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of Social Work Articles

In our article library, you can find insights and news about our M.S.W. online option and read profiles of our expert faculty. You can also gain a deeper understanding of clinical social work, potential career paths and the myriad ways that the VCU Social Work program’s graduates are making a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Online Master
of Social Work Articles

In our article library, you can find insights and news about our M.S.W. online option and read profiles of our expert faculty. You can also gain a deeper understanding of clinical social work, potential career paths and the myriad ways that the VCU Social Work program’s graduates are making a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities.

VCU MSW Alum, Nina Rhys.
Nina Rhys, a clinical social worker, shares her experience in VCU’s online Master of Social Work program and insights from more than 25 years in health care.
VCU faculty member Cassie DeSena-Jacobs in academic regalia.
VCU social work professor Cassie DeSena-Jacobs draws on professional and personal experiences to deliver a unique MSW learning experience. You can study online with her at VCU.
A clinical social worker leads a group therapy session.
Explore VCU's M.S.W. online format, including program structure, remote and in-person learning, field placements, and tips for balancing coursework.
A social worker touches a group therapy participant's shoulder to provide emotional support during a session.
If you have a B.S.W. and can commit to a full-time M.S.W. program, you can earn your social work master's degree online from VCU in just one year. Read on to learn more.
A clinical social worker attentively listens to a client.
Professionals who want to advance their social work career or transition into the field should consider an online M.S.W. program. Learn how to make your VCU M.S.W. application stand out.
A clinical social worker leads a group therapy session.
An MSW can qualify you for clinical social work and many social leadership and advocacy roles. This article explains how to submit an MSW application that impresses admissions committees.
A social worker meets with a pair of clients in an office.
Explore the complexities of homelessness in America with key statistics. Learn the facts about homelessness, including its causes, effects and interventions.