Emporia State University

Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta

International Sociology Honor Society

Membership

The Zeta Chapter of Kansas of Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society was founded on the Emporia State University campus in 1986. Its purpose is to "promote excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition." The Chapter helps sponsor guest speakers and other academic events in the Department and on campus. Today, with thousands of members in over 440 chapters throughout the world, AKD is truly an international sociological honor society. The goal and purpose of AKD is reflected in its name.

A: Anthropon (mankind)
K: Katamanthaneion (to investigate or research)
D: Diakonesein (for the purpose of service)

As a result, Alpha Kappa Delta strives to promote the study of social issues and serve humankind, while at the same time providing an extracurricular outlet for students' interest in the study of Sociology.

Benefits of membership:

1. Official recognition of academic achievement in the field of sociology
2. Opportunities to participate in local chapter activities that provide information about a range of topics related to sociology
3.One year subscription to Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of AKD
4. Eligibility for paper competitions and other academic awards for sociological work

Requirements for admission:

1. Sociology major or demonstrated serious interest in sociology
2. Junior standing (third year) or above
3. Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
4. Sociology GPA of 3.0 or above
5. Completion of at least four regular courses in sociology prior to initiation

Membership/Initiation fee:

There is an initiation fee of $45 that includes a lifetime membership in AKD and a one-year subscription to the official journal of the society, Sociological Inquiry.  

If you have any questions or would like to know more about AKD, please contact Dr. Terrell, the faculty representative for the Zeta chapter at nterrell@emporia.edu .