Career Outlook

Your Future with an MA/CAGS in School Psychology

“William James College prepared me well for my role as a school psychologist, at the high school level, supporting students with emotional and learning disabilities. WJC equipped me with the skills to provide counseling and conduct assessments with confidence. I value my time in the program and would recommend it to anyone interested in the field.”

—Rebecca DiEoreo, School Psychologist at Wachusett Regional High School, School Psychology MA/CAGS

As a graduate of the School Psychology MA/CAGS program, you will be prepared to work as a school psychologist in a variety of K-12 school settings including public, private, and charter schools. You will make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families every day while having the schedule and benefits of working in a school system.

School psychology is a challenging and rewarding profession that continues to have a high demand for clinicians. In particular, the field is in need of school psychologists who are culturally and linguistically diverse. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts school psychologist employment will grow six percent between 2021 and 2031.

Upon completion of the School Psychology MA/CAGS program, you will be fully qualified for certification or licensure as a school psychologist in Massachusetts and in many other states. After working as a school psychologist for two years and meeting other requirements, graduates can apply for Massachusetts licensure as an educational psychologist and practice privately. (Credentialing requirements for private practice vary from state to state.)

What is the Role of a School Psychologist?

School psychologists apply advanced expertise in education, human development, and personal-social relationships to promote the healthy development of children in educational settings. As a graduate of the MA/CAGS in School Psychology you will be prepared as a culturally-responsive practitioner with the skills to advocate for equity and inclusion for all students and foster the effective functioning of families, schools, and communities using a wide repertoire of skills and strategies, including:

Assessment of, and educational planning for, students with special needs
Consultation with teachers and other school personnel
Individual and group counseling
Program development and evaluation
Collaboration with parents and community providers

Our alumni can be found working in these school settings and more.

This is a sampling of employers.

Allay Psychological Associates
Amesbury Public Schools
Barrington Public Schools
Boston Public Schools
Chelsea Public Schools
NYC Department of Education
Shrewsbury Public Schools
South Shore Charter Public School
Walpole Public Schools
Wakefield Public Schools
Woburn Public Schools

Are you ready to pursue a career as a school psychologist?

Connect with us at info@williamjames.edu to learn more.

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