Generally, however, if students do not have a background in the field in which the Master's is being pursued, they should expect to complete prerequisite coursework either prior to admission, or as a part of the Master's degree. Please check with your prospective program for specific requirements. Students may transfer a maximum of 8 semester hours or 3 courses into a degree program from an accredited university. This presumes that the courses meet with the approval of the appropriate academic units and do not exceed the allowable time limits. Coursework must not be over 7 years old at the time of graduation.
Several factors determine graduate costs, and the amounts are subject to change from year to year.
Information on fellowships and scholarships is usually available through your prospective department. Occasionally the State of Florida makes funds available for reimbursement in critical needs areas. Most of the graduate programs in the COE are part-time. Students often work full-time during the day and attend classes in the evening. There are several programs in the COE that do require full-time attendance.