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Doctoral Programs

Doctor of Philosophy

Curriculum and Instruction PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Curriculum and Instruction is a research-intensive degree intended for individuals who plan careers as scholars, researchers and educators in higher education or who will hold other research-oriented leadership positions.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Dev Disabilities & Autism

Graduates provide effective leadership in autism programming and policy development and conduct intervention-based research that will bridge existing research-to-practice gaps and improve outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
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Doctor of Education

Educational Leadership EdD

The Doctor of Education degree is designed for students who plan careers as school or district-level leaders.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Educational Leadership PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership is a research-oriented program.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Exercise Physiology

A research track leading to the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in biology with a research concentration in Exercise Physiology.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Gifted and Talented

This concentration prepares students for careers including the professoriate, gifted and talented district program coordinator, curriculum specialist and state education agency director.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Human Dev. & Family Sci

Focuses on individual growth and development across the lifespan as well as interpersonal interactions within the family context
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Doctor of Philosophy

Learning Dis & Behv Disorders

Broaden your understanding of behavior and its impact on learning, ecological assessment, issues and emerging trends, research and use of evidence-based practice, issues and practices in personnel development, and effective programs and program evaluation.
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Doctor of Philosophy

PsychoSocial Aspects of Sport

Learn research design and methodology associated with the field of sport and exercise psychology, including Applied Sport Psychology, Health and Exercise Psychology, and Social Psychology of Sport.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Research, Measurement & Stats.

Gather, analyze, and judge empirical information to help inform research and policy, and will be prepared to emphasize research and data analysis in a range of settings, including universities, public and private schools, corporations and governmental roles.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Sport Pedagogy and Motor Behav

Examines learning and teaching, the influence of policy, and program impact in physical education, physical activity and sport programs.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Counseling

The PhD program in counseling is designed to stimulate student inquiry and to develop advanced knowledge and counseling skills.
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Doctor of Education

Higher Education EdD

The doctoral degree programs in Higher Education at the University of North Texas provide a valuable opportunity to acquire knowledge about research and theory as well as conduct and evaluate research applicable to higher education.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Higher Education PhD

The doctoral degree programs in Higher Education at the University of North Texas provide a valuable opportunity to acquire knowledge about research and theory as well as conduct and evaluate research applicable to higher education.
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