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Integrated Programs and Courses
Spring 2008 Semester
Adult Fast Track: Human Services
The Human Services Program offers adult students, ages 24 and older, an opportunity to enroll in the Adult Fast Track/Generalist ,Associate in Applied Science degree. Cohorts meet in the evening (one night per week) from 6 to 10 p.m. This Adult Fast Track allows students to complete their associate’s degrees in two years and three months. Students may then transfer to National Louis University and accomplish their Bachelor's in Human Services in one year! Interested students should contact Dr. Rita Bobrowski, Coordinator of Human Services, at (630) 942-2024 or Bobrow@cod.edu.
For more details on AFT, contact (630) 942-FAST or Adult
Fast Track web site
English Language Community
This program for non-native speakers of English combines English 1101 or 1102 with English 1161 (Multicultural Lit), as well as one hour of individualized instruction through the CIL, in a community of learners setting. Students improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while sharing common problems as non-native speakers of English, and enjoy a special camaraderie as they work together and share their cultures. This program is offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and on Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8:45 p.m. For more information, contact Tia
Greenfield at (630) 942-2006 or greenfie@cod.edu; or Irene
O’Conner at (630) 942-3403 or oconner@cod.edu. For a permit to register, go to BIC 3046 or call the Interdisciplinary Studies office at (630) 942-2356.
English Language Institute
The English Language Institute, an intensive ESL program for citizens, permanent residents and F-1 international students, is a learning community. Students study reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking, language and culture for 18 hours per week. The Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced-level classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 11:50 a.m. For
more details, contact Marilyn
Gebhardt at (630) 942-2491 or gebhardt@cod.edu.
Global Scholars Program
The Global Scholars Program (GSP) offers a variety of interdisciplinary seminars, individual courses and experiential learning options that promote global literacy among students. These prepare them to face global issues and trends with open minds, articulated thoughts and innovative ideas. This program fulfils most general education needs. For details, contact (630) 942-2356. Global
Scholars Program web site
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For more information about Learning Communities,
contact James Allen
(630) 942-3421
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