Honor/Academic Societies and Student Associations

Learn more. Outside the classroom.

Honor and academic societies and other academic-interest student associations are a great way to immerse yourself further in your area of study and gain additional experience in the field. Plus, they look great on your resume.

• allow you to meet and network with students and faculty who have similar interests
• provide opportunities for academic and cultural enrichment (field trips, speakers, events, etc.)
• offer leadership experiences
• can give you a leg up in the classroom and on the job.

(Just keep in mind that some honor societies require certain academic qualifications.)

HONOR/ACADEMIC SOCIETIES

The College of Public Affairs is home to honor and academic societies for:

• Criminal Justice
  Alpha Phi Sigma, Nu Omicron chapter
  Contact: Associate Professor Heather Pfeifer, 410.837.5292
• Forensic Studies
  Alpha Phi Sigma, Nu Omicron chapter
  Contact: Associate Professor Heather Pfeifer, 410.837.5292
• Government and Public Policy
  Pi Sigma Alpha
  Contact: Latrina Bowman, academic program specialist, 410.837.6094
• Health Systems Management
  Upsilon Phi Delta
  Contact: Latrina Bowman, academic program specialist, 410.837.6094
• Human Services Administration (M.S. only)
  Alpha Eta
  Contact: Professor John Hudgins, 410.951.3528 (Coppin State University);
  Professor Bridal Pearson, 410.837.5251
• Public Administration (M.P.A. and D.P.A.)
  Pi Alpha Alpha
  Contact: Latrina Bowman, academic program specialist, 410.837.6094

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

The College of Public Affairs is home to academic-interest student associations including:

• Criminal Justice Association
  Adviser: Professor Jeffrey Ross, 410.837.6086
• Global Affairs and Human Security Student Association
  Advisers: Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan, 410.837.5328;
  Professor Carla Barqueiro, 410.837.5344
• Negotiations and Conflict Management Student Association
  Adviser: Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan, 410.837.5328
• Master of Public Administration Student Association
  Adviser: Professor Heather Wyatt-Nichol, 410.837.6173
• Doctor of Public Administration Student Association
  Adviser: Professor Lenneal Henderson, 410.837.6198