An Invitation to Join!

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in joining or rejoining
The Society for the History of Psychology.

SHP members seek to extend the awareness and appreciation of the history of psychology as an aid to the understanding of contemporary psychology, of the relation of the discipline to other scientific fields, and of its role in society. Some members of SHP are primarily interested in teaching the history of psychology, while others focus on original research and scholarship in the discipline. All members are encouraged to share their knowledge and contribute to the discipline of the history of psychology.

Over the past several years, interest in the history of psychology increased. Doctoral level programs were established, biographies of famous people were published, new textbooks and other scholarship were generated, and teachers of history stimulated much interest.

We invite you to join these efforts to explore a most fascinating topic.

Membership is open to all who are interested in the history of psychology, whether or not you are a member of APA. Students as well as teachers, researchers, and other professionals interested in the history of psychology are welcome to join.

Membership categories include:

• Member: APA Associates, Members, and Fellows.
• Student Affiliate: Students who are APA members and nonmembers.
• Member Related Organization: Membership in any closely related organization qualifies nonmembers. This category also includes individuals nominated by current division members.

The cost of joining the Division is $35.00 annually.  Students and individuals who are dues exempt members of APA pay only $24.50, a reasonable cost for the benefits received.

Why join SHP? (Membership Benefits)

To meet the needs of its members, the division:

• Publishes the high quality journal, History of Psychology (quarterly), which includes the latest research in the history of psychology.
• Fosters a scholarly community by facilitating discussions about the history of psychology.
• Sponsors conference programs.
• Organizes an SHP program at the APA Annual Conference.
• Maintains a listserv for members who choose to subscribe, which includes over 150 other historians of psychology.
• Provides opportunities to participate in the Society’s governance.
• Provides opportunities for members to extend their network among others interested in the history of psychology.
• Bestows awards including:

• Best student paper presented as part of the APA Division program.
• Best paper published in the past year’s History of Psychology.
• Distinguished and early career awards.

Individuals interested in joining the division may submit an on-line membership form , may complete a paper application form, or may contact APA Division Services, Keith Cooke, at kcooke@apa.org .

If you have any questions, you may contact the Membership Chair, Katharine Milar at Kathym@earlham.edu