Future PhD Students
Thank you so much for your interest in the Department of Counseling Doctoral Program!
We offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling offered at the Fort Worth Chisholm Trail location.
Our Ph.D. in Counseling is designed to develop Three-Dimensional Experts: counselor educators, advanced practitioners, and skilled researchers who make meaningful contributions in both academic and clinical settings. Our program is aligned with the 2024 CACREP accreditation standards for doctoral programs in counselor education and supervision.
Admissions
The admissions process for both degrees is two-fold with the first part being an application to the College of Graduate Studies and the second being to the Department of Counseling. See the checklist here below for more information on this process.
Admissions Checklist
For College of Graduate Studies
• Graduate Admissions Application to Tarleton State University submitted online via Graduate Admissions Application
• $50.00 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from ALL previous undergraduate and graduate work submitted to the College of Graduate Studies
For Department of Counseling
• Applicants must have minimum GPA of 3.33 on last 60 hours of course work
• Submit Complete Department of Counseling program application, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation
• Attend On-Campus Interview (Individual Interview, Group Exercise, and Written Response)
• If accepted into the counseling doctoral program, attend Mandatory Program Orientation.
Program Deadline for Fall 2025 Start is July 21, 2025.
Program Deadline for Fall 2026 Start is January 15, 2026.