Program Overview

Choose Excellence with a BS in Psychology and Human Services - Proven Practice™

Most programs teach you about the field. This one proves you can work in it.

If you are considering going back to school to complete your bachelor’s degree and want to advance your career in psychology or human services, the Bachelor of Science completion program at William James College could be the perfect next step.

The program is designed for working adults who can apply their new knowledge and verified skills immediately in the workplace and/or use it as a foundation for graduate school.

The Proven Practice™ model earns you verified skills and recognized credentials that help you stand out to employers from day one. Not only will you graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, but also 6 verified skills, national certifications including QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper, HIPPA Training, and Skills for Psychological Recovery, and an option to complete microcredentials in behavioral health. These certification and credentials are recognizable and can be added to your resume or professional online portfolio (ie LinkedIn).

6 Verified Skills are Earned During Hands-On Lab Courses (include Practical Comeptency Exam)

Lab 1: Crisis Response and Safety
Credential: Crisis Response and Safety

Lab 2: Client Engagement and Documentation
Credentials: Direct Client Engagement, Documentation and Information Management

Lab 3: Assessment and Care Planning
Credentials: Asssessment and Care Planning, Ethics, Boundaries and Professional Conduct

Bonus Verified Skill is earned at the completion of the Bachelor's program: Reflective Practice and Professional Development

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Choose the path that best suits your lifestyle and start your journey towards a Bachelor of Science degree today!

Fully Online	Blended
Starts in Fall or Spring Semester	Starts in Fall or Sping Semester
100% online	90% online
3-hour synchronous residency 1 per class Scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday Zoom	3-hour synchronous residency 1 per class Scheduled on a Saturday Held on campus in Newton, MA
Part-time only (3 years) or Full-time (2 years)	Part-time (3 years) or Full-time (2 years)

Honors Program

If you maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher for your first 30 credits, you will be eligible to apply for the Honors Program. Upon approval of admission to the Honors Program, you will be able to take 2 courses (ie 6 pre-specified graduate level credits) in an area of your professional interest. These higher level courses will count toward your undergraduate degree and may also be eligible for transfer to a related graduate program of study. Please note: completion of the Honors Program does not ensure acceptance into a graduate program at William James College.

Join a Supportive Learning Community

We know going back to school can seem daunting, which is why the BS in Psychology and Human Services program is designed with the busy student in mind. If you consider yourself in one of these categories, you will not be alone.

Working Student
Parent, Caregiver, Guardian
Military, Veteran, or Military-Connected
Adult Learner
First-Generation Student

Our faculty are here for you! Students connect with their advisors a minimum of four times a semester, though most double or triple those meetings. With a low student to faculty ratio (3:1), students receive more personalized guidance and support from professors and advisors. Faculty can dedicate more time to mentoring students, helping them explore career paths, research opportunities, or graduate school options.

Admission Requirements

Full Admission to the Bachelor's in Psychology and Human Services completion program requires a GPA of 2.5 or higher and 60 credits, including at least 16 of the general education requirements.

What is Psychology and Human Services?

Psychology and Human Services are two distinct fields that we combined for our Bachelor of Science degree to prepare you for entry level and direct-care work in human-service and community health agencies. As a student, you will learn to use the scientific method to understand the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals and groups. You will learn about theories of behavior and build foundational skills to meet the growing need for skilled professionals in a variety of settings. Human Services expands your scope of influence by providing advocacy skills and an understanding of social issues that impact communities.

Earning a bachelor’s degree is a great foundation for pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology or counseling. Members of the BS in Psychology and Human Services Honors Program may complete up to six credits of graduate-level coursework while in the program.

Choose Real-World Learning with Experiential Education

Field placement is a transformational aspect of our educational model. As a BS in Psychology and Human Services student, you’ll graduate with 100 hours of internship training in your final semester.

Choose from 3 options to meet your 100-hour requirement.

Use your work as placement.
Work with our Field Placement Coordinator who will assist you in finding a placement and supervisor.
Complete your hours on your own schedule through our custom-built virtual AI clinic, where "clients" respond in real time. WJC faculty monitor and adapt client reactions and scenarios to ensure each student gains a comprehensive, workforce-ready experience. Throughout the process, faculty provide supervision and personalized feedback to strengthen clinical skills and support professional growth.

Choose Impact with a Commitment to Social Responsibility

Our undergraduate program is rooted in social justice, respect for diversity, and a multicultural perspective. This approach is woven through our entire curriculum and training model. We recruit, train, mentor, and prepare professionals who are committed to delivering culturally responsive care to meet a growing need in an increasingly diverse society. Our BS in Psychology and Human Services program seeks to contribute to developing a highly trained, diverse workforce as the entire community benefits when providers are from the many communities that comprise our country.

Choose Community Connectivity, Support and Student Life

The William James College community is supportive and connected. Our Dean of Students Office offers regular programming, in person and online, for all students and oversees our Academic Resource Center.

Choose Mentorship and Personal Growth

As a student in our BS in Psychology and Human Services, you will engage with faculty through your education and training. All students work closely with an advisor on course planning, professional development, crisis mitigation, and career goals.

William James College faculty are practicing professionals who bring their clinical expertise and real-world examples into the classroom. Specifically, our bachelor’s faculty members represent expertise across many domains of psychology including substance use and addictions, multicultural education, child and adolescent mental health, general counseling, mental health financing, organizational psychology, and more.

3:1

Student : Faculty Ratio

Choose Academic Excellence

At William James College, you will receive an education rooted in the principals of psychology and behavioral health. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services will be well-equipped to enhance and advance their careers. Each course in the program will provide you with critical skills, knowledge, and training to make a difference in your community.

Direct Career Pathway to Graduate School

Students in the BS in Psychology and Human Services program who maintain good academic standing throughout the program and have a GPA of 3.2 or higher are eligible to continue into the College’s online Master of Arts in Psychology non-licensure program or the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis program. No application is required—eligible students will work with their advisor and submit a letter of intention prior to their final semester in the BS program.