Degree and Certificate Programs

William James College offers innovative academic programs that train practitioners who are sensitive to underserved populations, and is committed to maintaining an environment which acknowledges and respects cultural and individual differences. An integrative curriculum of concurrent field training and academic experience imparts knowledge and skills relevant to human diversity. William James College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Clinical Psychology - PsyD

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
134 credits

(En Route) MA in Professional Psychology (earned after meeting specific requirements)

Available Concentrations:

African & Caribbean Mental Health (applied for in year one)
Asian Mental Health (applied for in year one)
Children & Families of Adversity & Resilience (declared in application for admission)
Forensic Psychology (applied for in year two)
Geropsychology (applied for in year two)
Global Mental Health (applied for in year one)
Health Psychology (applied for in year two)
Latino Mental Health (declared in application for admission or applied for in year one)
Military & Veterans Psychology (MVP®)
Neuropsychology

Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data

Average Time to Completion: 5 years full-time

Internship and Practicum:

Years 1-2: Practicum
Year 3: Advanced Practicum
Year 4: Either Advanced Practicum II or WJC Consortium
Year 5: APA internship through National Match

Pedagogical Style: Onsite

Prerequisites:

Baccalaureate degree; Basic coursework in psychology (must be completed before enrollment click here for details)
GRE
Our online Graduate Psychology Preparatory Courses fulfill doctoral prerequisites.

Specialized Accreditation or Approval:

American Psychological Association (APA)
NECHE

Leadership Psychology - PsyD

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Leadership Psychology
98 credits (including 30 credits transferred from an appropriate previously earned master's degree)

Available Concentrations and Areas of Emphasis:

Average Time to Completion:

4 years full-time
5-6 years part-time

Internship and Practicum:

Year 2: Practicum
Year 3: Advanced Practicum
Year 4: Internship

Pedagogical Style:

Blended
Year 1 Residencies: August, November, March and June
Year 2-3 Residencies: November, March and June
Year 4 Residencies: November and March

Prerequisites:

Master's degree
GPA of 3.0 or above in most recently earned degree
7-10 years of relevant work experience

Specialized Accreditation or Approval: NEASC

School Psychology - PsyD

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology
120 credits
Up to 56 credits may be applicable for advanced standing students with prior school psychology degree

Available Concentrations:

Average Time to Completion:

6 years with no prior graduate coursework
Variable, but typically 4 years, for students entering with advanced standing at PsyD level

Internship and Practicum:

Doctoral-level practica in advanced assessment and clinical services
1,600 hour doctoral internship over a 1-2 year period
Two years of specialist-level practica and a 1,200 hour school-based internship for MA/CAGS/PsyD students

Pedagogical Style:

Onsite
Intensive summer courses and late afternoon/evening school year courses, and occasional weekend dates

Prerequisites:

Baccalaureate degree
Prior coursework or relevant experience in psychology or education
For advanced standing applicants, prior specialist level training in school psychology

Specialized Accreditation or Approval:

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
NEASC
American Psychological Association (APA)

Applied Behavior Analysis - MA

Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Behavior Analysis
34-credits (without field placement)
39-credits (with field placement)

Average Time to Completion:

34-credit program – 4 semesters full-time, part-time option available
39-credit program – 4 semesters full-time, part-time option available

Pedagogical Style:

On-site or Online
If students chose to do the fieldwork option, the program is only offered on-site

Prerequisites:

Baccalaureate degree

Clinical Mental Health Counseling - MA

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
60 credits

LMHC Eligible

Available Departmental Areas of Emphasis:

Available College-wide Concentrations

Average Time to Completion:

2 years full-time
3-4 years part-time

Internship and Practicum:

Year 1: 360-hour practicum (12-16 hours per week)
Year 2: 600-hour internship (20–24 hours per week)
These hours are minimum guidelines and completed through the school year
Contracts with field sites run for 30 weeks per academic year and exclude the summer

Pedagogical Style: Students have the option of taking some courses in a blended format (intensive, 7-week duration, with a weekly online asynchronous component and one intensive weekend-in-residence per course). Specific courses are required to be onsite. Summer courses are required to graduate in two years.

Prerequisites:

Baccalaureate degree
Basic counseling, psychology, or human services coursework, or
Volunteer work in human services

Specialized Accreditation or Approval: NECHE

Organizational Leadership - MA

Master of Arts (MA) in Organizational Leadership
30 credits

Available Concentration:

Asian Mental Health

Average Time to Completion:

11 months full-time
2 years part-time

Internship and Practicum:

4 credit, 20-hour Supervised Leadership Assessment project

Pedagogical Style:

Blended with onsite-Monthly Weekends in Residence, or
Online Only option

Prerequisites:

Baccalaureate degree
Demonstrated interest in the field (ie work experience, previous coursework, etc)

Additional Graduation Requirements:

Capstone Thesis/Project
Comprehensive Exam

Organizational Psychology - MA

Master of Arts (MA) in Organizational Psychology
30 credits

Available Concentrations:

Average Time to Completion:

11 months full-time
2 years part-time

Internship and Practicum:

6 credit, 80-hour field project

Pedagogical Style:

Blended with onsite-Monthly Weekends in Residence, or
Online Only option

Prerequisites:

Baccalaureate degree
Demonstrated interest in the field (ie work experience, previous coursework, etc)

Additional Graduation Requirements:

Capstone Thesis/Project
Comprehensive Exam

Psychology - MA

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology
33 credits

Available Tracks:

Track 1 for individuals who would want to continue advanced degrees in psychology or counseling.
Track 2 for those who want to develop the skills needed to enhance their careers or pursue opportunities across a variety of settings.

Average Time to Completion: