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Honors and Awards
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 in 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. It sponsors several academic and social events during the year and selects a recipient of the Psi Chi Achievement Award from among its members
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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