Membership

Interested in becoming a member of the NCSA?

The objectives of the NCSA are to further the development of sociology as a scientific and scholarly discipline through stimulation and promotion of:

• scientific research in its defined subject matter area;
• the widest possible and feasible utilization of the knowledge and skills of sociologists and the findings of scientific sociological research by
  public and private agencies in all relevant social policy issues;
• effective teaching of the subject matter at all levels of educational endeavor;
• interchange and cooperative relations among persons and organizations engaged in the scientific study of society; any and all such other acts
  as may be deemed conductive to these ends.

Membership in the NCSA shall be open to all persons interested in and subscribing to its objectives and who have been awarded a degree or are pursuing a degree in Sociology or closely related fields from accredited academic institutions.

Persons lacking these qualifications may also become members if they present evidence of professional competence and commitment to the field of Sociology.

2025 Membership Dues

Sustaining  $80
A sustaining member of the NCSA is someone who contributes to the long term viability of the organization and invests in the next generation of sociological scholars in the region. The funds received, beyond those that cover the individual’s membership and registration fees, will be divided equally between supporting our awards and helping to keep the costs of registration and membership low so that we are accessible to students and new scholars.

Professional  $50
A professional member is someone who is a faculty member at a 2 or 4 year institutions OR someone who works in a non-academic setting and considers themselves an applied, clinical or practicing sociologist.

Retired Faculty  $25
A faculty member who has retired from education or serves as an emeritus faculty at an institution.

Graduate Student  $25
A student working through a master’s, doctorate, or post-doctorate program.

Undergraduate Student  $25
A student working through a bachelor’s or associate degree program.

Lifetime Memberships are $1,000 one time fee.

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Click HERE to join or renew for the 2025 member year, beginning September 1, 2024. Will close for 2025 on July 15, 2025

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Membership fees received between September 1, 2024 and July 15, 2025 are applied to the membership year that runs January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Plan at attending the 2025 Lexington, Kentucky Annual Conference?

Don’t pay twice. Pay membership and conferences fees together!
2025 Conference registration fees INCLUDE 2025 membership dues. Undergraduates have the option to register for the conference without paying membership fees.

2025 Conference registration will open December 1, 2024. Click HERE for more information.
We make it easy! One form, one payment.

Membership Questions?

Contact NCSA Treasurer
Mary Senter
ncsasocconf@gmail.com

updated November 25, 2023