Alpha Kappa Delta: International Sociology Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Delta is the international sociology honor society. The society's purposes are to promote interest in the study of sociology and to use sociology to improve the human condition. Past members have presented their research papers at professional sociology meetings. AKD also sponsors a local and a national paper competition every year.
To apply for membership, submit the Alpha Kappa Delta application on Google Forms.
Programs
Teaching and Learning Workshops
Alpha Kappa Delta is excited to bring you a series of workshops on teaching and learning during 2024-2025.
Undergraduate Research Symposium
A day of celebration for undergraduate research! All current Alpha Kappa Delta undergraduate student members are invited to apply for this free Zoom research symposium (April 19, 2025). Attendance at the event is open and free to non-members with advance registration.
Graduate Student Lounge
This monthly project is for graduate students in sociology across universities, states, and countries to talk about practical topics related to academia, careers, advising, teaching, and much more.
AKD Mentorship Program
The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for all AKD members, both students and faculty, to connect and network with other AKD members and professionals in the field.
Deadline- Fall: September 15, 2024 | Spring: February 1, 2025
Graduate Student Representative on AKD Council
The purpose of this program is to provide direct student perspectives and ideas to Council, as well as provide an additional mentorship opportunity between Council and graduate students.
Deadline: Application submission — May 1, 2026 (applications are every 2 years)
Membership Eligibility
- Must be a declared sociology major or demonstrate a serious interest in sociology within an official program of the host institution.
- Must be at least a junior by standards of the host institution.
- Must have accumulated the equivalent of an overall GPA of 3.3 (by a four point scale where: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) and rank in the top 35% of their class in general scholarship.
- Must have maintained the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA in sociology courses taken at the host institution prior to initiation.
- Must have completed at least four regular courses in sociology prior to initiation (exclusive of extension or courses graded pass/fail).
History of Alpha Kappa Delta
Alpha Kappa Delta takes its name from the first letters of three Greek words: Anthropon, katamanthanein, and diakonesein. Anthropon: humankind, katamanthanein: to investigate thoroughly, diakonesein: for the purpose of service. When translated freely, they express both the goal and the method of Alpha Kappa Delta.