Eligibility
To be an associate member of APA you shall (a) have completed at least two years of graduate work in psychology in a regionally accredited graduate or professional school or (b) have a master's degree in psychology from a regionally accredited graduate or professional school.
Don't meet these criteria? That’s OK—we still welcome your participation. APA offers other membership categories that may be a better fit for you. To browse other options see Types of Membership.
APA membership is effective January 1 through December 31. If you join APA between September 1 and December 31, you will enjoy membership through the next calendar year.
Benefits
Expert career support
Information on Trends Across Psychology
Nine issues per year of American Psychologist journal and 11 issues per year of Monitor on Psychology magazine.
Even more information, for less
Annual $55 credit toward an additional APA journal subscription of your choice. Discounts on APA books, videos, journals and online databases.
Lifelong learning
Access to a range of high-quality CE offerings including discounts on fee-based programs.
Advanced networking opportunities
Eligibility for membership in one of APA’s 54 divisions, and deep member discounts on registration for the APA Annual Convention.
Additional savings opportunities
Discounts on brand-name products and services including car rentals, financial services and office supplies.
Support psychology
Feel good knowing your participation and dues support a variety of activities and programs that help move psychology, and society, forward. Every day, APA works to advance psychology education, training and research through programs and advocacy at the federal level. At the same time, APA works to expand the public’s access to, and understanding of, psychology through programs and partnerships with organizations like the YMCA, PTA and more.
Dues
Enjoy a special introductory rate of just $100 for the first year. Associate member dues increase to a base rate of $178 in year four.
Division Membership
APA’s 54 special interest divisions offer opportunities to network and grow within a specific area of psychology. Division membership is in addition to APA membership. However, most divisions offer free or low-cost membership for first-year members. Learn more about division membership.
Dues for CPA Members
Members living in Canada who belong to the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) are eligible to receive a 50% reduction in APA dues. Notify APA in writing to receive this discount.