Psi Alpha Omega is a National Psychology Honor Society sponsored by Division 45, The Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues, of the American Psychological Association. Psi Alpha Omega recognizes students of color who demonstrate academic excellence and provides a forum for students of all backgrounds who are committed to the study of ethnic and cultural issues. Psi Alpha Omega is open to all students and faculty members from high school through graduate study. The name Psi Alpha Omega refers to “psychology from beginning to end” and is meant to be a Psychology Honor Society which is inclusive of all students. The purpose of our organization is:
- To enhance national recognition of the member’s early and continued interest in the field of psychology, and to acknowledge the dedication to academic success and excellence for students of color in psychology. We also provide national recognition for all students whose primary interests include the psychological study of ethnic and cultural issues.
- To provide a forum for increasing one’s perspective about psychology and for building a sense of community and identity with others in the field of psychology for students of color in psychology and for students interested in ethnicity.
- To enhance leadership skills.
- To develop mentorship between students and professionals, to encourage research, to help support student members’ travel to professional conferences, and to encourage other associated activities.
- To create opportunities for our student members and faculty professional interaction and mentoring outside the classroom.
- To increase the number of our student members in undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology and to increase research interests in ethnic and cultural issues in institutions of higher education.
- To increase the number of professionals in the field of psychology who are dedicated to the study of ethnic and cultural issues.
Requirements:
- Full Members: Students in community college, undergraduate institutions, and graduate institutions who are ethnic minority or who have an interest in ethnic and cultural issues.
- Student members must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of registration.
- Student members must have earned a “B” average in psychology courses.
- Student members must have completed at least an introductory level psychology course and completed 12 semester hours, or 15 quarter hours of total course work.
- High school students will be considered for Associate Membership and must show an interest in psychology have an interest in ethnicity or cultural issues. High school students will not be eligible for monetary benefits. Once they enroll in college, they will be able to join PAO as a Full Member by fulfilling the college requirements and paying only an additional $7.50 ($20.00 total) membership fee. At that time they will be able to apply for monetary benefits.
- Members should hold themselves to high standards of personal behavior and integrity.
- To be considered for Full Membership, students must provide a signature from a faculty member at their current institution which attests to 1-5 above.
The cost of a life-time membership is $12.50-$20.00 depending on category.
To apply for membership in Psi Alpha Omega: Download, Print and completely Fill out the application form.
Please send this form along with your check or money order (no cash) made payable to Psi Alpha Omega to:
Psi Alpha Omega
871 East 3550 North, Ogden, UT 84414
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