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šŸ”„Hot TakešŸ”„ Fully online Marine Biology degree programs set their students up for failure

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The rise of fully online marine biology degree programs has sparked concern among educators and industry professionals regarding their efficacy. Many of these programs target individuals seeking to pivot careers without adequately addressing the critical role of hands-on experience in marine biology. Graduates often face challenges in securing employment, as even in-person degrees from reputable institutions do not guarantee job placement.

A lot of these degrees are targeted towards adults going back to school/people who cannot move locations for their degree.

I feel that these programs are preying on individuals who are interested in pivoting careers and looking to marine biology without disclosing that (1) a huge, arguably the biggest, factor in a marine biology degree is hands on experience (2) it is exceedingly hard to get a job in marine biology, even if you get an in-person degree from a great school. (3) to get a good job in marine biology, you generally have to go to grad school (4) no grad school will accept a student who did a fully online degree in marine biology if they have no other experience.

What do you guys think? Anyone who did a fully online degree and is successful in marine biology?

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