Friday, March 7, 2003

Prison classrooms in Illinois open doors to graduate degrees - Edith Brady-Lunny, WGLT

The state operates of a network of more than 40 facilities, including 24 correctional centers. A collage of basic and advanced adult education programs, undergraduate and vocational training opportunities are offered. Six facilities offer post-secondary education toward a bachelor’s degree or higher. Stateville, with its four programs, has the most post-secondary offerings through its relationships with North Park, Northwestern, Northeastern and DePaul universities, according to IDOC spokesperson Naomi Puzzello.

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2023-02-22/prison-classrooms-in-illinois-open-doors-to-graduate-degrees