From the APA web site at http://www.apa.org/about/index.aspx,  "The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA is the world's largest association of psychologists, with more than 137,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.

To learn more about the APA and education, visit - http://www.apa.org/education/index.aspx

To learn more about the psychology programs at Louisiana Tech University, visit - http://www.latech.edu/education/psychology/