Michael Berghoef
Professor of Social Work
Arts and Sciences
Ferris State University
United States of America
Biography
Michael Berghoef is a Professor of Social Work and currently teaches primarily HBSE, research, and Study Abroad courses. Michael was a Carnegie Political Engagement Scholar from 2007–2009 and has been involved in the Political Engagement Project, the American Democracy Project and Academic Service Learning since the inception of those initiatives at Ferris State. He is an active charter member of the Ferris Employees’ Alliance LGBTA organization.
Research Interest
He currently teaches an international service learning course in El Salvador. His other areas of study include gerontology, international social work, race relations, and technology and culture. His clinical practice was in mental health and substance abuse treatment.