Psi Chi
The International Honor Society in Psychology Chapter at Loyola University Chicago
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.
Membership in the Loyola Chapter of Psi Chi is open to undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests, and who meet the membership requirements (see below.) Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS).
Psi Chi's sister honor society is Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges. [From the Official Psi Chi website.]
Faculty Advisor Dr. Catherine Haden chaden@luc.edu
| 2012-2013 Executive Officers | ||
|---|---|---|
| President | Nicholas Mathews | |
| Vice President | Michael Ryva | mryva@luc.edu |
| Secretary | Tracey Riley | triley5@luc.edu |
| Treasurer | Britney Tuskan | btuscan@luc.edu |
| Public Relations Officer | Adelina Alkhatib | aalkhatib@luc.edu |
Membership
What are the Benefits of Becoming a Member of Psi Chi?
Psi Chi provides national academic recognition for academic excellence in psychology, an honor which can be noted on employment applications, vites, and resumes. Also, as part of lifetime membership, members receive membership certificates and honor cords which can be worn at graduation.
Membership Requirements
- A major or minor in psychology
- Completion of at least three semesters of coursework (this semester doesn't count.)
- Completion of at least three psychology courses (at least two at Loyola, and not including courses in progress.)
- Overall GPA of 3.4
- GPA in psychology courses of 3.5
- Just one lifetime membership fee of $70.00. There are no annual dues.
To obtain application materials, or for more information, contact the Psi Chi faculty advisor, Dr. Catherine Haden, at:
E-mail: chaden@luc.edu
Office: Coffey Hall, 121
Phone: 773.508.8226
Or, visit the Psychology Department at: 231 Coffey Hall.
Links
Here are some useful psychology links for students.
Psi Chi: The International Honors Society in Psychology
Association of College Honor Societies
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychological Society (APS)
Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges