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Updated 10/5/2009
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ALPHA KAPPA DELTA
International Sociology Honor Society

Mission Statement

Alpha Kappa Delta is derived from the Greek words Anthropon, Katamanthanein, and Diakonesein. The translation is the purpose of AKD: "To investigate humanity for the purpose of service."

Meetings

Meetings take place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Sociology Department Conference Room CP-925 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

Benefits of AKD Membership

  • Opportunities for networking, socializing, professional development, & leadership
  • Looks great on your resume and CV
  • One-year subscription to the journal Sociological Inquiry
  • Guest speakers & events
  • Membership certificate
  • Honor cord to wear at commencement
  • AKD offers the opportunity to network with other Sociology majors through:
    - Meetings
    - Social gatherings
    - Community outreach events

Membership Requirements

Undergraduates:

  1. Must be an officially declared Sociology major at CSUF.
  2. Must be at least a junior by CSUF standards
  3. Must have an overall GPA of 3.0
  4. Must have a 3.0 GPA in sociology courses taken at CSUF prior to initiation.
  5. Must have completed at least four courses in sociology prior to initiation (exclusive of extension or courses graded pass/fail).

Graduates:

  1. Completion of one half year of graduate study in sociology (i.e., one semester or two quarters or the equivalent academic unit)
  2. Graduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
  3. Continued matriculation in a program of study leading toward a graduate degree in sociology at CSUF.

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