Online Masters or PhD in Environmental Science (looking for affordable recommendations) (skills, doctorate)
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I have become more and more interested in Environmental Science. In my neck of the woods (FL), environmental science jobs pop up all the time and I do not see that changing anytime soon.
Do you know of any online schools that is affordable (per credit hrs) that you would recommend to get a Masters or PhD in environmental science?
I would start by looking for legit schools that offer the degree you want and then see if they have online courses available. While you may find some MS programs, I think you will be hard pressed to find a legit PhD program that is fully on line because so much of the PhD consists of hands on research. That was a frustration for me in my field. While I found several schools (and even more today) that would provide most courses on line, they all had an in residence requirement that conflicted with my job.
I have become more and more interested in Environmental Science. In my neck of the woods (FL), environmental science jobs pop up all the time and I do not see that changing anytime soon.
Do you know of any online schools that is affordable (per credit hrs) that you would recommend to get a Masters or PhD in environmental science?
Thanks!
Did you take a look at the qualifications for those jobs that you saw posted? Environmental science is a very broad field, and usually jobs are focused upon a specific sector; e.g., hydrologist for river work, aquatic biologist for fisheries, and so forth.
As for graduate degrees, the PhD degree can actually narrow your employment choices. Many state agencies and consulting firms will not consider a PhD holder as their positions require only a MSc or BSc degree. Hiring a PhD means they would likely have to pay more, and possibly lose you if a tenure-track university position opens up.
Oregon State University has one of the country's highest rated online learning programs. Here is a link to their MSc in Environmental Sciences program.
Agree with a lot that has been said. As others have mentioned, you will not find a legit PhD online. PhDs are met to train you to conduct high quality, independent research. No real program can get accredited if it’s an online program. They are also 4-5 years. Many MS programs have transitioned online, so that would be your best bet.
I have to wonder how you get a degree in this field without doing lab and/or fieldwork? To me, that would rule out on-line education.
No one will take your PhD seriously, so don't waste your time or money. You will have a degree without the requisite field/lab/research work that comes with earning such a degree.
I have to wonder how you get a degree in this field without doing lab and/or fieldwork? To me, that would rule out on-line education.
No one will take your PhD seriously, so don't waste your time or money. You will have a degree without the requisite field/lab/research work that comes with earning such a degree.
Yeah, I have never heard of any legit online PhD program. They just don’t exist because an online PhD would never be able to get accredited. There may be a few University of Phoenix/Walden University types, but they would obviously not be taken seriously by any employers so wouldn’t be worth the money.
Many MS programs from legit universities have transitioned online, but that’s not possible with a PhD program that requires independent research.
Yeah, I have never heard of any legit online PhD program. They just don’t exist because an online PhD would never be able to get accredited. There may be a few University of Phoenix/Walden University types, but they would obviously not be taken seriously by any employers so wouldn’t be worth the money.
Many MS programs from legit universities have transitioned online, but that’s not possible with a PhD program that requires independent research.
A bit of googling shows a number of online PhD programs at bonafide universities.
Dunno how they actually run the things. The tricky matter would be to make sure the transcripts are indistinguishable from an in-person diploma as the online variety necessarily has an asterisk attached.
How can you have an online PhD in environmental science? The whole thing is impossible.
The PhD is awarded for (among other things) the completion of significant independent research. Independent research in a science implies the presence of laboratories, field study, etc. This is not available on-line.
Yeah, I have never heard of any legit online PhD program. They just don’t exist because an online PhD would never be able to get accredited. There may be a few University of Phoenix/Walden University types, but they would obviously not be taken seriously by any employers so wouldn’t be worth the money.
Many MS programs from legit universities have transitioned online, but that’s not possible with a PhD program that requires independent research.
This is completely wrong. This is one of the most wrong posts I've seen on this sub-forum. It would take you less than a minute to find online PhD programs at accredited, non-profit schools instead of spreading misinformation. There are hundreds of them. While University of Phoenix and Walden don't have great reputations, they are regionally accredited; but, you don't need to go to a for-profit to earn an online PhD.
Dunno how they actually run the things. The tricky matter would be to make sure the transcripts are indistinguishable from an in-person diploma as the online variety necessarily has an asterisk attached.
This is not typical. Diplomas and transcripts for online programs are usually exactly like the diplomas and transcripts for on-campus programs. The only time it would be obvious you attended online is if you attend one of those Global Campus schools in state university systems such as Purdue Global, Colorado State University Global Campus, and University of Maryland Global Campus, but those schools are mostly to 100% online anyway.
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