Criminal Justice 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 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 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
Criminal Justice (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Essentials of Interview/Counseling | 3 |
| CRJ 118 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology I | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 107 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| CRJ 102 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 104 | Drugs/Society & Human Behavior | 3 |
| ENG 121 | Composition | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 120 | Math for Behavioral Science OR | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math & Statistics | 4 |
| CRJ 220 | Criminal Judiciary | 3 |
| CRJ 105 | Computer Applications in CJ | 3 |
| CRJ 223 | Criminology | 3 |
| ENG 122 | Tech. Writing & Comm. | 3 |
| SPA 133 | Using Beginning Spanish OR | 3 |
| SPA 136 | Spanish Communication I | 4 |
| 18/20 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 222 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRJ 226 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science^ | 3 |
| 12 | ||
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) 857-1742
Georgetown: (302) 259-6502
Newark: (302) 292-3849
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464