College of Education

Kappa Delta Pi has had a chapter at the University since 1925. Students are invited twice a year, or may apply. They must have twelve (12) semester hours of professional education courses. Undergraduates must have a "B" in all college work and graduates a "B+." A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for initiation.

Phi Delta Kappa has had a chapter at the University since 1953. The group sometimes participates in national research projects in education. Students are invited or may apply once a year. Members must have obtained a baccalaureate degree and be admitted to a graduate degree program or have five years successful professional experience. Members must have as their primary outcome professional involvement in education.

Rho Phi Lambda is the national honorary fraternity for the recreation, park, and leisure services profession. The original Rho Phi Alpha honorary fraternity was founded at North Carolina State College in 1958. In 1985, the eleven chapters of Sigma Lambda Sigma honorary fraternity (originally founded at The Florida State University in the 1960s) were merged with the six original Rho Phi Alpha Chapters to become Rho Phi Lambda; the society now has over 30 chapters throughout the United States. Membership is based on outstanding scholarship, leadership in service to the community and to the University, and service to the profession.