Professional Associations

 
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American Sociological Association (ASA) - www.asanet.org 
As the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association promotes the vitality, visibility, and diversity of the discipline. Working at the national and international levels, the Association aims to articulate policy and implement programs likely to have the broadest possible impact for sociology now and in the future.

 
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American Political Science Association (APSA) - www.apsanet.org
Founded in 1903, American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries.

 
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American Psychological Association (APA) - www.apa.org
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide

 
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National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - www.naswdc.org
NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 153,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

 
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National Academy of Public Administration - www.napawash.org 
The National Academy of Public Administration is an independent, non-partisan organization chartered by Congress to assist federal, state, and local governments in improving their effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.

 
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American Economic Association - www.vanderbilt.edu/AEA 
The American Economic Association was organized in 1885 at a meeting in Saratoga, New York. The purposes of the Association are: 1. The encouragement of economic research, especially the historical and statistical study of the actual conditions of industrial life. 2. The issue of publications on economic subjects. 3. The encouragement of perfect freedom of economic discussion. The Association as such will take no partisan attitude, nor will it commit its members to any position on practical economic questions.