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Student Organizations

The Department of History and Philosophy currently hosts three student organizations. The History Club is a student organization centered around the love for history. Phi Alpha Theta and Phi Sigma Tau are honor societies that allow students to celebrate their academic achievements.

History Club

Advisor: Dr. Nate Smith

The UWF History Club provides students with an optional opportunity to express their passion for the craft. No coursework, grades, or fees are required for membership.

Each year, the club actively seeks to expand its range, offering a variety of events to engage the University community. Previous events include Guest Lectures, Trivia Nights, socials, and much more.

To join, please visit us on Argo Pulse!

For more information, follow us on Instagram or email the club at HistClub@uwf.edu.

Phi Alpha Theta

Advisor: Dr. Nate Smith

Phi Alpha Theta is a professional honor society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.

To join the society, undergraduate students must complete at least 12 semester hours in history (four courses) with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.1 in history, have a GPA of 3.0 or better overall, and be in the top 35 percent of their class. Membership is not limited to history majors.

Graduate students should have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours towards their Master’s Degree in History, have a GPA of better than 3.5, and have completed approximately 30% of the residence requirements for the Master’s Degree.

Faculty members above the rank of instructor are also welcome to join Phi Alpha Theta.

Members of the UWF Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta pay dues of $50. This includes a membership certificate, the ability to apply to Phi Alpha Theta scholarships, and a one-year subscription to the organization's journal, The Historian. For more information on Phi Alpha Theta, visit phialphatheta.org.

Phi Sigma Tau

Advisor: Dr. Julianna Costanzo

Phi Sigma Tau is the International Honor Society in Philosophy. The Phi Sigma Tau seeks to encourage interest among students and to promote ties between philosophy departments across accredited universities. The organization's main goal is to honor the highest achievers within the philosophy discipline.

Students interested in joining Phi Sigma Tau must meet the following requirements:

  • Completed three semesters of coursework (at least one at UWF);
  • Taken at least two philosophy courses (at least one at UWF); and
  • Have a 3.3 or better GPA at UWF (both overall and in your philosophy courses). 

Initiation into Phi Sigma Tau requires a one-time initiation fee of $30.00. For more information on Phi Sigma Tau, please visit phisigmatau.org.