Florida Administrative Code
6 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
6E - Commission for Independent Education
Chapter 6E-1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 6E-1.0041 - Honorary Degrees

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 6E-1.0041

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Among nonpublic postsecondary institutions operating in Florida, only those which operate under Section 1005.06(1)(b), (c), (e) or (f), F.S., or which are licensed by the Commission as a college or university, may award honorary degrees.

(2) No honorary degree given by a nonpublic college subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission may have substantially the same name as any earned degree given by any institution in Florida authorized to grant degrees.

(3) Each honorary degree shall prominently bear on its face the words, "honorary degree" or "honoris causa."

Rulemaking Authority 1005.22(1)(e) FS. Law Implemented 1005.02(7), 1005.21(1) FS.

New 10-13-83, Formerly 6E-1.041, Amended 11-27-88, 10-19-93, 1-7-03.

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