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APA Divisions

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APA’s 54 divisions are interest groups organized by members. Some represent subdisciplines of psychology (e.g., experimental, social or clinical) while others focus on topical areas such as aging, ethnic minorities or trauma.

APA members, and even professionals not affiliated with APA, can apply to join divisions.

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Discover the 54 Divisions of APA

Click the button below to reveal a numerically ordered list of all APA Divisions. The divisions provide many ways for you to network with professionals in your field and become an influencer in your special interest area. Explore each division and decide which is the best fit for you!

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1 Society for General Psychology
2 Society for the Teaching of Psychology
3 Society for Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science
5 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
6 Society for Behavioral Neuroscience and Comparative Psychology
7 Developmental Psychology
8 Society for Personality and Social Psychology
9 Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
10 Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts
12 Society of Clinical Psychology?
13 Society of Consulting Psychology
14 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
15 Educational Psychology
16 School Psychology
17 Society of Counseling Psychology
18 Psychologists in Public Service
19 Society for Military Psychology
20 Adult Development and Aging
21 Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology
22 Rehabilitation Psychology
23 Consumer Psychology
24 Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology
25 Behavior Analysis
26 Society for the History of Psychology
27 Society for Community Research and Action: Division of Community Psychology
28 Society for Psychopharmacology and Substance Use
29 Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
30 Society of Psychological Hypnosis

31 State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Association Affairs
32 Society for Humanistic Psychology
33 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder
34 Society for Environmental, Population and Conservation Psychology
35 Society for the Psychology of Women
36 Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
37 Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice
38 Society for Health Psychology
39 Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology
40 Society for Clinical Neuropsychology
41 American Psychology-Law Society
42 Psychologists in Independent Practice
43 Society for Couple and Family Psychology
44 Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
45 Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race
46 Society for Media Psychology and Technology
47 Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
48 Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence: Peace Psychology Division
49 Society of Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy
50 Society of Addiction Psychology
51 Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities
52 International Psychology
53 Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
54 Society of Pediatric Psychology
55 Society for Prescribing Psychology
56 Trauma Psychology

Membership benefits

Members and Professional Affiliates
Both APA members and professionals not affiliated with APA can be division members and access a range of benefits.

Early Career Psychologists
Many divisions emphasize specific resources for early career psychologists, such as networking and grants and awards for professional development.

Graduate Students
Many divisions highlight support for students by offering discounted dues, access to journals and help with funding.

APA Fellows
APA members and division members who have made outstanding and unusual contributions to psychology with a national or international impact can be nominated for fellow status.

Member testimonials

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I love being part of a group that serves as a vehicle for advocating and promoting issues of great interest and importance to me, the discipline, and the public.
-Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD

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The mentoring and networking opportunities provided by these distinct divisions throughout my career development have helped me achieve my goals.
-Francisco J. S?nchez, PhD

[APA Division Members +] For division members
Resources for APA division members. Here you will find links to division meetings, division tools, activities and other opportunities for members.

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Division information

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General information on division elections conducted by APA and the apportionment ballot.

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Meetings and conferences
APA's divisions regularly host events featuring the latest advances in psychology.

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Last updated: September 2023Date created: 2009

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