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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.

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.
A social worker provides one-on-one comfort to an older patient in a home setting.
Palliative care social workers support patients with terminal illnesses to increase their quality of life. Find out more about this important social work role.
Bedding on the floor of a homeless shelter.
VCU professor Maurice Gattis researches LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more about how academics use social work to support homeless youth.
A social worker in front of a white board conducts a job training session.
Formerly incarcerated individuals face numerous hurdles in reentering society. Discover the pivotal role social workers can play in reducing recidivism
A smiling baby in their parent’s lap is examined by a doctor.
Social workers are vital public health advocates, particularly in the areas of health education and promotion. Explore the role of social work in public health.
Schoolchildren write in notebooks in an Indian village.
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.
Social work is a rewarding career, but its transferable skills are also useful in other types of jobs. Explore alternative careers for social workers.