I'm considering doing an online master's degree in psychology: I just wondered what peoples' impressions of such a system are...\n\nThanks!
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If you want a job in academia, this is not the way to go, but for industry, it serves just fine.
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i heard it wasnt very legitimate. if your looking into online schooling. i would suggest PennFoster.edu ... theyre good and i know several people who do it. its also MUCH cheaper.
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This looks ok:\n\nhttp://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/student_resources/workshops/stats_wrk.html\n\nor else just keep google-ing psychology+statistics.\n\nGood luck :-)
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I have had so-so experiences. I am currently teaching undergraduates online and the pay is around 1300 for a nine week class that is capped at 20 students. At my school you can teach up to six classes at once. They pay you 66% of your pay in the beginning and the final 33% at the end after you have turned in grades. I am teaching people who are adult learners who have not been in school for a while. So at times it gets very frustrating. The biggest issue that I had was with plagiarism. I taught two classes recently and it ended up being around 20 hours per week on the computer doing work. Some places to go are the University of Phoenix Online, Kaplan University or Axia College which has been bought by UOP online. I think that if you are retired then you would be perfect for an online teacher position. I was working two jobs and trying to teach at the same time and it was rough for me. In addition, I am in an online MBA program. I hope this helps you out!
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I'm also writing a thesis,but in Theories of New Media, and I'm very much involved in Theories of Perception. Anyway, I use a number of books about psychoanalytical theory. In my opinion, Lacan and Deleuze opened some very interesting problems, how modern society pushes a persons' mind into schizophrenia/schizophrenic thinking and acting. The another interesting problem is, how computer-era influences person's mind. \nHope I helped :) Good luck!
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Yep the system is pretty pathetic.  The UK generally doesn't recognise anything.  Two of my friends have degrees from their mother countries.  One had to do a conversion exam; the other had to start from scratch as her degree was not recognised in the UK at all.  Bit arrogant.  All those years of study not recognised!  I wouldnt be pleased.
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brainpop.com is awesome. Its good for young kids as well as college kids. I actually took a psychology course that had assignments involving brainpop....
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If you have a degree from an accredited University, then you have made a great and arduous journey.  Online education is now a part of almost every major university in one form or another.  As education moves forward, online classes will become more of a norm.  If you have ever taken one from an accredited program, you know that they are no joke.  They require a level of discipline that only you can provide.  But they are also giving people the opportunity to get an education they would not otherwise have.  \n\nI do believe that the number of people with bachelor's degrees is increasing, because a bachelor's degree is required in more fields than ever before.  There are more people enrolled in post secondary education than ever before.  Its just the natural evolution of things.  So as students, we must commit to a lifetime of education to remain competetive in the marketplace.  I plan to have at least 3 masters degrees in my lifetime.  I start my MBA program in August.  I have put a lot of thought into this matter.\n\nWhen an employer doesn't recognize an online institution as legitimate, that is their decision.  They may think that without the classroom, an education is just not the same.  they may not understand the standards that are set for an online education to be accredited.  \n\nFake degrees have been a problem for a long time, and it is true that the online thing can facilitate the fake degrees.  its sad, but true.  So employers need to be warey.  \n\nJust remember that the education you recieve is worth more than just a piece of paper.  You represent your education.
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I am currently going there for a M.S. in Information Technology.  The program is good and the instructors and pretty decent.  In regards to job placement, I don't know how good their services are, as I'm already employed.  The are fully accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, which is helpful in getting future employers to actually give you credit for your degree.  I think there is still a bit of a stigma attached to doing your degree online, but suprisingly Capella seems to get a better response to University of Phoenix when I talk about it with peers.  \n\nBottom Line: If you have a lot of self motivation and self direction this is a great school.  They will help you help youself, but it will be just as expensive as going to a real campus.\n\nBest of luck!
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Its not as hard as you may think! A BS in Psych. is a great degree to have. Yes, although general, its essential in understanding the human psyche. Doctors and nurses, social service workers, all are required to have classes in psychology. So, to answer your question, the decision is based on what field she's interested in, i.e. law enforcement, litigation, maybe a private investigator or forensics. All of these have different paths. There are many online accredited colleges that offer degrees to help her get there, and there are counselors to help guide her. Also, with your situation, she will most likely qualify for financial aid. There are also grants and scholarships she should look into, provided she's a "C+" student or better. People have a tendency to make excuses for themselves when they're not going where they want to. I'm a mother of two small children, married twice, and I am now a med. student at UNC, with a BS in Psychology. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to!
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I/O psychology? Yes, I thought about it myself and still may go back for the masters in this area.  Here is the short to your issue:  She needs to be evaluated based on a larger picture, more than a few variables. As you already know, the tests that you create to appraise someone CAN be very effective in assessing someone's internal abilities and how they relate to the job they have/or searching for. How about giving her another appraisal without cutting her completely from the staff?  Maybe recommend counseling?  I believe in human potential, the greatness within that lurks beneath the everyday pschological defenses and behavioral nuances.  Was she always like this?  Does she have potential?
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The Psychology Program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, is the only one I know of.  I wouldn't recommend it, unless most of the old-fogey faculty from the 80s has died off or retired.  It is a public university, but you might want to check it out anyway.  For all I know, there might be a whole new batch of really enlightened faculty by now.
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You can do it with a bachelor's degree, but you probably won't get far.  Most psychologists have a master's degree, and a few have a PhD.\n\nIf you search "Best Colleges", you will find sites that give information about each school.
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While in college I worked as an animal caretaker in the psych research lab at ___ University. I have never had a problem with research of this nature as long as it is beneficial. What I used to think was bad was that many of the experiments were performed over and over for years on lots of different animals for the purpose of teaching psychologists how to do research of this nature. I didn't understand that even though they knew what the results would be that it was important to teach future researchers how to perform this type of work. \n\nSo the topic could be related to the area of teaching HOW to do the research using live animals. Is there an alternative?
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Not unless that is your chosen career, which usually requires some advanced degree or at least a good amount of experience.   \n\nA person with a BS in psychology would not be considered a psychologist -- much more training is needed to become a professional in the field.
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Many for profit univresities like that have poor reputation with employers. You might be better going with a local universtiy with an online program. It should be less expensive as well. It's considered a "degree mill."
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I would love to email you more offline. I asked this question not ten minutes before you asked yours. \n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq6XmCFq0GO2oc2rAE5VBpvsy6IX?qid=20061115134105AAjuk9Q\n\nAnd guess what, I'm a teacher ... and have been for the last three years ... and I just finished my master's four months ago. I thought it was what I would do for the rest of my life ... but this year is different. The passion has just died in me, and I promised myself that if the passion left, I would leave the profession. So, I am trying to figure out what to do. \n\nIf you feel comfortable, please email me (it's in my profile) and we can talk more about this.