June 13, 2023College of Public Health students learn about the emerging field of equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) in associate clinical professor Vicki Kirsch’s advanced Trauma and Recovery course.
May 30, 2023Master 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.
April 3, 2023For 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.
March 30, 2023Mason graduate student Rebecca Leung is part of a team finding ways to use smart technology in order to help those who are struggling with or recovering from substance use disorder (SUD).
March 22, 2023At 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.
