Linking to Psychology
The American Psychological Association is one of several professional organizations that psychologists and students join so they can remain connected and network. Student membership is offered at a significant discount; however, there are many benefits. Check out the various divisions within APA to better understand the diversity of the field of psychology.
The Association for Psychological Science is another popular and useful association to join. Many associations have student membership rates. Although the rate is significantly discounted, student members receive many of the same benefits as regular members.
GoPsychologySchools.com provides a number of useful links for prospective and current psychology students.
Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, provides outstanding psychology students an opportunity to network and to recognize individual scholarship. UMGC was granted a chapter in May 2007. Student leaders and faculty advisors work together to provide additional learning and informational sessions in Adelphi, Maryland; Asia; and Europe. Membership is restricted, and students must be invited to join.
Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Sciences, is another honor society available to outstanding students within the social sciences. UMGC also has a chapter that students can be invited to join.
The APA Publication Manual is the primary reference for writing within the field of psychology. You should refer to this routinely when writing a paper for your psychology courses. This link provides access to basic information; it is necessary for students to obtain a complete version to be more successful in writing effective papers.