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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 smiling social worker listens to a client.
A career change to social work can be an opportunity to find rewarding, fulfilling work across various career paths. Learn how an MSW can help you transition.
A forensic social worker shows a document on a clipboard to a client.
What is a forensic social worker, and what do they do? Explore the role of a forensic social worker in the criminal justice system and the steps to become one.
A graphic of a man and a woman holding a basket of produce depicting food access in the U.S.
Food insecurity affects millions of people across the country. Explore the causes of food insecurity and how social workers can help improve food access.
A smiling social worker shakes a client’s hand
The social work field includes multiple areas of specialization that provide an opportunity to improve people’s lives. Explore how to become a social worker.
A diverse group of people stand with arms wrapped around each other.
Social justice calls for an equitable distribution of resources — a core value of social work. Discover how social work and social justice go hand in hand.
A mental health social worker counseling a client takes notes in a file.
Those interested in how to become a mental health social worker will find the path often includes an M.S.W. degree. Explore the steps for pursuing this career.