UNT Dallas - School of Behavioral Health and Human Services

05/07/2026

🎉 What an incredible moment at the Texas Association for Play Therapy conference! Dr. Jennifer Baggerly, LPC-S, RPT-S presented alongside two of our amazing UNT Dallas alumni 👏

This is what it looks like when faculty and graduates go out into the world and make a difference together. We couldn't be prouder!

💙 UNT Dallas is making a positive impact — one alumnus at a time.

05/03/2026

UNT Dallas launches program covering full tuition for Texas families earning $100K or less

Read more: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/unt-dallas-announces-new-trailblazer-trust-to-cover-tuition-for-eligible-texas-high-school-graduates/287-e69539c3-09f9-4802-b31d-075bbcc2fdc4?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WFAA

03/30/2026

✨ Welcome Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty

This week we are highlighting Dr. LaShondra Manning, PhD, LPC-S, who joined our program this school year as a Lecturer in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Born, raised, and educated in the heart of East Texas, Dr. Manning is a native of Marshall, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University, and later completed her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at East Texas A&M University.
Dr. Manning has practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor for over nineteen years, providing counseling to children, adults, and families across educational settings, residential treatment programs, college environments, MHMR, and private practice.

Her scholarly interests include exploring the lived experiences of marginalized and overlooked populations, particularly individuals of African American descent, as well as those working in crisis and trauma-focused spaces.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Manning enjoys being active in her church community and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Inc.
We are grateful to have Dr. Manning as part of our faculty and appreciate the knowledge, leadership, and experience she brings to our counseling students.

💬 Please join us in celebrating Dr. Manning and the impact she is making in our program!

03/23/2026

✨ Welcome Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty

This week we are highlighting Dr. Lam, who joined BHHS this school year as a Lecturer in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

As a counselor educator, Dr. Lam seeks to form clinicians whose growth transcends skill acquisition toward a holistic, humane, and ethically grounded engagement with the fundamental conditions of life. His research interests include multicultural counseling; existential and humanistic therapy and supervision; religious and spiritual concerns in counseling; and contextualizing counseling practice within the Vietnamese community. In the clinical setting, he works with couples and men from an existential-humanistic perspective, integrating dream work, somatic and experiential techniques to help clients recover the wisdom of neglected and unconscious aspects of their lives so they can live more fully and authentically.
We are grateful to have Dr. Lam as part of our faculty and appreciate the knowledge and perspective he brings to our counseling students.

💬 Please join us in celebrating Dr. Lam and welcoming him to our faculty community!

03/16/2026

✨ Welcome Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty

This week we are highlighting Dr. Jessica Scoggins, PhD, LPC-S (Endres, #78014), NCC, who joined BHHS this school year as a Lecturer in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Dr. Scoggins enjoys teaching Internship and Crisis & Trauma Counseling courses and is passionate about preparing future counselors to become truly trauma-informed practitioners. Her clinical work focuses on trauma and dissociative disorders in adults, and her research interests include sexual assault, domestic violence, and the long-term effects of childhood trauma on adulthood.
She is a member of the Texas Counseling Association (TCA), Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES), and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD).

Outside of work, Dr. Scoggins enjoys playing in a volleyball league, practicing yoga, and reading as part of a book club.
We are grateful to have Dr. Scoggins as part of our faculty and appreciate the expertise and mentorship she brings to our students.

💬 Join us in celebrating Dr. Scoggins and the work she is doing with our counseling students!

02/21/2026

Webinar: Substance Use, the Brain, and the College Experience: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Healthy Coping

The UNT Dallas School of Behavioral Health and Human Services and the Kinnect Wellness Network are continuing their free Brown Bag Community webinar series for 2026! Our second Spring presentation is titled "Substance Use, the Brain, and the College Experience: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Healthy Coping and will be held on Friday, March 13th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CST
This training explores how substance use interacts with the developing brain, dispels common myths around substance use, and discusses the differences between experimentation, risky use, and dependence. This session will highlight psychological factors that contribute to substance use while offering practical, healthy coping strategies such as mindfulness, sleep routines, and social support. Participants will learn how to identify red flags of risky behaviors and how to respond in simple, empathetic ways. Overall, this training encourages informed decision‑making grounded in awareness and compassion.

Please use the following link to register
https://web.cvent.com/hub/events/efb4555b-b43f-40c9-96ff-2bf8e7023c54/landing

As with all our webinars, CEU certificates will be made available after completion of the post survey.

Our presenter, Dr. Edna Foster, is a licensed psychologist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and Associate Professor with more than 30 years of experience. Her career spans clinical work in substance abuse programs, adolescent mental health, trauma counseling, and juvenile justice. She currently serves as Clinical Manager for the LIFE Project and Families Together Program at ACH Child & Family Services while co-owning Reflections of Reality Therapy and Consulting in Cedar Hill, Texas. Guided by her lived experiences, her mission centers on providing hope, promoting holistic trauma-informed care, and helping individuals find their voice and path toward healing and success.

01/08/2026

The University of North Texas at Dallas is launching a new, 100% online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program that will address the increasing need for mental health professionals in North Texas and provide crucial services to the community. Classes begin Jan. 12, 2026 at the start if the Spr...

10/16/2025

🌟 Exciting News: New 100% Online BSW Degree Launching Jan. 2026! 🌟
We’re thrilled to share that the University of North Texas at Dallas is launching a fully online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree beginning January 2026.
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This program responds to the growing need for mental health professionals across North Texas — 97% of Texas counties face a shortage of mental health resources.
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Designed for flexibility and accessibility, the BSW program welcomes:

***Community college transfer students
***Working professionals seeking to advance
***Those wanting to pivot into social work roles from related fields

Highlights of the program:
✅ 100% online delivery — accessible anywhere
✅ Affordable tuition with innovative teaching methods
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✅ Hands-on learning via a 400-hour practicum in community settings like clinics, nonprofits, schools, and public agencies
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✅ Coursework aligned with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards
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Are you passionate about social justice, advocacy, or making a difference in people’s lives? This might be your chance to train for a profession that’s in demand—and deeply impactful.

🗓️ Apply now for Spring 2026 classes. The first cohort will help shape the future of this brand-new program.
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🔗 Learn more & apply here: https://www.untdallas.edu/news/bsw_degree_launch.php

The University of North Texas at Dallas is launching a new, 100% online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program that will address the increasing need for mental health professionals in North Texas and provide crucial services to the community. Classes begin Jan. 12, 2026 at the start if the Spr...

09/18/2025

✨ Celebrating Student Learning Excellence! ✨

We’re proud to share highlights from our recent UNT Dallas Student Learning Improvement Showcase, where both our BS in Child Development & Family Studies (CDFS) and BS in Public Health programs were recognized as finalists for their exemplary approach to student learning and assessment. 🌟

This recognition reflects the hard work of our faculty, staff, and students who are committed to continuous improvement and student success. Being named finalists in this university-wide initiative is an honor, and it speaks to the innovative teaching and learning happening in our programs. 💙💛

📸 Pictured below (left to right):
Photo 1 - Dr. Corron Sanders, Dr. Jaime Ramos, and, Dr. Janice Moore
Photo 2 - Dr. Larry Frazier, Dr. Corron Sanders, Dr. Jaime Ramos and Dr. Janice Moore

Congratulations again to everyone involved for this outstanding achievement! 👏

09/17/2025

🌟 Big News! 🌟
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Online Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) Program! 🎓✨

Now you can earn your degree in Social Work online, with the same high-quality education, expert faculty, and supportive community you’d find on campus.

✅ 100% Online – flexible for your busy schedule
✅ Learn from experienced professors & real-world practitioners
✅ Prepare for meaningful careers
✅ Build skills to advocate, empower, and create lasting impact in your community

💡 Whether you’re starting college for the first time or coming back to finish your degree, this program is designed to help you achieve your goals — on your terms.

👉 Applications are now open! Don’t wait to begin your journey of making a difference. Have questions? Reach out to Dr. Alex Colvin at [email protected]