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This article provides a conceptual framework for training in professional psychology focused on the construct of competency. The authors present a 3-dimensional competency model delineating the domains of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that serve as the foundation required of all psychologists, the domains of functional competencies that broadly define what psychologists do, and the stages of professional development from doctoral education to lifelong learning through continuing education. The goal in presenting this model is to provide a conceptual frame of reference for those responsible for psychology education, credentialing, and regulation. Keywords: education, competencies, training

This article considers the development of a global training curriculum and qualification in professional psychology, with particular emphasis on the Combined-Integrated (C-I) model. The C-I model exposes professional psychology trainees to two or more of the practice areas (i.e., clinical, counseling, school/educational). The authors argue that the C-I approach is one that is well suited to the development of a global training curriculum due to its emphasis on broadly training psychologists as well as its respect for diversity and integration of various theoretical and professional orientations. A survey of training programs in 16 countries/regions on six continents found significant variation in training, minimal qualifications. and roles of the professional psychologist. The authors recommend that an international group of psychologists develop a regionally flexible, but common, training curriculum and qualification that would include a five-to six year competency-based qualification. Ways in which the C-I training model may serve to integrate and globalize professional psychology are discussed. Keywords: international psychology; training and development; Combined-Integrated model of training in professional psychology

Reports on developments within the International Union of Psychological Science for the year 2003. Background of the union; Issues dealt during the union conventions; Features of the publications handled by the organization.

Presents the annual report of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) for the period covering January to December 2000. List of countries with national membership in IUPsyS; Assembly and executive committee meetings; Scientific meetings; Publications; Special projects; Reports on use of grants from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

This article presents information on the annual report of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS). This report covers the period January to December 1999. The International Union of Psychological Science is an organization composed of National Member organizations (national societies/associations/committees of scientific psychology, national academics of science, or similar organizations), comprising not more than one National Member per country. The report gives a list of member-countries and some vital statistics. Some of the members include Albania; Canada; Denmark; etc.

Presents the annual report of the International Union of Psychological Science for 1996. Membership; Results of assembly and executive meetings; Activities taken in 1966.

Over the past few years, a network of regional coordinators has promoted a variety of community psychology activities in the United States and other countries, creating a base of social support for community psychologists in academic and field settings. This paper describes key organizing principles for creating viable support networks such as this one and presents specific examples of their use by the regional coordinators. The grassroots efforts of regional coordinators in stimulating social support, educational opportunities, resource exchanges, and a variety of other activities represent one of the more crucial and important functions undertaken by community psychologists and their organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Features the International Union of Psychological Science rules of procedures as revised and adopted by the Assembly in 1998. Organization of international congresses; Subscriptions; Nominations and elections; Order of assembly; Standing committees.