(1) full members
(2) associate members
(3) affiliate members
(4) honorary members
(5) student members
(6) out of area members
(7) life members
(1) full members-
Full members shall consist of those members who hold (1) a doctorate in psychology or an equivalent degree, or (2) a license as a psychologist in the State of California, or (3) a Diplomat of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
(2) associate members-
Associate members shall consist of those members who hold a masters degree in psychology or equivalent.
Associate members approved for membership after January 1, 2002 shall have all the rights and privileges of CCPA membership except for voting, holding office, or serving on the Board of Directors.
(3) affiliate members-
Affiliate members shall consist of several subclasses of individuals or groups with an interest in psychology such as, but not limited to, certified paraprofessional, high school teachers and members of the general public with an interest in psychology. Affiliate members will have all the rights and privileges of CCPA membership except for voting, holding office, or serving on the Board of Directors.
(4) honorary members-
Honorary members shall consist of members designated by the Board of Directors for contributions or assistance to psychology or to CCPA. Honorary members shall have all the rights and privileges of CCPA membership except for voting, holding office, or serving on the Board of Directors.
(5) student members-
Student members are predoctoral students enrolled in a graduate psychology program. Student memberships may be continued or offered to full time postdoctoral fellows in an organized psychology training program in a clinic, hospital, industrial or university setting. Student members have all the rights and privileges of CCPA membership except for voting, holding office, or serving on the Board of Directors. However, A CPAGS representative duly elected to serve on the Board of Directors or appointed to serve on a committee or task force shall have the right to vote when serving in that capacity.
(6) out of area members-
Out of state members shall include all members who live out of state and wish to participate in CCPA. This class shall be entitled to participate in all activities except voting, holding office, or serving on the Board of Directors.
(7) life members-
Life members shall include those members 65 or older and retired who have held membership in the association for 15 years or more; or regardless of age or length of participation, are adjudged to be totally and permanently disabled. Members shall retain those rights and privileges of CCPA of the class of membership held prior to becoming life members.