Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice

Criminal justice

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 Honor Society

Honor society

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 accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies

Association of College Honor Societies

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. Traditionally a national organization serving United States universities, recent expansion into Canadian universities has distinguished Alpha Phi Sigma as an international

International

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 honor society. Established in January, 1942 at Washington State University

Washington State University

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, Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as those seeking a Juris Doctor

Juris Doctor

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 degree. Presently national headquarters is located at Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

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 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Florida

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. The society's newsletter is called 'Docket'.
There are several requirements for becoming a member of Alpha Phi Sigma. For undergraduate students, at least 4 criminal justice courses must be completed. Both an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in all completed criminal justice courses as well as a cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for all completed university courses are required. An eligible undergraduate student must also be within the top 35% of his/her class and must be a declared criminal justice major or minor. Graduate students must have a 3.4 GPA in overall classes and criminal justice classes and must also have taken at least four criminal justice courses. Individual chapters may apply more stringent standards if they so desire.

Chapters

Alpha Chapter - Washington State University

Washington State University

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Alpha Omicron Chapter - Indiana State University

Indiana State University

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Alpha Tau Chapter - University of New Haven

University of New Haven

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Delta Chapter - Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University is a public university located in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and has 39 satellite campuses in the state of Arizona. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees.As of...

Phi Chapter - Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University was founded in 1879 and is the third oldest public institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. It is located in Huntsville, Texas. It is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first...

Omega Epsilon Chapter - Northeastern University

Kappa Omicron Chapter - University of California, Irvine

University of California, Irvine

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Eta Beta Chapter - Wilmington University

Wilmington University

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Gamma Tau Chapter - Hampton University

Hampton University

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Iota Kappa Chapter - New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology

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Iota Chapter - San Jose State University

San José State University

San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...

Kappa Phi Chapter - Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University

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Mu Nu Chapter - University of Maine at Presque Isle

University of Maine at Presque Isle

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Phi Upsilon - Pace University

Pace University

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Mu Rho Chapter - University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi

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Omega Iota Chapter- University of Maryland

University of Maryland

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Eta Theta Chapter- University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix

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Gamma Upsilon Chapter - Cameron University

Cameron University

Cameron University is a four-year, state-funded university located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers more than 50 degrees through two-year, four-year and graduate programs. The degree programs emphasize the liberal arts, science and technology and graduate and professional studies...

Mu Kappa Chapter - Nipissing University

Nipissing University

Nipissing University is a public liberal arts university located in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, on a site overlooking Lake Nipissing. The university's unique character is defined by its location in Northern Ontario, and a large and highly respected faculty of education...

Epsilon Omicron Chapter - Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University is a public university founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. Like many similar institutions of the time, Western Illinois State Normal School focused on teacher training for its relatively small body of students. As the normal school grew, it became...

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