Criminal Justice to Legal Studies
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Widener 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. Widener University Delaware Law School's Bachelor of Science degree program in Legal Studies Paralegal Certificate with Concentration in Criminal Law provides an in-depth learning experience essential to the paralegal profession, including classes in civil and criminal theory, legal writing, research skills, and procedure. Upon completion, you will earn both a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Legal Studies and a Paralegal Certificate of completion with a concentration in Criminal Law.
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)
Semester 1 (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 Math and Statistics (Select MAT 153 for transfer to Delaware Law School) | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 104 | Drugs/Society & Human Behavior | 3 |
| 16/17 | ||
Semester 2 (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 |
| CRJ 117 | Ethics, Professionalism, and Communications in Public Safety | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Semester 3 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 118 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| CRJ 220 | Criminal Judiciary | 3 |
| CRJ 105 | Computer Applications in CJ | 3 |
| CRJ 223 | Criminology | 3 |
| SPA 133 | Using Beginning Spanish or | 3 |
| SPA 136 | Spanish Communication I | 4 |
| 15/16 | ||
Semester 4 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 222 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRJ 226 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| ENG 122 | Technical Writing and Communications | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science or | 3 |
| HIS 112 | US History Post Civil War | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Legal Studies (Bachelor's Degree - Widener University)
Semester 5 (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEID 101 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| POLS 101 | American Government & Politics | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MATH XXX | Math Elective Level III or above or | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Science Elective | 3 |
| LEID 104 | Legal Writing* | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 6 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEID 106 | Contract Law | 3 |
| LEID 238 | Computer Technology and the Law | 3 |
| LEID 206 | Business Organizations | 3 |
| LEID 110 | Legal Document Drafting | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Humanities Level 300 and above | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Math Elective Level III or above or | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Science Elective | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Semester 7 (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEID 212 | Ethics and the Law | 3 |
| LEID 201 | Wills and Trusts | 3 |
| LEID 204 | Trial Process | 3 |
| LEID 226 | Evidence | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Semester 8 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASC 401 | Values Seminar | 3 |
| LEID 205 | Civil Practice | 3 |
| LEID 245 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| MATH XXX | Math Elective Level III or above or | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Science Elective | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Legal Elective/Free Elective (if HIS 111 taken at Delaware Tech) or | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | History Elective (if POL 111 taken at Delaware Tech) | 3 |
| LEID 209 | Legal Elective Internship | 3 |
| 18 | ||
*Writing Sample (Must be taken within 18 months of graduation)
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Legal Studies requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1742
Georgetown: (302) 259-6501
Stanton: (302) 292-3849
Widener University
Wilmington, Delaware (Legal Studies): (302) 477-2205
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 12/2017