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Psi Beta

Psi Beta

Psi Beta is the national honor society in psychology for community and junior colleges and is a member of the , an affiliate of the and a branch of the .

The mission of Psi Beta is to encourage professional development and psychological literacy of all students at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service.

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PSI Beta BENEFITS

  • Gain recognition for achieving the honor of membership. Recognizing entities include: Psi Chi, APA, APS, psychology departments at colleges and universities, and employers
  • Eligibility for national awards
  • Eligibility for these annual awards: Building Bonds, Chapter Excellence, Chapter Community service, Individual Community Service, College Life Award, and Faculty Advisor
  • Publication in the nationally distributed Psi Beta Newsletter
  • Be designated as a Psi Beta honors graduate and wear Psi Beta regalia at graduation
  • Psi Beta members participate in national, regional, and local psychological association programs
  • Psi Beta members are eligible for student affiliate membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS)
  • Psi Beta membership meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (2 levels higher) in numerous Federal occupations

Psi beta REQUIREMENTS

Students on any Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ campus may be considered for membership by meeting the following criteria:

  • A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.25 based upon a minimum of 12 college units
  • Earned a grade of "B" or higher in at least one psychology course
  • Is a student in "Good Standing" at the college
  • Maintains acceptable semester-to-semester academic progress in matriculation towards graduation from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
  • Maintains high standards of personal ethics, integrity, and behavior
  • Has the approval of the faculty advisor at the campus the student attends and the chapter primary faculty advisor
  • Has received a formal written invitation to membership from the primary faculty advisor

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PSI BETA experiences

  • Interact with faculty outside the classroom including field trips
  • Learn more about the professional and educational choices available in psychology
  • Meet outstanding professionals in psychology
  • Participate in community service
  • Meet peers with similar interests
  • Be involved with Psi Beta on the national level
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