Alpha Delta Mu. This society is the national social
work honor society. Its purpose is to advance excellence in social work
practice and to encourage, stimulate, and maintain scholarship of the
individual members in all fields, particularly in social work. To be
eligible for membership, a student must have senior standing, have
completed 33 credits in the social work program, and have a cumulative
grade-point average of 3.75 or higher or a cumulative grade-point
average of 3.25 or higher and the recommendation of two faculty
members. In addition to academic excellence, a student must have
demonstrated leadership ability, a high standard of personal behavior,
and a dedication to social work practice.
Athenaeum Honor Society. The
members of Athenaeum, the honor society of the college, are elected
from among the best scholars in the upper classes. Membership is
limited to seniors who have earned at least 60 credits at the college
with a cumulative grade-point average of no less than 3.5 and juniors
who have earned at least 80 credits at the college with a cumulative
grade-point average of no less than 3.7. In addition, the society may,
from time to time, elect honorary members.
Kappa Delta Pi. Membership
in this national education honor society is based on academic
excellence and an exhibited professional attitude that would enable one
to grow in the field of education.
Omicron Delta Epsilon. Membership
in this international honor society in economics requires junior or
senior status, standing in the top 25 percent of class, exceptionally
high grade-point averages overall and in economics, and departmental
approval.
Phi Alpha Theta. Membership in this
international organization for aspiring historians requires that
students complete four courses in history at Rutgers-Camden, have a
grade-point average in history of 3.1 or better, and an overall
grade-point average of 3.0.
Phi Sigma Alpha. Students
attaining honors standing in the college and in political science are
eligible for nomination to membership in this national political
science honor society.
Pi Delta Epsilon. Members
are elected to this national journalism honor fraternity by the chapter
members from the staffs of The Gleaner and Mneme.
Pi Mu Epsilon. Students who have completed the work of at least the sophomore year with honors in mathematics and who have a high class standing will
be considered for membership in the national mathematics honor society.
Psi Chi. Students attaining honors standing in the
college and in psychology are eligible for nomination to membership in
the national psychology honor society.
Sigma Delta Pi. Students are selected on the basis of high scholastic achievement in Hispanic studies for this national Spanish honor society.
Sigma Theta Tau. Membership in the national honor society of nursing is competitive and is based on scholarship and leadership.
Tau Kappa Alpha. Members
of the national forensic honor fraternity are selected by the chapter
from their participation in the forensic program, including debating
squads.
