Integrated Programs and Courses
Spring 2008 Semester
Adult Fast Track: Human Services
The Human Services Program offers adult students, age 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 p.m. to 10 p.m. This Adult Fast Track allows students to complete their Associates degree in 2 years and 3 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@cdnet.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 1800 (Language and Society) or English 1130 (Introduction to Literature) in a community of learners setting. Students improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while they share their common problems as non-native speakers of English and enjoy a special camaraderie as they work together and share their own cultures with each other. This program is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning and on Mondays and Wednesdays in the evening. For more information, contact Tia Greenfield at (630) 942-2006 (e-mail: greenfie@cod.edu) or Irene O’Conner at (630) 942-3403 (e-mail: oconner@cod.edu). For a permit to register, go to IC 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 together for 18 hours per week. The Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced-level classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 12:50 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 11:50 am. 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 to 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
For more information about Learning Communities, contact James Allen
(630) 942-3421
