Clinical Psychology, Doctorate
Minds, Matter
Mentally, emotionally, how do we relate? By gaining your doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.), you’ll dig deep into the behavior that makes us human. Come out with a career in the behavioral sciences that serves humanity too. From a forensic psychologist working in the legal system to a marriage and family therapist, you’ll play an integral role in overcoming psychological barriers, treating cognitive impairment and assessing mental disorders. Providers like you are needed in the state of Idaho.
Fast Facts
- Face-to-face instruction with world-class faculty
- Become a licensed clinical counselor, child psychologist, therapist, even neuropsychologist
- Achieve a doctorate degree for clinical psychology
Mental health training in Idaho
All of Idaho鈥檚 44 counties are considered Health Professional Shortage Areas for mental health (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare). The demand for behavioral and mental health professionals is high, and the state needs a pipeline for mental health practitioners. 妻友社区鈥檚 Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program prepares you to become the change that Idaho鈥檚 mental health care climate needs.
Join us in improving access to mental health care in Idaho. Applications for the Psy.D. program will be open soon.
Why clinical psychology? Make a difference in a rural state.
Clinical psychologists do life-changing work and deliver an impact that’s felt far and wide. Explore why this Psy.D. program is right for you:
- Diverse career paths: A degree in clinical psychology doesn’t limit you to therapy, you’ll have the opportunity to explore careers in program development, research and even teaching.
- Rural training opportunities: Practice mental health care in Idaho’s rural and underserved communities throughout the first four years of your degree and research health disparities faced by Idaho’s frontier communities.
- Experiential psychology training: Learn from licensed clinical psychologists at U of I’s Counseling and Mental Health Center throughout your education.
Overview
Do you want to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist? U of I’s Psy.D. program is a good fit for you if you:
- Are empathetic and supportive of others’ hardships.
- Are curious about human behavior and want to understand what makes a person tick.
- Are committed to evidence-based practice and want to learn about assessments, diagnosis and treatments.
- Are passionate about expanding mental health care access in rural and underserved communities.
The in-person clinical psychology program is 120 credits that covers critical topics in mental and behavioral health. The Psy.D. is typically completed over five years, with four years of classroom instruction followed by one internship year, designed to prepare you to have a seamless transition between school and clinical practice.
Courses include:
- Psychopathology
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive and Academic Assessment
- Personality and Psychological Assessment
With this comprehensive curriculum, you’ll learn everything from research methods to cognitive assessments. After several years of experiential psychology training, you’ll confidently enter professional practice, equipped with well-rounded clinical and professional skills.
As a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, you have the broadest scope of practice in the mental health fields, preparing you to be an active mental health provider.
Develop the skills to advance mental health care with U of I’s clinical psychology program.
Program-specific scholarships are still being developed. Students have the option to apply for federal financial aid and pursue scholarship opportunities through U of I or elsewhere.
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- AHEC Scholars: Apply to the AHEC Scholars program and focus on serving rural and underserved populations.
- ECHO Idaho: Discuss real-world cases with mental health professionals and enhance clinical learning.
- Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research: Participate in ground-breaking research with a focus on health barriers in rural communities.
- Counseling and Mental Health Center: Get experiential training treating patients under the supervision of licensed clinical faculty.
- Capstone project: Complete a larger research project (Ex. Dissertation) that deep-dives into a topic you’re passionate about.
Applications will be open soon! In the meantime, students can prepare their application materials.
Students interested in the Psy.D. program should have completed a 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 must also meet the following admissions requirements:
- Education Level: Bachelor's degree
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS (for international applicants): 79/6.5
- Number of References: Three, including contact information for each recommendation. Letters are typically from professors, researchers or clinical supervisors.
- 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.
- Other: Complete an admissions interview
U of I’s in-person Psy.D. program is not currently APA accredited. We will apply for accreditation within the timeframe outlined by the APA for a new program. With any questions about accreditation status please email tfarrer@uidaho.edu.
The APA Office of Program Consultations and Accreditation can be reached at:
Phone: 202-336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
Applications will be open soon!
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