The American Psychological Association (APA) has various divisions that focus on different areas of psychology.
The APA’s 54 divisions represent specialty areas from clinical psychology to sport and exercise psychology, each hosting conferences, publications, and networking for professionals and students. Membership in divisions is open to both members and non-member professionals.
The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University leverages scientific insights to improve outcomes for young children facing adversity. They focus on early childhood development and highlight key concepts like brain architecture and toxic stress.
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California Department of Psychology has among its faculty internationally recognized scholars and one of the most diverse student populations in the United States. Our faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking studies, investigating basic theoretical questions and bringing their work to bear on some of society's most pressing needs. The department offers graduate training in five areas: Brain & Cognitive Science, Clinical Science, Developmental Psychology, Quantitative Methods and Computational Psychology, and Social Psychology.
For over 60 years, the Department of Psychology has been at the forefront of research into clinical practice. Its research interests span a wide range of mental health disorders and physical health problems, including anxiety disorders, trauma, somatoform disorders, pain, psychosis, depression, antisocial personality, disorders in childhood and adolescence, emotion and personality, and neurodegeneration.