Criminal Justice Honor Society: Alpha Phi Sigma

Alpha Phi Sigma (APS)  is the only National Criminal Justice Honor Society for Criminal Justice Majors. The society recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice.

Campbell's APS chapter, Beta Upsilon, was established December 10th, 1999.

Membership Requirements:
Undergraduate: students must have a declared major, minor or equivalent in criminal justice field; have completed three full time semesters or equivalent; must maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA on a scale of 4.0 and a 3.2 GPA in their criminal justice courses. The student must also have completed a minimum of 4 courses within the criminal justice field. 

Students interested in joining should contact the faculty advisor for APS, Dr. Bruce Gay

Why should I join?

• The first thought most of us have when we hear "Honor Society" is that it would be a great resume builder. Although this is true, APS has much more to offer to its members. 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.

• Since APS holds its National Conference in conjunction with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Meeting, there is an opportunity to meet professionals in the field. Valuable information can be gained from the many lectures given, as well as possible graduate programs of interest. There is also a chance to make valuable contacts which may prove to be beneficial in the future.
   
• Members receive a membership certificate, membership pin and membership wallet card once admitted into the National Society.  Members are entitled to receive the bi-annual newsletter, THE DOCKET, which contains information on the National Organization and the Criminal Justice field.  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 Conference.  Monetary prizes are awarded to the best undergraduate and graduate papers.

• The V.A. Leonard Scholarship Fund provides eligible students with the opportunity of  receiving financial assistance of $1000.
    
• For members 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.
   
• Local Alpha Phi Sigma chapters can be as fulfilling experience as its members decide it to  be. The chapter can be a forum for guest speakers, organize trips, tour facilities, and become involved in community service projects. Some examples are recent tours to state prisons, K-9 training facilities, crime labs, and correctional facilities.

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