Psi Beta () is a scholastic
honor society
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that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of
Psychology
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at two-year colleges.
ACHS Psi Beta entry
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The society was incorporated in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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on November 5, 1981, and admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) is a predominantly American, voluntary association that serves a number of functions with respect to national collegiate and post-graduate honor societies. ACHS coordinates member organizations, faci ...
in 1994.
Psi Beta honor society has 129 active chapters across the United States, and a total membership of approximately 38,000.
See also
* Association of College Honor Societies The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) is a predominantly American, voluntary association that serves a number of functions with respect to national collegiate and post-graduate honor societies. ACHS coordinates member organizations, faci ...
References
External links
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ACHS Psi Beta entry
Psi Beta chapter list at ACHS
Association of College Honor Societies
Two-year college honor societies
Student organizations established in 1981
1981 establishments in Tennessee
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