Social Science Professional Associations & Organizations

Published On: August 29th, 2021Last Updated: May 7th, 2025Categories: Job Seekers Blog, Tools & ResourcesTags: Professional Associations & Organizations, Professional Development, Science

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List of Social Science Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Social Science Professional Associations & Organizations features a compilation of membership-based organizations for social science professionals.

Joining professional associations is a great way to pursue professional development and connect with like-minded social science professionals. It also enhances your credentials on your Resume and LinkedIn profile.

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I recommend using this list as a starting point to identify organizations you’re interested in joining, then researching membership costs, eligibility, and how each aligns with your career goals.

Here’s the List:

American Association of Geographers (AAG) is a professional association representing educators, researchers, and practitioners in geography.
American Anthropological Association (AAA) is the world’s largest association for professional anthropologists, with more than 10,000 members.
American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
American Sociological Association (ASA) is a non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good.
Association for Behavioral Analysis International (ABAI) is membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis.
National Association of Mandated Reporters (NAMR) is a membership organization dedicated to supporting professionals responsible for identifying, reporting, and preventing abuse.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world.
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education.
Population Association of America (PAA) is a membership-based professional association for demography and population research professionals.

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