1974
Newton, MA

School Details

On May 7, 2015, the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, founded in 1974, officially adopted its new name, William James College. William James is an independent graduate college of psychology that educates culturally sensitive professionals to improve the mental health of individuals and organizations. Emphasizing experiential education, the school attracts developing professionals eager to become leaders and advance mental health care. Its namesake, William James (1842-1910), the founder of American psychology, is considered to be one of the most influential and innovative thinkers of the 19th century.

William James College awards master’s and doctoral degrees within the following departments:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling
  • Organizational and Leadership Psychology
  • School Psychology

Several programs are offered in fully online or blended formats. With William James College online learning students have the flexibility to learn from wherever they are because it recognizes that distance should not stand in the way of a quality education. Students in these online programs enjoy the same high academic standards as traditional, on-campus programs. Enjoy working with similarly goal-oriented students from all over the world.

Accreditation & Licensing

William James College is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

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William James College is located in Massachusetts

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Psychology & Human Services

Doctor of Psychology in Leadership Psychology
Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology