He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the Catholic University of America (Phi Beta Kappa), his Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland, and his Ph.D. (with distinction) from Saybrook University in California. His articles and commentary appear regularly in newspapers and magazines nationwide, and his subscription publication, The Living Resources Newsletter, is in its 18th year. Dr. Hurd's columns appear weekly in several newspapers, and The Daily Dose of Reason at his website draws thousands of readers every day.