Virginia University of Lynchburg Accreditation on Warning

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I appreciate the feedback from everyone, and I want to highlight that the DHA program at VUL includes an Externship component of up to 24 credits. While it's true that many professional doctoral programs don't have a traditional thesis/dissertation requirement, the US Department of Education and the State of Virginia mandate that doctoral graduates must complete 90 credits beyond the bachelor's level. This is accomplished through practical experience and real-world leadership through a practicum/externship format where 1 credit equals 40 hours.

Furthermore, the argument that countries like the UK would disapprove of a one-year doctoral degree is a two-way street. In the US, we frown upon the three-year bachelor's degree offered by most UK institutions.

In the end, individuals have the right to choose their educational path. Some may attend prestigious schools like Harvard, while others opt for state schools. Some prefer traditional campus-based education, while others thrive in online learning environments. The true measure of a person's success lies in their work ethic and character, not solely in the academic route they choose.

For instance, in law school, there are various paths such as part-time programs, night school, online learning, or even reading the law. The ultimate test is passing the bar exam, and the quality of a lawyer is determined by their performance in practice, not by the educational path they took. Harvard-trained attorneys may not always excel, while those who attended night school can become exceptional advocates for justice. 

I'm glad to see you actively posting again. Did your ENEB master's degrees get evaluated as US equivalent and meet the State of Virginia requirement, or did you use your master's credit from Regent University in Divinity to meet the requirements?

I agree that with the 24 credits of externship and the 90 graduate credits, it isn't a "one-year" doctorate. There appear to be a lot of 1-year doctorates offered today. The ones that come to mind are the Doctor of Nursing Practice, varying from 29 plus credits. The Doctor of Medical Science for Physician Assistant 30 or more credits. However, this is a business degree without a dissertation. The final research project appears on par with these two previously mentioned one-year doctorates.