MA/CAGS in School Psychology
School Psychology
Provide Counseling and Assessment Services in School Settings. Children and Adolescents Need You.
Do you have a talent and passion for working with children and adolescents? In school
psychology you can serve educational communities to effect positive change within
school systems and make a difference in the lives of students, parents, and teachers.
There is unprecedented demand for highly skilled, confident, and culturally responsive
leaders in school-based mental health. Our program will uniquely prepare you to meet
this need, starting you in the field right away working with students who are at risk
for adjustment problems or experiencing mental health problems. School psychology
is a challenging and rewarding specialty that could be the perfect fit for you.
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By the Numbers
100%
Licensure
100% of graduates who took the Praxis exam passed.
97%
Job Placement
97% of alumni were employed in schools within the first year after graduation.
2,000
Field Education
Graduates complete 2,000 hours of supervised field education beginning in the 1st semester.
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Our Philosophy, Your Experience
At William James College, you will combine your classroom knowledge with hands-on experience to get a well-rounded and integrated education. Our curriculum combines an understanding of theory, training, and practice as you develop into a culturally responsive professional. You will be surrounded by like-minded faculty, staff, and peers who, like you, are dedicated to bringing high-quality services to culturally diverse clients, agencies, and organizations. With this training, you will be prepared to make a difference in our communities.
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See Yourself at William James
At William James, you'll gain exceptional training in a supportive, student-centered learning environment, with instruction and guidance provided by leading practitioners in the field. Throughout your studies, you'll experience our integrative philosophy of training and education, with application of classroom instruction in structured field experiences. Underlying this approach to professional training, is a sustained focus on your personal and professional development, with an orientation towards community service, and respect for those you'll serve.

Working as a School Psychologist
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9 Reasons to Choose School Psychology at William James College
If you are considering a career in school psychology, explore the top nine reasons to choose the MA/CAGS in School Psychology program at William James College.
Read moreMassachusetts School Psychologists Association Bestows Top Honors on William James Community Members at Annual Conference
A pair of William James College community members were recognized for their significant and ongoing contributions to the field of school psychology by the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association (MSPA) at the organization’s annual conference in late October 2023.
Read MoreCourse Spotlight: Addressing Substance Abuse in Schools (SB523)
For eight years and counting, Daniel B. Jacobs, PsyD, EdM, MBA has been giving school psychology graduate students a leg up when it comes to understanding the prevalence of substance use concerns in schools. Fueled by a background in developing and working in adolescent and adult treatment programs for mental health and dual diagnosis concerns, Jacobs—a clinical psychologist by training—knew teaching such a course was vital to practitioners entering the field.
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