The Criminal Justice Technology, Homeland Defense and Emergency Management Option is a comprehensive technology option that will provide opportunities to partner with non-credit and continuing education offerings of the college. Students may elect to complete an associate degree in the Homeland Defense and Emergency Management Option, take courses in the subject matter while majoring in another career area for a dual associate degree, take courses for a credit certificate in the discipline, or take courses in a non-credit format earning continuing education credits (CEU’s).
What You'll Learn...
Constitutional law, the nature of terrorist behavior, and counseling
Contemporary issues and daily operations in homeland security
Using your background and skills in a variety of job opportunities including local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies as well as private agencies
Applying your criminal justice background to a variety of situations
What You'll Earn...
A competitive salary with excellent opportunity for advancement
Employment opportunities in law enforcement and related services, corrections, counseling, probation and parole, courts, and private security and investigations
The opportunity to broaden and advance your skills in new areas
Why You'll Succeed...
Many of the higher paying jobs, now and in the future, will be in a technical career field requir-ing an education beyond high school
Employees with degrees tend to be more eligible for promotion*
Associate degree holders generally earn more than high school graduates*
College credit may be awarded for relevant work experience
Many credits from an Associate Degree may be applied toward a Bachelor Degree
* Studies from U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census
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You can enroll in the Criminal Justice Homeland Defense & Emergency Management Technology on either a full-time or part-time basis. The length of time required to complete an Associate Degree depends on the number of courses you take each semester. Some students may need refresher courses at the basic or pre-tech level; others may receive transfer credit or credit for work experience. Delaware Tech operates on a semester system with new terms beginning in late August and mid-January, plus summer terms beginning at the end of May and in mid-June. You can start taking courses any semester or summer term; however, all technical courses may not be offered every term.
Criminal Justice Technology Degree Curriculum
Core Courses
Courses
Credits
ENG 121
Composition or ENG 125
3
ENG 125
Honors Composition or ENG 121
3
ENG 122
Technical Writing or ENG 130
3
ENG 130
Honors Tech Writing or ENG 122
3
MAT 153
College Math & Statistics
4
PSY 121
General Psychology
3
SOC 111
Sociology I
3
Technical Support/Computer Courses
Courses
Credits
CIS 107
Intro to Computers & Applications
3
CIS 200
Intro to Info Security & Recovery
3
ENG 124
Oral Communication or ENG 131
3
ENG 131
Honors Oral Comm.or ENG 124
3
SPA 136
Spanish Communication I
4
Technical Courses
Courses
Credits
CRJ 222
Constitutional Law
3
CRJ 223
Criminology
3
HDM 101
Intro to Homeland Defense & Emergency Mgt.
3
HDM 102
National Incident Mgt. System
3
HDM 110
Contemporary Issuses In Homeland Defense
3
HDM 202
First Responder
3
HDM 204
All Hazards Mgt & Critical Infrastructure
3
HDM 225
Supervision & Leadership in Emergency Mgt.
3
HDM 226
Crisis Intervention & Disaster Recovery
3
HDM 235
Homeland Defense/Emergency Mgt. Internship
4
PSY 244
Psychology of Terrorism
3
Getting Started
1.
Obtain an application by calling (302) 857-1020. Complete and return to the Terry Campus with a $10 application fee. Download Application here.
2.
Take the College Placement Test (CPT) unless college-level math, reading, and English courses have been completed with a "C" grade or better. The CPT will determine appropriate placement and is scheduled by the Admissions Office.
