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Program Profile: Clinical Psychology

Program Description

Name of program: Clinical Psychology MS, PhD

Program Overview: The Department of Psychology offers doctoral training in clinical psychology leading to the independent, licensed practice of psychology. A scientist-practitioner education model is embraced to meet our goal of preparing generalist clinical psychologists with an evidence-based practice orientation. The program requires a minimum of 4-years on campus plus a 1-year clinical internship. Both a masters thesis and a dissertation are required, insuring a balanced emphasis on both science and practice. See our webpage for more detail.

Accreditation

American Psychological Association

The clinical psychology program at Idaho State University was first accredited in 2001 and then re-accredited in 2004 for a 7-year period. Questions about accreditation status can be addressed to the APA's Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation at 750 First St., NE, Washington DC 20002-4242 (ph: 202-336-5979)

Program Highlights

We are the only clinical psychology program in the State of Idaho. Our clinical faculty provide intensive mentoring of research and professional skills during the 4 on-campus years resuling in strong preparation for internship and licensure. Our students are matched into desired internship sites, averaging their second choice. Graduates have attained positions in academia, private practice, and a variety of public sector service agencies. All graduates are employed full-time as psychologist and all have passed their licensing board exam on the first attempt.

Faculty

Six full-time faculty, 5 clinical faculty and 12 clinical sites.

All clinical faculty have earned the doctoral degree in clinical psychology and are licensed (or will attain a license)to practice psychology in the State of Idaho. All faculty publish studies in psychology journals; some serve on journal editorial boards, in national and state association leadership roles, and in a variety of community service activities. See the "Information for Faculty" link on the department's webpage at for more detail.

Class Size

Fixed Seats: Yes

Number of students in entering class: 6

Total number of students enrolled in program: 30

Length of Program

Number of academic years needed to complete the program: 5

Locations

Locations offered: Pocatello

Program offered fully online? No

Program delivered through distance presentation? No

Prerequisites

Required Degree: BS or BA

Other Prerequisites: Psychology Major or its equivalence; 3.0 GPA or higher for the last 2 undergraduate years; Submission of the Graduate Record Exam scores (50th percentile or above on 2 of 3 aptitude tests and on the advanced subject test in psychology is preferred)

Costs

Tuition: $2200 per semester for resident; $6600 per semester for non-resident. More information.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship Deadline: January 1st

Financial Aid Deadline: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Other Information: We offer a stipend plus full tuition/insurance waivers for students awarded Graduate Teaching Assistanships and Graduate Research Assistantships. Other students are awarded service contracts that include a non-resident tuition waiver plus a stipend.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Januray 1st

Program Start Date: Fall semester

Other Information: Apply

About the Profession

The doctorate in clinical psychology leads to licensure as a psychologist. Practicing psychologists diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health disorders. In addition to direct therapy, many licensed psychologists are engaged in supervision, consultation, teaching, and clinical research

Potential Salary: 60,000 - 100,000+