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American Psychological Association (APA)
Overview:
Profession(s): Psychology
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1892
Members: 150,000
Address: 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4242, USA
Phone: 202-336-5500
Website: www.apa.org
Description: Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. Through its divisions in 53 subfields of psychology and affiliations with 60 state, territorial and Canadian provincial associations, APA works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting health, education and human welfare.
Mission/Aims: The objects of the American Psychological Association shall be to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare by:
The encouragement of psychology in all its branches in the broadest and most liberal manner.
The promotion of research in psychology and the improvement of research methods and conditions.
The improvement of the qualifications and usefulness of psychologists through high standards of ethics, conduct, education, and achievement
The establishment and maintenance of the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct of the members of the Association.
The increase and diffusion of psychological knowledge through meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions, and publications thereby to advance scientific interests and inquiry, and the application of research findings to the promotion of health, education, and the public welfare.
Principal Activities: To advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare. APA supports membership interests through its directorates and central offices - Practice, Science, Education and Public Interest - as well as through its meetings, journals, newsletters, books, eproducts, continuing education programs, training and accrediting activities. Members also benefit from APA's federal legislative and regulatory advocacy, media relations, as well as an ethics education program.
Member Benefits: The American Psychological Association offers a wide range of services that benefit both individuals and the field of psychology.
APA provides direct services to its members through insurance programs, financial services, and career resources.
And APA protects you and your field through advocacy programs, information resources, and many other ways it supports psychology.
APA also strives to bring psychologists of similar interests together through its divisions, state and provincial associations, regional associations, and Annual Convention.
In addition, by becoming a part of APA, you'll enjoy discounts on a wide range of products and consumer goods and services.
Training/Licensing/Certification: The Education Directorate of the American Psychological Association, established in January 1990, has endeavored to advance the science and practice of psychology for the benefit of the public through educational institutions, programs, and initiatives such as: accreditation, continuing education in psychology, sponsor approval system, education advocacy, governance, graduate and postgraduate education and training, precollege and undergraduate education, psychology in schools and education, and civic engagement and service-learning. The Practice Directorate also offers training and certification opportunities.
Affiliations: Associations to which we are a member:
APA Practice Organization
American Psychological Foundation
Our member Associations, Chapters, Divisions:
STATE AND PROVINCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONS
Alabama Psychological Association
(334) 262-8245
P.O. Box 97
Montgomery, AL 36101-0097
Alaska Psychological Association
(907) 344-8878
P.O. Box 241292
Anchorage, AK 99524-1292
Psychologists' Association of Alberta
(780) 424-0294
(780) 423-4048 (fax)
520 Metropolitan Place
10303 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA
T5J 3N6
Arizona Psychological Association
(480) 675-9477
6210 E. Thomas Rd.
Suite 209
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Arkansas Psychological Association
(501) 614-6500
1123 South University
Suite 235
Little Rock, AR 72204
British Columbia Psychological Association
(604) 730-0501
Suite 202
1755 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S5
California Psychological Association
(916) 286-7979
3835 North Freeway Blvd. Suite 240
Sacramento, CA 95834
Colorado Psychological Association
(303) 758-9611
6000 East Evans, Suite 3-205
Denver, CO 80222
Connecticut Psychological Association
(860) 586-7522
342 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06117-2507
Delaware Psychological Association
(302) 475-1574
725 Halstead Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19703
District of Columbia Psychological Association
(202) 336-5559
750 First Street, NE
Suite 7306
Washington, DC 20002-4241
Florida Psychological Association
(850) 656-2222
408 Office Plaza
Tallahassee, FL 32301-2757
Georgia Psychological Association
(404) 634-6272
1750 Century Circle
Suite 10
Atlanta, GA 30345
Guam Psychological Association
(671) 617-5315
Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse
790 Governor Carlos Camacho Road
Tamuning, GU 96931
Hawaii Psychological Association
(808)521-8995
1188 Bishop St., Suite 912
Honolulu, HI 96813
Idaho Psychological Association
(208) 375-0125
P.O. Box 352
Boise, ID 83701-0352
Illinois Psychological Association
(312) 372-7610
203 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 1404
Chicago, Il 60601-2413
Indiana Psychological Association
(317) 686-5348
55 Monument Circle, Suite 455
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Iowa Psychological Association
(712) 848-3595
48428 290th Ave.
Rolfe, IA 50581
Kansas Psychological Association
(785) 856-9572
PO Box 3326
Lawrence, KS 66046
Kentucky Psychological Association
(502) 894-0777
120 Sears Avenue, Suite 202
Louisville, KY 40207
Louisiana Psychological Association
(225) 387-3261
603 Europe Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Maine Psychological Association
(207) 621-0732
P.O. Box 5435
Augusta, ME 04332
Manitoba Psychological Society Inc.
(204) 488-7398
FW208-CSB, 820 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
Maryland Psychological Association
(410) 992-4258
10025 Gov. Warfield Parkway, Suite 102
Columbia, MD 21044
Massachusetts Psychological Association
(781) 263-0080
195 Worcester Street, Suite 303
Wellesley, MA 02481
Michigan Psychological Association
(517) 347-1885
2105 University Park Drive
Suite C-1
Okemos, MI 48864
Minnesota Psychological Association
(651) 697-0440
1711 West Country Road B, Suite 310N
Roseville, MN 55113-4036
Mississippi Psychological Association
(601) 366-3105
P.O. Box 16826
Jackson, MS 39236
Missouri Psychological Association
(573) 634-8852
(573) 635-0764 (fax)
3340 American Avenue
P.O. Box 104900
Jefferson City, MO 65110-4900
Montana Psychological Association
(406) 252-2559
P.O. Box 50247
Billings, MT 59105
Nebraska Psychological Association
(402) 475-0709
1044 H Street
Lincoln, NE 68508-3169
Nevada State Psychological Association
(702) 454-0050
75 Hunt Valley Trail
Henderson, NV 89052
New Hampshire Psychological Association
(603) 225-9925
P.O. Box 1205
Concord, NH 03302-1205
New Jersey Psychological Association
(973) 243-9800
414 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 211
West Orange, NJ 07052
New Mexico Psychological Association
(505) 883-7376
2501 San Pedro, N.E., Suite 110
Albuquerque, NM 87110
New York State Psychological Association
(518) 437-1040
Six Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203
North Carolina Psychological Association
(919) 872-1005
1004 Dresser Court
Suite 106
Raleigh, NC 27609-7353
North Dakota Psychological Association
(701) 223-9045
PO Box 7370
Bismarck, ND 58507-7370
Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia
(902)422-9183
1657 Barrington Street, Suite 417
Halifax, NS B3J 2A1
Ohio Psychological Association
(614) 224-0034
400 East Town Street, Suite G20
Columbus, OH 43215-1599
Oklahoma Psychological Association
(405) 879-0069
6412 N. Santa Fe Ave Ste C
Oklahoma City, OK 73116-9111
Ontario Psychological Association
(416) 961-5552
730 Yonge Street
Suite 221
Toronto, ON M4Y 2B7
Oregon Psychological Association
(503) 253-9155
147 SE 102nd
Portland, OR 97216
Pennsylvania Psychological Association
(717) 232-3817
416 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1748
Asociacion de Psicologia de Puerto Rico
(787) 751-7100
Apartado 363435
San Juan, PR 00936-3435
Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec
(514) 738-1881
1100 Avenue Beaumont, Bureau 510
Mont-Royal, QU H3P 3E5
Rhode Island Psychological Association
(401) 736-2900
1643 Warwick Avenue, PMB 103
Warwick, RI 02889
South Carolina Psychological Association
(843) 838-6050
P.O. Box 2450
Beaufort, SC 29901
South Dakota Psychological Association
(605)376-2859
P.O. Box 460
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Tennessee Psychological Association
(901) 372-9133
P.O. Box 281296
Memphis, TN 38168
Texas Psychological Association
(512) 280-4099
1011 Meredith Drive
Suite 4
Austin, TX 78748
Utah Psychological Association
(801) 359-5646
275 East South Temple, Suite 112
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Vermont Psychological Association
(802) 229-5447
P.O. Box 1017
100 State Street, Suite 330
Montpelier, VT 05601-1017
Virginia Psychological Association
(804) 643-5614
(888) 275-8227
109 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601-4182
Association of Virgin Islands Psychologists
(340) 719-2600
P.O. Box 6645
St. Croix, VI 00823
Washington State Psychological Association
(206) 547-4220
711 North 35th St.
Suite 206
Seattle, WA 98103
West Virginia Psychological Association
(304) 345-5805
P. O. Box 58058
Charleston, WV 25358
Wisconsin Psychological Association
(608) 251-1450
121 South Hancock Street
Madison, WI 53703-3461
Wyoming Psychological Association
(307) 745-3167
P.O. Box 1191
Laramie, WY 82073-1191
REGIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONS
Eastern Psychological Association (EPA)
Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA)
New England Psychological Association (NEPA)
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA)
Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA)
Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA)
Western Psychological Association (WPA)
Verification Criteria: A Qualified Professional in Psychology has a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited school or a related field from a regionally accredited graduate or professional school, and is a member of the American Psychological Association.
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