University of North Texas

The Counseling Psychology Program offers a doctoral degree through the Department of Psychology at the University of North Texas in Denton by training professional psychologists within the scientist-practitioner model, utilizing structured courses, practicum, and research, as well as a multitude of informal learning opportunities while working alongside faculty and peers as a community. Program training emphasizes counseling skills through exposure to specific educational experiences according to the faculty’s positive developmental perspective.

Doctoral students must receive a B or better in their core coursework, including history and systems, social psychology, cognitive and affective bases of behavior, quantitative methods, and physiological psychology. The program requires a minimum of 113 semester hours beyond a bachelor’s degree, including 1 year of supervised internship. Full-time students are able to complete the program in 5 years, but most students require 6.

Apply Online (https://psychology.unt.edu/graduate-applications)

The Counseling Psychology Program only accepts about 8 students each year. The application deadline is December 1^st, with coursework beginning the following fall.

Full-time tuition for Texas residents is about $6,200 per year, while out-of-state residents will pay $13,400, not including additional costs and fees associated with attending graduate school, like books, travel, or student services. Since the department strives to support all doctoral students for at least the first 2 years, Ph.D. students may apply for department-funded teaching assistantship and fellowships. Scholarships and other financial aid are also available to assist students with financial requirement while attending graduate school.

Contact:

Department of Psychology ([email protected])
1155 Union Circle #311280
Denton, TX 76203-5017
(940) 565-2671

Graduate Tuition & Fees (2013-2012)

The tuition and fee information below was obtained from the 2012 IPEDS survey and is for informational purposes only, for the offical cost of attendance please contact University of North Texas.

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $5,240
• Additional Fees: $1,460
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $370

• Full-Time Annual Graduate Tuition: $11,560
• Additional Fees: $1,460
• Part-Time Per Credit Charges: $720

Program Accreditation Details

The PhD program in counseling psychology at University of North Texas has been accredited by the American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation since 1978.