Tara Anderson

Tara Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She coordinates the Substance Use and Addiction Studies Minor and brings over 15 years of clinical practice experience in substance use and mental health recovery.

Education:

• Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) - University of St. Thomas
• Master of Social Work (MSW) - Dominican University
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sociology - Viterbo University

Her research focuses on integrating substance use disorder education into social work curricula, improving clinical practices for recovery, and analyzing pedagogical approaches in addiction studies. Her recent publications emphasize curriculum development and training social workers to address mental health and addiction challenges.

Teaching Roles:

• Advanced Practice Methods
• Clinical Social Work with Children and Adolescents
• Substance Use Disorders: Advanced Practices for Recovery
• Social Work Methods: Casework
• Social Work and Mental Health

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), with a practice background in clinical social work and substance abuse counseling.