Student Organizations
Student Organizations
Group for the Study of Religion, Humanity, and Social Change
Research and publications from the group that studies the relationship of religion and spirituality with altruism and tolerance in the context of social and global change.
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Sociology Graduate Student Association
The purpose of the Sociology Graduate Student Association is to assist its members' academic and professional socialization.
Criminal Justice Student Association
Sociology Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Delta is an international sociology honor society. The society recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students. WMU's chapter is open to those who have declared sociology a major and achieved a junior or higher status with at least four completed courses within sociology. A 3.0 GPA in sociology courses and overall is also required. Applications are accepted by the Department of Sociology and are available outside Sangren 2420; they may be turned into to Sangren 2420 at any time but must be received by January 30 in order to be eligible for annual induction at the Department of Sociology's Annual Spring Honors Reception.
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Criminal Justice Honor Society
Alpha Phi Sigma is the national criminal justice honor society for the U.S. The society recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as law students. WMU's chapter, Epsilon Phi, is open to criminal justice majors and minors with at least four criminal justice courses completed at WMU, a 3.2 GPA in these courses and a 3.2 GPA overall. Applications are accepted by the Criminal Justice Program within the Department of Sociology twice annually (mid-October and mid-March). Successful applicants will be notified in writing and inducted during the Annual Spring Honors Reception for the Department of Sociology in April. To apply for this honorary designation, download a membership form at the Alpha Phi Sigma website or request one at the Criminal Justice Program Office in the Department of Sociology (Sangren 2406). Applications must include a transcript from WMU (student-issued is acceptable), along with a cashier's check or money order in the amount of $40 payable to Alpha Phi Sigma. Applications will be reviewed and forwarded to the Alpha Phi Sigma headquarters by a faculty member in the Criminal Justice Program. Incomplete or deficient applications will be returned, along with the $40 payment, to the applicant.
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WMU Mock Trial
Join this student organization dedicated to teaching students how to prepare court cases and present them in court. If you're interested in law, public speaking, acting, or you just like to argue, give mock trial a try.