BA Psychology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Have you ever wondered why people behave the way they do? Do you find human thought processes and emotions interesting? Take courses on campus or online and study psychological principles from mental health and human interaction to workplace dynamics, addiction and consumer behavior. By examining these diverse areas, you gain valuable insights into the mechanisms that govern decision-making in different contexts.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology and Communication | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology; PSYC 2010 Survey of Contemporary Psychology; PSYC 2150 Quantitative Methods in Psychology; PSYC 2180 Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences; ENGL 1101 Writing and Rhetoric I; CHIN 1010 OR FREN 1101 OR GERM 1101 OR JAPN 1010 OR SPAN 1101 OR AIST 1010.

Career pathways

Build skills for careers in counseling, social work, human resources and beyond while exploring how psychology shapes lives and communities. Related occupations listed for this programme include Regulatory Affairs Managers; Compliance Managers; School Psychologists; Clinical and Counseling Psychologists; Industrial-Organizational Psychologists; Neuropsychologists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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