Psi Chi

Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology. Psi Chi was founded for the purpose of promoting excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the qualifications. Mount Union College has a vibrant and active Psi Chi Chapter. The MUC chapter was chartered in 2000 and holds induction ceremonies in the fall and spring to welcome new members.

Requirements for membership:

• completion of at least three semesters in psychology
• completions of 9 semester hours of psychology courses
• ranking in the top 35% on one's class in general scholarship
• a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both psychology classes and in cumulative grades

Advantages of membership:

• honor and recognition for academic excellence
• access to colleagues and experienced psychologists
• opportunities to develop leadership skills
• opportunities to develop relationships with faculty and other psychology professionals
• ability to socialize with other psychology students
• access to educational and career-building programs and events
• opportunities to serve the campus and the wider community

Chapter e-mail: psichi@muc.edu

Chapter website: psychology.muc.edu/psy/psichi.htm

Faculty Advisors:

• Sarah Torok, Ph.D. (torokse@muc.edu)
• Brian Woodside, Ph.D. (woodsibl@muc.edu)

2007-2008 Officers:

• President: Jon Niemi '08 (niemijp@muc.edu)
• Vice President: Jennifer Mendez '08 (mendezjl@muc.edu)
• Secretary: Brittany Smith '08 (smithbtj@muc.edu)
• Treasurer: Erin Morgart '08 (morgarem@muc.edu)
• Fundraising Chair: Heather Smogor '08 (smogorha@muc.edu)
• ICBS Conference Chair: Darren Miller '08 (millerdm@muc.edu)
• Philanthropy Chair: Melissa Turk '09 (turkmc@muc.edu)
• Social Chair: Katrina Hermetet '08 (hermetka@muc.edu)

Forms:

Invitation to Membership

Membership Application