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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.

“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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A social worker goes over a document with a client.

Case Management vs. Social Work: What’s the Difference?

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.

How Veterinary Social Work Can Help With Pet Loss

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.
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Denise Burnette explains ways that working longer can positively benefit your health.

Understanding the positive ways that working longer can impact your health and your bank account is key to gaining perspective on our evolving work landscape. Denise Burnette, Ph.D., Samuel S. Wurtzel Endowed Faculty Chair in Social Work, Ph.D. Program Director and Professor in the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University, says delaying retirement can have a slew of positive impacts.
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Rebecca Gomez discusses ways social workers can be mindful about their own self-care.

For those in helping professions like social work in order to build sustainable habits, you need to be able to connect with your best self even when nothing is going right. Rebecca Gomez, PhD, LCSW, is the interim dean and an associate professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Gomez discusses in this article how self-care solutions are external treatments for an internal situation. Your feelings. They can soothe and remedy bad feelings as you navigate through tough situations.
A smiling social worker visits an older person in their home.

Understanding Social Welfare Policy

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.

The Growing Importance of the Clinical Social Worker

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.