University of North Texas 
Joshua Hook
Psychology
Director, Counseling Psychology
Professor
Office: Terrill Hall-373
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, Virgina (2010)
Internship
University of Miami Counseling Center
Background & Research Interests
Dr. Joshua N. Hook is a Professor and Program Director (Director of Clinical Training)
in the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of North Texas and is a licensed
psychologist in the state of Texas. His work focuses on positive psychology, religion
and spirituality, and multicultural counseling, with a particular emphasis on cultural
humility.
Dr. Hook has authored several books, including Cultural Humility: Engaging Diverse Identities in Therapy and The Complete Researcher: A Practical Guide for Graduate Students and Early Career
Professionals. He has an extensive publication record and has received multiple grants from the
John Templeton Foundation to support his research. His contributions have been recognized
with early career awards from multiple divisions of the American Psychological Association.
Outside of his academic work, Dr. Hook enjoys running, practicing karate, and cheering
on the Chicago Bears. He lives in Texas with his wife and two children.
Current Grant Funding
"Building a bridge between psychology and church ministry." Role: Principal Investigator.
($97,785). 2024-present. Texas Research Initiative Program.
"Applied research on intellectual humility" Request for proposals (RFP). Role: Co-Principal
Investigator. (7/1/2022-6/30/2026, $6,091,110). 2022-2026. John Templeton Foundation.