Webster University and Johnson County Community College Start a Program to Help Students Earn Games & Game Design Degrees

Photo: Webster students in a game design class on the Main campus.

ST. LOUIS – Webster University and Johnson County Community College (JCCC) have signed an agreement that will allow JCCC students to easily transfer into Webster’s nationally-recognized bachelor’s program for Games & Game Design. JCCC, which is the largest institution of higher education in the Kansas City region for undergraduate degrees, has about 200 students enrolled in its associate of applied science degree in Game Development.

The agreement was signed in early November. JCCC Students who are set to graduate with an associate degree next spring can apply for the program early next year.

“We are thrilled to work with JCCC to provide this additional opportunity for their students, gaining two more years of education and experience, and adding a BA to their associate degree,” said School of Communications Dean Eric Rothenbuhler. “Our programs emphasize the development of professional skills and career preparation within the context of a well-rounded liberal arts degree.”

“JCCC is excited to offer this opportunity to our students in the Game Development program,” said Andrew Lutz, dean of Computing Sciences & Information Technology at JCCC. “The option to complete an additional two years of education is valuable and provides students an avenue to a bachelor's degree in their area of study.”

Under the agreement, students would complete their associate degree at JCCC and then transfer their credits into Webster’s bachelor’s program. The articulation agreement includes a degree completion plan for students to finish in two years. That program includes an opportunity to participate in a short-term game design program in Japan.

“Nothing gives greater joy to an educator than seeing more options for the students they are training. I am already constantly amazed by the quality of student work and am eager to see what new heights they can reach with continued education,” said Associate Professor Cameron Gullotta, department chair of JCCC’s Game Development program. “I want to thank each person who made this partnership a reality, your hard work will affect more people than you will ever know. I look forward to working with Webster University to make our graduates the most desirable in the country.”

Webster’s Games & Game Design classes are taught on site at its Main Campus in the St. Louis region. Webster offers on-campus housing options as well as student activities that are designed for transfer students.

Visit the School of Communications page to learn more about the Games & Game Design program.  Visit Webster’s admissions page to learn more about the resources offered to transfer students.