Social Sciences Associations and Organizations
Association of American Geographers (AAG)
AAG is a nonprofit scientific and educational society that has contributed to the
advancement of geography. Its members share interests in the theory
and practice of geography.
www.aag.org
American Anthropological Association (AAA)
The world's largest organization of individuals interested in anthropology
formed to promote the science of anthropology, to stimulate and coordinate
the efforts of anthropologists, and to foster local and other societies devoted
to anthropology.
www.aaanet.org
American Economic Association (AEA)
Encouragement of economic research, especially the historical and
statistical study of the actual conditions of industrial life. Issue of
publications on economic subjects. Encouragement of perfect freedom of
economic discussion.
www.vanderbilt.edu/AEAorg
American Sociological Association
(ASA)
A nonprofit membership association dedicated to advancing sociology as a
scientific discipline and profession serving the public good.
www.asanet.org
American Psychological Association APA)
A scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the
United States. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation,
communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society
and improve people’s lives.
www.apa.org
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
A nonprofit, bipartisan organization of state and local human service
agencies and individuals who work in or are interested in public human
service programs. Our mission is to develop and promote policies and
practices that improve the health and well-being of families.
www.aphsa.org
Archaeological Institute of America (AIA)
Promotes a vivid and informed public interest in the cultures and
civilizations of the past, supports archaeological research, fosters the
sound professional practice of archaeology, advocates the preservation of
the world's archaeological heritage.
www.archaeological.org
American Historical Association (AHA)
Founded to serve the broad field of history. It encompasses every historical
period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas
of employment. AHA plays an important public role as a leader and public
advocate for the field.
www.historians.org
