posted 06-02-2005 08:03 PM            

Did the courts actually "accept" your doctorate, i.e., did they rule on that issue directly or did they simply not care since there is no way you wouldn't qualify as an expert even if it weren't an issue? There is no question the degree is legal and "valid," but then again, that can be said of most degree mills. They only set up shop where they are legal, which is why CPU moved when they were closed.

I agree you are on better footing than many others are since - at one time - CPU was recognized by CA, but then again, at that time you could get PhD in hypnosis, or rather "hypnotherapy." The problem is there are a lot of wackos out there boasting "degrees" from CPU. A quick internet search will turn up a whole set of characters I'd want to avoid. Again, your in much better shape than say, a person with a "degree" from Reid College. But, the fact that its validity was questioned is a problem. You don't see Charles Honts or David Lykken's academic credentials being questioned in that regard.

One of the problems with the "it was a good program back then" defense is you've got men like John Gray (Men are from Mars...) who graduated in 1982, and he's been laughed (albeit it all the way to the bank) and ridiculed by the academic and psychological community for years. (FMI, see http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2004_03/003504.php)

The degree is illegal in Oregon. They (Oregon Office of Degree Authorization)state the following about CPU:

"Closed by court order. ODA has no evidence that this was a legitimate provider of postsecondary education meeting Oregon standards. May be restarting in Nevada."

This is an odd topic for a polygraph forum, but I suspect we will see more from George et al in the future in an attempt to pull us off track.