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COOPERATIVE DEGREE PROGRAMS<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Tech and ALMC provide several cooperative degree program opportunities. These<br />
programs generally facilitate completion <strong>of</strong> graduate degree requirements in 12 months.<br />
Participation in a cooperative degree program requires completion <strong>of</strong> an ALMC course,<br />
followed by two or three academic sessions as a full-time student. ALMC/FIT cooperative<br />
degree programs are currently available in conjunction with the LEDC, AABC and ORSA-<br />
MAC courses <strong>of</strong> instruction. Details for any <strong>of</strong> these programs may be obtained by contacting<br />
Fort Lee.<br />
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES<br />
Individuals desiring to enroll in the LEDC, AABC or ORSA-MAC courses, and participate<br />
in the ALMC/<strong>Florida</strong> Tech cooperative degree programs must request approval through<br />
appropriate personnel channels and their chain <strong>of</strong> command. Further advice can be obtained<br />
from the Fort Lee site staff at (804) 765-4665 or e-mail rstocks@fit.edu.<br />
Students should complete an application for admission to <strong>Florida</strong> Tech indicating acceptance<br />
for LEDC, ORSA-MAC I or AABC, and request admission in the graduate program<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> Tech. Applications for admission to University College are available upon request<br />
from Fort Lee.<br />
COMPUTER FACILITIES<br />
A microcomputer lab with a variety <strong>of</strong> business s<strong>of</strong>tware is available for the use <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong><br />
Tech/ALMC students. Selected courses require the use <strong>of</strong> computers. Although not required,<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Tech students are encouraged to acquire a personal computer.<br />
PART-TIME STUDENTS<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Tech provides an opportunity for the continuing education <strong>of</strong> Fort Lee personnel who<br />
wish to maintain their pr<strong>of</strong>essional and technical competence and/or enhance their development<br />
and career progression. The typical part-time student can complete graduate degree<br />
requirements in two years at the normal load <strong>of</strong> two courses per academic session. This time<br />
may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted from other civilian institutions or designated<br />
military schools. Part-time students must complete all degree requirements within a period<br />
not to exceed seven years.<br />
VETERANS BENEFITS<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Tech degree programs are approved for the payment <strong>of</strong> veterans’ education benefits.<br />
TUITION<br />
Tuition costs for courses conducted by <strong>Florida</strong> Tech for University College students will normally<br />
not exceed tuition charges at the Melbourne campus, and may be less. The following<br />
charges are effective at Fort Lee with summer semester 2006.<br />
• Graduate course, Fort Lee student: $455 per semester credit hour, $1,365 per 3-credit<br />
course<br />
• Distance Learning, online course: $455 per semester credit hour, $1,365 per 3-credit<br />
course<br />
• Graduate directed study, Fort Lee student: $555 per semester credit hour, $1,665 per<br />
3-credit course<br />
• Graduate directed study, Melbourne student: $1,000 per semester credit hour, $3,000 per<br />
3-credit course<br />
32 <strong>Florida</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology
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