A convenient, affordable and streamlined approach to earn the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree.
Who can enroll in the program?
- Students who have completed or intend to complete an Associate in Science (AAS) in Computer and Information Technology degree at COD.
- New students to College of DuPage (COD) who indicate their intent to enter the 3+1 program.
How does the program work?
- Students complete 64-68 credit hours of coursework at COD that are required for the Associate in Science (AAS) in Computer and Information Technology degree.
- Upon completing the Associate in Science (AAS) in Computer and Information Technology, students then complete 33 credit hours of additional COD courses while enrolled at Lewis University.
- Students then complete 28 credit hours of Lewis Information Technology coursework and 6 hours of Lewis Mission courses with Lewis faculty online.
- The final year of coursework is offered through Lewis University in an online format.
- Students should apply for admission to Lewis one semester prior to enrolling in Lewis coursework.
- The final 34 Lewis University credit hours are offered at a discounted tuition rate.
The Advantage
The 3+1 program allows for students to complete their Associate in Science (AAS) in Computer and Information Technology degree. Once completed, students are then allowed to take additional courses beyond the AAS degree from College of DuPage (COD) paying our much lower tuition rates. The final year of classes are taught by Lewis University faculty and are offered online at a significantly reduced rate, making the goal of continuing an education a reality for more students. This program exemplifies College of DuPage's mission to make education more affordable for its students while stressing academic quality, first-class faculty and extraordinary learning environments.
Term-by-term Plan
- COD total credits: 66-67
- Courses listed in italics are Lewis courses; all other courses are COD courses.
| 1st Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 1100 IT Fundamentals OR CIT 1120 Networking Addressing Fundamentals | 2-3 |
| CIT 1111 Computer & Hardware Maintenance | 3 |
| CIT 1112 Advanced System Maintenance | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 3 |
| ENGLI 1101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| 2nd Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 1121 Intro to Networks | 3 |
| CIT 1122 Routing & Switching |
3 |
| CIT 1710 Intro to Servers | 3 |
| MATH 1431 Pre-Calculus | 5 |
| SPEEC 1100 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| 3rd Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 1123 Scaling Networks, Security & Automation | 3 |
| CIS 1450 or CIT 1450 Intro to Linux/ Unix Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIT 1640 Network Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIT Program Elective | 4 |
| Physical or Life Sciences with a lab | 4 |
| 4th Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 2251 Enterprise Network Security | 3 |
| CIT 2150 Wireless Network Administration | 3 |
| CIT 2710 Computer Information Technology Capstone OR CIT 2241 Enterprise Network Core Technologies OR CIT 2242 Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services | 3 |
| CIT 2410 Enterprise Internet Telephony | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CIT Program Elective (2000-level) | 3 |
Completion of AAS Degree: 64-68 credit hours
Students may elect to lighten their course loads during the first four semesters and beyond by taking some of their COD courses over the summer term.
- Lewis University total credits = 34 and COD total credits = 33
- ****Courses listed in italics are Lewis courses; all other courses are COD courses.
| 5th Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| ENGLI 1102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| CIS 1400 Program Logic & Technique | 4 |
| MATH 31000 Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| 6th Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 3 |
| CIS 2531, CIS 2541, CIS 2561 OR CIS 2571 (Python, C++, C# or Java) | 4 |
| Physical or Life Sciences | 3 |
| PHILO 1110 Ethics | 3 |
| CPSC 24700 Web and Distributed Programming | 3 |
| 7th Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 2420 Mirco Assembly Langauge | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CPSC 33000 Database Systems | 3 |
| CPSC 42000 Computer Security I | 3 |
| THEO 1000 Search for Faith | 3 |
| 8th Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CPSC 35000 Operating Systems | 3 |
| CPSC 42500 Encryption | 3 |
| SOCI 29000 - Diversity and Social Justice | 3 |
| CPSC 42100 Computer Security II | 3 |
| INSY 23000 Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing | 3 |
| CPSC 49300 Computer Infrastructure Capstone | 3 |
Students may elect to lighten their course loads during the first four semesters and beyond by taking some of their COD courses over the summer term.
Please note all COD coursework must be completed before the student's final semester with Lewis.
**** Students utilizing financial aid must apply and be accepted into Lewis University prior to taking any classes beyond the AA degree. It is recommended that students using financial aid should begin applying to Lewis University one semester before completing the AA degree and ask for the financial aid consortium agreement. Students also need to apply for graduation from the AA degree program at COD. Not doing so will result in not receiving financial aid.
Important Notes
- Students are encouraged to meet with a College of DuPage counselor or advisor for help planning for the College of DuPage portion of the program.
- Please consult your academic advisor and the current course schedule to determine when courses should be taken.
- A student must earn a minimum of 134 credit hours to qualify for graduation with a bachelor's degree. At least 34 of the 134 credit hours for graduation must be completed through Lewis University. Students follow the degree requirements for the catalog year in which they enter Lewis University.
- Students must complete the Associate in Science (AAS) in Computer and Information Technology degree at COD prior to enrollment at Lewis. Exceptions can be made for students in need of the financial aid consortium agreement.
- Students cannot take College of DuPage courses during their last semester before graduation from Lewis University.
- This plan applies to students starting at College of DuPage in Fall 2020 and later. Contact a College of DuPage counselor or advisor to obtain the appropriate plan if you began prior to Fall 2020.
**** Students utilizing financial aid must apply and be accepted into Lewis University prior to taking any classes beyond the AAS degree. It is recommended that students using financial aid should begin applying to Lewis University one semester before completing the AAS degree and ask for the financial aid consortium agreement. Students also need to apply for graduation from the AAS degree program at COD. Not doing so will result in not receiving financial aid.
Contact Information
Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3200
(630) 942-2259
Angie Caldwell
Transfer and Adult Admission Counselor
Lewis University
acaldwell2@lewisu.edu
(815) 836-5699
Lewis University Transfer Calendar of Events