COD students can earn bachelor's in technology from NIU

Posted June 13, 2016 1:00 am

By Amy Frese College of DuPage

A new partnership between College of DuPage and Northern Illinois University provides an opportunity for students to complete 30 hours of NIU course work combined with additional COD courses to earn a bachelor of science in technology degree from NIU with an emphasis in applied manufacturing technology.

"We are very pleased to work with a prestigious institution like NIU to offer a seamless completion program for our associate in applied science degree students," said Emmanuel Awuah, COD associate vice president for academic affairs. "The field of manufacturing technology and related careers continues to thrive and change. Today's increasingly automated and software-driven industries often require a bachelor's degree due to their increasing complexity. This new partnership aligns COD's and NIU's curricula so students are prepared to enter the workplace with solid, marketable skills."

Under the new articulation agreement, COD students will be guided through an academic plan that ensures a smooth transition to NIU. College of DuPage students who earn associate degrees in architecture, automotive services technology, electronics technology, electromechanical technology, facility management, HVACR, manufacturing technology (automated manufacturing systems, drafting and design, manufacturing engineering technology), and welding are eligible to participate in this new transfer program.

"We welcome students from these technical programs at COD to go on with the BS in technology at NIU. The applied manufacturing emphasis focuses on the leadership and supervisory skills students will use to move up the career ladder. And since the NIU courses are offered online, students can continue their education while they work in the field," said Meryl Sussman, NIU's assistant vice president, outreach, engagement and regional development.

For information about this initiative, contact Emmanuel Awuah at (630) 942-2652 or awuahe@cod.edu, or Meryl Sussman at (815) 753-1315 or msussman1@niu.edu.

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