Education and Psychology
K-12 EducationHow psychologists help children and teachers excel in the classroom; civic engagement and service learning; and how students can learn about psychology in high school.
Undergraduate EducationResources for teachers, and answers to students’ frequently asked questions, including: Is psychology the major for you? What is APA Style?
Graduate and Postdoctoral EducationApplying to and surviving graduate school; dissertation research; career planning; internship match imbalance; postdoctoral training; faculty and supervisor development; APA accredited programs.
Continuing Education in PsychologyPrograms available for CE and life-long learning for psychologists and other mental health professionals; as well as, information for organizations to become APA-approved sponsors to offer CE programs.
Related Resources
Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of the APA accredits over 900 doctoral programs in clinical, counseling, and school psychology; doctoral internship programs; and postdoctoral residency programs.
Education Directorate
We advance education and training in psychology, and the application of psychology to education and training, through institutions, programs, and initiatives.
Government Relations
APA represents the largest and most visible national presence advocating for psychology at the federal level.
The Education Advocacy Trust
We promote the mutual professional interests of psychologists in advancing education in psychology and psychology’s role in other areas of education through advocacy activities that cannot be conducted legally within the APA.