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Alpha Phi Sigma (see National Website)

In order to join the official National Honor Society of Alpha Phi Sigma, Undergraduate Baccalaureate 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 45 semester hours, 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. Students who completed an Associate degree in Criminal Justice and are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale are eligible for membership.

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, and 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.

If students meet the qualifications, please contact Dr. Christina Mancini and Dr. Brad Lehmann for application forms. There are national association dues and local association dues that will accompany the application which will entitle one to membership in the National Association, access to the APS resources, and regalia for graduation.