Membership Types

Full Membership:

Requirements: Doctorate in Psychology and license as a psychologist in the State of California or Diplomat of the American Board of Professional Psychology.  (Licensed Educational Psychologists are accepted on the same basis as Licensed Psychologists).  We follow the guidelines of the California Psychological Association (CPA). 

Associate Membership:

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Psychology or the equivalent

Student  Membership:

 Requirements: Student members are matriculating students in a psychology graduate program, or postdoctoral fellows in an organized psychology training program within a clinic, hospital, industrial or university setting.

Life Membership: 

Requirements: Life Membership shall include those individuals 65 or older who have held membership in the Association for 20 years or more, or who, regardless of age or length of participation, are adjudged to be totally and permanently disabled.  Life Members retain the rights and privileges of SMCPA of the class and membership held prior to becoming Life Members.

Download Membership Application: You can download the membership application here. This PDF can be filled out online by simply placing the cursor in the top field (in this case, the word "Name") and begin typing. Press the tab key on your keyboard to progress through the form. When complete, print and send to Membership Chair, San Mateo County Psychological Association, P.O. Box 1486, Burlingame, CA 94011‐1486 along with your membership fee.

Renew your Membership: You can renew your membership by completing the Membership Renewal Online form, printing it, and sending it in with your payment to SMCPA, P. O. Box 1486, Burlingame, CA 94011‐1486

Update your Records: Already a member? You can update your records quickly and easiy using our online form.