University Catalog 2019-2020

Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ? Johnson University (approved June 26, 2019)

ACADEMIC CATALOG 2019-2020

Effective July 1, 2019 ? June 30, 2020

JOHNSON UNIVERSITY TENNESSEE 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998

Telephone: 865-573-4517 JohnsonU@JohnsonU.edu

JohnsonU.edu

JOHNSON UNIVERSITY FLORIDA 1011 Bill Beck Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34744

Telephone: 407-847-8966 JohnsonUFL@JohnsonU.edu

JohnsonU.edu/FL

JOHNSON UNIVERSITY ONLINE 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998

Telephone: 865-573-4517 JohnsonU@JohnsonU.edu JohnsonU.edu/Online

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CONTENTS

Foreword from the President .....................................................................................................1

A. GENERAL INFORMATION: JOHNSON UNIVERSITY.................................3

1. History.................................................................................................................................3 2. Mission Statement ..............................................................................................................6 3. Core Values.........................................................................................................................7 4. Statement of Faith..............................................................................................................7 5. One University--Three Campuses .................................................................................10

a. Johnson University Tennessee .....................................................................................10 b. Johnson University Florida ..........................................................................................10 c. Johnson University Online...........................................................................................11 d. Off-Campus Instructional Sites....................................................................................11 6. Academic Calendar..........................................................................................................11 7. Accreditation and Authorizations ..................................................................................18 a. State Authorization ......................................................................................................18 b. SACSCOC Institutional Accreditation ........................................................................18 c. ABHE Programmatic Accreditation ............................................................................19 d. State Authorizations for Distance Education ...............................................................19 e. Master of Arts in Counseling .......................................................................................20 f. Teacher Education .......................................................................................................20 g. Veterans .......................................................................................................................20 8. Memberships ....................................................................................................................20 9. Policy on Student Privacy ...............................................................................................20 10. Student Grievances ..........................................................................................................22 11. Public Disclosures ............................................................................................................23 12. Academic Catalog ............................................................................................................26

B. INTRODUCTION TO JOHNSON UNIVERSITY ACADEMICS ................27

1. Academic Organization ...................................................................................................27 2. Johnson University's Educational Approach ................................................................29 3. Types of Degree Programs ..............................................................................................31 4. Overview of Baccalaureate Degree Structure ...............................................................37 5. Characteristics of Johnson University Professional Majors and Graduate Programs....38 6. Academic Programs.........................................................................................................40

C. SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES...........................................................................47

1. Personnel...........................................................................................................................47 2. Academic Programs.........................................................................................................50 3. Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum..................................................................................51 4. Tennessee (JUTN) B.A./B.S. Arts & Sciences Core Requirements .............................53 5. Florida (JUFL) B.A./B.S. Arts & Sciences Core Requirements ..................................54 6. Online (JUOL) B.A./B.S. Arts & Sciences Core Requirements...................................55 7. M.U.S.E. Program............................................................................................................62 8. Honors Program...............................................................................................................63

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9. English Major...................................................................................................................66 10. Associate of Arts in English ............................................................................................70 11. English Minor...................................................................................................................72 12. History Major...................................................................................................................74 13. Associate of Arts in History ............................................................................................77 14. Associate of Science in History .......................................................................................79 15. History Minor...................................................................................................................81 16. Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies ...............................................................82 17. Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies ..........................................................84 18. Public Health Major ........................................................................................................86 19. Associate of Science in Public Health.............................................................................89 20. Public Health Minor ........................................................................................................90 21. Religious Studies Major ..................................................................................................91 22. Sport & Fitness Leadership Major ................................................................................94 23. Sport & Fitness Leadership (Physical Education Grades K-12) Major .....................98 24. Associate of Science in Sport & Fitness Leadership ...................................................101 25. Sport & Fitness Leadership Certificate .......................................................................103

D. SCHOOL OF BIBLE & THEOLOGY ...................................................................104

1. Personnel.........................................................................................................................104 2. Academic Programs.......................................................................................................105 3. Bible & Theology Major................................................................................................106 4. Associate of Arts/Associate of Science in Biblical Studies..........................................110 5. Master of Arts in New Testament.................................................................................114 6. Graduate Certificate in Biblical Interpretation ..........................................................116 7. Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Formation & Leadership......................................117

E. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & PUBLIC LEADERSHIP.....................................118

1. Mission ............................................................................................................................118 2. Vision...............................................................................................................................118 3. Personnel.........................................................................................................................118 4. Academic Programs.......................................................................................................119 5. Business Administration Major....................................................................................120 6. Associate of Science in Business Administration ........................................................126 7. Business Adiministration Minor...................................................................................129 8. Nonprofit Administration Major..................................................................................130 9. Master of Business Administration ..............................................................................132 10. Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies ...............................................................134

a. The Center for Global Studies (CGS) ........................................................................134 11. Advanced Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies..............................................139

F. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & CREATIVE ARTS ...........................141

1. Personnel.........................................................................................................................141 2. Academic Programs.......................................................................................................142 3. Audio Production Major ...............................................................................................143 4. Journalism & Digital Mass Media Major....................................................................144 5. Media Ministry Major ...................................................................................................146 6. Strategic Communcation Major ...................................................................................147

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7. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Media Production and Design ................................149 8. Associate of Arts/Associate of Science in Mass Communication...............................151 9. Graphic Arts and Design Minor ...................................................................................153 10. Mass Communication Minor ........................................................................................154 11. Video Production Minor................................................................................................156 12. Musical Arts Major........................................................................................................157 13. Worship Ministry Major ...............................................................................................161 14. Bachelor of Music Education ........................................................................................166 15. Associate of Arts in Music .............................................................................................172 16. Music Minor ...................................................................................................................176 17. Music Performance Minor ............................................................................................178 18. Worship Theology Minor ..............................................................................................181

G. SCHOOL OF CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY............................................183

1. Personnel.........................................................................................................................183 2. Academic Programs.......................................................................................................185 3. Certificate in Christian Ministries ...............................................................................185 4. Associate of Science in Ministry Leadership ...............................................................186 5. Children's Ministry Major............................................................................................189 6. Ministry Leadership Major (online) ..............................................................................191 7. Pastoral Care and Counseling Major ..........................................................................193 8. Preaching & Church Leadership Major......................................................................195 9. Preaching & Youth Ministry Major ............................................................................197 10. Strategic Ministry Major ..............................................................................................200 11. Youth Ministry Major ...................................................................................................204 12. Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministries ..............................................................206 13. Master of Strategic Ministry.........................................................................................207

a. Church Partnership.....................................................................................................210

H. SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES.....................................................211

1. Personnel.........................................................................................................................211 2. Academic Programs.......................................................................................................212 3. Certificate in Intercultural Studies ..............................................................................213 4. Associate of Science in Intercultural Studies...............................................................214 5. Associate of Science in Applied Linguistics .................................................................217 6. Applied Linguistics Major (face-to-face).........................................................................220 7. Applied Linguistics Major (online) ................................................................................223 8. Cross-Cultural Media Communication Major ...........................................................225 9. Global Community Health Major ................................................................................227 10. Intercultural Studies Major (face-to-face) ......................................................................229 11. Intercultural Studies Major (online) ..............................................................................233 12. Intercultural Studies Minor ..........................................................................................235 13. Middle Eastern Studies Major......................................................................................237 13. Teaching English as a Second Language Major .........................................................239 14. Urban Studies Major .....................................................................................................241 15. Graduate Certificate in Translation (online).................................................................243 16. Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies (online) .................................................244

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17. Graduate Certificate in Economic Community Development (online) .......................245 18. Graduate Translation Consultancy Certificate (online)...............................................245 19. Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (online) ...........................................................246

I. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ..................................250

1. Personnel.........................................................................................................................250 2. Academic Programs.......................................................................................................251 3. Associate of Science in Psychology ...............................................................................252 4. Psychology Major...........................................................................................................253 5. Family Studies Major ....................................................................................................256 6. Organizational Psychology Major................................................................................258 7. Master of Arts in Counseling ........................................................................................260

J. TEMPLAR SCHOOL OF EDUCATION..............................................................264

1. Personnel.........................................................................................................................264 2. Academic Programs.......................................................................................................266 3. Florida Campus..............................................................................................................271

a. Licensure and Certification........................................................................................271 b. Experiential Learning.................................................................................................271 c. Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program Admission, Continuation, and Licensure .....271 4. Elementary Education (Grades K-6) Major with Endorsements in ESOL and Reading ...........................................................................................................................272 5. Tennessee Campus .........................................................................................................274 a. Licensure and Certification........................................................................................274 b. Experiential Learning.................................................................................................275 c. Undergraduate Teacher Education Program Admission, Continuation, and Licensure .......275 d. Graduate Teacher Education Program Admission, Continuation, and Licensure .....276 6. Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3) Major......277 7. Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education Grades K-5 & English as a Second Language Grades PreK-12) Major........................................281 8. Interdisciplinary Studies (ESL Education Grades PreK-12) Major.........................284 9. Special Education Interventionist (Grades K-8) .........................................................288 10. Master of Arts in Educational Technology..................................................................290 11. Master of Arts in Holistic Education ...........................................................................291 12. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education.........................................293 a. Admission ..................................................................................................................293 b. Student Teaching and Licensure ....................................................................................293 13. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Elementary Education with Grades K-5 Licensure .........................................................................................................................293 14. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education with Grades 6-12 Licensure in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geography, Government, History, Mathematics, or Physics .................................................................................295 15. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education with Grades 9-12 Licensure in Psychology or Sociology ..........................................................................296 16. Master of Arts in Post-Baccalaureate World Languages Education with Grades PreK-12 Licensure .........................................................................................................298 17. Endorsement in English as a Second Language (Continuing Education) .......................299

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