In the B.S.W. Program in the VCU School of Social Work, our students hone their desire to help others in ways that will allow them to truly effect change.<br><br>Through an innovative curriculum and individualized attention from faculty and mentors, our students engage the guiding principles of the profession and build a foundation of theoretical knowledge concerning human behavior and community dynamics. From that foundation, they discover diverse methods of intervention and develop the skills not only to apply those methods in a wide range of real-life settings, but to reflect upon and process their experiences.<br><br>When our students enter the field as professionals, they do so equipped with a nuanced understanding of the day-to-day demands of the job and a commitment to meeting the challenges of social work with strength and compassion.