University Catalog 2018-2019

1 Academic Catalog 2018-2019 Johnson University (approved May 14, 2018) ACADEMIC Catalog 2018-2019 Effective July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 JOHNSON University TENNESSEE 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998 Telephone: 865-573-4517 JOHNSON University FLORIDA 1011 Bill Beck Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34744 Telephone: 407-847-8966 JOHNSON University ONLINE 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998 Telephone: 865-573-4517 JOHNSON University EXTENDED 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998 Telephone: 865-573-4517 Academic Catalog 2018-2019 (approved May 14, 2018) Table of Contents ii CONTENTS Foreword from the President ..1 A. GENERAL INFORMATION: JOHNSON University ..3 1. History ..3 2. Mission Statement ..6 3. Core 4. Statement of Faith ..7 5. One University Three Campuses.

2 10 a. Johnson University Tennessee ..10 b. Johnson University Florida ..10 c. Johnson University Online ..11 d. Off-Campus Instructional 6. Academic Calendar ..11 7. Accreditation and Authorizations ..18 a. State Authorization ..18 b. SACSCOC Institutional Accreditation ..18 c. ABHE Programmatic Accreditation ..18 d. State Authorizations for Distance Education ..19 e. Master of Arts in Counseling ..19 f. Teacher Education ..19 g. Veterans ..19 8. Memberships ..19 9. Policy on Student Privacy ..20 10. Student Grievances ..21 11. Public Disclosures ..23 12. Academic Catalog ..25 B. INTRODUCTION TO JOHNSON University ACADEMICS ..26 1. Academic Organization ..26 2. Johnson University s Educational Approach ..28 3. Types of Degree Programs ..30 4. Overview of Baccalaureate Degree Structure ..36 5. Characteristics of Johnson University Professional Majors and Graduate 6.

3 Academic Programs ..39 C. SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES ..45 1. Personnel ..45 2. Academic Programs ..47 3. Arts & Sciences Core 4. Tennessee (JUTN) Arts & Sciences Core Requirements ..51 5. Florida (JUFL) Arts & Sciences Core Requirements ..52 6. Online (JUOL) Arts & Sciences Core 7. Program ..60 8. Honors Academic Catalog 2018-2019 (approved May 14, 2018) Table of Contents iii 9. English Major ..64 10. History Major ..67 11. Public Health Major ..69 12. Public Health Minor ..72 13. Religious Studies Major ..73 14. Sport & Fitness Leadership Major ..76 15. Sport & Fitness Leadership Certificate ..80 D. SCHOOL OF BIBLE & THEOLOGY ..81 1. Personnel ..81 2. Academic Programs ..82 3. Bible & Theology Major ..83 4. Associate of Arts/Associate of Science in Biblical Studies ..87 5. Master of Arts in New 6. Graduate Certificate in Biblical Interpretation.

4 93 7. Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Formation & E. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & PUBLIC LEADERSHIP ..95 1. Mission ..95 2. Vision ..95 3. Personnel ..95 4. Academic Programs ..96 5. Business Administration Major ..97 6. Nonprofit Administration 7. Business Administration Minor ..103 8. Master of Business Administration ..105 9. Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies ..107 a. The Center for Global Studies (CGS) ..107 10. Advanced Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies ..111 F. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & CREATIVE ARTS ..113 1. Personnel ..113 2. Academic Programs ..114 3. Associate of Arts/Associate of Science in Mass Communication ..115 4. Audio Production Major ..116 5. Journalism & Digital Mass Media Major ..118 6. Media Ministry Major ..119 7. Mass Communication Minor ..121 8. Musical Arts 9. Worship Ministry Major ..127 10. Bachelor of Music Education.

5 132 G. SCHOOL OF CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY ..138 1. Personnel ..138 2. Academic Programs ..140 3. Certificate in Christian Ministries ..140 4. Associate of Science in Ministry Leadership ..142 5. Children s Ministry Academic Catalog 2018-2019 (approved May 14, 2018) Table of Contents iv 6. Ministry Leadership Major (adult studies and online) ..147 7. Pastoral Care and Counseling Major ..148 8. Preaching & Church Leadership 9. Preaching & Youth Ministry Major ..153 10. Strategic Ministry Major ..155 11. Youth Ministry Major ..159 12. Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministries ..162 13. Master of Strategic Ministry ..163 a. Church H. SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES ..167 1. Personnel ..167 2. Academic Programs ..168 3. Certificate in Intercultural Studies ..169 4. Associate of Science in Intercultural 5. Associate of Science in Applied Linguistics.

6 173 6. Applied Linguistics Major (face-to-face) ..176 7. Applied Linguistics Major (online) ..179 8. Cross-Cultural Media Communication Major ..181 9. Global Community Health Major ..183 10. Intercultural Studies Major (face-to-face) ..185 11. Intercultural Studies Major (online) ..189 12. Intercultural Studies Minor ..191 13. Middle Eastern Studies Major ..193 13. Teaching English as a Second Language Major ..195 14. Urban Studies Major ..196 15. Graduate Certificate in Translation (online) ..198 16. Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies (online) ..199 17. Graduate Certificate in Economic Community Development (online) ..200 18. Graduate Translation Consultancy Certificate (online) ..201 19. Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (online) ..201 I. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ..206 1. Personnel ..206 2. Academic Programs.

7 207 3. Associate of Science in Human Services ..208 4. Human Services Major ..209 5. Organizational Psychology Major ..212 6. Master of Arts in Counseling ..214 J. TEMPLAR SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ..218 1. Personnel ..218 2. Academic Programs ..220 3. Florida Campus ..225 a. Licensure and Certification ..225 b. Experiential c. Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program Admission, Continuation, and Licensure ..225 Academic Catalog 2018-2019 (approved May 14, 2018) Table of Contents v 4. Elementary Education (Grades K-6) Major with Endorsements in ESOL and Reading ..226 5. Tennessee Campus ..228 a. Licensure and Certification ..228 b. Experiential c. Undergraduate Teacher Education Program Admission, Continuation, and Licensure ..229 d. Graduate Teacher Education Program Admission, Continuation, and Licensure ..230 6. Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3) Major.

8 231 7. Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education Grades K-5) Major ..235 8. Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education Grades K-5 & English as a Second Language Grades PreK-12) 9. Interdisciplinary Studies (ESL Education Grades PreK-12) Major ..242 10. Special Education Interventionist (Grades K-8) ..245 11. Sport & Fitness Leadership (Physical Education Grades K-12) Major ..247 12. Master of Arts in Educational Technology ..251 13. Master of Arts in Holistic Education ..252 14. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education ..254 a. Admission ..254 b. Initial Admission ..254 c. Student Teaching and Licensure ..254 15. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Elementary Education with Grades K-5 Licensure ..254 16. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education with Grades 6-12 Licensure in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geography, Government, History, Mathematics, or Physics.

9 256 17. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education with Grades 9-12 Licensure in Psychology or Sociology ..257 18. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate World Languages Education with Grades PreK-12 Licensure ..259 19. Endorsement in English as a Second Language (Continuing Education) ..260 20. Endorsement in Gifted Education (Continuing Education) ..261 21. Endorsement in Gifted Education (Undergraduate) ..262 22. Education Specialist in Educational Leadership ..263 23. Education Specialist in Educational Technology ..265 K. ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES ..267 1. Behavioral Standards ..267 2. Communication ..268 3. Academic Calendar ..268 4. Credit Hour Definition ..269 5. Academic 6. Course Registration ..270 7. Directed Study ..271 8. Independent Study ..271 9. Auditing Courses ..272 10. Online Courses ..272 11. Final Examinations.

10 273 Academic Catalog 2018-2019 (approved May 14, 2018) Table of Contents vi 12. Grading System ..273 13. Attendance 14. Adding, Dropping, or Withdrawing from Courses ..276 15. Withdrawing from Johnson University ..277 16. Leave of Absence (LOA) ..278 17. Retaking Courses ..278 18. Classification of Undergraduate Students ..279 19. Course Loads and Full-Time Student Status ..279 20. Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students ..280 21. Academic Standing for Graduate Students ..282 22. Changing Degree Programs, Majors, or 23. Applying Graduate Courses to Undergraduate Degrees ( Swing Courses )..282 24. Residency Requirements ..283 25. 26. Credit for Prior Learning ..283 a. Credit by Transfer ..284 (1) Other Colleges and Universities ..284 (2) Vocational Schools, Technical Schools, or Institutes ..285 (3) Concurrent b. Transfer Guidelines for the Arts & Sciences Core.