Overview

If you are specifically interested in working in law enforcement, whether as a police officer or member of a state or federal agency, a concentration in Law Enforcement from University of Tennessee Martin will educate you with the science, history and social expectations surrounding this profession.

Overview

You'll develop the pre-professional skills needed for initial police employment, including law, communication, fitness, firearms familiarization and de-escalation strategies.

Comprehensive examination of drug abuse; the biological, psychological, and social impact of drugs; the history and business of drugs; drug laws and drug policy implications; and the criminal justice system response.

Foundation and principles of criminal investigation, including legal parameters and follow-through activities necessary for capitalizing on investigative efforts.

Study of organization and management as applied to law enforcement agencies, concepts of organizational behavior, and the complex interrelationships between law enforcement and the community.

An overview of criminal evidence within the United States, furnishing a practical insight into the rules of evidence and considerations regarding the admissibility of evidence in court. Emphasis is placed on court decisions and contemporary issues within the field and their effect upon members of society. Extensive research required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drugs and Society
Criminal Investigation
Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Evidence
Apprenticeship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Martinez, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with state-accredited highschool:

3.0 cumulative high school GPA and 19 ACT/900 SAT or 2.7 cumulative high school GPA and 21 ACT/980 SAT

Students without state-accredited highschool:

· 21 ACT or 980 SAT and a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.85 or above on a 4.0 scale

For international students:

· A completed online application.

· $130 application fee, payable at the end of the online application before submitting.

· A bank letter or other papers of financial support

· An official high school transcript and certificate of graduation translated into English.

· If you are a transfer studentfrom a US university or community college, your transcripts sent directly from that institution to UTM

· If you are a transfer student from a non-US college or university, your transcripts must be evaluated by a third-party credentialing company such as WES

· An official score of TOEFL ibT 61, ITP TOEFL 500 (from partners only) or IELTS 5.5

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16904 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16904 USD / year

≈ 16904 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10864 USD / year

≈ 10864 USD / year

Living costs

Martinez

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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