Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers 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 Tennessee colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers

1276 Gilbreath Drive, Johnson City, TN

Overview

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers is a private, for-profit, two-year technical school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 1968, it is a small school with around 200 students. It is committed to assisting students establish a solid knowledge base and acquire the necessary skills to succeed in today's marketplace. It strives to continuously improve its educational programs to meet the needs of the ever-changing business world. The programs offer flexibility, and the school offers a variety of support services to help students succeed at both the academic and professional levels.

Popular Programs

• Practical nursing
• Dental assisting
• Data processing
• Electrical, electronic, and communications engineering technology
• Health information/medical records technology

Admissions Information

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers features an open admissions policy. Students who have earned either a high school diploma or a GED are qualified to apply. To start the enrollment process, all students must complete a personal interview with admissions staff.

Financial Aid Options

Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, and Technical Careers participates in various financial aid programs and qualifying students may receive Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, or other assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers offers an associate's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Johnson City, TN
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $53810

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).