Community Psychology Interest Statement: The statement on interest in the field is an opportunity for the applicant to share his or her personal inter

1. Community Psychology Interest Statement: The statement on interest in the field is an opportunity for the applicant to share his or her personal interest in the field of community psychology. Please write a brief statement (1000 words) that explains why you want to earn a PhD. in community psychology – what is it about your personal background, experience, and/or career level that make this a good choice for you at this time? 2.Community Psychology Personal Statement: The personal statement should demonstrate that the applicant has a firm grasp of the field of community psychology. We understand that candidates for the program are interested in expanding upon their knowledge of the discipline; thus, we do not expect the statement to be exhaustive. However, it is important for applicants to have an understanding of community psychology on which to build upon. This essay is the applicant’s opportunity to share the knowledge that they do have, express the knowledge they hope to gain and give us an insight into what positive things they hope to accomplish upon completion of the program. Please write a personal statement that discusses your core beliefs about community psychology and the role of community psychologists in addressing social problems (1000 words). 3.Community Psychology Research Statement: The written statement reflecting the applicant’s research interest is an opportunity for the applicant to give us insight into the research topic that they will most likely be exploring in their dissertation and said research’s anticipated contribution to the field of community psychology. Interests can, and often do, change, so applicants need not worry that they will be locked into the area of research listed in the essay if they are formerly accepted into the program. Please write a brief (1000 words) statement that describes your area of research interest. Include discussion of at least one specific academic journal article or book chapter related to your area of interest that reflects your views on, or approach to studying, the research topic in which you are interested.