In some cases, a student who either possesses a master's degree from the University of Dayton or who is currently studying toward one, wishes to obtain an additional master's degree in a related field. In such cases, up to six semester hours from the first degree may be applied toward the requirements of the second, i.e., at most six semester hours may be shared between the two degrees. The determination of which, if any, hours may be applied toward the requirements of the second degree will be made by the chair or director of the second degree program, in consultation with the student's advisor in the second program.