Criminal Justice to Criminal Justice
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Delaware State 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
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Criminal Justice provides career education for employment or career advancement in public and private, criminal justice organizations. Graduates are prepared to practice careers in law enforcement and related services, corrections, counseling and case management. In addition the program provides students the foundation for transfer to public and private institutions to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree. In Delaware State University's Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree program, students don't merely study from textbooks. They also learn real-world lessons via an outstanding internship program, getting hands-on experience in all aspects of criminal justice. This practical education is paired with a strong academic program that emphasizes writing and critical thinking. Students who earn a criminal justice degree from Delaware State University have an excellent track record of success in the job market and graduate school.
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 (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CRJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Essntls of Intrvwng/Counslng | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Contemporary Mathematics or | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math & Statistics | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 104 | Drugs/Society & Human Behavior | 3 |
| 16/17 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 107 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| CRJ 102 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition & Research | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| CRJ 117 | Ethics, Professionalism and Communication in Public Safety | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 118 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| CRJ 220 | Criminal Judiciary | 3 |
| CRJ 105 | Computer Applications in CJ | 3 |
| CRJ 223 | Criminology | 3 |
| SPA 133 | Using Beginning Spanish or | 3 |
| SPA 136 | Spanish Communication I (Take SPA 136 Spanish Communication I for Transfer to DSU) | 4 |
| 15/16 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 222 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRJ 226 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ENG 122 | Tech Writing & Communications | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science or | 3 |
| HIS 112 | US History - Post Civil War (Take HIS 112 History for Transfer to DSU)* | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Degree - Delaware State University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 200 | Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 205 | African-American Lit I or | 3 |
| ENGL 206 | African-American Lit II^ | 3 |
| MVSC 100 | Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| SCCJ 202 | Social Deviance | 3 |
| SCCJ 314 | Methods of Research in Sociology | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 101 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SCCJ 210 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SCCJ 322 | Elementary Statistics for Social Research | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Arts or Humanities Elective | 3 |
| SCCJ XXX | Sociology/CJElective (Waive 300/400 Level) | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX XXX | Natural Science W/Lab | 4 |
| SCCJ 412 | Sociological Theories | 3 |
| GLOB 395 | Global Societies | 3 |
| SCCJ XXX | Sociology/CJ Elective (300/400 Level) | 3 |
| SCCJ 311 | Law Enforcement | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCCJ 316 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SCCJ 448 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| SCCJ 310 | Social Stratification | 3 |
| SSCJ 450 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish Language & Culture II+ | 3 |
| 15 | ||
*Students should take this course for transfer to DSU.
+Satisfies one-half of the multicultural requirement. ^Satisfies the African-American Experience Across-the-Curriculum requirement.
Some courses in the bachelor's program are also available in accelerated, evening format to accommodate working adults. Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the B. A. 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.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1742
Georgetown: (302) 259-6502
Stanton: (302) 292-3849
Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware (302) 857-6675
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5937
Wilmington, Delaware (302) 254-5334