The School of Social Work offers this program for people employed in the social services who want to obtain their MSW degree. During the academic outreach phase, the school offers six courses in the community where the student resides over an academic year and two summers.
Students then come on campus for at least one semester of full-time work.
Finally, they complete a two-semester field practicum, often in their home community, along with concurrent seminars on campus. This program is regularly offered in Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, and other sites throughout the state.