PsyD Clinical Psychology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

University of Idaho’s Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) prepares you to deliver evidence-based psychological services across the lifespan. The program is designed to respond to Idaho’s need for mental and behavioral health providers by educating and training graduates who can assess, diagnose and treat cognitive, emotional and behavioral health concerns with clinical skill, ethical judgment and compassion.

Faculty: College of Graduate Studies | Duration: 120-125 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a range of clinical psychology career paths, including clinical practice in health care systems, community mental health, private practice, integrated primary care, schools, forensic or correctional settings, academia and clinical leadership roles. Related occupations listed for this programme include Clinical and Counseling Psychologists; Mental Health Counselors; Postsecondary Psychology Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in psychology or a closely related field from an accredited or recognized university, earned or expected prior to the start of the first graduate semester. Applicants with a degree in a field other than psychology must have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours of psychology including: Introduction to psychology; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; English proficiency (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 supervisor; Other requirements: CV or resume. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

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.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

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/graduate-studies/admissions

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