About Education

APA advances the science and practice of psychology for the benefit of the public through educational institutions, programs, and initiatives. Seeks to advance education and training in psychology and the application of psychology to education and training by:

• Enhancing the quality of teaching and learning outcomes at all levels of education and training
• Meeting the demands of the changing demographics in a multicultural society through education and training
• Increasing the level and availability of financial and public policy support for education and training

Nicole Barnes, PhD
Head of Education

• American Psychological Association of Graduate Students
• Center for Psychology in Schools and Education (pre-K to 12)
• Center for Workforce Studies (CWS)
• Committee on Early Career Psychologists
• Office of Executive Director/Administration, Governance and Communications
• Office of Continuing Education in Psychology
• Office of CE Sponsor Approval (CESA)
• Office of Graduate and Postgraduate Education and Training
• Office of Precollege and Undergrade Education
• Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation

• Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology Award recognizes psychologists who have engaged in teaching/training as the primary employment during their career.
• Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training Award recognizes psychologists for evidence-based applications of psychology to education.