Legal Studies to Criminal Justice
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 Paralegal associate degree program, which is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), prepares graduates to use a range of research methods and information to complete a variety of legal activities including producing the documents necessary for a functioning law office. To supplement classroom knowledge and applications, you'll be required to complete an internship allowing you to gain the valuable work experience that employers seek. As a graduate of the program, you'll be able to pursue career opportunities in federal, state and local governmental agencies, law firms, the court system, banks, insurance companies, private business, and corporations. Goldey-Beacom College's Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice prepares students for the diverse field of criminal justice, including careers in local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, the court system, as well as in private and corporate businesses. This program largely focuses on business or "white collar" crime as well as computer crime or "cyberterrorism". For those seeking a graduate degree in the fields of law, criminal justice administration, political science or social work, the Criminal Justice program is a great place to start.
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
Legal Studies (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester 1 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PLG 170 | Intro. to Legal System | 3 |
| OAT 157 | Word Level I | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 2 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 3 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 124 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Accounting I | 4 |
| PLG 280 | Legal Research & Writing I | 3 |
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Technical Elective** | 3/4 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| 18/19 | ||
Semester 4 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG XXX | Legal Elective* | 3 |
| PLG 290 | Paralegal Internship | 4 |
| 13 | ||
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's Degree - Goldey-Beacom College)
Semester 5 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CJ 150 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 350 | Criminology | 3 |
| MKT 305 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| HRM 228 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 6 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 136 | Precalculus | 3 |
| SOC 161 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ITG 325 | Database Apps w/ MS Access | 3 |
| SOC 345 | Social Science Research | 3 |
| MGT 202 | Management & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 7 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STA 326 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| ECO 200 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| CJ 320 | Computer Crime and Cyber-Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ 210 | Criminal Investigation & Forensics | 3 |
| CJ 410 | Criminal Justice Ethics | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 8 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STA 327 | Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| CJ 330 | Business Crime | 3 |
| COM 486 | Presentation & Debate II | 3 |
| ENG 465 | Research Writing II | 3 |
| CJ 450 | Seminar in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 15 | ||
* LEGAL ELECTIVES (choose a minimum of 7 courses/21 credits) Choose from: PLG 160, PLG 172, PLG 175, PLG 270, PLG 271, PLG 273, PLG 274, PLG 276, PLG 285
** TECHNICAL ELECTIVE (Choose 1 course/3 credits with advisor approval) ACC 162, BIO 100, CLT 110, OAT 152, OAT 159, OAT 240, OAT 251, OAT 258, SPA 133, SPA 136
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as provided by the law. Students must take a minimum of 9 semester credits of legal speciality courses through traditional on campus face-to-face or synchronous web conferencing class instruction. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 259-6665
Georgetown: (302) 259-6665
Goldey-Beacom College
Sarah Diahm, diahm@gbc.edu; (302) 225-6342
Admissions: (302) 225-6248
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and partner institution curriculum changes. Effective 2023-2028