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    Tau Upsilon Alpha National Honor Society

    Tau Upsilon Alpha is the National Honor Society for Human Services Students. Its purpose is to honor academic excellence; to foster lifelong learning, leadership and development; and to promote excellence in service to humanity. Tau Upsilon Alpha is a program of the National Organization of Human Services.  

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    Alpha Pi, the University of North Georgia’s chapter of Tau Upsilon Alpha, inducted its first members in November 2012.

    Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduate Students:

    • Must be enrolled in HSDA (as a major or minor) or a closely related social science field (including social work)
    • Must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA.
    • If enrolled in an associate degree program, must have completed at least 12 credit hours in courses leading to the associate degree.
    • If enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program, must have completed at least the equivalent of three full-time semesters of courses leading to the baccalaureate degree.
    • Must agree to abide by the National Organization for Human Services Code of Ethics and must show evidence of awareness of the value of leadership and service to a successful career in the human services. 

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    Gainesville
    Dr. Sara Mason
    sara.mason@ung.edu

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    Tau Upsilon Alpha (GVL)

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