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School of Health and Social Services


Whitney Harper, Ph.D., LCSW, MSW
Whitney Harper, Ph.D., LCSW, MSW
- Associate Professor, Bachelor of Social Work Program; Coordinator, Social Work Minor; Coordinator, Substance Use Disorder Certificate
Research Interests

Adolescent Substance Use

Aging Out Foster Care Youth

First Generation College Students

Education

B.S. Psychology, Grand Valley State University

MSW, Grand Valley State University

Ph.D. Human Development and Family Services

Michigan State University

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Accreditations/Certifications achieved within the School of Health and Social Services

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Services with Child Development Pathway

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) - Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) - Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health Degrees

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) - Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) - Bachelor of Science and Master of Environmental & Occupational Health Science Degrees

Board of Certified Safety Professionals Qualified Academic Program (BCSP QAP) - Bachelor of Science and Master of Environmental & Occupational Health Science Degrees

National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) HSE Accreditation - Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Degree with Long-Term Care Administration Certificate


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