Obtaining a clinical laboratory science degree via distance technology

Clinical Laboratory Science, Fall 2003 by Campbell, Suzanne

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Sincere appreciation is extended to Leonard Bunselmeyer, Valerie Polansky, Kathryn Newton, A Wayne Bruce, Donna Leach, Carol Smith, and Cherry Childs for providing individual program information.

REFERENCES

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7. Bunselmeyer L. Critical success factors for MLT distance learners. Creat Bend KS: Barton County Community College (2000).

8. Best practices for electronically offered degree and certificate programs. Chicago. North Central Association Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 2000.

9. Campbell S. Seward County Community College CLT/MLT occupational profile/ career development skills profile. Liberal KS: Seward County Community College. 2000.

Suzanne Campbell MS is the CLTIMLT-AD Program Coordinator, Seward County Community College, Liberal KS.

Address for correspondence: Suzanne Campbell MS, CLTI MLT-AD Program Coordinator, Seward County Community College, 520 N Washington, Liberal KS 67901. (620) 6263077, (620) 626-3040 (fax), scampbel@sccc.edu