Human Services to Psychology
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Goldey-Beacom College.
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 are prepared to gain entry level employment with governmental agencies or private firms as well as to continue their education at the baccalaureate level. Goldey-Beacom's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology will help prepare students for entry level employment in the social service field, education, counseling, mental health, or other helping professions. Successful students will also have the skills and knowledge to pursue further studies in the behavioral sciences at the graduate level.
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
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| HMS 121 | Intro To Human Services | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers/Application | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Second Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| HMS 122 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Contemporary Mathematics or | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| HMS 123 | Dynamics/Group Communication I | 3 |
| 15/16 | ||
Third Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 225 | Interviewing and Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HMS 221 | Ethical Problems & Issues | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| HMS 243 | Directed Practice I | 6 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 223 | Social Policy and Program Planning | 3 |
| BIO XXX | Select One: BIO 110, 120, 140, or 150 | 4/5 |
| HMS 224 | Directed Practice II | 6 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| 16/17 | ||
Psychology (Bachelor's Degree - Goldey-Beacom College)
Fifth Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Biological Foundations of Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 303 | Management & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 305 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| ITG 149 | Desktop Apps - MS Excel | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 136 | Precalculus | 4 |
| PSY 311 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| ITG 325 | Database Apps - MS Access | 3 |
| PSY 340 | Personality Theory | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 485 | Presentation & Debate I | 3 |
| ENG 465 | Research Writing I | 3 |
| PSY 401 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| STA 326 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 380 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 486 | Presentation & Debate II | 3 |
| ENG 466 | Research Writing II | 3 |
| PSY 492 | Senior Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 345 | Social Science Research | 3 |
| STA 327 | Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| 15 | ||
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Psychology requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1781
Georgetown: (302) 259-6531
Wilmington: (302) 454-5547
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, Delaware: (302) 225-6343
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 06/2011