COD 3+1 Criminal Justice Degree Program
College of DuPage students can now earn their associate's degree from COD and their Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Â鶹ÊÓƵ in just four years.
Take advantage of learning within COD's first-of-its-kind Homeland Security Education Center while earning your bachelor's degree from Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Degree Format
This 128 credit hour program includes 92 credit hours of COD coursework and 36 credit hours of Â鶹ÊÓƵ coursework. Upon completion of the program, you will receive your associate's degree in Criminal Justice from College of DuPage and your Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Instruction Location
All four years of coursework will be taught at the College of DuPage's Glen Ellyn campus and online. The student completes the 71 hours of coursework at COD to fulfill the requirements for the AA in Criminal Justice at COD.
Upon completion, the student blends 21 credit hours of additional COD courses with 27 hours of Lewis Criminal Justice coursework and 9 hours of Lewis Mission courses with Lewis faculty on the COD campus or through online instruction..
Discounted Tuition
The 92 credit hours of COD coursework will be completed at COD tuition rates. The final 36 hours will be paid through Â鶹ÊÓƵ, at a significantly reduced tuition rate.
Who can enroll in the program?
- Students who have completed an Associate in Arts degree in Criminal Justice at COD.
- Students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice at COD and take the necessary additional general education coursework to earn an Associates of Arts or Science.
- New students to COD who indicate their intent to enter the 3+1 program.
- Students can apply for admission to Lewis when they are six months away from completing their associate degree.
Next steps
Contact an adviser for more information about enrolling in the program:
Michelle Mega
Director of Academic Partnerships
College of Education and Social Sciences
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One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-836-5342 (office)
815-272-6900 (cell)
megami@lewisu.edu
Michelle Mega's schedule.
COD/Lewis 3+1 Program in Criminal Justice
Justin Hardee
Admissions Representative, 3+1 Coordinator
College of DuPage, Office of Admissions and Outreach
Phone: (630) 942-3977
Fax: (630) 790-2686
3plus1@cod.edu