Enhanced 2+2 Agreement between
College of DuPage and Lewis University
leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Early Childhood Special Education.
Who Can Enroll in the Program?
Financial Advantage
• Students who have completed an Associate in Arts degree
with the selected courses required.
• With this 2+2 program, students pay College of DuPage tuition
for College of DuPage courses.
• New students interested in completing a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Lewis
University in partnership with COD.
• Lewis University courses are offered at a significantly reduced
tuition rate.
• Students who graduated from COD and went elsewhere can
be considered for the program if they complete an Associate
in Arts degree with the selected courses required.
Program Overview
• This program offers a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood
Special Education. Graduates of the program are eligible to
apply for a state of Illinois Professional Educator License with
an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.
• The first semester of Lewis University classes are held on the
COD campus.
• All required field experiences are able to be completed in the
COD area.
• Lewis University College of Education programs are approved
by the Illinois State Board of Education.
(Academic Plan on back.)
For more information contact:
Justin Hardee
Admissions Representative
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-3977
3plus1@cod.edu
Joan Williams
Director of Advising/Licensure Officer
College of Education
Lewis University
(815) 836-5268
williajo@lewisu.edu
College of DuPage | 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137-6599 | www.cod.edu
Lewis University | One University Parkway, Romeoville, Illinois 60446 | www.lewisu.edu
Enhanced 2+2 Agreement between College of DuPage and Lewis University
Associate in Arts degree to a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Special Education
Academic Plan
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE CREDITS
General Education (41 to 44 Credits)
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
CREDITS
19-278
Theology I 3
ENGLI
1101
English Composition I
3
20-209
Cultural Diversity 3
ENGLI
1102
English Composition II
3
50-310
Foundations of Early Childhood Ed 3
SPEEC
1100
Fundamentals of Speech***
3
50-315
Child Growth & Development
3
7-10
50-326
Teaching/Learning in Diverse and
Inclusive Settings 3
50-335
Development of Speech/Language
3
50-302
FE2: Special Needs Observation
1
50-324
Fnd of Teaching Reading/LA P-3
3
53-310
Teaching ELL in P-12
3
53-304
Technology for Teaching/Learning
3
50-356
Fnd of Teaching Math, Science, SS P-3
3
50-330 Assessment/Intervention
3
50-325
Creative Arts/Literacy EC 3
50-440
Collaborations & Adaptations 3
50-401
FE3: Preprimary methods PreK/K
1
Electives (29 Credits)
50-402
FE4: Primary methods 1-3
1
ECEC ECEC
1100
1101
51-326
Methods & Materials for ENL 3
50-481
Clinical Practice/Student Teaching 9
EDUCA
ECEC
IAI PHYSICAL SCIENCE* (one course) IAI LIFE SCIENCE (one course)
MATH
1321
Math for Elementary Teachers I 4
MATH
1322
Math for Elementary Teachers II 3
Humanities and Fine Arts:
HISTO 1110
(for Cult/Civ I)
HISTO
1120
(for Cult/Civ II)
HUMNT
1105
Non-Western Humanities++
Social and Behavioral Sciences: Choose 9 credits which must include one course in
Economics and one course in U.S. History
9
9
Intro to EC Profession**
Growth & Development of the
Young Child**
3
2201
Exceptional Children 3
1130
Discovery/Physical World
3
3
ECEC 1140Self-Expression/Social
ECEC
1117
Care of the Infant, Toddler and
Two-Year-Old Child II**
3
ECEC
2252Child/Family/Community
3
ENGLI
1157
Children’s Literature
3
ECEC
1110
Parenting and the Young Child+++
2
PHILO
1110Ethics+
3
Electives from College of Education
Total Credits Completed through Lewis University
2
56
Lewis University students are required to complete a
minimum of 128 credit hours to earn a BA degree.
3
Total Credits Completed through College of DuPage Up to 72
Notes
• Lewis University students are required to complete a minimum of 128
credit hours to earn a B.A. degree.
• *One of the science courses must have a lab component. Refer to
the COD 2013-2015 Catalog for a list of course options.
• Students must pass the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP)
or have earned a composite score of 22 on the ACT Plus Writing
within the last 10 years and have a GPA of at least 2.75 prior to full
admission to a College of Education Teacher preparation program. It
is advised that students attempt the TAP or the ACT Plus Writing at
least once prior to beginning coursework in the College of Education.
Students may begin their Lewis University coursework at COD
and will have one additional semester to fulfill the test requirement.
Students should consult with the director of advising to discuss these
options. Lewis University has resources available to assist students
in preparation of the Test of Academic Proficiency.
• **Documentation showing a combined total of at least 25 lab hours
completed in an infant/toddler setting must be provided, including
evidence of curriculum planning and child observation components.
• ***Grade of “C” or higher required.
• +Satisfies Human Relations Requirement for the A.A. Degree
•++Satisfies Global/Multicultural Studies Requirement for the A.A. Degree
AA-14-15144(4/16)
•+++Satisfies Contemporary Life Skills requirement for the A.A. Degree