The highest level of academic acheivement is the doctorate degree, most commonly known as a PhD—though there are, of course, many variations to this. Individuals awarded with the distinction of a PhD degree are frequently looked up to as experts and leaders in their chosen discipline, and rightfully so. And, having a PhD often means greater career prospects and earning ability,

But what about online PhD degree programsdo they carry the same prestige and weight as traditional PhDs? I believe that so long as the university conferring the degree is reputable and accredited, the PhD acquired by distance learning should be deemed equivalent to ‘traditional’ doctorate degrees.

For one thing online PhD programs, and traditional PhDs, primarily require a great deal of independent research and, ultimately the publication of a dissertation or similar project. By their very nature these are largely solitary functions. For these reasons, the PhD degree is, above all other degrees, best suited for distance learners. Although there are a number of exceptions, most PhD degrees can be earned totally online or with limited residency.

Peter Loughlin

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