B.R.E., Cornerstone University
B.S., Grace Christian University
M.T.S., Systematic Theology, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
M.A., Counseling, Cornerstone University
M.A., Emergency Mgt. & Homeland Security, Arizona State University
M.S.W., Grand Valley State University
Ed.S., University of Michigan
D.Min., Conflict Management, Trinity Theological Seminary
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Michigan
Ph.D., Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Northcentral University

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, Virginia, Florida (LMHC – Telehealth)
Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW, Clinical & Macro), State of Michigan

Dr. Scott Shaw serves in the role of Associate Provost. Previously, Dr. Shaw served as Dean and Professor in the School of Business Innovation and Public Services, and has taught across the curriculum in the social sciences. Scott continues to teach on campus, online, and in the graduate program.

Scott was clinical supervisor & therapist at Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan, from 2000 to 2010. Previously, he worked for seven years (1993-2000) at Hope Network Behavioral Health (Grand Rapids, MI), serving adults with chronic mental illness in various residential, clinical and administrative positions. Scott is a graduate of the 38th Police Academy at Grand Valley State University, and has worked in local and county law enforcement. He is nationally board certified in counseling (NCC), Professional member of the American Psychological Association and American Counseling Association, a Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association, and a Certified Professional Empowerment Coach (CPEC) through the Grace Center for Empowerment Coaching. Dr. Shaw has maintained a part-time clinical practice since 2001 and worked in mental health since 1992.

Dr. Shaw has also been a frequent conference speaker around the country and internationally on topics from mental health and resilience, to higher education and leadership.

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