Membership Cadres & Qualifications
Pursuant to institutional standards, membership is structured across seven (7) primary tiers. Admission requires satisfying the Board’s criteria through continuous vetting, training, or compliance conversion courses:
• Student Members: Candidates currently enrolled in a recognized behavioral science or psychology undergraduate program at an accredited tertiary institution.
• Associate Members: Practitioners who hold relevant postgraduate qualifications or have a minimum of three (3) years of verified post-qualification psychological practice..
• Graduate Members: Holders of a recognized Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. / B.A.) in Psychology or allied behavioral sciences from an accredited university.
• Chartered Members: Full practicing psychologists who have successfully passed the Institute’s professional certification examinations, satisfied continuing professional development (CPD) requirements, and hold full practicing licenses.
• Fellow Members: The highest honor bestowed upon senior practitioners with a minimum of ten (10) years of exceptional post-qualification expertise, active research publications, and notable contributions to the field.
• Honorary Members: Individuals of distinction whom the Board of Directors wishes to honor for exemplary service to mental health advocacy, public policy, or the behavioral sciences.
• Institutional Members: Corporate entities, university departments, research institutions, and psychiatric or mental health clinics aligned with the objectives of the Institute.
Admission Requirements & Registration Procedures
Standard Entry Track: Purchase the official registration profile document from the Secretariat for ₦20,000. Submit certified credentials, university transcript logs, and a standard curriculum vitae. Approved applicants will receive a formal admission notification alongside assigned cadre designations.