COD 3+1 Paralegal Studies Program
College of DuPage (COD) students can now earn their associate's degree from COD and their Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies from 海角社区 in just four years.
Degree Format
This 128 credit hour program includes 92 credit hours of COD coursework and 36 credit hours of 海角社区 coursework. Upon completion of the program, you will receive your associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from College of DuPage (COD) and your Bachelor of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies from 海角社区.
Curriculum Pathway
The student completes 72 hours of coursework at COD to fulfill the requirements for the associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies at COD.
Upon completion, the student blends 20 credit hours of additional COD courses with 27 hours of Lewis Paralegal Studies coursework and 9 hours of Lewis Mission courses with Lewis faculty. Our Paralegal 3+1 allows for 18 Lewis hours online; the other 18 will need to be completed in-person.
COD/Lewis 3+1 Program in Paralegal Studies
Discounted Tuition
The 92 credit hours of COD coursework will be completed at COD tuition rates. The final 36 hours will be paid through 海角社区, at a significantly reduced tuition rate.
Who can enroll in the program?
- Students who have completed an Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies at COD.
- Students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science degree and take the necessary additional coursework to earn an Associates of Arts or Science.
- New students to COD who indicate their intent to enter the 3+1 program. Students should ideally apply in their first semester at COD to receive appropriate advising.
- 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
海角社区
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-836-5342 (office)
815-272-6900 (cell)
megami@lewisu.edu
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
Additional Bachelor’s to Master’s Fast Track Program
During year four, students have the opportunity to apply to the Fast Track Program. Upon admission to the program, students may substitute up to three Criminal Justice graduate courses (500-level classes) for three Paralegal Studies undergraduate courses. Tuition for the graduate classes will be charged at the 3+1 rate, and financial aid will apply.
After the student receives their BA, the remainder of the courses in the graduate MS in Criminal Justice program can be completed in one year. The student can apply a 20% Frequent Flyer discount to tuition.
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