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.
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
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
