master of social work

Victor Guzman, BSW ’26 and MSW student, highlights what makes the College of Public Health a dynamic and supportive place to learn: meaningful research opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and a community invested in student success.

Advice for prospective public health student researchers from current graduate and undergraduate student researchers.

As a student in the Department of Social Work, you will be career-ready through hands‑on practicum/internship placements and strong community partnerships that build practice skills, professional networks, and pathways to employment.

Set to graduate with her MSW, Wida Saber is applying her education to nonprofit leadership and clinical practice.

Heather Apostol shares how her College of Public Health training and Filipino heritage drive her commitment to creating housing stability and community-based social work programs.

BSW student Nallely Calles Ortega and MSW student Betzy Balladares Oviedo were honored with Student of the Year Awards from the National Association of Social Workers Metro D.C. Chapter for their exemplary academic performance, contributions to community service during their practicums, and work advocating for social work education equity.

Rocío Rodríguez Morales, MSW ‘25, a first-generation student, found support and community at George Mason as she forged a new career path with her third degree.

When George Mason alum Samantha Carrico enters a room, eyes usually lock onto her charismatic coworker Rylynn, a five-year-old Labrador golden retriever mix. But while Fairfax County’s facility dog gets all the attention, Carrico is the key to making it all happen.

After identifying a gap in service-delivery during his practicum, Troy Fontenot developed an innovative pilot program Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing to deliver groceries to seniors.

While working on their master’s degrees in social work at George Mason University, College of Public Health alumni Kendall Barrett, Madeline Holden, and Harveen Pantleay took part in field research on ageism in health care and are now using those skills in their careers.