Summary Week 3 Paper.doc PSYC 498 Senior Seminar in Psychology PSYC 498 Professional Associations Paper Professional Associations Paper Introduction Many people who work in a professional environment look for a professional association to join and be i

Week 3 P PSYC 498 Senior Seminar in Psychology PSYC 498 Professional Associations Paper Professional Associations Paper Introduction Many people who work in a professional environment look for a professional association to join and be involved with. The same applies when it comes to the psychology field of professional workers and students striving to become a part of the field of psychology. There are many benefits of seeking membership in a professional association, one of them would be the networking opportunity that is typically available amongst professionals within the same field. This paper will explore several aspects of professional associations that are available for individuals in the psychology of counseling profession. Some of the associations that are available are the American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association