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Online Master of Social Work Blog

Online Master of Social Work applicants can find insights, news, essential reading and articles written about expert faculty. They’ll 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.

Schoolchildren write in notebooks in an Indian village.
October 23, 2023
How are the values and goals of social work applied on a global scale? Learn more about the importance of international social work and its main tenets.
At a meeting, a human resources manager shakes hands with a colleague across a conference table.
October 12, 2023
Social work is a rewarding career, but its transferable skills are also useful in other types of jobs. Explore alternative careers for social workers.
A couple seated side by side at a desk visits a social worker.
October 11, 2023
Social workers play an important role in helping people establish economic well-being. Explore what economic well-being is and how social workers assist.
A corporate social worker sits next to an employee and listens to them speak at a desk near an open laptop.
October 2, 2023
Companies are increasingly concerned with social responsibility. Discover how corporate social workers help businesses act more ethically and responsibly.
A domestic violence social worker takes notes during a meeting with three family members.
June 26, 2023
Domestic violence affects millions of people. Explore the role of domestic violence social workers and how they provide support, from counseling to advocacy.
A social worker takes notes on a clipboard while interviewing a smiling family of four.
June 6, 2023
Understanding a client’s relationships is critical for a social worker. Explore what an ecomap is, how to use ecomaps in social work and ecomap examples.
A social worker goes over a document with a client.
June 5, 2023
Case management and social work are both essential to providing effective social services. Explore the similarities and differences between these professions.
A smiling veterinarian talks with a person holding a dog on their lap.
June 2, 2023
Veterinary social work is a growing field. Learn how veterinary social workers help people cope with the loss of a pet and how they support veterinary staff.
A smiling social worker visits an older person in their home.
March 9, 2023
Social welfare policy ensures that members of a society can meet their most basic needs. Explore social welfare policy examples and social workers’ role in it.
A clinical social worker leads a group therapy session.
February 20, 2023
Demand for mental health services is growing. Explore the role of a clinical social worker and discover how they can help fill gaps in mental health care.