Overview

The Criminal Justice program at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga promotes an understanding of the legal and justice systems for both majors and non-majors. We are committed to coursework that is grounded in theory, research, and community engagement to help students prepare for careers in criminal justice and social services. Emphasis is placed on intellectual, experiential, critical thinking and problem solving abilities.

We are committed to preparing students to become ethically informed, culturally sensitive, engaged scholars and practitioners. This goal is achieved by an inclusive curriculum that includes common core areas of study, while allowing for flexibility in electives which allows students to tailor their degree in ways that are most reflective of their career and academic goals.

Learning Objectives:

Graduates of the Criminal Justice program will:

Identify and apply the major theoretical perspectives in criminology and criminal justice and apply the social and policy implications of these approaches.

Demonstrate an understanding of the components and functions of the criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections).

Apply knowledge of the operation of the criminal justice system to practical problems in the field and understand the role of ethical decision making in the process.

Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and interpret data on and related to crime.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Criminology

Policing

Criminal Justice Research Methodology

Corrections

Courts

Race, Class, Gender and Crime

Ethics in Criminal Justice

Community Engagement Seminar

Commercial Law

Family Law

Law of Evidence

Constitutional Law

Juvenile Law

Employment Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Deadline for national students in fall semester is 1st May.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chattanooga, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Language Proficiency

Scores must be no more than two years old.

Financial Documents: Documentation of financial resources sufficient for nine months of study must be received prior to issuance of an I-20.

Copy of valid passport

Academic Credentials

Original or attested copy of high school diploma

Complete and official transcript (statement of marks) for each high school and/or college attended

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26512 USD / year

≈ 26512 USD / year
Out-of-State

18512 USD / year

≈ 18512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10448 USD / year

≈ 10448 USD / year

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