Randy Nedegaard

Randy Nedegaard is a Professor in the Department of Social Work Education at California State University, Fresno. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Uniformed Services University, complemented by MSW and MS degrees from the University of Minnesota and Uniformed Services University. His expertise spans military mental health, intimate partner violence, religious trauma, and AI applications in behavioral health. He teaches advanced clinical practice courses including trauma, group work, and interprofessional healthcare.

Education:

• PhD, Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University (1998)
• MS, Medical Psychology, Uniformed Services University (1997)
• MSW, University of Minnesota (1990)
• BSW, Bethel University (1987)

Research Focus: Dr. Nedegaard’s work emphasizes military cultural competence, addressing stigma in veteran care, faith-based approaches to domestic violence, and innovative educational technologies. His recent projects include pandemic-era online education adaptations and suicide prevention training efficacy.

Publications Trends: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 1999, with clusters in military behavioral health (2010s), domestic violence intersectionality (2010s–2020s), and pedagogical innovation (2020s). His work bridges clinical practice, cultural competency, and systems-level interventions.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with tribal colleges, defense department consultants, and global health networks on projects addressing human trafficking (Sri Lanka), rural healthcare, and AI-driven mental health tools.