Associate Criteria

SIOP Associates meet one of the following sets of criteria:

Criteria 1: 

  • Completion of a master’s degree in psychology
    • Courses must be from a regionally accredited U.S. graduate school or one of equivalent standing if outside the U.S.
  • Engaged in I-O psychology study or professional activities as stated in Article I, Section 2 of the Society’s Bylaws
  • Present a current resume that includes:
    • Most recent employment history

Criteria 2:

  • Completion of at least 2 years of graduate work in psychology
    • Courses must be from a regionally accredited U.S. graduate school or one of equivalent standing if outside the U.S.
  • Engaged in I-O psychology study or professional activities as stated in Article I, Section 2 of the Society’s Bylaws
  • Present a current resume that includes:
    • Most recent employment history

Application Process

Click the Become a Member button to begin your Associate membership application

  • Create a new account or login to SIOP.org
  • On your Personal Snapshot, click Join Now under Membership.
  • Provide required background information relevant to Society application purposes
  • Select Professional membership type
  • Provide required educational and career information relevant to Society application purposes
  • Upload your current resume as an attachment
  • You have an opportunity to purchase SIOP Research Gateway
  • You are given the chance to donate to the SIOP Foundation
  • Click Submit Application to proceed to checkout where you will be asked to pay current Associate dues
  • Enter your payment information and billing address and Submit to complete the process
  • After your application is submitted, an internal review process begins

This process includes both SIOP Staff and the SIOP Membership Committee Application Subcommittee

You can expect to have an update to your application status within 10 business days.