The Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society is devoted to promoting academic excellence and leadership through campus programs and community outreach. Alpha Phi Sigma is open to all qualified CJ majors and minors who have completed a minimum of 12 hours of CJ coursework. and maintained minimum GPA requirements of 3.25 for undergraduates and 3.4 for graduate students. Meetings are held bimonthly to plan events and discuss issues and concerns about academic careers.
Each year Alpha Phi Sigma hosts a career fair attended by local, state, and federal agencies within the criminal justice profession. The career fair gives students from all majors an occasion to discuss employment requirements and applications processes with agency representatives.
The goal of Alpha Phi Sigma is to recognize and promote high academic achievement among actively participating members and to create a competitive atmosphere for further advancement of criminal justice students. Alpha Phi Sigma also participates in Homecoming activities and the “Beat Auburn/Beat Hunger” canned food drive in November.
Alpha Phi Sigma Officers 2011-2012
* Interim-President: Susan Penrod
* Primary Advisor: Dr. Ariane Prohaska
One of the primary goals of Alpha Phi Sigma is to get more undergraduate students thinking seriously about their post-college plans and understanding what they need to do to prepare for their careers. If you are interested in joining, please see Dr. Prohaska or pick up an application in the main office. We will be electing new officers in November, 2011.
Homecoming:
"Get on Board Day":
