Australian Psychological Society

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is a professional association established to represent psychologists in Australia. The APS has more than 15,000 members, making it the largest professional body representing psychologists in Australia.1 It has a Code of Ethics which APS members must agree to abide by2, and a recommendation of appropriate fees charged for services.3

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Membership

Full Membership (MAPS) of the APS is restricted to registered psychologists who have completed APAC approved postgraduate study of at least six years duration. Associate Membership (Assoc. MAPS) is available to individuals who have completed four years of undergraduate study in psychology; a three year undergraduate course with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma).

Undergraduate students studying any APAC accredited psychology units are eligible to become APS Student Subscribers. This subscription is dependent on continuing study in psychology.

Around 60% of all state registered psychologists are APS members, and student subscribers represent 12% of members. Of this, the gender breakdown by members is 74% female, and 26% male.4

See also

References

  1. ^ About the Australlian Psychological Society
  2. ^ APS Code of Ethics (PDF)
  3. ^ National Schedule of Recommended Fees (PDF)
  4. ^ APS Presentation to 1st Year Students, 2006

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