The Criminal Justice Program at West Texas A&M University is interested in more than just giving students a top-notch Criminal Justice Education. We recognized that building a culture and relationships among our undergraduate students is essential as well. Criminal Justice majors, graduate students, and students from other disciplines are welcome to join the two student criminal justice organizations. Many students are members of both organizations, and the two groups meet and work together.
Criminal Justice Association (CJA)
The Criminal Justice Association is a group of students who share a common interest and passion for Criminal Justice beyond the classroom. In association with Alpha Phi Sigma, the association is active in bringing guest speakers to campus, working with community organizations, and engaging in fun activities to get to know each other better. In addition to building community and character among our Criminal Justice undergraduate students.
Students interested in joining the Criminal Justice Association should contact the faculty advisor, Dawn Marie Jordan, at djordan@wtamu.edu
Alpha Phi Sigma (APS)
The National Criminal Justice Honors Society, Alpha Phi Sigma, was founded at Washington State University in 1942. Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes the academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students in Criminal Justice. The goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership, and unity.
In conjunction with the Criminal Justice Association, Alpha Phi Sigma is active in bringing guest speakers to campus, working with community organizations, and engaging in fun activities to get to know each other better. In addition to building community and character among our Criminal Justice undergraduate students.
The requirement for undergraduate membership is a 3.2 cumulative GPA. Additionally, students must have completed at least one-third of their Criminal Justice major required hours. Graduate students must have a 3.4 cumulative GPA. Other restrictions and requirements may apply.
If you meet these qualifications and are interested in joining Alpha Phi Sigma, please contact the faculty advisor, Dawn Marie Jordan, at djordan@wtamu.edu. There is also a $50.00 fee in order to join the organization.
Also, if you are interested in ordering the Alpha Phi Sigma regalia for graduation, please bring a money order to the faculty advisor. Additionally, please be sure to include tax. If you want the three-piece regalia, the total will be $70.00. You can view the regalia and find other information at the following website: http://www.alphaphisigma.org.