South Carolina Psychological Association

Members of the Association will be persons who meet the minimum standards for election to member status below, who apply for membership and remit corresponding dues. SCPA "dues year" is the calendar year; dues are paid annually, due January 1, and are not prorated. Each membership type below includes a description of the prerequisites. After selecting the appropriate member type, scroll down and click to continue the application process.

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	Distinguished Sustaining SCPA/SCAPP $480
			Requirements include receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature, or be a psychologist licensed by the state of South Carolina. In addition, anyone who is a member of APA or APS will be eligible for membership if they either reside in, or are principally employed in, the state of South Carolina. Rate for Distinguished Sustaining Licensed Doctoral Level includes practice division,SCAPP, dues. Distinguished Sustaining Licensed Doctoral Level members elect to offer support at or above the highest financial level as established by the association.
	Sustaining Member SCPA/SCAPP $360
			Requirements include receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature, or be a psychologist licensed by the state of South Carolina. In addition, anyone who is a member of APA or APS will be eligible for membership if they either reside in, or are principally employed in, the state of South Carolina. Rate for Sustaining Licensed Doctoral Level includes practice division,SCAPP, dues. Sustaining Licensed Doctoral Level members elect to offer support at a higher financial level as established by the association.
	Full Member SCPA/SCAPP $240
			Requirements include receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature, or be a psychologist licensed by the state of South Carolina. In addition, anyone who is a member of APA or APS will be eligible for membership if they either reside in, or are principally employed in, the state of South Carolina. Rate for Full Licensed Doctoral Level includes practice division,SCAPP, dues.
	Introductory SCPA/SCAPP First Year Only $120
			A reduced first year rate is available to Licensed Doctoral Level members. Receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature or be a psychologist licensed by the state of South Carolina. In addition, anyone who is a member of APA or APS will be eligible for membership if they either reside in the state of South Carolina or are principally employed in the state of South Carolina. Rate for Introductory Licensed Doctoral Level includes practice division,SCAPP, dues.
	Out-of-State Member SCPA/SCAPP $120
			Doctoral Level Licensed members who reside out of state and who are principally employed out of South Carolina receive a reduced rate. Requirements for a Doctoral Level Licensed member include receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature, or be a psychologist licensed by the state of South Carolina. Rate for Out of State Licensed Doctoral Level includes practice division,SCAPP, dues.
	Sustaining NonLicensed Doctoral Member SCPA $240
			Sustaining Nonlicensed Doctoral Level members are those who elect to offer support at a higher financial level as established by the association. Requirements for Nonlicensed Doctoral Level members include receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature. In addition, anyone who is a member of APA or APS will be eligible for membership if they either reside in the state of South Carolina or are principally employed in the state of South Carolina. Rate for Sustaining Non Licensed Doctoral Level does not include SCAPP (Practice Division) membership.
	NonLicensed Doctoral Full Member SCPA $78
			Requirements for Non Licensed Doctoral Full Level members include receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature or be a psychologist licensed by the state of South Carolina. In addition, anyone who is a member of APA or APS will be eligible for membership if they either reside in the state of South Carolina or are principally employed in the state of South Carolina. Rate for Non Licensed Doctoral Full Level does not include SCAPP (Practice Division) membership.
	Out of State Member SCPA $60
			A reduced rate is available to Non Doctoral Licensed Level members who reside out of state and who are principally employed out of South Carolina. Requirements for Non Licensed Doctoral Full Level members include receipt of the doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours clearly psychological in nature or be a psychologist licensed by the state of South Carolina. Rate for Non Licensed Doctoral Out of State Level does not include SCAPP (Practice Division) membership.
	Student Affiliate SCPA $42
			Student Affiliates are graduate or undergraduate students majoring in psychology. Professional Affiliates are persons with a master's degree primarily psychological in content or with a bachelor's degree in psychology, or who are teachers of psychology in secondary schools or two-year colleges. Persons with an expressed interest in psychology may also be considered for membership in this category. Rate for Student Affiliate does not include SCAPP (Practice Division) membership.
	Associate Member SCPA $90
			Open to individuals with a master's degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate work in courses clearly psychological in nature. Associate Members may also apply for practice division, SCAPP, membership if their graduate training is in the field of applied psychology.
	Associate Member SCPA/SCAPP $120
			Associate Members (those with a master's degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate work in courses clearly psychological in nature) whose graduate training is in the field of applied psychology. Rates for this Associate member include practice membership, SCAPP, dues.
	Professional Affiliate SCPA $78
			Professional Affiliates are persons with a master's degree primarily psychological in content or with a bachelor's degree in psychology or are teachers of psychology in secondary schools or two-year colleges. Persons with an expressed interest in psychology may also be considered for membership under this category. Rate for this Professinal Affiliate does not include SCAPP (Practice Division) membership.
	Professional Affiliate SCPA/SCAPP $120
			Professional Affiliates are persons with a master's degree primarily psychological in content or with a bachelor's degree in psychology or are teachers of psychology in secondary schools or two-year colleges. Persons with an expressed interest in psychology may also be considered for membership under this category. Rates for this Professional Affiliate include practice division,SCAPP, dues.
	Life Member Not Retired $60
			A member of 5 years standing in SCPA who reaches the age of 65 and who is still receiving a psychology income will be entitled to special dues consideration upon written request to the association as a Life Member Not Retired.
	Life Member Retired Dues Exempt $30 contribution requested
			A member of 5 years standing in SCPA who reaches the age of 65 and who receives no income from psychology will be entitled to making only voluntary contributions to SCPA upon written request to the association as a Life Member-Retired. Suggested contributions are $30 for administrative costs.