Membership Types: Associate

If you have a master's degree or 2 years of graduate study in psychology or a related field at a regionally accredited institution, you are eligible to become an Associate of APA (see eligibility for details). You will immediately see the substantial benefits of being an APA Associate member. Initially, Associate members may not vote or hold office in APA. However after five consecutive years of membership, Associate members may vote. Benefits for you Support for the discipline of psychology Representation in Congress, state legislatures, and in major social and educational institutions Programs that educate the public and the media on the benefits of psychology APA journals and online databases at substantial discounts off non-member rates Discounts off APA books and videos American Psychologist - APA's flagship journal APA Monitor on Psychology - APA's monthly magazine Journal credit Free online access to paid subscriptions' full-text files Eligibility for membership in APA Divisions Competitive insurance rates Low APA Annual Convention registration fees High-quality information resources And much more! See details on the full range of APA discounts and services. Dues Associate Dues All Associates who are licensed or certified are subject to an annual assessment to help fund APA Practice Organization efforts. Click here for more information. Eligibility To apply for the Associate members category, you must have a master's degree or have completed 2 years of graduate study in psychology or a related field at a regionally accredited institution. Degrees from foreign institutions must show U.S. equivalency. APA may require additional information to evaluate qualifications for membership. For more information on eligibility as an Associate, contact APA's Membership Department.

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