I heard that depending on the university you go to you'll have more job opportunities is that true? I would like to go to another university with a better psychology program, but there aren't any near besides Fresno State, but that takes too long and I can't go somewhere farther because I would not be able to make it financially. What should I do?
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Well, you know it's an online program. Is that what you want? Once you have your degree in psychology, what do you want to be doing? If you want to do clinical work, you have to do a clinical practicum of something like 3000 hours. You would want to make sure that whatever your final objective, the university is equipped to direct you and assist you in real time--some things cannot be done online. This link talks about the accreditation, which is extremely important: http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html But call them. Make an appointment to talk to someone about what your goals are and whether or not they are equipped to help you meet them. That aside, if I were to choose an online degree program, I would prefer a university like UCLA. Schools are like brands--some brands carry a lot more credibility than others. Here is a discussion of that issue on Answers.com: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_national_ranking_of_the_University_of_Phoenix This is an important article because it points out some of the advantages vs. disadvantages of University of Phoenix.
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UoP is a very expensive option, and it is, for a range of reasons, not highly regarded in business and among other universities. Therefore, I would urge you to look at alternatives. I would firstly focus on earning the bachelor's degree in psychology and then consider where to study for your master's. If you need online options. You might want to look at Excelsior College http://www.excelsior.edu , Peru State College ( very low fees) http://www.peru.edu , Thomas Edison State College http://www.tesc.edu There are many other online options. These are just examples. Hope this helps.
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U of Phoenix is a good example of your NOT getting what you pay for. Employers have little or no respect for UP degrees as they don't take long to earn and the online instruction is not sufficient for fields like psychology. The disappointing news is that you can do nothing with a bachelor's degree in psychology and little with a master's anyway. You need a doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) to get a good job. Psychology is a profession which takes about eight years of study at least. If you don't have the time, pick a field with a shorter learning period. I hope you will look into this matter further and not waste a single dollar or hour on a useless degree from UP. You can't take short cuts when the mental health of other people is involved and every reputable mental health organization knows this. You literally have other people's lives in your hands. You goof up because of inadequate training and your client kills herself or himself. Then how will you feel? I'm sorry, but life is tough. Good luck!
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What dope put all the Thumbs-Down here? While the University of Phoenix' programs may be as valid as any other in the primordial soup that calls itself "knowledge" in the field of Psychology -- the truth is that like the talismans handed out by the Wizard of Oz; the name on such documents means more in today's society than the substance of experience, or any real measure of quality for that matter. As Sandra Bullock's character said memorably in a satirical movie about some ersatz Futureworld: "Now, ALL restaurants are Pizza Hut". The point is, neither Freud or Jung had qualifications per se in the field, but the title of "expertise" is a prerequisite to legal practice these days. It's like an American drivers license. No indication of actually knowing how to drive -- but the piper must be paid. Get the "best" degree you can, and try to hold onto your dedication while you're at it.
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I am attending UOP online for a bachelors in human resource managment. I know that UOP is not the most credible school nor is any other online school. The way that I see it is, for you and me, the only option we really have is online and it is better than nothing right? I am like you and live to far away to attend a brick and mortar college so online is the only real option. My plans are to get a bachelors with them and then get as many certifications as I can in my field such as PHR or SPHR. Don't you have to pass some sort of state test or something in order to get a license? That should speak for itself I would think. Also, you might consider how much competition you would have when applying for a job in your immediate area: is there an overwhelming amount of qaulified applicants or are there very minimal? If there are minimal, your degree will be more credible because you have minimal people able to fill the position, however, if you have a lot of competition, the people who graduated from top name schools will obviously win. I say figure out what is your best option. Email me if you would like me to answer some questions about UOP. mxracer10101@yahoo.com Hope this helped
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I just started going for my bachelor's for teaching Elementary. I am sure that overall, it is not going to be the "BEST" way to go about it....just in general. I think online schools are thought of as easier or maybe even looked down on. If the person in charge of hiring you once you do graduate doesn't think it's adequate than what can you do right? I am a single Mother, and online school is my only option. I wish you the best.
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I would recommend you try different schools for your bachelor's and masters programs. It will make you more rounded. There are several schools online that will make you well-rounded. It will be an easy search to find them. You should also start studying for your GRE about your Junior year. It's not required for most for-profits but it will keep your options open. BTW, licensing in psych is done at the state level. You'll want to ensure UoP meets those requirements before enrolling.
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