Texas Psychological Association
Mission and History
The Texas Psychological Association is the professional organization for psychologists in the state. Founded in 1947, TPA’s mission is to represent and enhance the profession of psychology in Texas, while promoting human health and welfare through education, science, and practice.
To advance psychology as a science, profession and as a means of promoting human welfare by the encouragement of psychology in all its branches in the broadest and most liberal manner; by the promotion of research in psychology and the improvement of research methods and conditions; by the improvement of the qualifications and usefulness of psychologists through high standards of professional ethics, conduct, education, training and achievement; by the increase and diffusion of psychological knowledge through meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions and publications; thereby to advance scientific interest and inquiry, and to foster the application of psychology in the promotion of the public welfare.Steps to Becoming a Licensed Psychologist in Texas
There are a number of health care and mental health professionals whose training includes psychological knowledge, but psychologists are the only mental health professionals who are required to have a doctorate (either a PhD, PsyD, or EdD). Psychiatrists hold a medical doctorate (MD). Membership
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