Human Services 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 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 Bachelor of Science degree program in Psychology provides a solid, broad-based education for students preparing for a career in the helping professions, organizations, business, or government. Successful students also will be able to continue their formal education 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 (Fall)
| 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 Computer Applications | 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 of Group Communication I | 3 |
| 15/16 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 225 | Interviewing and Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HMS 221 | Ethical Problems and Issues | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| HMS 243 | Directed Practice I | 6 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 223 | Social Policy/Program Planning | 3 |
| BIO XXX | Select 1: BIO 110 OR BIO 120 | 5/4 |
| HMS 244 | Directed Practice II | 6 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| 16/17 | ||
Psychology (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 300 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 315 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSY 334 | Biological Basis for Behavior | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Psychology Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 340 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 304 | Ethnic Groups and Minorities | 3 |
| SOC 331 | Research, Writing, & Information Literacy in the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Psychology Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Psychology Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 301 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 406 | Tests & Measurements | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Psychology Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Psychology Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Psychology Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 351 | Learning and Cognition | 3 |
| PSY 409 | Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Psychology Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Psychology Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Psychology Elective/Certificate Course | 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.
Students must take SOC 331, Research, Writing, & Information Literacy in the Behavioral Sciences prior to PSY 340, Research Methods in Psychology in Semester 6.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Psychology requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor. Students must take SOC 331, Research, Writing, & Information Literacy in the Behavioral Sciences prior to PSY 340, Research Methods in Psychology in Semester 6.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1781
Georgetown: (302) 259-6531
Wilmington: (302) 434-5547
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 09/2018