Psi Beta (ΨΒ) is a scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of Psychology at two-year colleges. It was established in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1981. The society was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 1994.
Psi Beta | |
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Founded | November 5, 1981 University of Kansas |
Type | Honor Society |
Affiliation | ACHS |
Emphasis | Psychology (two year colleges) |
Scope | National (US) |
Colors | Royal blue and Gold |
Publication | Psi Beta Newsletter |
Chapters | 160 |
Members | 44,918 lifetime |
Headquarters | 6025 Camino Correr Anaheim, California 92807 United States |
Website | Official website |
Psi Beta was established in 1981 by psychologist Ruth Hubbard Cousins and her daughter Carol Tracy.[1][2] Hubbard was the director of the national honor society for psychology, Psi Chi, for 33 years and wanted to establish an organization that would serve students at two-year institutions.[3]
The eleven charter members of Psi Beta were:[4]
Psi Beta was incorporated in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 5, 1981.[5] It is a scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of Psychology at two-year colleges.[5] It promotes and recognizes community service, leadership, research, and scholarship.[5]
It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 1994.[5] The society had a total membership of approximately 38,000 in 2012.[5]
The colors of Psi Beta are royal blue and gold.[6] Its publication is the Psi Beta Newsletter, now Psi Beta Online Newsletter.[5]
Members are admitted by the chapter's faculty advisor or by a 3/4 vote of members at a regular chapter meeting.[5] Eligible members must have completed twelve semester hours of college coursework with an overall GPA of 3.2 or a rank in the top 35% of students enrolled in a degree or transfer program.[5] They must have completed at least one semester of psychology with a B average.[5] The potential candidates' integrity and behavior are also considered.[5]
The society holds its Psi Beta Synergy Convention every two years.[5] It also hosts six regional conventions.[5] Psi Beta also has an annual national research project and a national community service project.[5]
Psi Beta has 160 active chapters across the United States.