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 ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app 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 ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app.

Degree Format

This 128 credit hour program includes 92 credit hours of COD coursework and 36 credit hours of ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app 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 ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app.

Instruction Location

All four years of coursework will be taught at the College of DuPage's Glen Ellyn campus. 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 ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Criminal Justice coursework and 9 hours of ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Mission courses with ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app faculty on the COD campus.

Discounted Tuition

The 92 credit hours of COD coursework will be completed at COD tuition rates. The final 36 hours will be paid through ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app, 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 ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app when they are six months away from completing their associate degree.

AAS Degree from COD to ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app BA in Paralegal Studies

Students from COD may complete the AAS in Paralegal Studies and then transfer up to 72 credit hours to ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app, including general education courses and major coursework. The remaining 56 credits are completed at ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies.

Next steps

Contact an adviser for more information about enrolling in the program:

Michelle Mega
Director of Recruitment and External Relations
Department of Justice, Law and Public Safety Studies
¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
Office: (815) 836-5342
Cell: (815) 272-6900
megami@lewisu.edu

Michelle Mega's schedule.

COD/¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app 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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