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Subject:Re: Cdn TW Courses From:John David Hickey <jdavid -at- FARABI -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 22 Jun 1998 09:45:43 -0400
Greetings!
>I have a colleague looking into becoming a tech writer. Can anyone =
>recommend good Degree/Diploma/Certificate programs available =
>on-site/distance learning in Canada?
Personally, I went to Universite de Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke, Quebec) and
completed the Professional Writing program about 5 years ago. It worked for
me! The program is coop, so you can graduate with a degree and one year's
experience.
Another university you might want to check out is University of Waterloo.
They have a similar program and offer a Master's degree in Professional
Writing!
Also, inquire at Concorida University in Montreal. I believe they offer a
certificate in Technical Writing.
Be seeing you,
Dave
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