Human Services to Government and Public Policy
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 Human Services provides career education for those interested in working with community service programs, providing individual and group counseling services, and developing human relations skills for working with individuals with diverse backgrounds. Graduates may be employed with governmental agencies or private firms or may continue their education at the bachelor's degree level. Wilmington University's Government and Public Policy program prepares graduates to advance in a wide variety of industries including public interest, government and non-profit organizations. Students gain the skills necessary to play a key role in developing and implementing policies in areas such as the environment, energy, healthcare, poverty, transportation, education, consumer protection and economic development.
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
Human Services (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121 | Composition | 3 |
| HMS 121 | Intro To Human Services | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers/Application | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology I | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 122 | Technical Writing-Comm | 3 |
| HMS 122 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| HMS 123 | Dynamics/Group Communication I | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Behavioral Sciences OR | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math & Statistics | 4 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 15/16 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 225 | Interviewing/Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HMS 221 | Ethical Problems & Issues* | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| HMS 243 | Directed Practice I | 6 |
| 18 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 223 | Social Policy/Program Planning | 3 |
| HMS 244 | Directed Practice II | 6 |
| BIO 110 | Essentials-Anatomy & Physiology* OR | 4 |
| BIO 120 | Anatomy & Physiology I* | 4 |
| 13 | ||
Government and Public Policy (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BBM 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| LES 205 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| POL 326 | Public Policy & Social Issues | 3 |
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| BLA 303 | Legal/Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXX XXX | Government/Public Policy Core Courses* OR | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CAP/Co-op Option** | 3 |
| POL 315 | Comparative Gov. & Politics | 3 |
| FIN 300 | Applied Concepts in Accounting & Finance | 3 |
| BBM 330 | Power, Politics & Negotiation | 3 |
| PHI 310 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISM 330 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| ORG 444 | Organizational Justice, Ethics, Social Responsibility | 3 |
| POL 402 | Analysis of Public Policy | 3 |
| POL 403 | Writing for Public Policy | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Government/Public Policy Core Courses* OR | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CAP/Co-op Option** | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXX XXX | Government/Public Policy Core Courses* OR | 3 |
| XXX XXX | CAP/co-op Option** | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Government/Public Policy Core Courses* | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Government/Public Policy Core Courses* | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Government/Public Policy Core Courses* | 3 |
| PSY 315 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| 15 | ||
^Students should take this course for transfer to Wilmington University.
*Students may choose 6 of the following 7 Government/Public Policy Core Courses: POL 321, POL 340, POL 350, POL 360, POL 370, POL 380, POL 490
**Students may choose the 3 semester CAP/Co-op option plus 3 of the following 6 courses: POL 321, POL 340, POL 350, POL 360, POL 370, and POL 380.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the bachelor's degree in Government and Public Policy. 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) 857-1781
Georgetown: (302) 259-6531
Newark: (302) 434-5547
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464