Following is a brief description of a few of the professional organizations that graduate students in Educational Psychology commonly often join to further their professional development. Specific areas of specialization may recommend additional, more specialized associations. For information about additional professional organizations, please contact your area chair or program directorArea Chair.
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Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. With more than 159,000 members, APA is also the largest association of psychologists worldwide. APA works to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting human welfare.
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The Texas Psychological Association is dedicated to advancing the field of psychology and working to improve improving access to quality mental health services. As an affiliate of the American Psychological Association, TPA works closely with national and state associations to advance the science and practice of psychology.
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The American Educational Research Association is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. AERA is the most prominent international professional organization for educational researchers, with the primary goal of advancing educational research and its practical application. Its more than 22,000 members are educators; , administrators; , directors of research, testing or evaluation in federal, state and local agencies; , counselors; , evaluators; , graduate students; , and behavioral scientists. The broad range of disciplines represented by the membership includes education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and political science.
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The American College Counseling Association is a division of the Amercian American Counseling Association that focuses on counseling professionals who work in post-secondary education settings. They have a conference each year and provide ACCA holds an annual conference and provides professional development, research, and networking oppotunitiesopportunities.
National Association of School Psychologists
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