Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Option to Criminal Justice
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
The Criminal Justice: Homeland Defense and Emergency Management Option prepares students for entry-level careers with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies as well as corporate organizations. Courses offered provide a basic understanding of the techniques and processes for emergency preparedness, management, response to and recovery from man-made and natural disasters. In addition the program provides students the foundation for transfer to public and private institutions to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree. Wilmington University's Criminal Justice program prepares students to enter or advance in fields within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, courts, probation, parole, private security, and the related service careers. This program also prepares students for graduate study in law or criminology (sociology).
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Option (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDM 101 | Intro to Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 3 |
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers/Application | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology I | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking/Academic Writing | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDM 110 | Issues in Homeland Defense and Emergency Management | 3 |
| HDM 103 | Info/Intelligence Sharing in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HDM 105 | Environmental Hazards | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Behavioral Sciences or | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| 15/16 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 226 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| HDM 244 | Intro to Terrorism | 3 |
| HDM 204 | All Hazards/Infra/Protection | 3 |
| CRJ 222 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| ENG 122 | Tech Writing and Communication | 3 |
| SPA 133 | Using Beginning Spanish or | 3 |
| SPA 136 | Spanish Communication I | 4 |
| 18/19 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 217 | Ethics, Professionalism, and Communication in Public Safety | 3 |
| CRJ 223 | Criminology | 3 |
| HDM 202 | First Responder | 3 |
| HDM 225 | Supervision and Leadership in Emergency Management | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 101 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 206 | Corrections and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CRJ 301 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 303 | Administration of CRJ Org. or Co-Op | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 316 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 318 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 341 | Community Corrections | 3 |
| CRJ 350 | Computer Operations in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 410 | Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 411 | Criminal Evidence and Procedures | 3 |
| CRJ 412 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Core Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Ninth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 413 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 450 | Seminar in Criminal Justice or Co-Op | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Core Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Course offerings by semester may vary. See your advisor. RDG 120, Critical Reading and Thinking, is a required DTCC course unless the student is exempt. Students may transfer this course as a free elective.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1741
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 2019-2024