Stacy Peterson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in both clinical and macro social work. As a field educator at the University of Michigan School of Social Work in Ann Arbor, she works primarily with students interested in children and youth programming and clinical social work. Additionally, Peterson is a clinical social worker in a group practice where she provides individual and couples counseling with a focus on sexual health, recovery from trauma, anxiety, body image and depression. Peterson holds her ACSW certification from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She also holds a certificate in core supervision from NASW, where she has also been a trainer. Peterson was an instructor for Washtenaw Community College for 20 years and currently participates in the Sexual Health Certificate Program as a SAR facilitator.
Research Interests
Community organization, children and youth, juvenile justice, child welfare, and school social work
Contact Information
Education
- 1996 MSW Social Work - COUnviersity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- 1995 BA PsychologyUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
News
Activities
Honors and Awards
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Distinguished Lecturer Award |
Presentations
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Kent Intermediate School District: Ethics and Pain Management for School Social Workers |
| 2013 | Peterson, S. L. (2013, March). Pain management and school aged children: How school social workers can help. Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency, Wayne County, MI. |
| 2013 | Peterson, S. L. (2013, January). Ethics and pain management for school social workers. Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI. |
| 2012 | Peterson, S. L. (2012, May). Working with millennial students. Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI. |
| 2011 | Peterson, S. L. (2011, March). Ethics and school social work and pain management at school. Detroit Public Schools, School Office of Profession School Social Work Professional Development, Detroit, MI. |
Courses
Current & Future Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Spring / Summer 2026 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Foundation Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Spring / Summer 2026 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Counseling and Advocacy for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth | Peterson, Stacy L. | Fall 2026 | 001 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Advanced Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Fall 2026 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Introduction to Social Work Practice | Peterson, Stacy L. | Fall 2026 | 009 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Foundation Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Fall 2026 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
Past Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Winter 2026 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Foundation Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Winter 2026 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Culturally Responsive and Evidence-Informed Assessment with Children, Youth, and Families | Peterson, Stacy L. | Fall 2025 | 801 | 08:00 pm | 10:00 pm | View Course |
| Foundation Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Fall 2025 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Advanced Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Fall 2025 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Advanced Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Spring / Summer 2025 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Foundation Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Spring / Summer 2025 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Culturally Responsive and Evidence-Informed Assessment with Children, Youth, and Families | Peterson, Stacy L. | Spring / Summer 2025 | 801 | 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | View Course |
| Advanced Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Winter 2025 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |
| Foundation Field Education | Peterson, Stacy L. | Winter 2025 | 259 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | View Course |