Law Enforcement
Study criminal justice, public safety, ethics, and investigation techniques and move up the ranks more quickly.
Law Enforcement, B.S.
A degree in law enforcement is designed to help prepare you for careers in policing and related fields. Studies involve coursework in the philosophy of criminal justice coupled with the application of public safety and law enforcement. They learn how the justice system works, the role of the police and corrections officers, and the impact of social services on criminal justice.
The classwork prepares students with the expectations of those who will serve in these public safety positions as well as the internal operations of law enforcement agencies. Studies will also involve familiarizing the student with ethics, individual rights, constitutional law, and modern criminal investigation techniques. Effective law enforcement requires that practitioners learn:
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication Skills
- Empathy
- Hard Skills, such as investigative techniques and interacting with criminals.
Careers in law enforcement can include opportunities such as victim advocates, crime scene investigators, police and sheriff departments, probation officers, security management, detectives, FBI/ATF, border patrol, and other federal agencies.
News Briefs
May ‘Out of the Blue’ spotlights virtual reality police training grant [+VIDEO]
Criminal Justice Administration professor Ben Stickle talked about his recent grant to research and develop effective virtual reality technology for law enforcement de-escalation training in the May edition of “Out of the Blue,” the Middle Tennessee State University television magazine show.[ Read More ]
MTSU professor lands grant to study virtual technology impact on police de-escalation training
A Middle Tennessee State University Criminal Justice Administration professor is banking on virtual reality being an operative training tool for police officers and he plans to study the results.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
May ‘Out of the Blue’ spotlights virtual reality police training grant [+VIDEO]
Criminal Justice Administration professor Ben Stickle talked about his recent grant to research and develop effective virtual reality technology for law enforcement de-escalation training in the May edition of “Out of the Blue,” the Middle Tennessee State University television magazine show.[ Read More ]
MTSU professor lands grant to study virtual technology impact on police de-escalation training
A Middle Tennessee State University Criminal Justice Administration professor is banking on virtual reality being an operative training tool for police officers and he plans to study the results.[ Read More ]
Law Enforcement, B.S.
The Criminal Justice industry offers a rich array of career options for anyone interested in fighting crime and lessening its effects on the innocent.
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- Brentwood Police Department
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- Chattanooga Police Department
- Clarksville Police Department
- Davidson County Community Corrections
- Davidson County District Attorney's Office
- Davidson County Juvenile Court
- Davidson County Sheriff's Department
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Federal Probation and Parole
- Lavergne Police Department
- Memphis Police Department
- Murfreesboro Police Department
- Nashville Metro Police Department
- Providence Probation Services
- Public Defender of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County
- Rutherford County District Attorney's Office
- Rutherford County Juvenile Court
- Rutherford County Public Defender's Office
- Rutherford County Sheriff's Department
- Smyrna Police Department
- Spartan Probation Services (Warren County)
- State of Tennessee, Board of Probation and Parole
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- Tennessee Department of Children's Services
- Tennessee Department of Corrections
- Tennessee Department of Homeland Security
- Tennessee Highway Patrol
- Tractor Supply Co.
- U.S. Border Patrol
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
- U.S. Marshals
- U.S. Secret Service
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
Other programs within our department
- B. S. Criminal Justice
- B.S. Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- M.C.J. Criminal Justice Administration
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