www.westchesterpsych.org

PO Box 339-H
Scarsdale, NY 10583

E-mail: wcpa4u@verizon.net

Telephone / Fax: (914) 723-3030

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The information provided below delineates the various classes and requirements for members in the Association.

1)      The Association consists of two classes of membership:  Full Membership and Associate Membership

 2)      Persons applying for any class of membership shall:

1. subscribe to the purposes of the Association
2. maintain ethical standards or professional conduct set forth by the American Psychological Association and the New York State Psychological Association
3. live, work, or be matriculated in an educational program in Westchester County

3)      Full Membership

Psychologists applying for Full Membership status must have completed a terminal degree in the field of psychology (e.g., M.A., Ph.D., Psy.D.).

Regular Members of Fellows of the American Psychological Association of Regular Members of the New York State Psychological Association or Psychologists licensed under Article 153 of the Education Law of New York State as amended or School Psychologists certified under Article 143 shall qualify for Full Membership status.

4)      Associate Membership

Psychologists applying for Associate Membership status shall have/be in the process of working toward a graduate degree in psychology, and/or have completed a Master’s degree in psychology and/or be engaged in work that is psychological in nature.

Undergraduate psychology majors may be admitted as Associate Members, upon approval by the Board of Directors.

Associate Members shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership in the Association except for the right to vote and hold elected office.

Associate Members must be endorsed by one Full Member of the Association, or by one supervisor or psychology department faculty member of the institute or university where they are registered or employed.

5)      To Become a Member of the Association

Persons eligible for membership may be elected to and become members of the Association upon fulfilling the following requirements:

1. They must submit an application for membership, which shall include a statement of the applicant’s professional qualifications. This application shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee. If the requirements are met, the Committee will recommend that the Board of Directors approve membership at its next meeting.
2. After approval by the Board of Directors, the annual dues must be paid. Current annual dues are $65.00 for Full Members and $35.00 for Associate Members. Note: Your dues should not be included with your application. You will be notified of the Board's decision and then billed for your dues.

6)      Waiver of Membership Requirements

The requirements set forth for election to Full Member or Associate Member status may be waived in special cases by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors at a regular Board of Directors meeting. Notwithstanding the waiver of normal membership requirements, the applicant shall subscribe to the purposes of the Association and maintain the ethical standards of professional conduct set forth by the American Psychological Association. Members elected in this manner shall have the status and privileges of the membership class to which they are elected. They shall be required to pay membership dues unless this is explicitly waived by vote of the Board of Directors.

Please note:  The WCPA operates on a fiscal year (May 1 through April 30).  The Board of Directors meet every third Wednesday in alternate months beginning in September; the last meeting is held in May.