Join AARC
Members of AARC share a passion and commitment to the advancement of measurement and evaluation in all settings.
Benefits of Membership
A subscription to Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, the division’s quarterly journal that publishes research as well as practical and innovative articles of relevance to assessment specialists. Regular features include “Methods Plainly Speaking” in which technical methods for the study of assessment instruments are explained, and reviews and evaluations of new or revised tests and other assessment instruments are featured.
A subscription to Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, the division’s biannual journal that provides counselor educators, researchers, and other mental health practitioners (including psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and addiction counselors) with outcome research and program evaluation practices for work with individuals across the lifespan. It presents topics such as: treatment efficacy, clinical diagnosis, program evaluation, research design, and outcome measure reviews.
A subscription to the division newsletter NewsNotes. NewsNotes is published quarterly and provides state, regional, national, and international news and information, legislative updates, and special articles of interest to assessment specialists.
Updated Online Access for AARC Journals:
Since moving to our new publisher, we have been transitioning on how members get online access to MECD and CORE. To get access, you will do the following:
- Click “Login” in the upper corner of this website
- Once logged in, you should be in the Member Dashboard
- Click the link for the MECD and one for CORE (you will be redirected to Taylor and Francis for access)
Discounts on Professional Liability Insurance. AARC, through its affiliation with the National Professional Group is able to extend to its members professional liability insurance coverage at very attractive rates.
Opportunities to interact with leaders in assessment, measurement, and evaluation through state associations, national conferences, and committee activities.
Opportunities to develop your leadership skills by becoming an AARC committee member or officer.
Opportunities for your work to be recognized through the AARC Awards program.
What Our Members are Saying
Membership in AARC is a great way to become involved in the counseling profession. As a graduate student, AARC was one of the first counseling organizations I joined. Its members were quick to make me feel at home and let me know that my voice and participation were welcomed. In addition to meeting many colleagues whom I now call my friends, AARC helped me become a better advocate for the counseling profession.”
Joshua C. Watson, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
What Our Members are Saying
AARC continues to promote leadership and advocacy in the domains of assessment and research in professional counseling. This active and dedicated division encourages professional development across multiple levels (e.g., practitioners, counselor educators, and students). Whether it is through AARC's annual conference, resources, or awards, AARC supports continued professionalization and enhances competence for counseling professionals.”
Caroline O'Hara
What Our Members are Saying
I was introduced to AARC as a doctoral student. I was immediately welcomed into this organization and provided leadership opportunities that have benefited me personally and professionally for over six years. The experiences I have had as an active member of this association have been invaluable and I now encourage my students to join and get involved as I did.”
Amanda C. La Guardia, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
How to Join
If you would like to join both ACA and AARC (or add AARC to your existing ACA membership), please click the button below or call Member Service at 800.347.6647 x222. For Joining AARC only, please call Member Service at 800.347.6647 x222 M–F 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., ET.
AARC Brochure
Take a look at the latest brochure from Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling. Our brochure also has a print version of membership application form.