Criminal Justice 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
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. 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 (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 | Essentials of Interviewing/Counseling | 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 and 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 and Research | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science or | 3 |
| HIS 112 | US History Post Civil War | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 118 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| CRJ 220 | Criminal Judiciary | 3 |
| CRJ 224 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 223 | Criminology | 3 |
| SPA 133 | Using Beginning Spanish or | 3 |
| SPA 136 | Spanish Communication I | 4 |
| 15/16 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 222 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRJ 226 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ENG 122 | Technical Writing and Communications | 3 |
| CRJ 217 | Ethics, Professionalism, and Communications in Public Safety | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 303 | Administration of CRJ Organizations or Co-op | 3 |
| CRJ 318 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 350 | Computer Operations in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 341 | Community Corrections | 3 |
| CRJ 410 | Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 412 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 411 | Criminal Evidence and Procedure | 3 |
| CRJ 413 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Core Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 450 | Seminar in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Core Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CRJ Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 12 | ||
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.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1765
Georgetown: (302) 259-6501
Stanton: (302) 292-3898
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. 11/2019-11/2024