Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among community/junior college students. To achieve this, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for development in the areas of scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service. Since established in 1918 more than 3.5 million students nation-wide have become members www.ptk.org. The College has two established chapters.  Listen to the PTK Podcast here.

Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria each fall and spring semester are contacted and encouraged to join:

  • A 3.5 or higher GPA
  • Completion of a minimum of 12 semester hours of associate degree work

Benefits

Phi Theta Kappa members can look forward to:

  • An induction ceremony
  • Scholarship opportunities to help complete associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees
  • Leadership and service opportunities
  • Programming to help build professional skills
  • Continuing education resources for students seeking to transfer

Induction

Two induction ceremonies are held each year, one in the fall and the second in the spring.  The event date and time are decided during each semester.

Chapters and Advisors

Delaware and Other Counties: Alpha Tau Epsilon (ATE)

Paul Pat

Paul Pat

Professor of English and Creative Writing

M.F.A.

Chester County: Beta Psi Pi (BPP)

Nyia Kelly

Nyia Kelly

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

Ed.D.