To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the professional organizations listed in the Learning Resources.
Research additional professional organizations that might apply to your career goals.
Explore some of the professional organizations’ sections, events, resources, publications, and educational opportunities that might help you develop professionally as well as contribute to the field.
Post a comprehensive response to the following:

Which professional organization(s) appeal(s) most to you and why? Include the name of the organization, the URL to its home page, and a brief summary of the purpose of the organization. (Note: You can choose organizations that are not listed in the Learning Resources.)
In what ways would joining the selected organization(s) help you to develop professionally as well as contribute to the field? Explain.
Why should you consider membership in this organization as a scholar-practitioner and social change agent?