46 USC 51309 - Academic degree
(a) Bachelor’s Degree.—
(1) In general.—
The Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy may confer the degree of bachelor of science on an individual who
The Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy may confer the degree of bachelor of science on an individual who
(A) has met the conditions prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation; and
(B) if a citizen of the United States, has passed the examination for a merchant marine officers license.
(2) Effect of physical disqualification.—
An individual not allowed to take the examination for a merchant marine officers license only because of physical disqualification may not be denied a degree for not taking the examination.
An individual not allowed to take the examination for a merchant marine officers license only because of physical disqualification may not be denied a degree for not taking the examination.
(b) Master’s Degree.—
The Superintendent of the Academy may confer a masters degree on an individual who has met the conditions prescribed by the Secretary. A masters degree program may be funded through non-appropriated funds. To maintain the appropriate academic standards, the program shall be accredited by the appropriate accreditation body. The Secretary may prescribe regulations necessary to administer such a program.
The Superintendent of the Academy may confer a masters degree on an individual who has met the conditions prescribed by the Secretary. A masters degree program may be funded through non-appropriated funds. To maintain the appropriate academic standards, the program shall be accredited by the appropriate accreditation body. The Secretary may prescribe regulations necessary to administer such a program.
(c) Graduation Not Entitlement To Hold License.—
Graduation from the Academy does not entitle an individual to hold a license authorizing service on a merchant vessel.
Graduation from the Academy does not entitle an individual to hold a license authorizing service on a merchant vessel.