is a global network of campuses
spanning four continents, including two dozen in the
United States. Its Charleston campus has been helping
students reach their academic
goals for more than 30 years
and maintains a current
selection of degree programs
that are significant to the local
economy.
Some of the Charleston
campus’ programs
include a master of arts in
Counseling, master of Health
Administration, master of
Business Administration,
graduate certificates in
Project Management, Organizational Development and
Government Contracting, as well as a bachelor’s degree
in Management and Psychology. You can find a full list of
programs at
The Master of Health Administration is one of the
newest and fastest growing programs at the Charleston
campus. This 36-credit-hour program prepares individuals
to work in one of the leading industries in the Charleston
area. Graduates of the program will guide health care
organizations toward greater efficiency through planning,
directing, coordinating and supervising the health care we
count on for ourselves and our families.
The master of arts in Counseling continues to be the
largest program at the Charleston campus and is the only
clinical mental health program in the Charleston area. This
program prepares students with a strong base of knowledge
and skills to practice effectively in a variety of careers in the
field of mental health. Graduates of the program will be
prepared to take the licensing exam and will possess all the
educational requirements necessary to become licensed in
South Carolina.
“We have over 250 students in Charleston, and most
hold full-time jobs,” explained Vice Provost Nancy
Hellerud. “We are honored to offer tuition discounts
to several major area employers – for example, Boeing,
MUSC and the military – who send employees here
to advance their careers through higher education. We
are constantly expanding our relationships with local
employers to provide quality education to individuals from
all over the Charleston area.”
Night and online courses
accommodate students’
schedules, and on-campus classes
meet one night each week for
nine-week terms. The local
campus is located in North
Charleston, off of Leeds Avenue.
“The average student spends
approximately two years earning
their master’s degree. However,
full-time students may complete
a 36-credit-hour degree in a little
over a year. The options are flexible to meet each student’s
needs,” Hellerud said.
In addition to the flexible schedule, relevant course
offerings and worldwide network, Webster University’s
faculty members are rated highly by students.
“Nearly all of our professors are adjunct faculty. They
are in the workforce doing what they teach. They have
real-world experience and real-world connections, and
they enhance the quality of education,” said Hellerud.
“Not only do we want you to graduate with a great degree,
but we want you to have a great career as well. We’re here
to help you do that.”
To learn more about Webster University’s programs and
admission requirements, visit
or call 843-760-1324.
BY ANNE TOOLE