Full Member (first year $85; renewal $120): Full Members shall have received a doctoral degree in psychology conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing, or shall hold either Fellow or Member status in the American Psychological Association or the Texas Psychological Association, or shall be licensed as a psychologist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Early Career Member ($85 for 7 years past graduation; after 7 years, renew at $120): Available to those who have had their Doctorate granted within the past 7 years. This category entitles ECP's to the same privileges as Members.
Intern/Postdoc Member ($25): Available to trainees in their internship year(s) or those pursuing postdoctoral studies or supervision prior to licensure. Intern/Postdoc students may not hold Association-wide office other than Student Representative or vote, but are entitled to all other privileges held by Members.
Student Member ($25): Available to those graduate students who are matriculated in a psychology-based program and sign an attestation of being a student in good standing. Student Affiliates may not hold Association office other than Student Representative or vote, but are entitled to all other privileges held by Members.
Associate Member (first year $35; renewal $45): Associates may affiliate with the Association if they are licensed as Psychological Associates by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or are individuals who have interests consonant with the purposes of the Association but do not have the academic preparation consonant with the Member, Life Member, Intern/Postdoc or Student Affiliate classes (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.). Associates may not hold Association office or vote, but are entitled to all other privileges held by Members. Associate is actively engaged in professional activity related to the practice of psychology in the community. Requires review and approval of their application by the Executive Committee.
Life Member: Must have been an active member of DPA in good standing for more than (15) years and have reached the age of 65 years. Life Members retain all privileges of full members. Requests for Life Membership must be approved by the Executive Committee of DPA. Please contact our administrator for further information.