Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

William James College focuses on preparing professionals for work in mental health, behavioral health, and organizational leadership. Its experiential model combines rigorous instruction with field work, giving students a scholarly and practical foundation for starting or advancing a career. Academic areas include clinical psychology, counseling and behavioral health, applied behavior analysis, forensics, school psychology, leadership and coaching, psychology, and multicultural mental health. The college also offers programs in veterans mental health, workforce development, online study, and bachelor's completion.

The campus is in Greater Boston, with online programs available to learners around the globe. Students learn in a supportive environment with mentoring programs and training that addresses the needs of a diverse society. Community engagement is part of the college's work through partnerships and services for communities, schools and school districts, courts, businesses, and other organizations. Graduates work in settings that include hospitals, private practices, behavioral health agencies, rehabilitation centers, schools, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies. International students can consider both campus-based study in the Boston area and online options, while culturally responsive training and multicultural mental health provide relevant preparation for working with varied communities. The college also offers virtual information sessions where prospective students can hear from faculty, students, and the admissions team about programs and student life.

This doctoral program provides an intimate understanding of human behavior, preparing students to address diverse mental health needs across various populations and settings. The curriculum integrates classroom knowledge with hands-on experience, focusing on theory, training, and practice to develop culturally responsive professionals.

Focus areas include Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience, African and Caribbean Mental Health.

The program requires 134 credits and integrates classroom knowledge with hands-on experience, focusing on theory, training, and practice over an average of 5 years.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as directing human service centers, teaching, supervising, and consulting.

The programme totals about 134 credit hours. On-Campus program located in Newton, MA, with an average completion time of 5 years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.