Program Details
Earn a Master of Social Work degree online with Virginia Commonwealth University. This program prepares students to enter clinical settings with the knowledge, skills, and tools to succeed. Studies may cover topics including but not limited to:
- Substance abuse
- Mental health disorders
- Child maltreatment
VCU promotes social justice, human rights, cultural competence and ethical practice in the field. Course work will explore evidence-based practices as well as trauma-informed approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. This online msw program is offered in full- or part-time formats, combining core coursework with community fieldwork and hands-on preparation to become a practitioner, scholar, and leader.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent