eaglei Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Is it possible to earn a doctorate degree online through a reputable university in some area of science and, not have to matriculate on campus for any portion of it? Dh keeps telling me no . . . Though I'd ask the Hive . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I found this, but I don't know anything about the site: http://frugaldad.com/low-cost-online-phd-programs/ Most of the universities look "real" but they're not flagships or anything. Not sure what you mean by reputable. If you want a degree from somewhere known for that degree program, it won't be online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 No, there really isn't. I mean, I get spam and facebook ads all the time saying that I can earn a doctorate online (thanks, I already have one), but those are diploma mills and the degree is not worth the paper it's printed on. In the sciences, particularly, graduate school is usually like an apprenticeship. The coursework is the least important part. The important part is spending long, long hours in someone's lab, first learning through assisting them with their research and then conducting your own. Can you tell us what your goals would be in doing this? It might help our answers be more usefully applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I'm thinking no. All I could think of is my cousin who back in the 70s started calling himself "doctor" because he ordered a "doctorate" in the mail. Problem was he was serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Not one worth the paper it's printed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 If you do it through a university that has a brick and mortar presence, then possibly. Many universities offer online degrees now including doctorates. But I suppose it depends on what type of science? I would think that someone wanting a doctorate in biology or something similar would want hands-on experience, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 In some fields, yes. Obviously in science requiring lab work, not that I know of. They need to know that you are truly doing the labs and mastering the techniques. Some PhD programs can be partially online, and partially done in weekend seminars. I've never heard of a science one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You can earn an Audiology Ph.D all online. In order to apply though, you need to already have a B.S. and an M.S. in Audiology and be licensed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 No, there really isn't. I mean, I get spam and facebook ads all the time saying that I can earn a doctorate online (thanks, I already have one), but those are diploma mills and the degree is not worth the paper it's printed on. In the sciences, particularly, graduate school is usually like an apprenticeship. The coursework is the least important part. The important part is spending long, long hours in someone's lab, first learning through assisting them with their research and then conducting your own. Can you tell us what your goals would be in doing this? It might help our answers be more usefully applicable. This is pretty much what dh says. I wasn't asking for me - I am definitely not a science person! Dh is. He is SO smart and has an MS degree and tons of real life experience but I'd love to see him get the PhD to improve his employability. Right now we are struggling so much and the changes that O-care is mandating have negatively impacted his job so right now we are facing even more serious difficulties. When I see how much the young whippersnappers DON'T know and have NEVER worked in the real world (from K to grade school to HS to college to MS to PhD to teaching) but because they hold a PhD their jobs are secure and their salaries much better, it's frustrating. Dh has to tell them about their own fields because they just.don't.know the material, the equipment, even basic stuff. Thanks to O-care, however, he won't be there to answer their questions anymore . . . I'm feeling kinda down this morning and will probably regret posting this later on and might just delete it. I don't know . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I wouldn't think you could in science. My hubby is getting his doctorate in business from Kansas State. He does have to go there once a year for 2 weeks. Most things are done online though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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