365bet's Phi Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma
Are you ready to join the only fully accredited criminal justice honor society? If so, Alpha Phi Sigma is for you!
Since it's foundation in 1942, Alpha Phi Sigma has grown to over 550 chapters at colleges and universities in all 50 states, Guam, and Canada. Here at 365bet, we are proud to house the "365bet-Phi Kappa Chapter". As this is an academic organization, we meet only 2 or 3 times a semester and are governed by elected student officers each year.
The mission of Alpha Phi Sigma is to promote analytical thinking, rigorous scholarship, and lifelong learning; to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research; to elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice professions; and to sustain in the public mind the benefits and necessity of education and professional training.
Benefits of Membership
There are a multitude of benefits to becoming a member of Alpha Phi Sigma. Amongst those benefits are the following:
*Federal & State benefits providing prospective employers with instant verification of exemplary performance and achievement, distinguishing members from competing job applicants at a glance.
*Membership certificate, pin, and card
*Official publication -The Docket
*Merchandise available online
*Scholarships and Awards
*Leadership development and networking with students and professionals in the community and at the annual conference
*Privilege of wearing academic honor regalia for graduation and academic ceremonies
*Access to law enforcement job postings
How to Become a Member
Baccalaureate: 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 field, have completed at least 37.5 percent of credits required for a baccalaureate degree (45 credit hours), rank no lower than the highest 35 percent of their class and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2. If class rank is unavailable, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3. A minimum of four courses of the above coursework shall be in the Criminal Justice field. Students who completed an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 and are currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program at an accredited institution, are eligible for membership.
Masters: Students shall be enrolled at the time of application in the Criminal Justice field in the institution represented by the chapter, have completed no fewer than the number of credits that constitute a full-time (9 credits) graduate academic load, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.4.
Students who do not qualify for Alpha Phi Sigma National:
Students may join the local chapter (365bet Phi Kappa) if they are a criminal justice major or minor with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and at least two completed (6 hrs) criminal justice courses. The fee to join the local chapter is only $15 and includes an 365bet Certificate. Once the student has met the requirement to join nationally, their fee would be adjusted from $85 to $75.
If you would like additional information about the national chapter, please review their website: http://alphaphisigma.org/
If you are ready to apply, please complete the following USA application: http://alphaphisigma.org/membership-apps
***Completed applications and membership fees (money order only, please) can be submitted to Chapter Advisor Dr. Anna Leimberg (Clement Bldg. - Rm 115), or to Melissa Boyer (Clement Bldg. - Rm 108). Once received, validation will be completed and sent to National HQ to be processed. In about 4-6 weeks your certificate, card and pin will arrive!