Social Studies
PHI ALPHA THETA
What is Phi Alpha Theta?
Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members.
Since its inauguration in 1921, Phi Alpha Theta has grown to more than eight hundred fifty chapters in fifty states, more than any other accredited four-year college honor society. The total number of initiates since its inception is more than 270,000.
Minimum Requirements for Membership is Phi Alpha Theta?
Undergraduate membership requirements
Undergraduate students must complete at least 12 semester hours in History (4 courses) with
a GPA of at least 3.1 in History and have a GPA of 3.0 or better overall. Membership is not
limited to History majors.
Graduate membership requirements
Graduate students should have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours towards their
Master's Degree and have a GPA of better than 3.0.
Faculty membership requirements
Faculty members above the rank of Instructor who teach History qualify automatically, pay
the same fees, and receive the same privileges as student members.
Official Phi Alpha Theta Website