225 ILCS 20/9A

A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a licensed social worker if that person: (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form; (2) has not engaged in conduct or actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under this Act; (3)(a) has a degree from a graduate program of social work approved by the Department; or (b) has a degree in social work from an undergraduate program approved by the Department and has successfully completed at least 3 years of supervised professional experience subsequent to obtaining the degree as established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed social worker or a licensed clinical social worker is available, then supervised professional experience may include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as defined by rule; (4) (blank); and (5) has paid the required fees.