South Carolina Psychological Association (SCPA)

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Address:
PO Box 1417
Fort Mill
South Carolina
29716
United States
Phone:
+1-704-6796058
Fax:
+1-704-6796962
Professions:
Psychology
Our members:
Clinical Psychologists, Academicians with Phds, Masters Level, Student Associate Members
Region of activity:
Regional
South Carolina, United States
Scope of membership:
Regional
South Carolina, United States
Founded Founded: 1955 Members Members: 300

Description

SCPA is a Not for Profit professional association comprised of those individuals residing in SC or out of SC who uphold a shared mission (see stated mission). SCPA is an approved co-sponsor with APA and therefore promotes professional development through Continuing Education workshops for which participants receive licensing credits.

Member benefits

Reduced rate for workshops and programs
Participation in the listserv and online referral system
Receipt of quarterly newsletter 'Feedback'
Representation in state political arena with lobbyist and monitoring services
Contribution and support to/from a larger voice for psychology

Mission / Aims

The purpose of this Association is to:

Advance Psychology as a science, profession & a means of promoting human welfare;
Foster & maintain high standards of practice, teaching, and research in the field of psychology;
Make available to the public information regarding psychology as a science & a profession.

Principal activities

Continuing education workshops, annual spring conference, opportunities for networking and discourse among peers in the field of psychology, Academic Day hosts 10 area colleges' psych students for a day of seminars and competition

Training / Licensing / Certification

Continuing Education workshops provide one hour of Category A licensure credit. Category B hours can be obtained by attending our annual spring conference presentations.

Affiliations

We are member of:
AAP
APA