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Author:   Judah J. Viola (Dean, Dean, College of Professional Studies and Advancement, National Louis University) ,  Olya Glantsman (Director, Undergraduate Concentration in Community Psychology, Director, Undergraduate Concentration in Community Psychology, Psychology Department, DePaul University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 23.10cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 15.50cm
Weight:   0.540kg
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9780190457938

ISBN 10:   0190457937
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   01 June 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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"Series Foreword by Nicole E. Allen and Bradley Olson Foreword by Leonard A. Jason About the Editors Contributors Introduction Chapter 1: Answers to All of Your Questions about Careers in Community Psychology Judah J. Viola, Olya Glantsman, Amber E. Williams, and Cari Stevenson Chapter 2: Federal Careers for Applied Community Psychologists: Transitioning into a Public Health Agency Theresa L. Armstead Chapter 3: Federal Careers for Applied Community Psychologists: Pathways and Roles Richard A. Jenkins Chapter 4: Accidental Community Psychologist: From the Classroom to the State Capitol Teresa Garate Chapter 5: Community-based Practice: To Deliver Psychology by Walking Around Allen W. Ratcliffe Chapter 6: The World of Foundations: An Ideal Setting for a Community Psychologist Judith Meyers Chapter 7: Leading the Way: The Role of Community Psychology in Non-Profits Victoria Scott and Greg Meissen Chapter 8: Supporting Non-Profits: The Non-Academic Side of University Work Crystal Reinhart Chapter 9: Putting Your Training to Work: Finding a Practice Job Sharon Johnson-Hakim and Ashley Boal Chapter 10: Practicing Community Psychology in a Large Non-Profit Research Organization Manolya Tanyu Chapter 11: Five Years as a ""Hired Gun"": Working in For-Profit Evaluation Consulting Alison J. Martin Chapter 12: Practicing Community Psychology in a Small Evaluation and Consulting Firm Michelle Bloodworth Chapter 13: Nonprofit Support: Can you profit from working with nonprofits? Marc Goldstein and John Daviau Chapter 14: Going Solo: Community Psychology as a Small Business Susan M. Wolfe Chapter 15: A Crossroads of Disciplines: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the AcademyEL Vincent T. Francisco Chapter 16: Community Colleges: A Place for Community Psychology in Action John M. Majer Chapter 17: Roles Beyond Faculty in Academia Luciano Berardi and Lindsey Back Chapter 18: Preparing and Applying for a Teaching-Focused Faculty Position: Navigating the Road Geraldine L. Palmer Chapter 19: The Road to Scholarly Riches: Preparing and Applying for the Academic Market Christopher R. Beasley Chapter 20: Writing Grants to Fund Research and Programs Fabricio E. Balcazar and Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar Chapter 21: International Community Psychology Development: A Case Example in Nigeria Mary Gloria C. Njoku Chapter 22: Doing Community Psychology Internationally: Lessons Learned in the Field Ronald Harvey and Nikolay L. Mihaylov Chapter 23: How to Find Training in Community Psychology Sylvie Taylor and Gregor Sarkisian Index"

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Judah J. Viola, PhD, is Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Advancement at National Louis University in Chicago. In the past 15 years his work has ranged from city agency investigator to university researcher, professor, and consultant to nonprofit and government agencies. He earned a PhD in community psychology from DePaul University. Dr. Viola's research and advocacy interests involve promoting healthy communities and increasing civic engagement and pro-social behavior. He also manages an independent consulting practice specializing in needs assessment, program evaluation, community building, and collaborative community research. Olya Glantsman, PhD, is Director of the Undergraduate Concentration in Community Psychology and a visiting professor of Psychology at DePaul University. She earned her doctorate in community psychology and a graduate certificate in women's and gender studies from DePaul. She is also a research associate for the Center for Community Research studying Oxford House recovery homes. Her research interests include cultural diversity, improving academic environments for students and faculty, community psychology values, and teaching of psychology.

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