Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 536300
- Phone: (864) 596-9000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (803) 793-5176
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (803) 793-5129
FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Criminal Justice Degree
The criminal justice degree program at Denmark Technical College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.
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Denmark Technical College (DTC)
580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC
Affordable quality education with the latest technology, it’s in Denmark Technical College “Where great things are happening!”
Denmark Tech is a comprehensive 2-year technical college with academic programs designed to fulfill the professional, occupational, and public service needs of its community. It is the only technical college in South Carolina with on-campus housing.
Located in Denmark, the college serves an estimated 2,000 students in its 53-acre beautifully landscaped land. It serves the residents of Bamberg, Barnwell and Allendale Counties as well as students through the state.
With its open admission, you and other individuals of diverse educational and socioeconomic background can enroll to its offering of associate degrees, transfer degrees, and certificates. DTC offers these programs with small class sizes, technology integration, engaging classroom setting, and personal attention under its outstanding faculty. It also provides training to business through collaborative partnerships and resource allocation.
Quality instruction is guaranteed as there are advisory committees who will evaluate and create effective instructional programs. The members of the committees are representatives in the business, government, health and other industries.
Take part in its vibrant campus life of socio-cultural events, athletics and active student organizations. It recognizes the need for a balanced approach to learning.
The school can assist you in the areas of orientation, testing, tutoring, academic advising, career planning, summer internships and job placement. These DTC activities and services complement its academic goals thus enhancing your overall educational experience.
Denmark Technical College can give you the affordability, quality, accessibility and individualized services you are looking for.
Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Denmark Technical College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program at Denmark Technical College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Spartanburg, SC
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.24
- Average Annual Salary: $50420
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants DTC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Denmark Technical College may offer student services like:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Denmark Technical College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sport is listed below:
- Basketball