Clinical psychology
Doctor of Psychology
Forming a better state of mind
Take a deeper look at our mental state. In Idaho, there’s a critical shortage of mental health professionals. If you find the phenomenon of human behavior complex and fascinating, and have a passion for care, it’s time to advance your psychology career and mindset.
Form a better state of mind
Idaho faces a critical shortage of mental and behavioral health providers. If you’re fascinated by human behavior and driven to make a difference, this program will prepare you to deliver evidence-based care with confidence and compassion.
Practice-ready clinical training
Our Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) prepares you to become a licensed mental and behavioral health provider. You’ll receive rigorous training in assessment and therapy across the lifespan, with supervised clinical rotations that serve both urban and rural communities.
Research that fits your interests
Doctoral students can engage in applied and translational research with faculty across the university. Options include the Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research (IOURMR) as well as projects with other research groups and community partners—so you can build a scholarly portfolio aligned with your goals.
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Earn a Psy.D. in Idaho
Application information
Applicants for the Psy.D. in clinical psychology must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field
- Applicants with a degree in an unrelated field must have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of psychology including:
- Introduction to psychology
- Human development or developmental psychology
- Psychological statistics or research methods
- Abnormal psychology (psychopathology)
- Other courses may include:
- Biological/physiological psychology or cognitive psychology
- Personality psychology
- Social psychology
- History and systems
- Applicants with a degree in an unrelated field must have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of psychology including:
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of References: Three
- Letters are typically from professors, researchers or clinical supervisors.
- Other requirements:
- Personal statement: An essay (no more than two pages) outlining the applicants' background, research interests, clinical experiences, career goals and reasons for pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology.
- Admissions interview
Program availability
- Semester intake: Fall
- Eligible for WRGP award
- Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
- Deadlines: December 30
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Accreditation status
The University of Idaho Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program is a new program and is not currently accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation (CoA). The program plans to apply for APA accreditation as soon as eligible, which is after two student cohorts are enrolled on campus. No assurance of accreditation can be given. For questions about APA accreditation, contact the APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; (202) 336-5979; TDD/TTY (202) 336-6123; apaaccred@apa.org
Contact information
School of Health and Medical Professions, contact: Thomas Farrer (tfarrer@uidaho.edu)
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
To learn how you can fund your graduate degree, check out the Graduate Funding page.
Visit Financial Aid to find detailed information about the cost of attendance.
Degree fit
This Psy.D. program is a good fit if you:
- Enjoy psychology
- Are curious about human behavior
- Have a passion for mental health
- Have strong empathy and interpersonal skills
- Enjoy critical thinking and problem solving
- Are a lifelong learner
- Help others
Hands-on learning
In addition to course work, students will have community-based practicum placements to gain a breadth of clinical experiences in both therapy and assessment. Students in the program will also engage in research and may be able to partner with the team at the Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research (IOURMR) on research projects to gain hands-on experience.