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Radford University, Radford, Virginia 24141 |
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Pi Gamma Mu, The International Honor Society of Social Sciences |
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Radford University, Radford, Virginia 24141 |
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Pi Gamma Mu, The International Honor Society of Social Sciences |
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How do I qualify to become a member of Pi Gamma Mu? Qualifying members are generally juniors, seniors, or graduate students. A student must have completed 20 semester hours in any combination of Social Sciences courses (History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Social Philosophy and have earned a 3.0 of better grade point average in those courses. Graduate students may qualify on the basis of their undergraduate record or by virtue of an exceptional record of achievement in graduate school.
May I use courses taken at other institutions of higher learning to qualify for Pi Gamma Mu? Yes. Many students qualify by virtue of their RU record, but if you are short of hours or GPA, social science hours from other institutions can also be considered. These may not be "selected" hours, but all social science credit from those institutions must be considered.
Why should I join an honor society like Pi Gamma Mu? Beyond a GPA and a college transcript, induction into an honor society is further evidence of one's academic achievement. Membership into Pi Gamma Mu is indication that a student has excelled not only in their major discipline, but in a broad range of related disciplines and is truly an exemplary student. Membership in an honor society is a good indicator for a future employers or graduate school admissions officer. Membership in Pi Gamma Mu provides an advantage to those taking the civil service exam or entering government service. How do I join Pi Gamma Mu? You must apply for membership and if you qualify, you will be invited to become a member. For an application form or for further information, contact one of the following advisers:
· Dr. Charles McClellan, cmcclell@radford.edu · Dr. Garth Montgomery, gmontgom@radford.edu · Dr. Sharon Roger- Hepburn, shepburn@radford.edu · Dr. Kay Jordan, kjordan@radford.edu
When may I join and when will I be initiated? Applications are accepted at any time, even up to a year after one graduates. Initiations are conducted only once each year, generally in late March or early April. Initiation fees are $50 which includes a lifetime membership, an impressive certificate, membership card and pin, and a one year subscription to the Society's newsletter and journal International Social Science Review. This fee includes $15 chapter fees which help to cover the cost of the initiation, growth of the chapter scholarship, and travel to regional and international meetings.
Does the Society have Honor Cords for graduation? Yes, honor cords are available. The colorful blue and white cords (in the Society's colors) can be purchased for $10 from the local chapter and are available for both winter and spring commencement.
When may I join and when will I be initiated? Applications are accepted at any time, even up to a year after one graduates. Initiations are conducted only once each year, generally in late March or early April. Initiation fees are $50 which includes a lifetime membership, an impressive certificate, membership card and pin, and a one year subscription to the Society's newsletter and journal International Social Science Review. This fee includes $15 chapter fees which help to cover the cost of the initiation, growth of the chapter scholarship, and travel to regional and international meetings. Does the Society have Honor Cords for graduation? Yes, honor cords are available. The colorful blue and white cords (in the Society's colors) can be purchased for $10 from the local chapter and are available for both winter and spring commencement. |