University of North Texas 
Why should I join the Psychology department?
Many Occupational Pathways to Help Others
| Professions |
Salaries |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselor |
(Mean salary $53,710) |
| Marriage and Family Therapist |
(Mean salary $58,510) |
| Clinical Social Worker |
(Mean salary $58,380) |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
(Mean salary $86,070) |
| Psychiatrist |
(Mean salary $239,200) |
| Clinical, Counseling or Behavior Psychologist |
(Mean salary $92,740) |
Why UNT?
- Multiple Program Options:
- Clinical Psychology (APA accredited)
- Counseling Psychology (APA accredited)
- Behavioral Sciences (cognitive, affective, social, psychoneuroimmunology, sleep, etc.)
- Hispanic Serving Institution
- UNT Carnegie Classification = highest research activity doctoral university (R1)
Heavier focus on applied research (not license eligible)
Behavioral Science Highlights:
-Broad range of topics including sleep, trauma, cognitive neuroscience, substance use, anxiety, addictions, health
-strong publication record for both faculty and graduate students
-can train for jobs in academia or corporate world
The UNT Clinical Psychology doctoral (Ph.D.) program is one of only a handful of APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral programs nationwide that is housed in a top tier (R1) university that also holds the distinction of being a minority serving intitution (MSI). Over the past decade our program has transformed into a majority-minority student body. Additional information is provided in our Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data.
Some overlap with clinical psychology, heavier focus on wellness and cultural/societal factors (license eligible)
Counseling Program Highlights:
-Train health service psychologists within a scientist-practitioner model that attends to individual and cultural diversity and impact of micro/macro social contexts.
–Offer 3 curriculum-based clusters (Child & Adolescent Therapy, Sport Psychology, & Culture, Identity, & Well-being) to help students develop different specialty areas.
UNT Application Requirements
Material for your applications:
- Statement of Goals
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts from prior schools (official required for Toulouse Grad School)
- Info about courses for psychology requirements
- GRE scores are optional for Clinical & BSci but required for Counseling Psy this year