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A student who earns a degree at NWFSC may be granted a second or additional degree under the following conditions:

  • A student may only be awarded one Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. Students who have already received an A.A. from another institution are not eligible to receive the A.A. degree from NWFSC.

  • A second Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, or Associate in Science degree may not be earned in the same degree if that degree program offers more than one emphasis. For example, a student may only receive one Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management degree and one Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Supervision degree, even though these programs have several emphasis options for a student to choose from. An additional Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science degree will require at least 30 credits in addition to the new program’s standard coursework requirements. The additional 30 credits may be core credits and/or general education credits, but it is recommended that these additional credits be technical courses that support the specific program of study and aligns with the student’s future educational and career goals. Students are encouraged to work closely with their intended program’s Department Chair/Program Director to ensure that the student is taking the most beneficial coursework. 

  • An additional Associate in Science (A.S.) degree shall require at least 15 credits in addition to the new program’s standard coursework requirements. The additional 15 credits may be core credits and/or general education credits, but it recommended that these additional credits be technical courses that support the specific program of study and align with the student’s future educational and career goals. Students are encouraged to work closely with their intended program’s Department Chair/Program Director to ensure that the student is taking the most beneficial coursework.

  • Students who have been awarded a prior degree from a USDOE-recognized accreditor may have already met some of the graduation requirements through coursework taken as part of the previous degree. This may include general education requirements or other program-specific graduation requirements. However, numerous NWFSC graduation requirements are specifically mandated by Florida Statute and/or Florida Administrative Code and therefore must be met prior to the award of an NWFSC degree. Students who would like their previous degree coursework reviewed to see if additional graduation requirements can be waived should submit a Transfer Credit Appeal Form. Please note that prerequisites for major courses are still required.

  • All other requirements for graduation remain in effect for students pursuing additional degrees.