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University of Wisconsin - Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
800-362-5460
608-342-1468
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP), a brick and mortar university providing superior education since 1866, is an acknowledged leader in online education. UWP is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It has led the way in innovation, curriculum development and distance delivery methods for more than 30 years and is also nationally recognized for the quality of engineering education, producing graduates that are aggressively recruited by Fortune 1000 companies. The Master of Science in Engineering offers courses entirely online, with no campus visits required. A minimum of 30 credits is required, with no entrance exams or required thesis. The degree program features four technical areas of emphasis: Engineering Design, Applications in Engineering Management, Control Systems, and Structural/Geotechnical Engineering. Qualifying students may receive financial aid. Courses are taught by highly respected, credentialed faculty members who are specifically trained in online course development and delivery. Knowledgeable advisors are available to help students with course selection and to assist them in meeting degree requirements. Technical support for online courses is available 24/7. Four 12-credit Graduate Engineering Certificates are also available online.  Additional online graduate and undergraduate degrees are also available.
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School Characteristics: Non-Profit, Public
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Name: BadgerBoy
Post On: March 26, 2009
Grade: A
My brother, who lives in Janesville, earned his engineering masters on campus from this school. He has always been able to get good work with this degree. People respect the University of Wisconsin name. Its a real school! Go Pioneers!


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