Exploring the Impact of Distance Learning on MPA Students

Journal of Public Affairs Education

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 101-115

  Scheer, Teva J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

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EID: 85008772139     PISSN: 15236803     EISSN: 23289643     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15236803.2001.12023503     Document Type: Article

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