Christopher Shar, Ph.D., M.S., M.S.W.

• Ph.D. (2019), The Catholic University of America
• M.S.W. (2009), Widener University
• M.S. (1996), Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
• B.A. (1993), Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

B.S.W.

• Groups
• Practice II
• Policy and Advocacy
• Research Methods I and II
• Diversity and Ethical Practice
• Field Education I and II
• Criminal Justice

M.S.W.

• Practice I (Individuals and Families)
• Practice II (Communities and Organizations)
• Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• Policy Practice and Advocacy
• Research for Practice
• Clinical Theory for Direct Practice
• Advanced Practice I
• Administration and Management
• Advanced Research
• Advanced Practice II
• Advanced Practice with Children and Families
• Addictions and Treatment in Social Work
• Thesis

Specializations include

• Substance abuse disorders and addictions
• adolescent treatment
• ethics
• research
• theory

• Substance abuse and addictions
• Adolescent treatment
• Religion and spirituality in social work practice
• Trauma
• Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue
• Empathy and the therapeutic relationship