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.

Our new doctor of clinical psychology (Psy.D.) prepares you to become a licensed mental and behavioral health provider. You’ll be trained in assessment and therapy across the lifespan—including cognitive impairment, mental disorders and autism. You’ll help expand access to comprehensive mental health care in Idaho’s rural communities too.

This is a terminal degree for the school’s largest major—our strong undergraduate psychology program. Doctoral students may be able to partner with faculty in the Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research (IOURMR) on projects to gain hands-on experience.

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

Career Outcomes

This professional doctorate is designed for you to become a trained:

• Therapist
• Neuropsychologist
• Social worker
• Counselor
• Child psychologist
• Marriage and family therapist
• Forensic psychologist
• Health professions program instructor

The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963

Overview

• Type: Public land-grant research university
• Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
• Campus Size: 1,585 acres
• Mascot: Joe Vandal
• Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference

Academics

U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:

• College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
• College of Art and Architecture
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Graduate Studies
• College of Law
• College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
• College of Natural Resources
• College of Science.

Campus and Facilities

The Moscow campus features:

• Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
• Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
• Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
• Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .