How to Start an AKD Chapter: Eligibility for Charter

A charter to establish a chapter of this Society may be granted only to a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate national or regional academic accrediting agency and which offers a program or coursework leading to baccalaureate and/or graduate degrees in sociology, provided that the following standards are maintained: 

• At least two instructors shall devote their full time to the teaching of sociology, and at least one of them shall agree to maintain active membership in the Society while serving as a chapter representative. 
  
• To be an active member, a person must be initiated and must renew active membership each calendar year.
  
• If a prospective chapter representative is not a member, then that person may become a charter member of a new chapter.
  
•  After the first year, the person must renew active membership every year they serve as a chapter representative. 
  
• There must be at least two PhDs in sociology in the department. 
  
• At least ten semester courses (or the equivalent of thirty semester hours) of sociology must be a regular part of the curriculum (exclusive of extension courses)
• at least one course in methods of sociological research AND at least one course in sociological theory must be required.

Submitting an application:

Email the application to AKD@lemoyne.edu and use "New charter application" in the subject heading. Mail a print copy with signatures to the AKD Executive Office with a $30.00 non-refundable application fee.

Please note that if you are a student and you are interested in starting a chapter on your campus, please contact and discuss your interest with the Chair of the Sociology Department.  The Department will need to determine if your institution is eligible for a chapter of AKD and if there is departmental interest in advising a chapter.