Listed below
are student organizations that are directly related to psychology
or sociology. For a complete listing of campus organizations, please
refer to Connections: A guide to student organizations,
a document published yearly by the student senate.
Criminal
Justice Club
Members
examine the criminal justice system from both a psychological and
legal standpoint. Discussions and programs focus on ways to prevent
crime.
GALTAN:
Gay and Lesbian Tolerance at Northwest
Focus
is on support of gays, lesbians, and their friends at Northwest
as well as educating citizens of the region about gay/lesbian/bisexual
issues.
Journal
Club
The
Journal Club is an informal meeting of psychology majors and minors
who are interested in current events in psychology. Members read
and then meet to discuss "cutting-edge" research being
conducted by nationally recognized psychologists. The club also
reads articles that are suggested by lecturers who are invited to
speak at department symposia.
The Journal
Club meets once per month, four times per semester. All psychology
majors and minors are encouraged to participate. There are no
annual dues.
Psych/Soc
Society
The
Psych/Soc Society is an organization open to all Psychology and
Sociology majors and minors. This mission of the organization is
to make students aware of issues in psychology and sociology. Activities
include speakers, field trips, fund-raising, and social and service
events. Annual dues are $7.
Psi
Chi
Psi
Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology. It was founded
in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining
excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology.
Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students who major
in psychology and meet the minimal requirements. Annual dues are
currently $25.
K.I.D.S:
Koncerned Individuals Dedicated to Students
KIDS
is similar to a "big brother" or "big sister"
organization. Members pair up with an elementary school student
and communicate with that student at least twice per month.
