New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA)

The New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) has been a pioneer organization for psychology in America. The association has been in the forefront of most professional advances and has established many firsts in psychology. It was the first state psychological association, it was the first group to press for legislation recognizing the professional of psychology, and it was the first psychological organization to adopt an official code of ethics (McCarthy, 1956).

NYSPA is a 501(c) 6, Not-for-profit Professional Trade Association.

Mission:
The mission of NYSPA is to advance the science and practice of psychology as a means of promoting human welfare.