What is Alpha Kappa Delta?
Alpha Kappa Delta is the National Honor Society in Sociology, founded
in 1920 for the purpose of forming a society in which students might become
acquainted with each other's research projects and where they might meet
informally with the whole staff of their department for suggestions and
criticisms.
The society has now evolved to incorporate broader goals such as promoting
an interest in the study of sociology, research of social problems, and
such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement
in the human condition. It is now an international society of scholars
dedicated to the ideal of Anthropon Katamanthanein Diakonesein or "to
investigate humanity for the purpose of service."
How Do I Join?
Students become members by joining the chapter at the school where they
are enrolled. Alpha Kappa Delta chapters are operated by student officers
and faculty advisors. Together they select and induct the members and
carry out the goals of the society. All chapters register their inductees
at the national office, where the membership records are preserved for
reference purposes. There are presently 390 chapters in 49 states, the
District of Columbia, Canada, China, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
To become a member of the Delta of Utah Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta ask
for an application at the SSAC office (Room 333) or inquire at the sociology
office.
What Are the Benefits?
The intrinsic value of membership is rewarding to the achiever in that
recognition of excellence leads to self-fulfillment and thus to self-realization.
By recognizing that what you do makes a difference, you are stimulated
to higher productivity. Accomplishments are enjoyed more when shared with
others. Furthermore, the contacts made through Alpha Kappa Delta will
be valuable throughout your educational and professional careers.
- The membership certificate
- Subscription to "Sociological
Inquiry"
- The experience gained by working with Alpha Kappa Delta is excellent
for building a resume
- Alpha Kappa Delta is a springboard for professional growth
- Knowing that individuals, by their caring, dedication, perseverance,
and hard work, encourage those interested in sociology to strive for
excellence by seeking out activities that will lead to the improvement
of the human condition
- Honor Cord to wear at graduation
Minimum qualifications for active student membership:
- For students classified as undergraduates:
- Must be an officially declared sociology major or demonstrate a serious interest in sociology within an official program at the University
- Must be at least a junior by University standards
- Must have accumulated the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA in sociology courses taken at the University
- Must have completed at least 12 hours of sociology courses prior
to initiation.
- For graduate students (those officially admitted to graduate study
in sociology at the host institution). Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better.
- For staff members of the University, formal conferral of the Ph.D.
in sociology of employment as a sociologist are required prior to initiation.
- 50 dollars made payable to Alpha Kappa Delta, Delta of Utah Chapter, due at time of application.
"To investigate humanity for the purpose of service."
Alpha Kappa Delta
380 S. 1530 E. Room 333
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0250
801.581.7051 or 801.581.6153