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Alpha Delta Mu
National Social Work Honor Society

PURPOSE
The primary objective of Alpha Delta Mu is to encourage and recognize superior scholarship in social work education and to advance excellence in social work practice. The society feels that it serves the interest of the students capable of excellence by insisting that in order to acquire a chapter of Alpha Delta Mu, an institution must provide the means and atmosphere conducive to academic excellence.

HISTORY
Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honors Society was founded in the fall of 1976 by the late Dr. J. Lawrence Feagins at Morgan State University. In 1977 Alpha Delta Mu was incorporated under the non-profit laws of the State of Maryland and became a national organization as chapters were established in many colleges and universities throughout the United States. Alpha Delta Mu colors are Black and Silver and the Society's motto is "Advocate of the People."

WHY JOIN AN HONOR SOCIETY
The functions of an honor society are not social as in the case of general college fraternities and sororities. Social activities of honor societies are incidental and occasional, usually in connection with major activities. The following functions are properly served by an honor society:

To confer distinction for high achievement in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies, in student leadership, and in various field of research.
To foster the spirit of liberal culture.
To stimulate and encourage mental development.
To stand for freedom of mind and spirit and for democracy of learning. To provide spiritual and intellectual leadership.
To preserve valuable traditions and customs.
To associate outstanding leaders in mutual understanding for the advancement of society in the art of democratic living.
To stimulate worthy attitudes for the improvement of the general welfare of the institution.
To impose upon members high citizenship responsibilities and to emphasize deeper study and discussion of the American tradition -- its characteristics, ideals, and possibilities.*

*Taken from the Association of College Honor Societies "Booklet of Information" 1992-1995.

Criteria for Membership

3.0 GPA Overall
3.50 GPA in all Social Work classes
90 or more hours (Senior Classification)
Must be enrolled in Field I, Field II, or Block

MEMBERSHIP FEE:
A lifetime membership fee of $25 will entitle you to full local and national membership in the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Alpha Delta Mu.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are accepted both in the Fall and Spring semesters of each academic year. The specific deadlines for applications will be posted each semester.
You will need to complete a registration form that may be obtained from the Faculty Advisor, Patsy Boshears, or the Department of Social Work main office.
You will need return the following to the Alpha Delta Mu box in the social work office by the posted semester deadline:

Your completed registration
A current copy of your transcript
A check or money order payable to Alpha Delta Mu

CLICK HERE for the Alpha Delta Mu registration card

Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society

Criteria for Membership

Alpha Delta Mu
National Social Work Honor Society