All classroom experiences are with a diverse student population in non-public school settings. The second four week full time assignment for education majors may be in a different school setting, or can be in a program or agency other than an educational setting. In addition there are over 50 agencies and programs other than educational settings for students to choose from. Non-education majors have two four week assignments in these agencies. The program is an eight week experience taking place in Peoria Illinois, from mid-May to early July.
Assistance is provided in locating housing in Peoria.
This includes time for weekly seminars with the director. In addition, students are assigned to two types of programs- full time and part time. If for four weeks, student is assigned a second four week full time assignment. These are assignments that occur in the early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings. Each student is usually assigned from two to three assignments a day.