California Psychological Association

“Full Members shall hold a doctorate in psychology or an equivalent degree, or be licensed as a psychologist in California or have a Diploma from the American Board of Professional Psychology. Full Members shall have all of the rights and privileges of CPA membership including the right to vote and hold office.The following membership classes have all of the rights and privileges of CPA membership except the right to vote or hold office or serve on the Board:Associate Members shall hold a master's degree in psychology or an equivalent degree. Affiliate Members shall consist of individuals, groups or organizations with an interest in psychology who do not meet the criteria for any other membership category. Honorary Members are those who have been designated by the Board based on contributions to psychology. Out-of-State Members shall include all members who live out of state and wish to participate in CPA. A Life Member is an individual who (1) is age 65 or older and has been a member of CPA for twenty (20) years, or (2) a CPA member who, regardless of age or length of membership, is unable to work due to a permanent disability. Life Members may begin a 20% annual reduction of the dues they are paying at the time they are awarded Life Member status, and the annual reduction of dues will continue until age 70. Should an individual attain 20 years of membership between the ages of 66 and 70, the reduction of dues will be adjusted accordingly (e.g. attaining 20 years of membership at age 66 results in a 40% dues discount that year).CPA Graduate Student (CPAGS) Members shall have all of the rights and privileges of CPA membership except the right to vote, hold office, or serve on the CPA Board. However, the CPAGS Chair duly elected to serve on the Board or appointed to serve on a CPA committee or task force shall have the right to vote when serving in that capacity. Full CPAGS members are doctoral graduate student members of CPA that are currently enrolled in a PhD., PsyD., or EdD. Psychology program, or who are engaged in a post-doctoral psychology-training program. CPAGS Associate members are persons enrolled in a Masters Degree program in Psychology or the equivalent. CPAGS Associate members share equivalent rights and advantages of CPAGS Full members though they may not vote or serve in an elected leadership role within CPAGS.”

“CPA has a Board of Directors that has nine (9) voting members (10 on alternate years when there is a Treasurer-elect). All members of the Board of Directors are elected by a vote of all members of CPA, with the exception of the seat that is filled by the chair of our graduate student organization.”

“Will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and the finance committee.”

“Annual disclosures are required and reviewed by the CEO and board president.”

“The CEO receives an annual evaluation, with merit increases determined by the Board of Directors and within the parameters established during the annual budget development process.”

“Applications and returns available upon request”