Counseling Psychology / Education Subject Guide

Research Help & Professional Organizations

 

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American Counseling Association

Of interest to counselors in education, government, industry, rehabilitation, and community organizations. Offers professional development opportunities. Founded in 1952.

American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association (APA), in Washington, DC, is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists.

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Founded in 1964, this division of the American Counseling Association represents those involved in the profesional preparation of counselors, or those who are responsible for supervision of counselors in education and agencies.

Educator's Reference Desk from ERIC

SEARCH ERIC, No need for password.  Provides unrestricted access to search the ERIC database and the ERIC collection of lesson plans and other resources.

Librarian's Comment: Includes school counseling resources and links.

National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc

Information regarding counselor examination for licensure & certification, test fees and sites, and ethics.

National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)

This searchable site is about mental health and disorders, including depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, & schizophrenia, among others. It contains information for the researcher (news & events, grants, contracts, & committees, and research activities) as well as the general public (the public information section provides specifics on "mental disorders, diagnosis and treatment,"). From the National Institutes of Health.

Psychology: Subject Guide to Resources

Compiled by faculty members in the Western Michigan University Libraries.

Psychology WWW Virtual Library

Excellent source produced through the University of Florida and edited by Gene R. Thursby, Ph.D. Part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library. Attempts to track psychology online information; inspects and evaluates the sites noted and utilizes user input. Main screen has Table of Contents running from academic departments through books, guides, history, journals, online libraries, societies, etc. Connects to other major elements of the WWW Virtual Library such as Sociology and Social Sciences.

WMU Department of Psychology

Includes links to journals, colleges and universities, and associations.

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