William James College
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Immigrants & Refugees
Location
ONE WELLS AVENUENEWTON, MA 02459 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
William James College strives to be a preeminent school of psychology that integrates rigorous academic instruction with extensive field education and close attention to professional development. We assume an ongoing social responsibility to create programs to educate specialists of many disciplines to meet the evolving mental health needs of society.
Description
William James College educates students for careers that meet the growing demand for access to quality, culturally competent psychological services for individuals, families, communities and organizations both locally and around the globe. We offer graduate programs attentive to the needs of vulnerable populations including children of adversity and the needs of specific populations such as Latinos and veterans, as well as organizations and leaders on the forefront of creating social change. The foundation of our training provides growing professionals with hands-on experience at more than 350 field placement sites, preparing them to address the complex problems in an increasingly diverse world.