I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia, and I wholeheartedly agree with the recommendation in this petition. The awarding of a doctoral degree in a healthcare profession such as psychology solely through on-line and distance education is a frightening prospect for the consumers of services from such persons. It is incumbent upon the licensing boards for each state to ensure a minimum standard for face-to-face contact/assessment of stability and skills for seekers of psychology doctoral degrees as criterion for licensure.