Honor Societies
Education and Psychology
The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA)
The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement (SCLA) is a nationally accredited
honor society that empowers high-achieving students through leadership development,
academic recognition, and real-world career tools. Active at over 850 U.S. colleges
and universities, SCLA provides members access to a 3-credit-hour academic curriculum,
executive mentorship, over 500 micro-credentials, and a national career network. More
information at www.thescla.org.
Golden Key International Honour Society
Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology has an active chapter of
Golden Key International Honour Society, an international honor society recognizing
the top 15% of undergraduate and graduate students based on academic achievement.
Golden Key provides members with opportunities for leadership, professional development,
networking, scholarships, awards, and service. Members have access to international
and local events, career and educational resources, and opportunities to connect with
other high-achieving students and professionals. Membership is a recognition of academic
excellence and provides opportunities to further develop leadership and professional
skills.
Golden Key Chapter Advisors:
Christopher Walther — christopher.walther@pepperdine.edu
Kevin Iga - kevin.iga@pepperdine.edu
More information at www.goldenkey.org.
Education
Phi Delta Kappa
The Graduate School of Education and Psychology has a local chapter of this international,
honorary fraternity of educators. Phi Delta Kappa is open to men and women selected
for their scholarship, professional dedication, and acceptance of responsibilities
in research and community service. The fraternity sponsors the project, "Tres Escuelas
Hermanas," a cooperative program involving three schools who exchange artwork, e-mails,
and teacher resources: one school in Mexico, one in Riverside County, and one in Los
Angeles County. Membership carries many benefits, including meetings that often feature
informative panels and speakers and a subscription to Kappan magazine.
Psychology
Psi Chi
Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology has had an active chapter
of this national honor society in psychology for over fifty years. Members have the
opportunity to participate in social and professional activities while being recognized
for academic achievement. Membership is open to graduate psychology students who have
earned a minimum of nine units with a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or higher.