The Political Science Honor Society
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Pi
Sigma Alpha
The Political Science Honor Society |
Theta
Epsilon Chapter
University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
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Pi Sigma Alpha is the national
honor society for political science. The society was founded in 1920
at the University of Texas at Austin for the purpose of bringing together
students and faculty interested in the study of government and politics.
Presently Pi Sigma Alpha is made up of a National
Office, located in Washington, DC, and over 460 chapters located at
colleges and universities throughout the country.
Besides recognizing students who have excelled in the study of political science, Pi Sigma Alpha chapters also provide opportunities for students to enrich their understanding of politics and governance and develop leadership skills. The Theta Epsilon chapter was organized
in April 1977 within the Department
of Political Science at the University
of North Carolina at Charlotte . Since then, over 300 students
and faculty members have been initiated into PSA
through
the chapter. In March 1998, the Theta Epsilon chapter initiated its
first honorary members as a way of recognizing individuals outside the
department who have contributed to the study of political science at UNC-Charlotte.
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Organization of the Theta Epsilon chapter |
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Membership criteria and the initiation process |
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The chapter sponsors a range of activites.
Some are geared for political science majors. Others, like the Pi
Sigma Alpha Lecture, and A
Day With Africa, are open to the university community.
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