Degrees and majors
| UNT Bests |
|---|
| Graduate rehabilitation counseling program ranked best in the state and one of the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report |
| Health librarianship program ranked second nationally by U.S. News and World Report |
| Texas’ best public administration (city management/urban policy) master’s program — ranked 10th nationally by U.S. News and World Report |
| Environmental philosophy program recognized as the best in the world by the International Association for Environmental Philosophy |
| Online M.B.A. ranked one of the top 25 best buys among distance programs |
| Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Writers Conference of the Southwest considered among the nation’s best |
| Named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys® for 12 consecutive years |
| UNT Firsts |
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| First jazz studies program in the U.S. |
| First emergency administration and planning program in the U.S. |
| First oil and petroleum accounting program in the U.S. |
| First business computer information systems program in the U.S. |
| First Ph.D. program in art education in the U.S. |
| First bachelor’s degree in electronic merchandising in the U.S. |
| First online school library preparation program in the U.S. |
| First accredited counseling program in the U.S. |
| First comprehensive training/research center for Spanish-language media |
| First graduate applied anthropology program in the U.S. offered completely online |
The University enrolls more than 34,000 students. UNT offers 99 bachelor's, 104 master's and 49 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. UNT received full accreditation reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 2006.
Honors College
Nearly 1,000 students pursuing degrees through UNT’s Honors College are immersed in linked core courses that explore the richness of human knowledge in the tradition of America’s greatest liberal arts programs. Students, many of whom live in the Honors Hall learning community, participate in out-of-class seminars and field trips and conduct research guided by UNT faculty.
Library
UNT's library system, the largest in the region, has been designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education. The university libraries house a collection of 5.9 million cataloged items in a variety of forms, with resources for all of UNT's degree programs.
The library system is a member of the international Center for Research Libraries, enabling UNT students to access an additional 4 million items for extended loan periods. UNT's libraries are open nearly 120 hours a week during the regular academic year and are served by 76 full-time staff members, including 49 librarians. Services include an online catalog with remote access, a large collection of electronic books and journals and other electronic resources, and membership in the Tex-Share consortium, which enables UNT to exchange materials with academic and public libraries across the state.
Research
As a truly engaged university, UNT is committed to finding ways to apply knowledge to everyday life.
This atmosphere of discovery provides many opportunities for students to conduct research. Most often they participate in the research projects of faculty or become involved in the university's many organized research and service centers.
Different ways to learn
Distance learning
More and more students each year are opting for distance learning courses and programs. In Fall 2006, more than 9,200 graduate and undergraduate students took such courses.
UNT has emerged as a leader in electronically delivered education. The university is the largest provider of online credit courses among Texas public universities.
Web-based master's degrees and graduate academic certificates are offered in a number of fields. For the latest information on UNT's distance education options, go to www.untecampus.com.
Next Generation courses
UNT’s faculty constantly strive to find new ways to improve learning and ensure today’s students graduate with the necessary critical thinking and leadership skills. This commitment to student success led to the University’s Next Generation courses, which are at the national forefront of courses being designed in innovative ways to ensure students learn in a class of 150 or 200 or more. Through the hard work and creativity of UNT’s faculty, many basic courses — such as history, literature and math — are being restructured to take advantage of technology in a way that allows large classes to harness the power of small-group and one-on-one instruction. The Next Generation course redesign project is the focus of the UNT Quality Enhancement Plan.
Experience a sample of Next Generation course content and watch videos of student interaction
Academic Support
All new UNT students participate in mentoring programs, a virtual community and other initiatives provided by UNT’s First-Year Experience, which connects students to campus resources and plugs them into UNT’s academic and social community so they are more likely to graduate. UNT mentors include returning students, faculty and staff members who are trained to provide guidance and support.
UNT's academic advisors are available to assist students complete their academic goals. The advisors will prepare a degree audit, and later a degree plan, for students. They are familiar with transfer requirements, grade point calculations and general university regulations.
UNT offers additional services to support students and their individual needs including:
- The Learning Center
- UNT Student Writing Lab
- Counseling and Testing
- Office of Disability Accommodations