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Summer Program for Graduating High School Seniors Accepted to UNT for College

North Texas Behavioral Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)- Pre-Matriculation Ambassadors

Daily Schedule: June 2 – July 16, Monday – Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm
(No classes June 19 and July 3 & 4)

Transportation to and from campus is not provided

Breakfast and lunch are provided each day

Program participants receive a $2,700 stipend

What is HCOP?

A sponsored six-week curriculum-based summer program consisting of six hours daily of (a) classroom learning, (b) experiential, team-based behavioral health training and, (c) professional mentorship, career counseling, and financial support calibrated for college bound high school graduates.

Slots are limited.

Application Deadline: February 28th

Who is eligible?

Income eligible area high school graduates who have been accepted to UNT and are pursuing a behavioral/health sciences major.

Health Careers Opportunity Program Benefits

  • Participation in a six week structured behavioral health, classroom learning academy
  • Introduction to clinical science research
  • Field trips, experiential clinical training/observation
  • Professional mentorship
  • Academic/College advising
  • Financial support
  • Juried research poster competition
  • Awards banquet
  • Clinic Tours

Curriculum topics include:

MHFA certification

Research Methods & Statistics

Abnormal Psychology

Introduction to Psychotherapy

Cognitive Bases of Behavior

Biological Bases of Behavior

Affective Bases of Behavior

Lifespan Development

Social Psychology

Social Determinants of Health

Health Equity and Disparities

Learning Theory

History of Psychology

Research Teams

Immersive Labs

Professional and Academic Soft Skills