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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University.

Degree Format

This 120 credit hour program includes 90 credit hours of COD coursework and 30 credit hours of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University.

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 67 hours of coursework at COD to fulfill the requirements for the AA in Criminal Justice at COD.
Upon completion, the student blends 23 credit hours of additional COD courses with 24 hours of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Criminal Justice coursework and 6 hours of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå Mission courses with Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå faculty on the COD campus or through online instruction.

Discounted Tuition

The 90 credit hours of COD coursework will be completed at COD tuition rates. The final 30 hours will be paid through Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University, 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå 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
Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå University
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-836-5342 (office)
815-272-6900 (cell)
megami@lewisu.edu

Michelle Mega's schedule.

COD/Âé¶¹´«Ã½¸ßÇå 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

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