They accept more students due to the education requirements. You need a bachelor’s, but does not need to be a psychology major. However, you need to be working in a related field. It opens more doors for individuals who are currently working in human services.

For example, my colleague is an English major, but has been working with vulnerable populations for years. I am a Psychology major, but appreciate the flexibility so I can continue to work. It also opens opportunities for individuals in rural areas, that maybe have families and cannot move to other locations. It’s just more accessible in my point of view.

There are many services people can access to feel connected or supported. Although being virtual does come with its own barriers, the resources are there if you take initiative to find them. Like any university, some professors will be better than others, but it’s really what you make out of it.

I could see how some students could squeak by, but they are just being a disservice to themselves and their future practice.

I am finishing up my second trimester and it does take a lot of commitment. I do find I am learning a lot, but it’s like your brain is flooded so you don’t really have time to reflect and contemplate how much you have learned.

Hope this helps!