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Corrections and institutional leadership degree preapproved at UT Southern

By Casey Hardman | November 4, 2026

Corrections and institutional leadership degree preapproved at UT Southern

PULASKI, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern has met pre-approval criteria for a 90-credit-hour bachelor's degree in corrections and institutional leadership, clearing the way for a formal proposal. If approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the UT Board of Trustees, the 100% online program would prepare students for careers and advancement in local detention facilities, correctional institutions, and probation and parole across Tennessee and beyond. "Our goal is to open doors into the corrections profession and help…

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