Career Appendix for Psychology Students

General Psychology is concerned with creating coherence among psychology's diverse specialties by encouraging members to incorporate multiple perspectives from psychology's subdisciplines into their research, theory, and practice.

"The Journal of General Psychology The Journal of General Psychology publishes human and animal research, reflecting various methodological approaches, in all areas of experimental psychology. Traditional topics such as physiological and comparative psychology, sensation, perception, learning, and motivation, as well as more diverse topics such as cognition, memory, language, aging, and substance abuse are appropriate, as are mathematical, statistical, methodological, and other theoretical investigations. Preference is given to studies that establish functional relationships, involve a series of integrated experiments, or contribute to the development of new theoretical insights or practical applications. Book review essays are now welcome."

Society for the Teaching of Psychology seeks to bridge the gap between research and the teaching of psychology by encouraging research and the application of its outcome to benefit the teaching profession.

For additional information contact: Thomas P. Pusateri, Ph.D., Psychology Department, Loras College, Dubuque, IA 52001-0178; Telephone: (319) 588-7226; E-mail: pusateri@lcac1.loras.edu.

Experimental Psychology members are employed in a variety of settings including universities, colleges, government, and industry, and are united by their commitment to the development of experimental psychology as a science.

Newsletter: Division of Experimental Psychology Newsletter (two to three issues per year)

For additional information contact: Ruth Maki, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, Telephone: (701) 231-8606; E-mail: rumaki@plains.nodak.edu.

Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics is concerned with promoting high standards in both research and practical application of psychological assessment, evaluation, measurement, and statistics.

For additional information contact: Roger Millsap, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Baruch College, CUNY, 17 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10010

Behavioral Neuroscience and Comparative Psychology promotes teaching and research in the field of physiological and comparative psychology, and provides a forum for psychologists from the subdisciplines of perception and learning, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and comparative psychology.

Newsletter: The Behavioral Neuroscientist & Comparative Psychologist (three issues per year)

For membership information contact: Thomas Scott, Ph.D., Office of the Dean, 201 Elliott Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716; Telephone: (302) 831-2351; E-mail: thomas.scott@mvs.udel.edu

See also: Division 6 E-mail Network: Send the message 'subscribe div6' in the body of the message to majordomo@lists.apa.org

Developmental Psychology promotes research in the field of developmental psychology and high standards in the application of scientific knowledge to educational, child care, policy, and related settings.

For membership information contact: Rodney R. Cocking, Ph.D., 2811 Sams Creek Road, New Windsor, MD 21776-8011; E-mail: rcocking@nas.edu

For other information contact: Leslie B. Cohen, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712; E-mail: div7@psy.utexas.edu

The Society of Personality and Social Psychology seeks to advance the progress of theory, basic and applied research, and practice in the field of personality and social psychology.

Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) welcomes psychologists and allied social scientists who share a common concern with research on psychological aspects of important social issues and social subjects to bring theory and practice into focus on human problems of the group, the community, and the nation, and the increasingly important problems that have no national boundaries.

For additional information contact: SPSSI Central Office, P.O. Box 1248, Ann Arbor, MI

Psychology and the Arts seeks to advance an understanding of the relationship between psychology and the arts through research and practical applications.

For additional information contact: Division 10 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (202) 336-6091; E-mail: division@apa.org.

Clinical Psychology; APA members who are active in practice, research, teaching, administration, and/or study in the field of clinical psychology are invited to join the Division.

For additional information contact: Division 12 Central Office, Lynn Peterson, P.O. Box 1082, Niwot, CO 80544; Telephone: (303) 652-3126; FAX: (303) 652-2723; E-mail: lpete@indra.com

Consulting Psychology members share an interest in the consultative process including applied activities, research and evaluation, and education and training.

For additional information contact: Steven Chen, Ph.D., 448 East Winchester, Suite 310, Salt Lake City, UT 84107; Telephone: (801) 262-9520

The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology espouses the scientist-practitioner model in the application of psychology to all types of organizations providing goods or services, such as manufacturing concerns, commercial enterprises, labor unions or trade associations, and public agencies.

For additional information contact: SIOP Administrative Office, PO Box 87, Bowling Green, OH 43402-0087; Telephone: (419) 353-0032; E-mail: lhakel@siop.bgsu.edu

Educational Psychology provides a collegial environment for psychologists with interest in research, teaching, or practice in educational settings at all levels to present and publish papers about their work.

For additional information contact: Sharon McNeely, Ph.D., P.O. Box 34421, Chicago, IL 60634: Telephone: (773) 794-2788; E-mail: s-mcneely@neiu.edu

School Psychology is composed of scientific-practitioner psychologists whose major professional interests lie with children, families, and the schooling process.

For additional information contact: Division 16 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (202) 336-6091; E-mail division@apa.org.

Counseling Psychology brings together psychologists, students, and professional affiliates who are dedicated to promoting education and training, scientific investigation, practice, and diversity and public interest in professional psychology.

For additional information contact: Sharon Sackett, Ph.D., Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, 361 Lindquist Center, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242; Telephone: (319) 335-5575; E-mail: sharon-sackett@uiowa.edu

Psychologists in Public Service responds to the needs of the public in areas such as psychological practice, research, training, and policy formation.

For additional information contact: Mark Zelig, Ph.D., 545 East 4500 South, Suite E260, Salt Lake City, UT 84107; Telephone: (801) 263-3335

Military Psychology encourages research and the application of psychological research to military problems.

For additional information contact: Dick Harris, Ph.D., Human Resources Research Organization, 66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone: (703) 549-3611

Association for Adult Development and Aging
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 823-9800
FAX (703) 823-0252
Internet: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/dir/63.html

Mission: The Association for Adult Development and Aging provides leadership and information to gerontological counselors and others on matters related to the development and needs of adults across the lifespan.

Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology promotes research, development, application, and evaluation of psychological principles relating human behavior to the design and use of environments and systems within which people work and live.

For additional information contact: James R. Callan, Ph.D., 6310 Greewich Drive, #200, San Diego, CA 92122. Telephone: (619) 535-1661; FAX: (619) 535-1665; E-mail: jrcallan@aol.com

Rehabilitation Psychology seeks to bring together all APA members interested in the psychological aspects of disability and rehabilitation, to educate the public on issues related to disability and rehabilitation, and to develop high standards and practices for professional psychologists who work in this field.

For additional information contact: Mark Brooks, Ph.D., Community Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 5737 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710; Telephone: (209) 446-1729

Society for Consumer Psychology is concerned with fostering scientific research, development, and practice in the field.

Contact: Marian Friestad, Secretary/Treasurer
Department of Marketing
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1208
Phone: 541-346-3332
Toll-free: Fax: 541-346-3341
E-mail: MSF@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU

Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology encourages and facilitates informed exploration and discussion of psychological theories and issues in both their scientific and philosophical dimensions and interrelationships.

Journal: Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (two issues per year)

For additional information contact: Division 24 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (202) 336-6091; E-mail division@apa.org.

Experimental Analysis of Behavior promotes basic research, both animal and human, in the experimental analysis of behavior; it encourages the application of the results of such research to human affairs, and cooperates with other disciplines whose interests overlap with those of the Division.

For additional information contact: Anthony J. Cuvo, Ph.D., Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901; Telephone: (618) 536-7704; E-mail: acuvo@siu.edu

History of Psychology seeks to extend the awareness and appreciation of the history of psychology as an aid to understanding contemporary psychology, psychology's relation to other scientific fields, and its role in society.

For additional information contact: Edward J. Haupt, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Montclair State, College, 1 Normal Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-1624; Telephone: (201) 655-4327; E-mail: haupt@pilot.njin.net

Society for Community Research and Action; Division of Community Psychology encourages the development of theory, research, and practice relevant to the reciprocal relationships between individuals and the social system which constitute the community context.

For additional information contact: William S. Davidson, II, Ph.D., Psychology, 129 Psychology Research Bldg., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824; Telephone: (517) 353-5015

Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse is concerned with the teaching, research, and dissemination of information on the behavioral effects of medicine, drugs, and chemicals in both the laboratory and the clinic.

For additional information contact: Ralph Spiga, Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX; Telephone: (713) 500-2797

Psychotherapy promotes education, research, high standards of practice, and exchange of information among psychologists interested in psychotherapy.

For additional information contact: Division 29 Central Office, 3900 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018; Telephone: (602) 912-5329; FAX: (602) 957-4828; E-mail: theadmin@indirect.com

A listserv is available for Division members: Send the message "subscribe div29" in the body of the message to majordomo@lists.apa.org

Psychological Hypnosis is devoted to exchanging scientific information, advancing appropriate teaching and research, and developing high standards for the practice of hypnosis.

For additional information contact: Christopher Silva, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Dickinson College, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013; Telephone: (717) 245-1795; E-mail: silva@dickinson.edu

State Psychological Association Affairs promotes the interests of state and provincial psychological associations within APA.

Newsletter: State Psychological Association Affairs (three to four issues per year)

For additional information contact: Mae Lee Billet-Ziskin, Ph.D. E-mail: aw360@lafn.org

Humanistic Psychology recognizes the full richness of the human experience. Its foundations include philosophical humanism, existentialism, and phenomenology.

Newsletter: Newsletter of the APA Division of Humanistic Psychology (two issues per year)

For additional information contact: Scott Churchill, Ph.D., Psychology Department, University of Dallas, 1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062-4736; Telephone: (214) 721-5348

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities endeavors to advance psychology, based on scientific inquiry and high standards of practice, in the treatment of mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Newsletter: Psychology in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (three issues per year)

For additional information contact: Matthew G. Hile, Ph.D., Missouri Institute of Mental Health, 5247 Fyler Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139; Telephone: (314) 644-8821; E-mail: medmip@mizzoui.missouri .edu

Population and Environmental Psychology members conduct research and advance theory to improve interactions between human behavior and environment and population.

Bulletin: Population and Environmental Psychology Bulletin (two issues per year)

For additional information contact: Greg Wilmoth, 14804 Eastway Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20905; Telephone: (202) 512-5629; E-mail: ggd@gao.gov

Psychology of Women promotes feminist research, theories, education, and practice toward understanding and improving the lives of girls and women in all their diversities.

For additional information contact: Kathryn Norsworthy, Ph.D., Graduate Studies in Counseling, Rollins College, Campus 2725, Winter Park, FL; Telephone: (407) 646-2132

Psychology of Religion seeks to draw together and support all psychologists who recognize and desire to explore the significance of religion in the lives of people and to the discipline of psychology.

For additional information contact: Albert A. Agresti, Ph.D., Loyola University, 1041 N. Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL 60091; Telephone: (708) 853-3301; E-mail: magernsb@facstaf.wics.edu

Child, Youth, and Family Services is concerned with professional and scientific issues relative to services and service structures for children and youth.

For additional information contact: Division 37 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (202) 336-6091; E-mail: division@apa.org.

Health Psychology seeks to advance contributions of psychology to the understanding of health and illness through basic and clinical research, education, and service activities, and encourages the integration of biomedical information about health and illness with current psychological knowledge.

For additional information contact: Division 38 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (202) 336-6091; E-mail: division@apa.org.

Psychoanalysis encompasses the diversity and richness of psychoanalytic theory, research, and clinical practice.

For additional information contact: Division 39 Central Office, 3900 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018; Telephone: (602) 912-5383; FAX: (602) 957-4828; E-mail: theadmin@indirect.com

Clinical Neuropsychology provides a scientific and professional forum for individuals interested in the study of the relationships between the brain and human behavior.

Newsletter: Division of Clinical Neuropsychology Newsletter 40 (two issues per year)

For additional information contact: William B. Meneese, Ph.D., Lakeshore Hospital, 3800 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209; Telephone: (205) 868-2366

The American Psychology-Law Society promotes the contributions of psychology to the understanding of law and legal institutions, the education of psychologists in legal matters and law personnel in psychological matters, and the application of psychology in the legal system.

For additional information contact: Division 41 Administrative Office, Cathy Oslzly, 209 Burnett Hall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0308; Telephone: (402) 472-3121

Psychologists in Independent Practice deals with issues affecting psychological services in all independent practice settings and advocates on behalf of consumers of these services.

For additional information contact: Division 42 Central Office, Jeannie Beeaff, 919 West Marshall Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013; Telephone: (602) 246-6768; FAX: (602) 246-6577; E-mail: Celotta@erols.com

Family Psychology provides a home for psychologists interested in families in their many forms.

For additional information contact: Division 43 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (602) 957-4828; E-mail: divisions@lists.apa.org

Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues focuses on the diversity of human sexual orientations by supporting research, promoting relevant education, and affecting professional and public policy.

For additional information contact: James S. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., 4015 South Cobb Drive, Suite 275, Smyrna, GA 30080; Telephone: (770) 435-5453; E-mail: fitz404@worldnet.att.net

Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues encourages research on ethnic minority issues and the application of psychological knowledge to ethnic minority issues.

For additional information contact: Barbara Lui, Ph.D., 2910 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98112; Telephone: (206) 860-2446

Media Psychology focuses on the roles psychologists play in various aspects of the media, including, but not limited to, radio, television, film, video, newsprint, magazines, and newer technologies.

For additional information contact: Division 46 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (202) 336-6091; E-mail: division@apa.org.

Exercise and Sport Psychology brings together psychologists, as well as exercise and sport scientists, interested in research, teaching, and service in this area.

North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)

Journal: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Human Kinetics Publishers,Inc.
1607 N. Market St.
Champaign, IL, USA 61820-2200

For additional information contact: Division 47 Administrative Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4242; Telephone: (202) 336-6013; FAX: (202) 336-6091; E-mail: division@apa.org.

Peace Psychology works to promote peace in the world at large and within nations, communities, and families.

For additional information contact: Margaret Houlihan, Ph.D., Counseling Center, UNC Charlotte, NC 28223; Telephone: (704) 547-2105; E-mail: mmhoulih@unccvm.uncc.edu

Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy provides a forum for psychologists interested in research, teaching, and practice in group psychology and group psychotherapy.

For additional information contact: Silvio Silvestri, Ph.D., 591 Taho Keys Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150; Telephone: (916) 544-0400

Addictions promotes advances in research, professional training, and clinical practice within the broad range of addictive behaviors including problematic use of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs; and disorders involving gambling, eating, sexual behavior, or spending.

For additional information contact: Janice Gayle Williams, Ph.D., 418 Brackett Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-1511; Telephone: (864) 656-4755; E-mail: janw@clemson.edu

The Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity advances knowledge in the new psychology of men through research, education, and training, public policy, and improved clinical services for men.

For additional information contact: James M. O'Neil, Ph.D., School of Family Studies, Box U-58, University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, Storrs, CT 06268-0058; Telephone: (203) 486-4281 or (203) 644-4043; E-mail:oneil@uconnvm.edu

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