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Citing a critical need for mental and behavioral health professionals, one Gem State school is addressing the issue with a new program.

At a Glance:

ISU launches a new Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) program in 2026

Program focuses on clinical training and direct patient care

Designed to address Idaho’s mental and behavioral health provider shortage

Emphasis on rural mental health and integrated behavioral care

Idaho State University on Aug. 27 announced the launch of its new Doctorate of Psychology, or PsyD, program to launch in the fall of 2026.

According to ISU, the program will prepare students for licensure as clinical psychologists. The emphasis, the school stated, is “on hands-on, supervised clinical training. Housed at ISU’s Meridian campus, the

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