The UT Martin Ripley Center opened in 2005, and offers a variety of undergraduate courses supporting bachelor’s degree requirements in more than 80 specialized programs, including criminal justice, education, history, interdisciplinary studies, nursing, political science, psychology, and social work. A wide array of general education undergraduate courses accommodates students wishing to begin working toward a degree close to home. The state of the art facility includes general classroom space; nursing, science, and computer labs; distance learning classrooms; conference room; student lounge and snack bar; administrative offices; library resources center; and lecture hall. The Ripley and Lauderdale County Communities and local businesses provide more than $50,000 in scholarships to UTM Ripley Center students.
Areas of Study Within the Center
- Agricultural Business
- Criminal Justice - Justice Studies
- Education Integrated Studies: K to Grade 5
- Education Integrated Studies 6-8 (English, Math, Social Studies)
- Farm and Ranch Management
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
Children and Youth Programs
UT Martin has a variety of opportunities on campus for children and youth. Programs such as Kid College, Robotics, ACT Prep, and others are available. Please follow the link below for a full list of open classes, class descriptions, and registration links for current children and youth programs.