Student Organizations

The American Psychological Association -- Student Affiliate Group encourages professional development within the field of counseling psychology. It also serves as a meeting time for the members to discuss issues and concerns of the counseling psychology doctoral program. It encourages students to organize educational, social and fundraising events, and to act as a liaison with the counseling psychology faculty and the UMKC community.

The Kansas City Council of the International Reading Association works closely with the Division of Curriculum and Instructional Leadership and language and literacy faculty to provide programs that acquaint teachers and administrators with issues, special methods and materials in the field of reading education.

Pi Lambda Theta recognizes persons of superior scholastic achievement and high potential for professional leadership; to stimulate independently thinking educators who can ask critical questions to improve educational decision-making.

The purpose of the Student Personnel Association is to create a sense of community among students interested in the study of higher education by providing opportunities to interact with each other and discuss common issues and concerns, encouraging social unity and promoting the educational development of members.

Phi Delta Kappa is an honorary education society with the purpose of improving schooling through research and shared information. The national organization publishes high-quality materials in the field of education, and the local chapter sponsors workshops, informational meetings and service projects.

The Student Missouri State Teachers Association promotes professional ideals by developing communication, interaction and cooperation among existing chapters, coordinates their major activities, projects and programs, aids in the establishment of new chapters, and establishing and meeting Student-MSTA membership goals. Activities provide personal growth, leadership training and experiences. The activities also provide opportunities by which students may observe and share the work of the teachers in every aspect. This is to promote and cultivate high quality teaching in the education profession.