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American Psychological Association (APA)

The American Psychological Association (APA) is the leading organization of psychologists around the world. They have worked for more than 100 years to advance psychology as a science, a profession and a way to promote health and human welfare. The American Psychological Association offers several resources that will help you in your continued search for information to pursue clinical psychology education options or while you are completing your degree.

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Student Affiliates

Undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in psychology are eligible for membership in APA as student affiliates. Student affiliates receive free subscriptions to several publications:

  • American Psychologist Journal
  • The APA Monitor on Psychology
  • gradPSYCH, the quarterly magazine written especially for psychology students

Both the Monitor and gradPSYCH cover information psychologists need to succeed in their careers, as well as provide extensive job listings. Student affiliates may purchase APA publications at special rates and attend the APA annual convention at a reduced registration fee.

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Graduate Student Association

All graduate student affiliates of APA are automatically members of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), created in 1988 as a voice for psychology students within the larger association. (Undergraduates can join APAGS by paying a small additional fee.)

APAGS was formed by graduate students as a means of establishing communication between students and other members of the psychological community, including universities, training centers, and other members of the APA governance structure.

APAGS represents all graduate psychology study specialties of the discipline and is run by student leaders elected by the APAGS membership. In addition to a variety of other initiatives, the group sponsors programming at the APA annual convention each year and distributes a quarterly newsletter to its members. Please visit the APA web site for more information.

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Student Membership in APA Divisions

APA student affiliates are encouraged to apply for affiliation in one or more APA divisions. The divisions bring together psychologists of similar or specialized professional interests. You can obtain more information at the APA web site.

Minority Undergraduate Students of Excellence (MUSE)

The MUSE program is administered by the APA Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs. The program provides information on application and financial aid procedures to outstanding minority undergraduate students interested in graduate psychology studies. The students are selected through a nomination process.

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Psychology National Honors Societies

APA Diversity Program in Neuroscience

This program provides fellowship support to students who are interested in research related to the mental health and psychological well-being of ethnic minorities. For more information, visit the Diversity Program in Neuroscience.

APA on Internet

American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
202336-5500
Phone: 202-336-5500
TTD: 202-336-6123

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Walden University

Offering unique distance learning degrees in psychology, Walden University has customized programs that will meet the needs for your specific career path.

Online Degree Programs:
  • MS in Mental Health Counseling
  • MS in Psychology
  • PhD in Psychology

*Note: A 4-year bachelor's degree is required prior to expected start date.

Capella University

The Harold Abel School of Psychology at Capella University is a national leader in cutting-edge online psychology degree programs.

Online Degree Programs:

  • MS in Psychology
  • MS in Human Services
  • PhD in Psychology
  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
  • PhD in Human Services

*Note: A 4-year bachelor's degree is required prior to expected start date.

Argosy University

Argosy's clinical psychology programs are designed to instill the knowledge & skills of professional practice as well as foster the values of higher education & social responsibility.

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