Whether you’re a doctoral student looking ahead, an early career psychologist just starting out, a mid-career professional seeking new directions, or a late-career practitioner considering pre-retirement issues …
Division 42 has the tools to help you take the next steps
Division 42 offers three categories of membership, with the following requirements.
Member
Doctoral-level psychologist who is currently a member or fellow of the APA.
Interest in and either:
(a) active engagement in the independent practice of psychology full- or part-time, or
(b) current engagement in processes preparatory to the independent practice of psychology, including attainment of the applicable state, provincial, or territorial certification or licensure.
In other words, you must be a licensed, practicing psychologist, OR you may have attained your doctoral degree recently and are applying to your licensing board, fulfilling postdoc requirements, and/or studying for licensure exams.
Affiliate Member
Doctoral-level psychologist licensed or certified to practice in the state, province, or territory in which you practice.
Interest and active engagement in the independent practice of psychology, with training appropriate to the conduct of such activities as defined by the APA’s Council of Representatives and by statutory regulation in your state or province (i.e., certification or licensure).
You need NOT be a member of the APA.
Student Affiliate
Current enrollment in a regionally or nationally accredited doctoral program that qualifies its graduates to be eligible for psychology licensure.
Interest in establishing a career in the independent practice of psychology.
There are three forms, depending on the type of membership you are applying for.
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If you are applying for (or renewing) a regular membership click here.
If you applying for (or renewing) affiliate membership click here.
If you are applying for (or renewing) student affiliate membership click here.
To review the membership criteria, please see the information above.