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I agree with you! My answer was specifically for Pepperdine’s program since I have had colleagues graduate from there that I don’t mind sending my outpatient-appropriate patients to. They’re not a horrible program by any means if 1) you can stomach the cost, 2) not trying to use it as a ladder to a reputable doctoral program.
I can’t speak for all online masters programs, of course. There are some that I believe provide better options (Northwestern) and some that shouldn’t exist (Capella). But I do think some of the burden should fall on the student to do their due diligence before enrolling.
Online doctoral programs, on the other hand, should never be an option. Call me an elitist if you will, I refuse to budge.
I can’t speak for all online masters programs, of course. There are some that I believe provide better options (Northwestern) and some that shouldn’t exist (Capella). But I do think some of the burden should fall on the student to do their due diligence before enrolling.
Online doctoral programs, on the other hand, should never be an option. Call me an elitist if you will, I refuse to budge.