William James College

William James College is a graduate school of psychology with its campus in Greater Boston and online programs that reach students around the world. Formerly the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, it trains professionals for careers in mental health, behavioral health and organizational leadership. Programs include clinical and school psychology, organizational psychology, applied behavior analysis and clinical mental health counseling, among others, for people starting or advancing a career in the field.

For more than 50 years the school’s faculty and staff have prepared clinicians to bring evidence-based care to hospitals, community agencies, schools, correctional facilities, businesses and private practices across New England and beyond. Its experiential model combines scholarship with substantial fieldwork, backed by mentoring programs and an emphasis on culturally responsive training. The mission focuses on expanding access to behavioral health care for individuals and communities who need it most, including veterans through its Train Vets to Treat Vets initiative.

What to Know

• The college is launching a PsyD in Clinical Psychology program in Providence, Rhode Island, with its first cohort starting in fall 2027.
• It was named a Boston Business Journal Best Place to Work in 2026 for the second year in a row.
• Prospective students can attend open house events to learn about programs.
• Graduate programs also cover areas such as mental performance consulting.