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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 woman speaks and gestures while leading a group session with four other adults seated in a circle in a bright, modern room.
Learn the differences between M.S.W., LMSW, and LCSW and how VCU’s M.S.W. online format prepares you for licensure and social work career success.
A woman in a yellow blouse smiles and speaks with another person during a conversation; both sit on a couch in a bright, comfortable room.
Learn how VCU’s online M.S.W. program blends online coursework with in-person field education to build real-world skills, professional networks and career readiness.
Tyler Ratliff
Discover how VCU's Master of Social Work Online prepares students through flexible courses, hands-on field placements and supportive faculty.
A man relaxing in a home environment smiles while participating in a video call on his laptop.
Social work and technology are evolving together. Learn how tools like telehealth and AI are reshaping practice and how VCU’s M.S.W. prepares you for the future.
Two people sit at a table, holding hands and engaged in a thoughtful conversation.
Discover the expanding roles of social workers across sectors in 2025. Explore how VCU’s M.S.W. program can prepare you for these diverse and impactful careers.
Two students converse in a public space; one is holding a tablet.
Compare clinical vs. macro social work, including job duties, salaries, and career paths, to choose the best M.S.W. for your goals.