Online Master of Social Work Blog
Online Master of Social Work applicants can find insights, news, essential reading and articles written about expert faculty. They’ll 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.
Explore the duties and career path of a military social worker, and learn how they can make a profound impact on the lives of soldiers and their families.
Are you seeking social work career advancement? Explore how education, licensing and certification can help you become the social work leader you aspire to be.
Research shows a connection between climate change and mental health issues. Discover how social workers are helping individuals and communities cope.
Reproductive justice requires the expansion and protection of reproductive rights. Discover what reproductive justice is and how social workers can promote it.
Social workers are instrumental in supporting the underserved and advancing human rights. Explore the impact of advocacy in social work throughout history.
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.
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.
Food insecurity affects millions of people across the country. Explore the causes of food insecurity and how social workers can help improve food access.
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.
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.