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.
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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.
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Anthony James Catanese, Ph.D., FAICP
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The university is organized into six academic units: the College of Aeronautics, College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, College of Science and University College.
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University College is a comprehensive hub of higher education, research initiatives, consulting and professional development divisions. The divisions include: Applied Research, Distance Learning, Extended Studies and Professional Development.
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Clifford R. Bragdon, Ph.D. Dr. Bragdon is also Associate Provost and Distinguished Research Professor.
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Florida Tech’s main campus in Melbourne, Fla., is home to University College; including all four division directors.
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Florida Institute of Technology, University College, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901, phone (321) 674-8880, e-mail uc@fit.edu.
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Programs are offered at ten sites in five states:
- Orlando, Spaceport (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 in Maryland
- Picatinny/Lakehurst in New Jersey
- Redstone Arsenal in Alabama
Contact any one of the off-campus sites for program availability.
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Contact the Virtual Campus 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.
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Professional development programs offered by the university are numerous. Our services include working with both large and small organizations by offering the consultancy services of a highly qualified team of academic experts and industry professionals. Our success includes developing executive leadership programs both online and in a traditional classroom setting. One-day hands-on classes have been taught on all phases of project management. Senior level computer training is done right here on our main campus in Melbourne. The options are limitless.
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The Professional Development Division offer numerous programs:
- Leaders—Are they made or born?
- Time Management—Your time and how others abuse it.
- Creativity—Enhancing the creative skills within.
- Managerial Decision Making—Analyzing hard and soft data to find solutions, answer your problems.
- Leadership—Developing high-quality assertive leaders, not aggressive managers.
- Communications—Are you being heard? Are you hearing all you should?
- Motivation—Reward systems can create a positive work environment.
- Goal Management—Set, manage and achieve your personal and professional goals.
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Graduate degree programs are offered through the Extended Studies Division and through the Virtual Campus. Please note that not all degree programs are offered at each site.
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Not all certificates are taught at each of the ten Extended Studies sites, though all certificates are available for completion via the Virtual Campus.
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Yes. Your degree from any one of the ten Extended Studies sites or the Virtual Campus is the same accredited degree as any one of Florida Tech’s six colleges.
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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.
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Yes. Applications are accepted online on a rolling basis for all of the Extended Studies sites and the Virtual Campus. Apply today.
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Applicants to any of the ten Extended Studies sites, including the Virtual Campus will submit a $50 application fee. Visit our Tuition, Fees and Payment Policy page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PAWS stand for Panther Access Web for Students. Visit https://paws.adm.fit.edu for details.
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Blackboard 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 Blackboard, students can find information about courses, such as announcements, course documents, syllabi, presentations or links to other Web sites. For more information about Blackboard.
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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.
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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.
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Visit our tuition and fees page for more information.
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Contact the VA Certifying Official at the off-campus site where you have submitted an application. The Virtual Campus can also assist with any distance learning questions.
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Each degree program has a curriculum manager that will be able to assist. For reference, visit Extended Studies.
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Clifford R. Bragdon, Ph.D.
Dean, University College
Associate Provost
(321) 674-8821
cbragdon@fit.edu
Theodore R. Richardson III, Ed.D.
Associate Dean, University College
(321) 674-8123
trichardson@fit.edu
Nicole N. Hoier, Ed.S.
Associate Director, Professional Development Programs
(321) 674-8388
hoier-ca@fit.edu
MaryEllen Roy
Director, Marketing
(321) 674-8882
mroy@fit.edu
Cynthia Schmitt
ABA Program Administrator, Professional Development Division
(321) 674-8382
cschmitt@fit.edu
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Faculty profiles can be found in the online database at www.fit.edu/faculty/profiles
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Yes. All guests are a welcome addition to our campus. Florida Tech’s main campus in Melbourne offers:
- Personalized event and conference services
- Meeting facilities
- Food service
- Summer lodging
- Free parking
- Easy access to beaches
- Five-minute drive from Melbourne International Airport
- One-hour drive to Orlando
Meeting packages are customized to meet your needs. Contact the Conferences and Events Office at (321) 674-8125 or conference@fit.edu.
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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.
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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://www.lib.fit.edu/pubs/distancelearning/
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Yes. To receive a copy of the catalog, send an e-mail to uc@fit.edu, or view the catalog in part or in its entirety in PDF format http://uc.fit.edu/es/catalog/
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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 Campus administrator if you are interested in teaching online courses.
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