Order of the Sword & Shield

Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society
Abbreviation OSSNHS or ΟΣΣ
Motto ex scientia pax (Latin)
Formation 2010
Type Honor society
Executive Director
 Jeffrey P. Grossmann
Website http://www.securityhonorsociety.org

The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society (OSSNHS) is an American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the fields of homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, and all protective security disciplines.[1]

The National Honor Society is also known by its Greek designation Omicron Sigma Sigma (ΟΣΣ). The official colors are gold and blue.[2] The official motto in Latin is ex scientia pax which means out of knowledge comes peace.[3]

Founding

The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society was founded at St. John's University.

The Order of the Sword & Shield was established on 2010 at St. Johns University by Professor Jeffrey Grossmann. The organization was created to be the first national honor society dedicated exclusively to homeland security, intelligence, emergency management and all protective security disciplines.[4]

Membership requirements

In order to qualify, undergraduate students must have a 3.25 overall grade point average or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and have completed 50 percent of their overall program if they are majoring in a field within the honor society's charter. For graduate students to qualify, they must have a 3.5 overall GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and must also have completed over 50 percent of their program to apply for membership. In addition, a letter of recommendation and unofficial transcript is required.[1] Professionals who have demonstrated significant achievement in a homeland security, intelligence, emergency management, or security-related occupation may also apply. They must have five years of experience and submit a letter of recommendation and resume.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Order of the Sword & Shield". Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society.
  2. ↑ Bylaws of the Order of the Sword and Shield
  3. ↑ "Alumni Organizations - Order of the Sword and Shield". columbiasouthern.edu.
  4. ↑ "Security Studies Adds 'Sword and Shield' Chapter". angelo.edu.
  5. ↑ Professional Membership requirements
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