Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at South College helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

South College

1350 King College Rd, Bristol, TN

South College operates as a 4-year private career school that provides high quality education and training for its students in Knoxville and surrounding areas. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Security and Protective Services
• Computer and Information Sciences

Over 630 students have completed their training in the last few years based on published graduation information with a graduation rate of more than 20%. More than twenty different programs are offered at South College, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Physician Assistant
• Elementary Education
• Radiologic Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Medical Assistant

To help support students, South College may provide some services to students like:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Student employment
• Helping students find work after graduation

The last reported accreditation for South College was done by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. To read more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit southcollegetn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South College has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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 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

• Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $53360

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