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SECOND (MULTIPLE) MASTER’S DEGREES
A student seeking a second master’s degree from Florida Tech must enroll in the programs
sequentially, not simultaneously. Following admission to the first program, the student may
at any time thereafter apply for admission to an additional program. If accepted into the new
program, actual enrollment in that program will take effect upon completion of the first
master’s degree.
With approval of the academic unit head, credit for non-thesis or non-degree projects used
previously to meet requirements for a master’s degree at Florida Tech may be used to meet up
to one-half of the credits required for a subsequent master’s degree. The academic unit head
will decide, on a per-course basis, the applicability of each course to be transferred to the
second program. The final program, including those courses transferred, must be approved
by the academic unit head of the program in which the student wishes to enroll. However,
at least one-half of the course work leading to any master’s degree granted by Florida Tech
must have been taken at Florida Tech, but never applied to any other degree.
The overall cumulative GPA carried on the transcripts will include all courses for all graduate
degrees. A notation will be made of the program GPA compiled for each degree, which
will include only courses that were applied to the respective degree.
Neither degree will be awarded unless both the program GPA compiled on the basis of only
those courses applied to that degree, and the overall cumulative GPA are at least 3.0.
STUDENT COMPLAINT RESOLUTION
Purpose
1. To promote prompt resolution of perceived wrongs and/or injustices that may arise between
students and faculty members or other parties.
2. To assure that the rights of privacy of all parties are maintained.
3. To develop a higher sense of community among all persons at Florida Tech’s off-campus
locations.
Complaint Resolution Process
1. Occasions may arise where a student feels that he/she has a legitimate basis for complaint.
It is the policy of the university to promptly resolve these complaints. The normal process
for resolution of complaints is as follows:
a. When a student feels that he/she has a complaint, it should be taken by the student
directly to the party(s) involved. Those involved should attempt to resolve the matter
informally and without the need to establish a record.
b. If the student and the other party are unable to resolve the matter, or if for any reason
the student does not feel at ease in going to the other party, he/she should contact the
site director for assistance. Very often the director is able to achieve an equitable solution
to most problems.
c. If the student would rather not discuss the matter with the site director, he/she may
contact, by telephone or letter, the dean of University College at the main campus in
Melbourne, Florida.
d. If for any reason the student chooses not to deal with the individuals listed above,
he/she may present their complaint to the associate provost, Florida Tech, Melbourne,
Florida.
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