Criminal Justice to Psychology
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 Bachelor of Science degree program in Psychology provides students with an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the human mind. The program includes courses in the theory and application of psychology and psychological principles. Students will develop specific knowledge and skills that have broad application to many working environments. Expert faculty provide a strong foundation in psychology preparing students for careers in human services, community relations, continued professional studies and more.
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 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Essentials of Interviewing/Counseling | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Contemporary Mathematics or | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Mathematics and 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 | ||
Psychology (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| PHI 302 | Ethics and Values in Behavioral Science | 3 |
| PSY 300 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 304 | Human Dynamics or | 3 |
| ORG 304 | Internship | 3 |
| SCI 335 | Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 334 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 351 | Learning and Cognition | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Ethnic Groups and Minorities or | 3 |
| PSY 452 | Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 331 | Research Writing and Information Literacy in Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate Course/Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 301 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 324 | Applying Psychology in Professional Contexts | 3 |
| PSY 340 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate Course/PSY Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 409 | Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 420 | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Approaches | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate Course/Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Certificate Course/Elective | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Course offerings by semester may vary. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1765
Georgetown: (302) 259-6501
Newark: (302) 292-3898
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464