Colleen Hansen

Colleen Hansen serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor and BSW Program Coordinator in the Department of Social Work within the School of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she also functions as a BSW Advisor from her office in Swart Hall room 236.

Education:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Research and Expertise: Hansen specializes in clinical social work domains including Oncology Social Work, Palliative Care Social Work, and Hospice Social Work. Her work centers on psychosocial interventions for patients and families navigating cancer treatment, life-limiting illnesses, and end-of-life transitions, emphasizing holistic support in medical settings.

Advising: As BSW Program Coordinator and Advisor, she provides comprehensive academic guidance to undergraduate social work students, shaping curriculum implementation and professional development within the Bachelor of Social Work program.