Members of the KSU chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha receive recognition for their achievements, as well as all of the benefits of membership in the National Honor Society. These include eligibility for competitive, members-only scholarships for graduate study and internships in Washington D.C., and awards for exceptional academic work. Updates on activities and programs sponsored by the National Honor Society are available in the Pi Sigma Alpha newsletter.
Applications for the KSU Pi Sigma Alpha chapter can be downloaded by clicking below and submitted via email to the chapter advisor, Prof. Julie Mazzei, at jmazzei@kent.edu. Applications for the 2009-2010 academic year are due on February 26th, 2010. Students who meet the eligibility requirements will be inducted into the Honor Society at a recognition dinner following Spring Break.
Eligibility requirements for the Kent State University chapter include:
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Political Science or International Relations major or minor
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Junior class standing or above
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Accumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Political Science GPA of at least 3.2
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12 hours of Political Science, 3 hours must be at 3000 level or higher and these hours must be completed before the semester in which the application is being made
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Recommendation of 2 faculty members, at least one must have taught the applicant
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Download recommendation form below
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$45.00 one-time dues
Students can direct questions to the Pi Sigma Alpha advisor, Prof. Julie Mazzei.
