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Overview
According to the American Psychological Association, more than two-thirds of two- and four-year Title IV-eligible degree-granting institutions offer distance education courses or plan to do soon. Thus, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and doctorates in Psychology can be earned without ever setting foot in a physical classroom.
Types
Two types of distance learning delivery exist--online and via mail. Online programs require a student to participate in coursework completely over the Internet. Mail-order programs are self-paced and typically require that a combination of multiple-choice and essay-style assessments be completed and returned within a given time frame.
Benefits
A college degree in psychology can be earned at a student’s own pace and at his convenience. The journey from undergraduate to licensed, practicing professional can take as little as five years.
Considerations
Some distance-learning programs in psychology are accredited by state or federal agencies and are accepted as a prerequisite to take state licensure exams but are not generally accepted for transfer of credits to other schools. For transfer purposes, a school must be accredited by one of six regional agencies. Accreditation by the American Psychological Association is also necessary.
Time Frame
A bachelor's degree program takes approximately four years to complete. A graduate-level degree typically requires 18 to 24 months to complete even in a self-paced environment.
Misconceptions
Earning a psychology degree from an accredited distance learning program is not easier than earning a degree in a traditional classroom setting. However, the process is different and requires a different set of skills.
Learn more about Distance Learning from Richmond Distant Learning Examiner Cindy Wolf
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