Pi Gamma Mu
An honor society that recognizes excellence in the social and behavioral sciences
Pi Gamma Mu is the oldest and preeminent interdisciplinary social science honor society. Pi Gamma Mu serves the various social science disciplines which seek to understand and explain human behavior and social relationships as well as their related problems and issues. Currently, there are around 150 active chapters in the United States and overseas
Pi Gamma Mu's constitution defines the social sciences to include the disciplines of history, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, psychology, international relations, criminal justice, social work, social philosophy, history of education, and cultural/human geography. Membership is also extended to interdisciplinary social science areas that build on the core social science disciplines, such as business and society, education, minority studies, public administration, international studies, public finance, leadership studies, consumer behavior, public policy and organizational behavior.
Eligibility:
- Completion of 20 hours in social science courses*
- 3.0 or better GPA in all social sciences courses
- Top 35% of class.
*Social sciences are disciplines that emphasize the scientific study of human societies and social relationships including, but not limited to, such disciplines as history, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, international relations, criminal justice, social work, psychology, social philosophy, history of education, human geography, and human services, as well as related interdisciplinary programs anchored in the Social Sciences, particularly those that focus on race, ethnicity, gender, the environment, and regional studies.
Contact:
Lisa Nelson
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Dr. Randy Bertolas
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Meetings:
Days/time TBD
Connell Hall, Room 231
Eligibility:
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