Phi Alpha Theta is an international history honor society. The Tau Epsilon chapter at CSUDH promotes the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.

Benefits of Joining Phi Alpha Theta

• Certificate of membership in Phi Alpha Theta (suitable for framing)
• Subscription to the Phi Alpha Theta magazine
• Ability to participate in history activities nationwide, including conferences where you may present your research
• Opportunity to wear special graduation ornamentation (available through Phi Alpha Theta’Äôs website)
• Your honors society membership will appear on your CSUDH transcript
• Add this membership to your resume and reference it when applying to graduate programs
• A one-time fee provides lifetime membership

Membership Requirements

• Complete 12 semester hours in history with a grade of ’ÄúB’Äù (3.0) in all of your history courses and a ’ÄúB’Äù average in at least two-thirds of your other courses
• Provide grade transcripts for verification (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Pay a one-time membership fee of $40 when you apply

If interested in joining or if you haved questions, contact the Phi Alpha Theta coordinator, Dr. Lynne Luciano, LCH A-347 (e-mail:  lluciano@csudh.edu; phone: 310-243-3489.

Find out more about Phi Alpha Theta at its national website: www.phialphatheta.org/