Q: How can I complete the entire Technical Communication program in just one year?

A: To graduate in a year, here's a suggestion: First enroll in English 362. Students need to take English 362 by itself, as it is the prerequisite for the advanced courses. Then students who hope to quickly complete the program can take English 562 and English 564 concurrently, then English 563 the semester after that. To assist in this one-year completion, McKitterick offers English 563 every semester.

Q: What happens if I complete the Technical Communication coursework before the certificate is approved?

A: If you complete all the requirements before the certificate is officially approved by the University, the program's director will provide a letter that states you completed the necessary coursework and you will have your name posted on this site's Program Graduates page.

Q: Do the courses in the Technical Communication program count toward my degree?

A: Probably, especially if you are an English or Literature, Language, and Writing major. The courses in the program will fulfill two of the writing credits and two electives in the Literature, Language, and Writing major. Foundations of Technical Writing also fulfills the writing requirement for Engineering and several other majors. Contact your advisors for further information, and have them contact McKitterick for more information. The English undergraduate advisors in Lawrence are Anna Neill and Amy Lampe, and the academic advisor at the Edwards Campus is Dan Mueller.

Do you have more questions? Write Chris McKitterick, KU's Technical-Communication Liaison, and he will respond. Frequently asked questions will be answered here, as well.