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APA’s 54 divisions are interest groups organized by members. Some represent subdisciplines of psychology (e.g., experimental, social or clinical) while others focus on topical areas such as aging, ethnic minorities or trauma.

APA members, and even professionals not affiliated with APA, can apply to join divisions.

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Discover the 54 Divisions of APA

Click the button below to reveal a numerically ordered list of all APA Divisions. The divisions provide many ways for you to network with professionals in your field and become an influencer in your special interest area. Explore each division and decide which is the best fit for you!

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Membership benefits

Members and Professional Affiliates

Both APA members and professionals not affiliated with APA can be division members and access a range of benefits.

Early Career Psychologists

Many divisions emphasize specific resources for early career psychologists, such as networking and grants and awards for professional development.

Graduate Students

Many divisions highlight support for students by offering discounted dues, access to journals and help with funding.

APA Fellows

APA members and division members who have made outstanding and unusual contributions to psychology with a national or international impact can be nominated for fellow status.

Member testimonials

Nadine Kaslow, Phd
I love being part of a group that serves as a vehicle for advocating and promoting issues of great interest and importance to me, the discipline, and the public.
—Nadine J. Kaslow, PhD
Francisco J. Sánchez, PhD
The mentoring and networking opportunities provided by these distinct divisions throughout my career development have helped me achieve my goals.
—Francisco J. Sánchez, PhD
APA Division Members

For division members

Resources for APA division members. Here you will find links to division meetings, division tools, activities and other opportunities for members.
APA Division Leaders

For division leaders

Resources provided by APA for division officers and leaders. This includes Division Digest, Handbook for Division Officers, Interdivisional Grant Program, and more.

Division information

Division Elections

General information on division elections conducted by APA and the apportionment ballot.

Support new divisions

Sign the petition for a new division.

Meetings and conferences

APA's divisions regularly host events featuring the latest advances in psychology.

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  • Read the latest news for and about division leaders and members in Division Digest. 
  • Continue to check our website for the APA Annual Convention for proposal deadlines, registration information and speaker updates.
Last updated: September 2023Date created: 2009