Q: I want to complete the entire Technical Communication program before I graduate, but I'm already working on a different major. How can I do both in just four years?

A: Starting in Summer 2008, we are offering the Advanced Technical Communication courses as a two-week, in-class intensive program with projects due at mid-term and during Finals Week. For 2008, English 562 is offered as a night class at the KU Edwards Campus while English 564 is offered as an afternoon class at the KU Lawrence Campus. You are encouraged to enroll in both courses to help complete the Technical Communication program more quickly and without interfering with your major-degree course of study.

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.