Baker College launches new chapter of criminal justice honor society Alpha Phi Sigma
Baker College and Alpha Phi Sigma have teamed up to launch a new chapter of the criminal justice honor society to be called Pi Zeta Epsilon. Students who apply and are accepted will have access to a number of benefits.
Criminal justice students at Baker College have a new opportunity as the school’s Criminal Justice program has recently formed a new chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, a distinguished honor society. The addition recognizes the program’s academic excellence and works to promote community unity and service as well as educational leadership.
The chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma at Baker College is called Pi Zeta Epsilon. Alpha Phi Sigma is affiliated with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and is the most prestigious Criminal Justice Honor Society, as well as the only national one. The honor society is also a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
The honor society’s goal is to provide criminal justice students with a host of benefits such as access to the official newsletter of Alpha Phi Sigma, networking opportunities, scholarships, alumni awards, graduation regalia, advocacy grants, and attendance at national conferences.
In an article from Baker College’s website, Barb Van Loon, who serves as the school’s criminal justice program director as well as the chapter advisors for Pi Zeta Epsilon, was quoted on the chapter addition as saying, “Joining Alpha Phi Sigma can significantly benefit criminal justice students. In addition to providing access to valuable resources and opportunities, it can help students stand out in a highly competitive job market. It is also an excellent way to meet other students in BS, MA, Ph.D., and JD programs nationwide, and build a professional network that can lead to internships, job opportunities, and mentorship.”
Students who are chosen to be inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma become members for life. All current criminal justice students are invited to join, and that invitation extends to all future criminal justice students, as well. To be considered, students pursuing their bachelor degree at Baker College must have declared a major, minor, or equivalent in either the criminal justice program or related field, and have finished 45 semester hours, as well as meet minimal coursework and GPA requirements.
Baker students who are interested in joining Pi Zeta Epsilon are encouraged to reach out to Barb Van Loon via email at vbanlo02@baker.edu to receive more information about the requirements for membership and the application process.
More information about Baker College’s Criminal Justice program can be found at the school’s College of Social Science website.