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Criminal Justice Management Degree
 
   
The Criminal Justice Technology Criminal Justice Management Option provides the law enforcement professional a well-rounded foundation in supervision and management theory with strong course preparation needed for successful employment and promotion within the law enforcement career field..
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What You'll Learn...
  Business, Management, Supervisiory Managemnt, and Organizational Behavior
  Contemporary issues and daily operations of criminal justice agencies
  Using your background and skills in a variety of job opportunities including local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies as well as private agencies.
  The impact of crime in society and the role of the criminal justice system
  Applying your criminal justice background to a variety of situations
What You'll Earn...
  A competitive salary with good 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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Students in class You can enroll in the Criminal Justice: 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 Wrigting or ENG 130
3
ENG 130 Honors Technical Writing or ENG 122
3
MAT 153 College Math & Statistics
4
PSY 121 General Psychology 3
SOC 111 Sociology I 3
   
Technical Support
Courses  
Credits
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
MGT 212 Principles of Management 3
MGT 214 Supervisory Management 3
MGT 219 Organizational Behavior 3
MGT 231 Human Resources Management
3
 
Technical Courses
Courses   Credits
CRJ 199 Police Academy Advanced Credit 32
CRJ 115 Essentials of Interviewing 3
CRJ 275 Criminal Justice Management 3
     
students
 
 
  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.
3. Request that high school and/or college transcripts be sent to the Admissions Office.
Get the form to request transcripts here.
4. Meet with a Delaware Tech counselor to discuss CPT results.
5. Meet with an advisor to plan schedule.
6. Apply and register early for the best selection of courses.
 
     
  Standards of Excellence
 
 
Regularly scheduled internships allow students to experience real-life situations in this career field