Alpha Phi Sigma

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Alpha Phi Sigma (Phi is pronounced "fi")[1] is the only National Criminal Justice Honor Society of the four-year universities for Criminal Justice Majors. Membership is also available to graduate students and those seeking a juris doctorate. Established in January, 1942, 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 'Docket'.[2]

There are several requirements for becoming a member of Alpha Phi Sigma. For undergraduates, 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 is also required. The student must also be within the top 35% of their classes and must be a declared criminal justice major. Graduate students must have an overall 3.4 GPA in overall classes and criminal justice classes and must also have taken at least four criminal justice courses. [3]

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  1. ^ Handbook, go to page 2 Retrieved 9 June 2007
  2. ^ Docket Retrieved 8 June 2007
  3. ^ [1] Retrieved 21 October 2009

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