Education Directorate
The Education Directorate advances the science and practice of psychology for the benefit of the public through educational institutions, programs, and initiatives. It advances education and training in psychology and the application of psychology to education and training. Our goals are to enhance the quality of teaching and learning outcomes, meet the demands of a multicultural society through education and training, and increase financial and policy support for education and training.
Programs and Services
Education News
Education and Training of Psychology Doctoral Trainees to Provide Healthcare Services
The APA Board of Educational Affairs invites comment on a draft document defining competencies for the education and training of psychologists who provide health care services.
Principles for Quality Undergraduate Education in Psychology
Adopted as APA policy in February 2011, this document articulates a set of recommendations for quality teaching and learning in psychology.
20 years of serving psychology
APA's Education Directorate looks back at its successes since its founding in 1990.
Fund Your Conference
BEA Block Grants for Precollege & Undergraduate Teaching Conferences.
2010-2011 Faculty Salaries
The Center for Workforce Studies has released the latest edition of its annual survey of faculty salaries in graduate departments of psychology.
New CE Program Series
Clinician's Corner is a series of mini-workshops that feature leading practitioners and scholars working in key areas of professional practice. All workshops include CE credits and will be held at the APA building in Washington, DC.