Australian Psychological Society
- 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. [ [http://www.psychology.org.au/aps/default.asp About the Australlian Psychological Society] ] It has a Code of Ethics which APS members must agree to abide by [ [http://www.psychology.org.au/aps/ethics/code_of_ethics.pdf APS Code of Ethics (PDF)] ] , and a recommendation of appropriate fees charged for services. [ [http://www.psychology.org.au/members/prof_practice/fee_schedule.pdf National Schedule of Recommended Fees (PDF)] ]
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. [ [http://www.psychology.org.au/join/APS_1st_yr_students_06.ppt APS Presentation to 1st Year Students, 2006] ]
ee also
*Psychologist
*American Psychological Association
*Australian Counselling Association
*Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
References
External links
* [http://www.psychology.org.au/ APS website]
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