School Psychology Program

The school psychology program at William James College prepares students for careers as a diagnostician, program evaluator, or school psychologist. The program focuses on diagnosis and treatment of student behavioral problems. Program courses include: child and adolescent development, learning theory, testing and observation, intelligence and motor skill development, therapeutic intervention strategies for students and families, identification and classification of disabilities and disorders affecting learning, school psychological services planning, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards and regulations. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer school psychology program.

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William James College

55 Lake Ave North, Worcester, MA

William James College was formerly known as The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.  WJC was founded in 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts to provide graduate level education in the field of psychology. The school offers a number of programs in varying fields of psychology, and enrolls nearly 600 students a year seeking quality education in the field.

Additionally, the school operates three facilities dedicated to social responsibility and community service. The school is accredited my multiple accrediting bodies and has maintained  its high quality of education for nearly four decades.

Academics

William James College offers 14 graduate programs of study resulting in a certificate, master's degree or doctoral degree. These programs are divided into four fields of psychology; clinical psychology, counseling psychology, organizational and leadership psychology and school psychology. Students will choose their area of concentration and pursue the major that best suits their career goals in psychology. Doctoral programs require student to have first earned a bachelor's or master's degree (depending on the program).

Programs offered include:

• Forensic Psychology
• Psychology and Community Mental Health
• Organizational Psychology
• Applied Psychology
• Counseling Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll in a given program must meet that programs posted prerequisites as well as supply an application for admission, three letters of recommendation, a resume, an application essay, all pertinent transcripts, and GRE scores. Once submitted all the provided material will be reviewed and decision made regarding the applicant's admission to the school.

Financial aid is available in the form of federal loans. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will provide the school the information necessary to determine the amount that will be loaned to the student in order to be able to afford tuition at the student's current income.

Students Enrolled in the School Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William James College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).