Alpha Phi Sigma
Alpha Phi Sigma (Phi is pronounced "fi")[1] is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies. Traditionally a national organization serving United States universities, recent expansion into Canadian universities has distinguished Alpha Phi Sigma as an international honor society. Established in January 1942 at Washington State University, Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as those seeking a Juris Doctor degree. Presently national headquarters is located at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The society's newsletter is called 'The Docket'.[2]
Alpha Phi Sigma | |
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ΑΦΣ | |
Founded | January 1942 Washington, US |
Type | Honor society |
Emphasis | Criminal Justice |
Scope | National |
Motto | To Honor and Promote Academic Excellence; Community Service; Educational Leadership and Unity |
Publication | The Docket |
Website | AlphaPhiSigma.org |
Student Membership Requirements
There are several requirements for becoming a member of Alpha Phi Sigma.
Undergraduate students shall be enrolled at the time of application in the institution represented by the chapter, have declared a major, minor or equivalent in the criminal justice or related field, have completed three full-time semesters or its equivalent, have a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in courses in criminal justice related fields and rank in the top 35% of their class. A minimum of four courses of the above course work shall be in the criminal justice field.
Masters students shall be enrolled at the time of application in a Master's program in the Criminal Justice field in the institution represented by the chapter; have completed four courses, have a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Up to three undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice may be used to satisfy the four-course requirement. These courses must equate to a 3.4 GPA or higher, and the cumulative undergraduate degree program GPA is a 3.2 or higher. In addition, all Masters level coursework must equate to a 3.4 GPA or higher at the institution in which the student is enrolled.
Doctoral Students shall be enrolled at the time of application in a Ph.D. program in the Criminal Justice/ related field in the institution represented by the chapter; have completed four courses, have a minimum GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale. Up to three Masters courses in Criminal Justice may be used to satisfy the four-course requirement. These courses must equate to a 3.6 GPA or higher, and the cumulative master's degree program GPA is a 3.4 or higher. In addition, any Ph.D. level coursework must equate to a 3.6 GPA or higher at the institution in which the student is enrolled.
Law School Students must have completed their first academic semester, with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, on a 4.0 scale.[3]
Individual chapters may apply more stringent standards if they so desire.
Chapters
Notes
- Handbook, Page 2 Archived 2007-06-30 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 9 June 2007
- Docket Archived 2006-06-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 8 June 2007
- Alpha Phi Sigma Website, additional text.
External links
- Alpha Phi Sigma official website
- Alpha Phi Sigma at Association of College Honor Societies