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> Most universities are moving into the on-line realm, and distance learning
> is also accepted in the corporate world. I'm nearly done with my Master's
> in English: Technical Writing at Utah State University
> (http://english.usu.edu/online), and every class I've taken has directly
> related to my work as a technical communicator. The professors have been
> involved and experienced. I can't say enough good about the program at
> USU.
>
> Yes, make sure it is accredited.
> Yes, you have to be motivated.
> There is interaction among the students -- it's via e-mail and discussion
> groups. Several of us in the program correspond about work-related issues
> outside of the classroom.
>
> As with any learning program, you get out of it what you put into it.
>
> Kayla Westra
> westrakl -at- bv -dot- com
> Manager, Technical Communications
> Black & Veatch
> Overland Park, Kansas
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