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Sociology: Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society

Alpha Kappa Delta is the national honor society for sociology. At the University of Portland our chapter is advised by Dr. Monto. For the 2006-2007 academic year the President of our chapter is Valerie Wen.

According to the Alpha Kappa Delta website, "In 1920, University of Southern California sociologist, Dr. Emory S. Bogardus, founded Alpha Kappa Delta for the purposes of stimulating scholarship and promoting the scientific study of society. Bogardus’ impetus in establishing this organization was to provide a forum for student and faculty interchange. His endeavor paved the way for what has become an international organization dedicated to promoting, facilitating, and recognizing academic scholarship. As we enter the 21st century, Alpha Kappa Delta is an integral part of many Sociology programs and is proud to acknowledge that in the past eight decades, over 80,000 scholars have been initiated into the Society. More than 490 chapters have been chartered in the United States, Canada, China, Finland, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Singapore."

At the University of Portland membership in Alpha Kappa Delta depends upon:

Being a major or minor in sociology, or having demonstrated interest in the field;
Having a 3.0 GPA overall and in sociology courses;
Junior standing in the University;
An application submitted to Dr. Monto.

If you have questions about Alpha Kappa Delta at UP please contact Dr. Monto.

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