Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Counseling in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Evolve into a distinguished professional and explore innovative treatment approaches through UNT's Ph.D. in Counseling program. Our doctoral program fosters intellectual curiosity while cultivating expert-level counseling competencies and knowledge. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs accredits this rigorous Ph.D. curriculum, which prepares graduates for diverse roles including counselor educators, clinical supervisors, advanced practitioners, school counseling directors, researchers, and administrative leaders.
The program combines a strong foundation in counseling principles with opportunities for specialized focus areas. Our distinguished faculty, honored by prestigious organizations like the American Counseling Association and Chi Sigma Iota, bring cutting-edge expertise to the classroom. With growing emphasis on training future counselor educators for academic positions, the program balances theoretical frameworks with hands-on learning. Students engage in six semesters of on-campus clinical training for doctoral practicum and internship requirements, while developing a comprehensive portfolio showcasing their teaching, supervisory, research, and leadership capabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Doctoral program in Counseling is a two-step process. Each applicant must first apply to and meet the general admission requirements of UNT's Toulouse Graduate School. Then, applications for students who meet initial admission standards are forwarded to the College of Education for review. Admission to UNT's Toulouse Graduate School does not guarantee admission to the Counseling Program. The second step is to apply to the Counseling program by completing the Counseling Program Application and documents listed below. It is a requirement of the Counseling Program that all applicants complete the GRE. There are no minimum scores required for the GRE. Counseling courses at both the Master's and Doctoral level require attendance.
Submit official transcripts from each college or university you have attended to the Toulouse Graduate School.
Take the GRE and submit scores to the Toulouse Graduate School. There are no minimum scores required for the GRE.
Personal Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose The statement should address aspirations in the counseling profession, evidence of professional experience and creative endeavors that demonstrate a commitment to the counseling profession, and evidence if fluent in both English and another language.
Video demonstration of counseling skills (submitted on DVD or flashdrive) plus theoretical orientation essay This recording should be of a recent individual adult session of approximately 30 minutes in length. This demonstration should be an accurate representation of the applicant's counseling skills. Applicants have three options for completing the skill demonstration: 1) role-play video with volunteer client, 2) video of an actual counseling session (client permission must accompany video), or 3) contact the Counseling Program Advisor to request permission to record a mock session at UNT with a volunteer doctoral student in advance of the application deadline. Along with the video, submit a brief (less than 1 page) theoretical orientation essay describing the theory used in the video session.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Submit official transcripts from each college or university you have attended to the Toulouse Graduate School.
Take the GRE and submit scores to the Toulouse Graduate School. There are no minimum scores required for the GRE.
Personal Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose The statement should address aspirations in the counseling profession, evidence of professional experience and creative endeavors that demonstrate a commitment to the counseling profession, and evidence if fluent in both English and another language.
Video demonstration of counseling skills (submitted on DVD or flashdrive) plus theoretical orientation essay This recording should be of a recent individual adult session of approximately 30 minutes in length. This demonstration should be an accurate representation of the applicant's counseling skills. Applicants have three options for completing the skill demonstration: 1) role-play video with volunteer client, 2) video of an actual counseling session (client permission must accompany video), or 3) contact the Counseling Program Advisor to request permission to record a mock session at UNT with a volunteer doctoral student in advance of the application deadline. Along with the video, submit a brief (less than 1 page) theoretical orientation essay describing the theory used in the video session.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL iBT - 79
DET - 100
Tuition
USD
32,160