Australian Psychological Society

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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 by^[2], and a recommendation of appropriate fees charged for services.^[3]

Contents 1 Membership 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] 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]

[edit] See also

• Psychologist
• American Psychological Association
• Australian Counselling Association
• Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• APS website

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