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Department of Extended Studies
Frequently Asked Questions
General
- Is Florida Tech accredited?
- When was Florida Tech founded?
- Who is the president of Florida Tech?
- How many colleges are there at Florida Tech?
- Tell me more about the Department of Extended Studies.
- Who is the dean of Extended Studies?
- Where are the administrative offices of Extended Studies?
- How do I contact the Department of Extended Studies?
Locations
- Does Extended Studies offer master’s degree or graduate certificate programs at a site near me?
- I am interested in finding more information about your distance learning programs.
Academic Programs
- What master’s degree programs does Extended Studies offer?
- Do you offer graduate certificate programs?
- I prefer to take my course online. What distance learning programs are offered?
- Is a degree from any one of the Extended Studies sites or the Virtual site the same as a degree from Florida Institute of Technology?
- What is University Alliance?
Applying for Admission
- Can I submit an application for a master’s degree online?
- What are the application fees?
- Is financial aid available?
- What are the guidelines for transferring credits from another college or university?
- Do you offer a payment plan?
- Can I pay tuition by credit card?
- What is PAWS?
- What is ANGEL?
- Do I need a GRE or GMAT?
- Who do I contact if I have questions about the application process?
- How much is tuition?
- I am a veteran. Are benefits available?
- I have questions about a particular degree program. Who do I contact?
Who to Call
- How can I contact one of Extended Studies' directors?
- How can I find information for one of Florida Tech’s faculty members?
Alumni-Related Questions
Library or Research-Related Questions
Other Questions
- Does Extended Studies have a catalog of all Extended Studies and Virtual Site courses?
- I am interested in becoming an adjunct faculty member. Who do I contact?
General
Is Florida Tech accredited?
Florida Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, education specialist and doctoral degrees. SACS is the recognized regional accrediting body in the 11 U.S. southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia).The university is approved by the Office of Education of the U.S. Department of Education.The university is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, the American Council on Education, the College Entrance Examination Board, the American Society for Engineering Education and Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
When was Florida Tech founded?
Founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College by Dr. Jerome P. Keuper, Florida Tech initially offered continuing education opportunities to scientists, engineers and technicians, who were employed at what is now NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center.
Who is the president of Florida Tech?
Anthony James Catanese, Ph.D., FAICP
How many colleges are there at Florida Tech?
The university is organized into five academic units: College of Aeronautics, Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, and the College of Science.
Tell me more about the Department of Extended Studies.
Florida Tech’s off-campus programs, also known as the Department of Extended Studies, have been offering graduate degree programs to members of the military since 1972 when programs were first offered at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland. The off-campus sites and locations include Orlando, Kennedy Space Center and Rockledge in Florida; Fort Lee, National Capital Region, in Alexandria, Va., and Hampton Roads, also in Virginia; Patuxent River and Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland; Picatinny Arsenal and Lakehurst in New Jersey and the Virtual Campus which offers distance learning programs.
Who is the dean of Extended Studies?
The Department of Extended Studies is led by Theodore R. Richardson III, Ed.D. who is the Senior Associate Dean. Dr. Richardson is the academic leader supervising all activites of the 10 off-campus sites as well as the distance learning initiatives of the Virtual Campus. The Department of Extended Studies is a unit of the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business where Annie Becker, Ph.D. is the Dean.
Where are the administrative offices of Extended Studies?
Florida Tech's main campus in Melbourne, Fla., is home to Department of Extended Studies. By phone contact (321) 674-8825.
How do I contact Extended Studies?
Mailing address: Florida Institute of Technology, Department of Extended Studies, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901. By phone (321) 674-8806, e-mail es@fit.edu or visit the Web site at http://es.fit.edu.
Our Locations
Does Extended Studies offer master's degree or graduate certificate programs at a site near me?
Programs are offered at 10 sites in five states:
- Orlando, Spaceport (includes Kennedy Space Center and Rockledge) and Melbourne in Florida
- Alexandria, the Hampton Roads area and Fort Lee in Virginia
- Aberdeen Proving Ground and Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland
- Picatinny Arseanl and Lakehurst NAES in New Jersey
- Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama
Contact any one of the off-campus sites for program availability.
I am interested in finding more information about your distance learning programs.
Contact the Virtual Site by e-mail vgc@fit.edu, phone (864) 226-2257, or toll free in the U.S. (888) 225-2239 for questions about applications, registration and programs.
Academic Programs
What master's degree programs does the Extended Studies offer?
Graduate degree programs are offered through the Extended Studies and through the Virtual Campus. Please note that not all degree programs are offered at each site.
Do you offer graduate certificate programs?
Most of the graduate certificate programs are taught at each of the 9 Extended Studies sites. All certificates are available for completion through the Virtual Site.
I prefer to take my course online. What distance learning programs are offered?
- Master's degree programs offered through the Virtual Site.
- Graduate certificate programs available through the Virtual Site.
Is a degree from any one of the Extended Studies sites or the Virtual Site the same as a degree from Florida Institute of Technology?
Yes. Your degree from any one of the 9 Extended Studies sites or the Virtual Site is the same regionally accredited (SACS) degree as any one of Florida Tech's five colleges.
What is University Alliance?
Florida Tech offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs through a partnership with Bisk Education's University Alliance division. All degrees are taught online. Terms begin every eight weeks. Contact a service representative today. A complete list of programs may found at www.floridatechonline.com.
Applying for Admission
Can I submit an application for a master's degree online?
Yes. Applications are accepted online on a rolling basis for all of the Extended Studies sites and the Virtual Site. Apply today.
What are the application fees?
Applicants to any of the 10 Extended Studies sites, including the Virtual Site will submit a $50 application fee. Visit our Tuition, Fees and Payment Policy page.
Is financial aid available?
As a general rule, a graduate student must be enrolled half time (at least five semester hours per term) as a regular student in a degree program and must be a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen to qualify for federal and state financial aid.
What are the guidelines for transferring credits from another college or university?
If the courses are a logical part of a student's program, up to a maximum of 12 semester hours of transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions may be transferred (for one master's degree only). Individual conditions may apply.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes, through FACTS Management Company, the leading tuition payment plan provider in the industry. Working together, Florida Institute of Technology and FACTS provide strategies for covering tuition expenses.
Can I pay tuition by credit card?
Yes. Payments are accepted by credit card. You may pay by credit card or e-check by accessing your student account in PAWS via the Florida Tech Web site.
What is PAWS?
PAWS stand for Panther Access Web for Students. Visit https://paws.adm.fit.edu for details.
What is ANGEL?
ANGEL is an online learning system that university faculty can use to deliver all or part of a regularly scheduled university course. If the instructor is using ANGEL, students can find information about courses, such as announcements, course documents, syllabi, presentations or links to other Web sites. For more information about ANGEL.
Do I need a GRE or GMAT?
The GMAT is required for admission to the Professional M.B.A. and M.B.A. In all other programs, the GMAT, GRE General Test and/or GRE Subject Tests, as well as letters of reference, may be required for admission for those whose previous academic achievement is deemed to be marginal. Official test scores must not be over five years old. Visit our Admission Policies page for more information.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the application process?
Contact the site administrator where you have made an application to attend. A full list of Florida Tech's off-campus site locations is here. For distance learning degree programs contact the Virtual Campus.
How much is tuition?
Visit our tuition and fees page for more information.
I am a veteran. Are benefits available?
Contact the VA Certifying Official at the off-campus site where you have submitted an application. The Virtual Site can also assist with any distance learning questions.
I have questions about a particular degree program. Who do I contact?
Each degree program has a curriculum manager that will be able to assist. For reference, view the list of Extended Studies programs and their curriculum managers
Who to Call
How can I contact the Department of Extended Studies?
Theodore R. Richardson III, Ed.D. Lynn Werner, B.S. |
John Barranti, Ed.D. |
How can I find information for one of Florida Tech's faculty members?
Faculty profiles can be found in the online database at www.fit.edu/faculty/profiles
Alumni-Related Questions
Do you offer an alumni publication or newsletter?
Yes. This is one of the many benefits to becoming a member of the Florida Tech Alumni Association. Contact the Alumni Affairs Office at (321) 674-7190, toll free (866) FLA-TECH or alumaffr@fit.edu.
Library or Research-Related Questions
How can I use the online resources of Florida Tech's Evan's Library?
Florida Institute of Technology's Evans Library provides valuable resources and services to its entire faculty and students, including those who participate in extended, distance learning, online or off-campus programs. The Library Information Network (LINK) is the Evans Library's presence on the Internet. View all library services at http://lib.fit.edu/
Other Questions
Does Extended Studies have a catalog of all Extended Studies and Distance Learning courses?
Yes. To receive a copy of the catalog, send an e-mail to es@fit.edu, or view the catalog in part or in its entirety in PDF format
I am interested in becoming an adjunct faculty member. Who do I contact?
If you are interested in a faculty position, either full time or adjunct, please directly contact the Extended Studies site director where you like to teach; or the Virtual Site administrator if you are interested in teaching online courses.