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Alpha Phi Sigma

Undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in Criminal Justice Sciences and who have excelled academically are encouraged to become members of the Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma.

Alpha Phi Sigma is the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Meetings are held weekly throughout the year. New members are officially inducted into the honor society each spring during the departmental awards ceremony; however, eligible students may join and become involved at any time throughout the year. Drs. Jessie Krienert and Jeff Walsh are the faculty advisors for the organization.

Members of Alpha Phi Sigma participate in a variety of service projects. Some past service projects include:

  • Adopting and cleaning Fell Park
  • Working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  • Law enforcement Torch Run
  • Sponsoring a child through the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington
  • Volunteering at a local food pantry
  • Raising money for the Salvation Army

Members of Alpha Phi Sigma also participate in academic activities. Guest speakers are routinely invited to speak at meetings, and members often visit local criminal justice agencies. In the past, the honor society has co-sponsored the Annual CJS Career and Internship Fair as well as several department conferences.

Join now and enjoy these benefits:

  • Make contacts with professionals in the field
  • Build your résumé for internship and job placement
  • Get to know other students with similar interests
  • Become involved in the Criminal Justice Sciences Department

Member requirements:

Undergraduate Students:

  • Criminal Justice Sciences Major
  • Major GPA: 3.2 or higher
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.2 or higher
  • Completed three full-time semesters (or the equivalent)

Graduate Students:

  • 4 completed classes
  • Minimum GPA of 3.4, or upper 25% of their class

To become a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, simply complete the membership form (download to your computer first and save the blank form, then fill it out) and email it to Dr. Krienert or Dr. Walsh. You must also provide the following:

  • Current Academic Progress Summary Report (available through My.IllinoisState)
  • National Dues ($70.00 money order or cashier’s check payable to Alpha Phi Sigma)
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