Practitioners. Scholars. Community leaders.
At VCU's School of Social Work, we commit to preparing professional social workers who engage our communities, initiate difficult dialogues and confront today's social inequities.
100+
100+ years of educating social work students
Find your program
B.S.W.
- On campus or online
- Full time
- Transfer agreements with Brightpoint and Reynolds community colleges
M.S.W.
- On campus or online
- Full time or part time
- Clinical and macro specializations
- Advanced standing, dual-degree and certificate options
Ph.D.
- On campus
- Full time
- Funded by assistantships, fellowships and other aid
Minor in social welfare
- Available to non-social work majors
- Completed in 18 credits
Go beyond the classroom with field education
Fieldwork is an integral part of the B.S.W. and M.S.W. student experience.
What is field education? Field experiences are part of our B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs. Woven into the curriculum, fieldwork enables students to prepare for professional practice through on-site work with one of our 500+ community partners.
What I didn’t expect [from field placements] was the transformative experience that shaped me not only as a social work student but also as a person.”
Alum Ravine Billy (she/her), M.S.W.'22
Go to the field education page to see what our B.S.W. and M.S.W. students do at field sites, check out highlights of the partners who work with us, and more.
Keep learning with the School of Social Work
Jan. 30-April 24, 2025
This seven-part series will utilize a diverse set of teaching methods to create an engaging and informative learning experience for participants. These methods are designed to accommodate various learning styles and ensure that attendees gain a well-rounded understanding of the subject matter.
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Feb. 21-22, 27, 2025; April 25-26, May 1, 2025
This training is designed to fulfill the Virginia Board of Social Work and Counseling’s requirement for Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors to provide clinical supervision to social workers and counselors pursuing their LCSW/LPC.
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