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About Michael Sherr, Ph.D.

Dr. Sherr joined the faculty at Cedarville University in 2018. Dr. Sherr is a Jewish believer who came to faith in Jesus Christ as a young adult. He has been a full-time educator since 2004 and has held administrative positions for more than seven years at both faith-based and secular universities. Dr. Sherr is an internationally recognized Christian scholar with more than $4 million in externally funded research and 80 publications, including three books. He is currently writing his fourth book with Oxford University Press. Dr. Sherr has a decade of practice experience serving in behavioral health, hospital, and hospice settings.

Positions

Present Assistant Dean, Cedarville University School of Education and Social Work
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Present Director, Cedarville University Social Work Program
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Present Professor of Social Work, Cedarville University Department of Social Work
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2016 - Present Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
2013 - 2016 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Adolescent and Family Health
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Honors and Awards

  • Alumni of the Year, University of North Carolina Greensboro - 2012
  • Young Scholar Award, University of Hong Kong, Joint World Conference for Social Work and Social Development - 2010
  • Outstanding Research Assistant Award, Social Work Department at University of North Carolina Greensboro - 1997
  • Highest Grade Point Average Award. School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of North Carolina Greensboro - 1997
  • Stern Ruskin Award for Outstanding Work in Gerontology, School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of North Carolina Greensboro - 1997
  • Stern Ruskin Award for Outstanding Work in Gerontology, School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of North Carolina Greensboro - 1996
  • Award of Excellence, Ugandan Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions - 2022

Education

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2003 Ph.D., University of South Carolina
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1998 M.S.W., University of South Carolina
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1997 B.S., University of North Carolina
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Contact Information

Cedarville University
School of Education and Social Work


Dissertation (1)

Books (4)

Book Chapters (7)

Refereed Publications (45)