Social Work

Master of Social Work Advanced Level students are training to recognize distressing experiences that may have occurred in a client’s past and how to provide specific treatments based on their individual needs. 

McKenzie Lauber is graduating from George Mason University this month with a bachelor of social work degree and a minor in criminology.

Substance use disorder affects more than 40 million Americans according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Recovery can be a difficult path, but an interdisciplinary team led by Holly Matto, associate professor in the Department of Social Work, aims to make it a little easier through a recently patented technology-based therapy. 

For the College of Public Health's first National Public Health Week, Dean Melissa Perry discusses the importance of violence prevention with several Master of Social Work students.

​​​​​​​At George Mason University’s College of Public Health, we believe in careers that make a difference. Being a social worker is one of those impactful careers. Not only does a professionally trained and skilled social worker have the capacity to transform lives at the individual level, but their work also creates a ripple effect throughout the entire community. Learn more below about what social workers do, how their work makes such a positive impact, and why it’s important to pursue a master’s degree.

Social work breaks barriers

A new study from Assistant Professor Melissa Villodas shows that connectedness is a protective factor against declining mental health.   

During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February), Daphne King, EdD, associate professor of Social Work, shares tips for parents and teens to help teens have safe and healthy relationships.

​​​​​​​Assistant Professor of Social Work Melissa Villodas shares her research on the impact neighborhood environments have on mental health

‘Is love going to kill me?’