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Alpha Kappa Delta

The International Sociology Honor Society

Phi NY Chapter at SUNY Stony Brook University

The international honor society in sociology seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition.

Alpha Kappa Delta is a non-secret, democratic, international society of scholars dedicated to the ideal of Anthropon Katamanthanein Diakonesein or “to investigate humanity for the purpose of service.”

Alpha Kappa Delta was founded at the University of Southern California in 1920 by Dr. Emory S. Bogardus and became a certified member of the Association of College Honor Societies in 1967, which demonstrates our commitment to excellence and our value as a credible, nationally recognized honor society. 

 

Honor Society Requirements

A one time fee of $80 must be included with your application. (This covers National membership fee plus local chapter costs)  

  • Sociology Major or Health Medicine & Society Minor
  • Junior (third year)
  • 3.0 GPA overall
  • 3.0 GPA in Sociology courses
  • 12 Credits in Sociology
  • ONE TIME PAYMENT OF $80
Note: A maximum of 3 online, transfer, or AP credit hours may be applied to the 12- semester hour requirement. 

A one time fee of $80 must be included with your application. (This covers National membership fee plus local chapter costs)  

  • Admitted to SBU's Sociology graduate program
  • Completion of one full semester of graduate study
  • Graduate GPA of a B or better
  • Continue matriculation in the program of study leading toward a graduate degree in sociology
  • One Time Payment of $80 

Contact Dr. Marrone, Faculty Advisor

Students posing for their induction to Alpha Kappa Delta
2026 AKD Phi NY Inductees pictured: Rebecca G., Isabella C., Jacqueline Y., Lucas F., Aden B., Professor Nicholas Wilson, Saamia H.