Psychology Honors and Awards

Roanoke College Psychology Association

The purpose of the Roanoke College Psychology Association is to encourage and stimulate interest in the area of psychology and to provide a forum where members can obtain information about the psychological field, serve Roanoke College and surrounding community, and meet others with similar interests. The Psychology Association aims to promote all aspects relating to Psychology and foster the knowledge of its members at all times. The Psychology Association through its elected officers and their members sponsors social, academic, and philanthropic activities each year. The Psychology Association is open to all students at Roanoke College.

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology

Psi Chi is the national honor society in psychology. To be eligible, a student must have completed at least four units of psychology with at least a 3.0 GPA and must be in the upper 35% of his or her class. Psychology majors who meet these qualifications may apply for membership and are inducted annually.

The Roanoke College Chapter of Psi Chi elects officers annually. In cooperation with the Roanoke College Psychology Association it sponsors academic and social events during the year. The Psi Chi member selected to be the recipient of the Psi Chi Achievement Award is chosen by the members of Psi Chi and the psychology department faculty.

Awards in Psychology

The following awards are given to recognize outstanding Psychology majors at the annual College Awards Banquet in April.

Senior Scholar
The psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average (a minimum of 3.2 is required) after completion of at least 27 units is designated as the Senior Scholar in Psychology.

Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize
The faculty selects a psychology major to receive the Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize, which is given for excellence in psychology. The recipient is awarded a prize of money, which is made possible by gifts of friends in memory of the late Dr. Karl W. Beck, professor and first chairperson of the Roanoke College Psychology Department. The recipient's name is engraved on a plaque which is located in the department reception room.

Outstanding Junior Psychology Major
The faculty selects one or more juniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and potential for continued success in psychology. A certificate and gift are given by the Department.

Psi Chi Achievement Award
The Roanoke College Chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in psychology, selects from its membership a student who has best exemplified excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. A gift and certificate are given by Psi Chi.

Outstanding Student in the Human Development Concentration
This award is given annually to the student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the human development concentration and has shown potential for continued success in the field of developmental psychology.

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