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This program focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions such as Social Work, Public Administration, or Public Advocacy.

Top Schools For Community Organization and Advocacy Programs

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Vanderbilt University

Least Selective:
Grand Canyon University

Largest:
Penn State

Smallest:
Hebrew Union - Los Angeles

Most Expensive:
George Washington University

Least Expensive:
Bay Mills Community College

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Cornell University

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Illinois

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Hawaii Pacific University

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UNC Wilmington

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Cornell University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Springfield College
Springfield, MA		$28,585 3,624 742 Bachelor's (502), Master's (240)
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY		$13,605 13,397 571 Associate (84), Bachelor's (487)
Touro College
New York, NY		$14,050 7,802 229 Associate (101), Bachelor's (128)
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI		$22,092 20,580 165 Bachelor's (165)
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY		$16,720 675 120 Associate (55), Bachelor's (65)
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 		$31,531 15,550 114 Bachelor's (114)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan
New York, NY		$5,358 21,700 109 Associate (109)
Boricua College
New York, NY		$9,525 988 89 Bachelor's (64), Master's (25)
SUNY Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY		$8,028 12,184 88 Associate (88)
SUNY Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY		$6,529 19,535 67 Certificate (34), Associate (33)
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Community Organization and Advocacy Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 240 6%
Associate 1,220 29%
Bachelor's 2,225 52%
Master's 574 13%
Doctoral 9 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 861 20%
Female 3,407 80%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 53 1%
Black or African American 1,389 33%
Hispanic or Latino 534 13%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 53 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,945 46%
Other/Unknown 251 6%
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Community Organization and Advocacy Internships

Job Title:CSS Wordpress Website Developer Intern
Description:Use your CSS skills to make critical improvements to CPHA's website, which uses the Wordpress platform. Benefits of an Internship with CPHA The intern will learn about pressing issues facing the Baltimore metropolitan area and...
Company:Citizensplanning and Housing Association, Inc. (cpha)
Location:Baltimore, MD
Posted:5/11/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Summer Communications Internship
Description:The Communications intern works, in conjunction with the Communications Department staff, on outreach to national, state, and minority broadcast and print media. This often includes rapid responses to breaking news. The Communications...
Company:Families USA Foundation
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:2/27/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Policy and Advocacy Intern
Description:Jubilee USA Network, an alliance of 75 human rights, environmental, labor, faith and community groups, works for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts to fight poverty and injustice in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Jubilee...
Company:Jubilee USA Network
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Intern Blogger, TheCityFix
Description:Overview: EMBARQ is looking for a full-time intern blogger(40 hours/week) to write for TheCityFix.com , an online resource for sustainable transport news, advocacy and best practice solutions from around the world. Available to start as...
Company:World Resources Institute
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/3/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Family Empowerment Intern - Summer 2012
Description:Family Empowerment Intern Spring/Summer 2012 Description Help DC children while working with great people in a fun work environment! Horton's Kids, Inc., recent winner of the Washington Post Award for Excellence in Non Profit Management is...
Company:Horton's Kids
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/5/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Advocacy & Policy Intern
Description:The YWCA USA is currently accepting applications for 2012 Advocacy & Policy intern. Positions are unpaid and available from June-August on a semester, trimester and flex schedule; and are open to college and graduate students. Applicants...
Company:YWCA USA
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Volunteer Services Internship (Summer 2012)
Description:The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals impacted by this often misdiagnosed and difficult illness. PHA is committed to maintaining the organization's...
Company:Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Location:Silver Spring, MD
Posted:2/27/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Community Leader Management Intern
Description:Interested in working with community leaders, developing plans for community outreach, and implementing these plans? Use communication, analytic and critical thinking skills to ensure CPHA is in communication with all of the neighborhood...
Company:Citizens Planning and Housing Association, Inc. (cpha)
Location:Baltimore, MD
Posted:5/11/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Training & Education Intern: Summer 2012 FCC
Description:Opportunity: The Young Women's Project is a dynamic, brave organization that develops leaders, takes on institutions, and builds youth powerin DC. We are looking for a versatile, creative trainer-educator who is committed to youth...
Company:Young Women's Project
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Communication Intern
Description:Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) Communication and Training Internship Summer Internship $500 stipend paid upon successful completion Description of Organization The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing &...
Company:Coalition For Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com

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