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Originally posted by msn4med1975
I think it depends on the field. There are some counseling programs that are done almost 90 percent on line with a few campus visits but not for any length of time. Technically when they are done they are counselors. However, most states won't recognize the degree for licensure (and without it you'll have a grand old time finding someone higher you when they can't charge for you as much as they would like) so you have a degree that's essentially useless for you because while you meet academic requirements for that state you don't meet the on campus residency issue OR the counselor experience requirements.
I can't say I'd look down on an on line degree provided it was from an actual school that's relatively well known in your area. However, if it's just an on line degree mill you'd have to convince me you were as well trained as the myriad of folks in my office that completed the degree on a campus.
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I agree with Soror, my mother is getting her PhD in Social Work 90% on line from a reputable university in MN. She has met with her school and professor 1 week per semester, during a conference of sorts. She will haver her PhD next may while she's working on her dissertation.
I see nothing wrong with taking courses (all if possible) through online means, as long as it's a creditible university or college.