{"id":775,"date":"2022-07-20T18:51:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T18:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/criminaljustice\/?page_id=775"},"modified":"2026-08-20T20:38:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:38:47","slug":"honorsociety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/honorsociety\/","title":{"rendered":"Honors Society"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE \u2022 HONOR SOCIETY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha Phi Sigma<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing academic excellence, leadership, service, and achievement among outstanding Criminal Justice students at Tarleton State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Join<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Overview<\/a>     Why Join<\/a>     Requirements<\/a>     How to Join<\/a>     Advisor<\/a>     Explore CJ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Founded<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate CJ GPA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Graduate GPA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CJ Courses Minimum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recognizing Excellence in Criminal Justice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Alpha Phi Sigma is the national Criminal Justice Honor Society dedicated to recognizing academic achievement among undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice students and Juris Doctor students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization promotes academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity<\/strong> while providing students with an opportunity to be recognized for strong academic performance and commitment to the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha Phi Sigma is a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alpha Phi Sigma 75 Years emblem, Criminal Justice Honor Society.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Academic Distinction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Membership recognizes sustained achievement in Criminal Justice coursework.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Join Alpha Phi Sigma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Academic Recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be formally recognized for high academic performance in Criminal Justice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Participate in activities that encourage educational leadership and professional development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Community Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Support the organization’s emphasis on service and positive engagement with the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Professional Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Connect academic achievement with the broader Criminal Justice profession and national honor society network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Membership Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students must have completed at least one-third of the total hours required for graduation before becoming eligible for membership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n