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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.

“The Most Rewarding Work I’ve Ever Done”: A Conversation with M.S.W. 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.
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Schoolchildren write in notebooks in an Indian village.

International Social Work: A Growing Field of Practice

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.

4 Alternative Careers for Social Workers

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.

Promoting Economic Well-Being Through Social Work

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.

Corporate Social Workers: The Role of Social Work in Business

Companies are increasingly concerned with social responsibility. Discover how corporate social workers help businesses act more ethically and responsibly.
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Mer Francis shares the ways telehealth services help make addiction care more equitable.

Addiction is a massive problem in the United States. It can affect any family, regardless of their status or income level. Underserved groups carry most of the addiction burden due to the low availability of help and resources. Telehealth is helping to change that. Meredith “Mer” W. Francis, MSW, PhD, assistant professor at the VCU School of Social Work, shares how telehealth services provide treatment that is more accessible to these groups and shows similar outcomes as in-person services.
A domestic violence social worker takes notes during a meeting with three family members.

What Does a Domestic Violence Social Worker Do?

Domestic violence affects millions of people. Explore the role of domestic violence social workers and how they provide support, from counseling to advocacy.