Could use some career path advice - Seeking doctorate degree

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  1. MomOf3Teens

    MomOf3Teens New Member

    Hi everyone,

    Long-time lurker here.....I've been impressed with some of the opinions and advice I've read on this forum and am hoping someone would have some sage advice for my situation.

    In short, I am seeking a doctorate degree primarily to expand my teaching opportunities. Currently, I am teaching basic courses (english and communication) part-time in a local community college.

    My educational background:
    ~Bachelor of Business Administration with Psychology minor from esteemed local RA (regionally-accredited) B&M (brick and mortar) university -- F2F (face-to-face) classes. 3.8 GPA.
    ~Master of Human Services, Marriage & Family concentration from B&M university, but I went through their online program. 3.9 GPA.
    ~M.B.A. from esteemed local RA B&M university, although I went through their online program. 3.4 GPA.
    ~Attended one year in esteemed RA B&M Master of Social Work program. 3.9 GPA.

    My varied work background:
    ~Self-employed in e-commerce for 8 years.
    ~Traveling medical software trainer.
    ~Case manager in state residential psychiatric hospital.
    ~Community college instructor.

    My dilemma:
    I have 2 different ideas from which to write a dissertation, neither of which makes much use of my business background. One is the development of a much-needed K-12 school program for use by school guidance counselors. The other is the development of software to be used by those in the counseling profession. My interests and ideas fall into the area of counseling, possibly psychology, but I am having trouble finding an online doctorate program in either of these areas.

    There is one local B&M, F2F psychology doctorate program, but they only accept 6 students a year with GRE scores over 1,200 -- my GRE score is not that competitive, so I am sure I will not qualify for that program.

    Additionally, I prefer an online program at this stage in my life so I can have a little flexibility for my familial responsibilities.

    Could anyone recommend an online doctorate program in the area of human services, counseling, marriage & family therapy, psychology, or similar, that would cost less than $50,000? Capella, NCU and the like are out -- I do NOT want to spend 50K+ on a degree.

    If I could become licensed (LPC, MFT, PsyD, etc), all the better.

    CalSouthern is in my price range, but the national rather than regional accreditation would prevent me from becoming licensed in my state. Could I make much use of a PsyD without a license?

    I'd sincerely appreciate any and all help. Thanks a million.
     

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