. >> smith: sherry haferkamp was looking to get a masters degree in psychology when she talked to annrollment counselor at argosy university, in north dallas, texas. >> the guy i talked to was personable. he seemed like he really wanted to get to know me. we had a really good conversation. and then he said, "you know, instead of applying for the masters program, go ahead and apply for the doctorate program. they've got two spots available. so, you better apply right now." and so i was thinking, "heck yeah, i'm going to hurry up and apply." just the thought of, "oh my goodness, i could be a doctor in psychology, that'd be great." i went ahead and i applied. >> smith: according to haferkamp, argosy told her that the degree was going to be accredited by the american psychological association. >> they told me that i had nothing to worry about, and "the only reason why we're not apa accredited is because we are new to the dallas area." >> smith: in fact, argosy, dallas never did obtain apa accreditation. haferkamp has now joined with 17 other former argosy students and filed a lawsuit cla