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The National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Chapter
History
In April 1999, Methodist University established the Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the only national criminal justice honor society for criminal justice majors and minors. The society recognizes academic excellence by undergraduate, as well as graduate students of criminal justice. The first president of the newly formed chapter was Ken Asay, and Shawn Hartman was the vice-president, and Missy Aldrich was elected the secretary / treasurer. The first induction ceremony took place on May 4, 1999, and was officiated by Dr. Darl Champion, Sr., and Mr. Larry Marshall at the Hensdale Chapel. The following are charter members:
Current Projects and News
The Beta Mu Chapter inducted the following students into Alpha Phi Sigma at the Hensdale Chapel: Alpha Phi Sigma Summer 2007 Induction
Membership Requirements
To become a member, students must have completed
one-third of the total hours required for graduation. Students must be
recommended by the local chapter advisor or faculty member. Undergraduates
must maintain a 3.2 overall GPA and a 3.2 GPA in their criminal justice
courses. Students must also rank in the top 35% of their class and have
completed a minimum of 4 courses within the criminal justice curriculum.
The honorary society is open to students with a declared criminal justice
major or minor. Benefits
of Membership
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APS is the only nationally recognized Honor
Society for Criminal Justice ·
APS offers leadership and
group organizational experience to those students interested in doing a
little more. Each local chapter contains four elected officer positions (
President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer). The national
Officers are elected annually at the National Convention. These positions
are open to nomination of active members. ·
APS provides an opportunity to attend the
National
Convention. This provides opportunities to meet with fellow APS
members from across the nation. Since APS holds its National Convention in
conjunction with the Academy of Criminal Justice sciences Convention,
there is also the opportunity to meet professionals in the field. ·
Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma entitles you to receive the
bi-annual newsletter,
THE DOCKET, which
contains information on the National Organization and the Criminal Justice
field. Members will also receive a membership certificate, pin and card. ·
APS sponsors an Annual Call for
Papers competition in which students present papers pertaining to
the criminal justice field. These papers are judged and awards are
presented at the National Convention. Cash prizes will be awarded to the
best undergraduate and graduate papers. ·
The
V.A. Leonard Scholarship
Fund provides eligible students with the opportunity of receiving
financial assistance in the form of $500 in cash. Applicants must apply
through the National Office for the scholarship money. ·
For anyone interested in a career in Federal Law
Enforcement, APS can provide an unrivaled experience. APS is guaranteed
positions for internships at the
Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. ·
The chapter will be a forum for guest speakers. It will organize trips, tour facilities, and
become involved in community service projects.
CURRENT
CHAPTER OFFICERS ·
President - ·
Vice-President -
· Secretary/Treasurer - Pam Zinser For additional information on the history, constitution and activities
of the national office of Alpha Phi Sigma, check out The
ALPHA PHI SIGMA Home Page ! Interested
in Joining Alpha Phi Sigma?
Email us at:
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