Triton College 3+1 Criminal Justice Degree Program

Note: As of fall 2025 no new students will be admitted to this program. Interested students should apply to Criminal Justice.

Triton College students can now earn their associate's degree AA in Criminal Justice and their Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Lewis University in just four years.

DEGREE FORMAT

This 128 credit hour program includes 92 credit hours of Triton College coursework and 36 credit hours of Â鶹´«Ã½ coursework. Upon completion of the program, you will receive your associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Triton and your Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis University.
The first three years are offered by Triton with the final year, as a combination of online and in-person by Â鶹´«Ã½

DISCOUNTED TUITION

The 92 credit hours of Triton coursework will be completed at Triton tuition rates. The final 36 hours earned through Â鶹´«Ã½, taught by Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty, will be offered at a 35% discount.

WHO CAN ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM?

  • Students who have completed an Associate in Arts degree in Criminal Justice at Triton.
  • Students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice at Triton and take the necessary additional general education coursework to earn an Associates of Arts or Science.
  • New students to Triton who indicate their intent to enter the 3+1 program.
  • 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
Â鶹´«Ã½
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-836-5342 (office)
815-272-6900 (cell)
megami@lewisu.edu

Nelly Marcial
Director, Transfer Center
Triton College
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3644
nellymarcial@triton.edu

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