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Academic Articulations and Affiliations

The University has entered numerous agreements with various schools and agencies for the benefit of our students. Below is a listing of current agreements on file with the Office of the Provost. The list is organized by College, and will continue to be updated as new agreements are developed.

College of Aviation, Science and Technology

Partner Institution	Lewis Academic Program	Agreement Highlights
Chicago College of Pharmacy Midwestern University	BS Biology	2+4 program where students gain early acceptance to Midwestern's Chicago College of Pharmacy. Students enroll at Lewis for two years to complete required coursework and then transfer credits to Midwestern. Must complete additional four years with Midwestern to earn Pharm. D.
College of DuPage	BS Biology with Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology	Students first enroll at Lewis for two years to complete prerequsite courework for the certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology at COD. Students will transfer Lewis courses to COD and then enroll in their certificate program for the last two years. The COD courses for Nuclear MedicineTechnology are then transferred back to Lewis to earn the BS degree.
College of DuPage	BS Computer Science	3+1 program where students first enroll at COD to complete the AAS plus an additional 30 credits, for a total of 96 at COD including general education and major courses. The last 35 credits of the BS degree are taken with Lewis but taught onsite at COD.
College of DuPage	BS Cybersecurity	3+1 program where students first enroll at COD to complete the AAS plus an additional 36 credits, for a total of 100 at COD including general education and major courses. The last 34 credits of the BS degree are taken with Lewis but taught onsite at COD.
College of DuPage	BS Dental Hygiene	Dual degree program where students first enroll at Lewis for two years to complete prerequsite courework for the AAS in Dental Hygiene for COD. Students will transfer Lewis courses to COD and then enroll in their AAS program for the last two years. The COD courses for dental hygiene are then transferred back to Lewis to earn the BS degree.
College of DuPage	BS Information Technology	3+1 program where students first enroll at COD to complete the AAS plus an additional 36 credits, for a total of 100 at COD including general education and major courses. The last 34 credits of the BS degree are taken with Lewis but taught onsite at COD.
Hooke College	BS Chemistry	Lewis courses in Microscopy taught at Hooke College for B.S. Chemistry-Microscopy Concentration, and general electives in other programs.
Illinois Institute of Technology	BS Physics	Students enroll first at Lewis to complete general education and core engineering courses for first two years. Last two years include courses from both institutions. Dual degree program where students earn BS Physics from Lewis and BS Engineering from IIT.
Joliet Junior College	BS Computer Science	3+1 program where students first enroll at JJC to complete the AAS plus an additional 42 credits, for a total of 106 at JJC including general education and major courses. The last 33 credits of the BS degree are taken with Lewis but taught onsite at COD.
Joliet Junior College	BS Cybersecurity	3+1 program where students first enroll at JJC to complete the AAS plus an additional 47 credits, for a total of 107 at JJC including general education and major courses. The last 39 credits of the BS degree are taken with Lewis but taught onsite at COD.
Joliet Junior College	BS Information Technology	3+1 program where students first enroll at JJC to complete the AAS plus an additional 37 credits, for a total of 99 at JJC including general education and major courses. The last 39 credits of the BS degree are taken with Lewis but taught onsite at COD.
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine	BS Biology	3+4 program for students to complete prerequisite coursework for podiatric program. First three years students enroll at Lewis and then four additional years to earn Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State. BS in Biology will also be awarded by Lewis University after successfully completing first year at Kent State.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)	BS Biology - Dental School Early Acceptance	4+4 program where students gain early acceptance to LECOM before completing BS Biology at Lewis. Once the BS is earned students enroll at LECOM School of Dental Medicine to earn Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)	BS Biology - Medical College Early Acceptance	4+4 program where students gain early acceptance to LECOM before completing BS Biology at Lewis. Once the BS is earned students enroll at LECOM to earn Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)	BS Biology - Pharmacy School Early Acceptance	4+4 program where students gain early acceptance to LECOM before completing BS Biology at Lewis. Once the BS in earned students enroll at LECOM Pharmacy School to earn Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Logan College of Chiropractic Medicine	BS Biology	3+3 program for students to complete pre-chiropractic coursework at Lewis and then enroll at Logan College to earn Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). Courses from first year of DC program transfer back to Lewis for students to earn BS Biology.
Northwestern Health Sciences University	BS Biology	3+3 program for students to complete pre-chiropractic coursework at Lewis and then enroll at Northwestern Health Sciences University to earn Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). Courses from first year of DC program transfer back to Lewis for students to earn BS Biology.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital	BS Diagnostic Medical Sonography	Students enroll for first three years at Lewis followed by three semesters at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. BS degree earned from Lewis. No transfer credits involved.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital	BS Nuclear Medicine Technology	Students enroll at Lewis for three years and then fourth year at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. BS degree earned from Lewis. No transfer credits involved.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital	BS Radiation Therapy	Students enroll at Lewis for three years and then fourth year at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. BS degree earned from Lewis. No transfer credits involved.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital	BS Radiography	Students enroll at Lewis for three years and then fourth year at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. BS degree earned from Lewis. No transfer credits involved.
Palmer College of Chiropractic Medicine	BS Biology	3+3 program for students to complete pre-chiropractic coursework at Lewis and then enroll at Palmer College to earn Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). Courses from first year of DC program transfer back to Lewis for students to earn BS Biology.
Parkland College	BS Air Traffic Control	Students first enroll at Parkland College to complete AS in Aviation plus additional general education courses to transfer in maximum of 72 credits. Once students transfer to Lewis, they will be requried to complete 58 credits within major to earn BS degree.
Parkland College	BS Aviation Administration	Students first enroll at Parkland College to complete AS in Aviation plus additional general education courses to transfer in maximum of 72 credits. Once students transfer to Lewis, they will be requried to complete 56 credits within major to earn BS degree.
Parkland College	BS Aviation Aerospace Technology	Students first enroll at Parkland College to complete AS in Aviation plus additional general education courses to transfer in maximum of 72 credits. Once students transfer to Lewis, they will be requried to complete 78 credits within major to earn BS degree.
Parkland College	BS Aviation Flight Management	Students first enroll at Parkland College to complete AS in Aviation plus additional general education courses to transfer in maximum of 72 credits. Once students transfer to Lewis, they will be requried to complete 57 credits within major to earn BS degree.
Parkland College	BS Aviation Maintenance Management	Students first enroll at Parkland College to complete AS in Aviation plus additional general education courses to transfer in maximum of 72 credits. Once students transfer to Lewis, they will be requried to complete 78 credits within major to earn BS degree.
Parkland College	BS Dental Hygiene	Dual degree program where students first enroll at Lewis for two years to complete prerequsite courework for the AAS in Dental Hygiene for Parkland College. Students will transfer Lewis courses to Parkland and then enroll in their AAS program for the last two years. The Parkland College courses for dental hygiene are then transferred back to Lewis to earn the BS degree.
Parkland College	BS Transportation Administration	Students first enroll at Parkland College to complete AS in Aviation plus additional general education courses to transfer in maximum of 72 credits. Once students transfer to Lewis, they will be requried to complete 58 credits within major to earn BS degree.
Parkland College	BS Unmanned Aircraft Systems	Students first enroll at Parkland College to complete AS in Aviation plus additional general education courses to transfer in maximum of 72 credits. Once students transfer to Lewis, they will be requried to complete 56 credits within major to earn BS degree.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science	BS Biology	3+4 program for students to complete prerequisite coursework for podiatric program. First three years students enroll at Lewis and then four additional years to earn Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Rosalind Franklin. BS in Biology will also be awarded by Lewis University after successfully completing first year at Rosalind Franklin.
Rush University College of Health Sciences	BS Biology	3+2 program where students complete general education and major courses at Lewis and then move on to Rush for additional two years. Students will earn BS Biology from Lewis and Medical Laboratory Science MS from Rush.
Rush University College of Health Sciences	BS Biology	3+2 program where students complete general education and major courses at Lewis and then move on to Rush for additional two years. Students will earn BS Biology from Lewis and Perfusion Technology MS from Rush.
Rush University College of Health Sciences	BS Biology	3+2 program where students complete general education and major courses at Lewis and then move on to Rush for additional two years. Students will earn BS Biology from Lewis and Respiratory Care MS from Rush.
Rush University College of Health Sciences	BS Biology	2+2 program where students enroll at Lewis for two years and then last two years at Rush University College of Health Science. BS degree earned from Rush.
Rush University Medical Center	BS Biology	3+2 program where students complete general education and major courses at Lewis and then move on to Rush for additional two years. Students will earn BS Biology from Lewis and Clinical Nutrition MS from Rush.
University of Limerick	Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate	Qualified students from University of Limerick enroll at Lewis for two years to complete the AMT certiifcate program at a discounted tuiton rate.

College of Business

Partner Institution	Lewis Academic Program	Agreement Highlights
Central New Mexico Community College	BA Organizational Leadership	Students from CNM complete the AA in Liberal Arts and then transfer to Lewis to finish the final two years of BA program at Lewis. CNM courses for transfer include combination of general education and major courses.
Central New Mexico Community College	BS Business Administration	Students from CNM complete either the AAS in Business Administration, AS in Business, AA in Liberal Arts, or AA in Pre-Management and then transfer to Lewis to finish the final two years of BS program at Lewis. CNM courses for transfer include combination of general education and major courses.

College of Education and Social Sciences

Partner Institution	Lewis Academic Program	Agreement Highlights
Central New Mexico Community College	BA Criminal Justice	Students from CNM complete the AAS in Criminal Justice and then transfer to Lewis to finish the final two years of BA program at Lewis. CNM courses for transfer include combination of general education and major courses.
College of DuPage	BA Criminal Justice	3+1 program where students first enroll at COD to complete the AA in Criminal Justice plus an additional 32 credits, for a total of 96 at COD including general education and major courses. The last 32 credits of the BA degree are taken with Lewis but taught onsite at COD.
College of DuPage	BA Elementary Education, Special Education, Combined Special/Elementary Education, or Middle Level Education	COD students complete prescribed Teacher Preparation/Education and general education courses (72 total credits) then transfer to Lewis to complete final two years of BA program (56 credits).
College of DuPage	BA Paralegal Studies	Students from COD complete the AAS in Paralegal Studies and then transfer up to 72 credits to Lewis, including general education and major coursework. The remaining 56 credits are completed at Lewis to earn the BA in Paralegal Studies.
Harper College	BA Combined Special/Elementary Education, Middle Level Education Science, Middle Level Education Social Science, Middle Level Education English Language Arts, or Middle Level Education Mathematics	Harper students complete the AA degree plus additional credits to transfer 70-72 credits to Lewis, including general education and major courses. The last two years are spent with Lewis to complete 56-58 credits for the BA degree.
Joliet Junior College	BA Early Childhood Special Education	JJC students complete the AAS in Child Development, including 67-69 credits in general education and major coursework. The last two years at Lewis include 59 credits to earn the BA in Early Childhood Special Education.
Joliet Junior College	BA Social Work	Students from JJC complete the AAS in Human Services and then transfer to Lewis to finish the final two years of BA program at Lewis. Agreement includes 71 credits of JJC coursework in general education and major coursework, leaving students to complete 57 credits at Lewis.
Moraine Valley Community College	BA Criminal Justice	Students from Moraine Valley complete the AA in Criminal Justice plus additional coursework for a total of 80 transferable credits. The remaining 48 credits are completed wtih Lewis to earn the BA degree.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Partner Institution	Lewis Academic Program	Agreement Highlights
Highland Community College	BA in Healthcare Leadership	Students must complete an Associate Degree in Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Services before enrolling in Lewis coursework. In total, students will transfer 72 credits from HCC and complete 56 credits with Lewis to earn the BA in Healthcare Leadership degree.
Highland Community College	BSN Nursing	Students must complete AAS in nursing and pass NCLEX exam before enrolling in Lewis coursework. In total, students will transfer 75 credits from Highland and complete 53 credits with Lewis to earn the BSN degree.
Joliet Junior College	BA in Healthcare Leadership	Students must complete an Associate Degree in Medical Administrative Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Management Technology, or Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology before enrolling in Lewis coursework. In total, students will transfer 71-72 credits from JJC and complete 56-57 credits with Lewis to earn the BA in Healthcare Leadership degree.
Joliet Junior College	BSN Nursing	Students begin coursework at JJC in prerequisite courses for AAS in nursing. Students have the option to dual enroll with Lewis to complete specific general education courses after completing 25 credits at JJC. Must complete the AAS in nursing and pass the NCLEX exam in order to enroll in nursing department courses. In total, students will transfer 78 credits from JJC and complete 50 credits from Lewis to earn the BSN degree.
Kankakee Community College	BA in Healthcare Leadership	Students must complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology Advanced Placement, Medical Lab Technology, Paramedics, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography or Respiratory Therapist before enrolling in Lewis coursework. In total, students will transfer 68-72 credits from KCC and complete 56-60 credits at Lewis to earn the BA in Healthcare Leadership degree.
Kankakee Community College	BSN Nursing	Students must complete AAS in nursing and pass NCLEX exam before enrolling in Lewis coursework. In total, students will transfer 78 credits from Kankakee and complete 50 credits with Lewis to earn the BSN degree.
Moraine Valley Community College	BSN Nursing	Students must complete AAS in nursing and pass NCLEX exam before enrolling in Lewis coursework. In total, students will transfer 78 credits from Moraine Valley and complete 50 credits with Lewis to earn the BSN degree.

Miscellaneous Agreements

Partner Institution	Lewis Academic Program	Agreement Highlights
DuPage Regional Office of Education TIDE Program	Graduate Education programs	DuPage students will receive courses leading to ISBE Approved Endorsement (Lewis) in following programs: Reading Teacher Endorsement, Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsement, Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement, and Special Education Director
John G. Shedd Aquarium		Agreement between Shedd Aquarium and Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area(ACCA) to offer courses in aquatic science at Shedd Aquarium
Manhattan College		Shared use of Study Abroad program resources between Manhattan College and Lewis University
Northern Illinois University College of Law	Various Programs	Students will complete three years of coursework at Lewis fulfilling general education requirements and major requirements. Eligible students will matriculate to NIU Law for completion of the Juris Doctor degree in three additional years of coursework as required by NIU Law. Students will be awarded a bachelor's degree by Lewis after completion of the first year of study at NIU Law.
St. Mary's University		Shared use of Study Abroad program resources between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Lewis University