Johnson University

Applied Linguistics

The two-year Associate of Arts in Applied Linguistics provides students with a foundational skill in linguistics and the diversity of language in its broad aspects. Career possibilities include entry-level translation, linguistics analysis, cross-cultural work, and further studies in the interdisciplinary fields related to linguistics.

Applied Linguistics

Linguistics focuses on the study of language including the diversity, structure, use, and learning of language. This degree focuses on the development of the skills and knowledge that are foundational for linguistic work in many diverse fields. The Applied Linguistics Major equips students for entry-level translation and literacy work, cross-cultural work, and for further studies in the interdisciplinary fields related to linguistics.

Bible Teaching (B.A.)

The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Bible Teaching gives students additional instruction in Bible & Theology beyond the normal Bible & Theology Major, as well as training in effective methods for communicating biblical truth to students in a primary or secondary school setting.

Bible Teaching (B.S.)

The four-year Bachelor of Science in Bible Teaching gives students additional instruction in Bible & Theology beyond the normal Bible & Theology Major, as well as training in effective methods for communicating biblical truth to students in a primary or secondary school setting.

Biblical Studies

The two-year Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies offers students a broad-based foundation for Christian life and service with an emphasis on worldview issues. It combines introductory coursework from Johnson University's undergraduate Arts & Sciences Core and Bible & Theology Major, preparing students for further studies toward a four-year bachelor's degree.

Business Administration

The Associate of Science in Business Administration incorporates biblical wisdom while providing students with a foundation to serve, with Christian character and a kingdom perspective, in a variety of organizations and entry-level business positions. While providing a pathway toward a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students develop critical business knowledge and skills in Accounting, Management, Business Communication, Marketing, and Economics.

Business Administration

The Business Administration major equips students to serve as business leaders in various industries. Students develop knowledge and skills in numerous areas of business such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Organizational Behavior, Analytics & Decision Making, Human Resource Management, Business Law, Leadership, and Organizational Strategy.

Christian Ministries

The Certificate in Christian Ministries targets staff members who are hired from within churches and who do not have prior bachelor's degrees, nor Christian college or seminary background. Students complete five online courses (3 credits each). Upon completion, graduates can apply these fifteen credits toward an online associate or bachelor's degree at Johnson University.

Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science equips students with a strong foundation in computer science principles, blending theoretical knowledge and practical application. Students develop critical problem-solving skills and gain hands-on experience.

Creative Arts Ministry

The Creative Arts Ministry equips students to utilize communication principles, production arts, media technology, and best practices in ministry, to lead a successful creative arts ministry in a church.

Elementary Education Grades K-5

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching in the elementary school classrooms. In addition to the Arts & Sciences Core, the Bible & Theology Major, and the Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education Grades K-5) Major, this program includes general education courses and professional studies in early childhood development, child psychology, educational philosophy, and specialized teaching methodologies.

Elementary Education Grades K-5 & English as a Second Language Education Grades PreK-12

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching in the elementary school and in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms. In addition to the Arts & Sciences Core, the Bible & Theology Major, and the Interdisciplinary Studies Major, this program includes general education courses and professional studies in early childhood development, child psychology, educational philosophy, and specialized teaching methodologies.

English

The Associate of Arts in English provides broad training for a wide range of academic and professional careers by developing a critical understanding of the human experience across time, place, and cultures. Courses introduce skills for research, analysis, and communication that prepare students for further studies toward a four-year bachelor's degree.

English

The English Major cultivates a critical understanding of the human experience across time, place, and cultures. It develops skills for research, analysis, and communication that enable graduates to engage the world in which they serve in thoughtful, constructive, and creative ways. Graduates may pursue careers in education, writing, editing, publishing, public relations, and communications.

English as a Second Language Education Grades PreK-12

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms at all levels in public and Christian schools. In addition to the Arts & Sciences Core, the Bible & Theology Major, and the Interdisciplinary Studies (ESL Education Grades PreK-12) Major, this program includes general education courses and professional studies in child development, educational philosophy, and specialized teaching methodologies.

Family Studies

The Family Studies major offers foundational training and equipping for service to children, families, and individuals. Students study the theories, contexts, and conceptual frameworks used to understand the dynamics of family interaction that maintain and strengthen home and family as the fundamental unit of society.

Health Science (Pre-nursing)

The Associate of Science in Health Science provides the prerequisite education for students to apply to a nursing school, resulting in the student becoming a registered nurse. These first two years of Pre-Nursing emphasize Scientific Excellence, Spiritual Formation, and Other-Centered Service, reflecting Johnson's commitment to spiritual formation and service learning.

History

The Associate of Arts in History cultivates a critical understanding of the human past and develops skills of historical research, analysis, and communication that enable students to engage the world in which they serve in a thoughtful, positive, and creative manner, preparing them for further studies toward a four-year bachelor's degree.

History

The History Major cultivates a critical understanding of the human past and develops skills of historical research, analysis, and communication that enable students to engage the world in which they serve in a thoughtful, positive, and creative manner. Graduates may pursue careers as communicators, educators, researchers, writers, and public historians, and will be prepared for graduate school in history, law, or intercultural studies.

Integrated Early Childhood Education Grades PreK-3

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching in the preschool and elementary school classrooms. In addition to the Arts & Sciences Core, the Bible & Theology Major, and the Interdisciplinary Studies (Integrated Early Childhood Education PreK-3rd) Major, this program includes general education courses and professional studies in early childhood development, child psychology, special education, and specialized teaching methodologies.

Integrative Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies offers students the opportunity to customize a strategic major from two already existing programs that complement each other and their Bible and Theology major, tailoring a degree specific to their own interests and career goals.

Intercultural Commerce

The Intercultural Commerce Major prepares Christian men and women to work successfully in the international Christian marketplace, adapting business concepts to other countries' financial, sociopolitical, and economic systems. Majors develop skills to do business in markets around the world while demonstrating their faith through their business commerce and actions.

Intercultural Studies

The Certificate in Intercultural Studies is a customized one-year program for students who are 21 years or older. It is applicable to students joining a team as support personnel, becoming missionaries as a second career, or wanting to increase their mission understanding. Students complete a minimum of 12 credits, customizing their program by choosing four courses in Intercultural Studies most applicable to their studies.

Intercultural Studies (A.A.)

The two-year Associate of Arts in Intercultural Studies provides students with a foundational preparation for cross-cultural ministry. Career possibilities include entry-level mission and cross-cultural ministry positions.

Intercultural Studies (A.S.)

The two-year Associate of Science in Intercultural Studies provides students with a foundational preparation for cross-cultural ministry. Career possibilities include entry-level mission and cross-cultural ministry positions.

Intercultural Studies (B.A.)

The Intercultural Studies Major prepares students to be agents of transformation within strategic, intercultural, and missional vocations among all peoples in accordance with the gospel.

Intercultural Studies (B.S.)

The Intercultural Studies Major (online) is a fully-online degree program that prepares students for many types of cross-cultural ministry. The degree provides students with a solid foundation for examining and engaging their ministry context with a broad missiological lens.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies provides broad training for a wide range of academic and professional careers by developing a critical understanding of the human experience.

Life Sciences

The Life Sciences Major cultivates a foundational knowledge of the living world from sub-cellular to ecological and global scales. Critical thinking skills necessary to design, collect, and interpret datasets are a central part of the coursework, preparing students to teach or to apply those skills in health or allied health professions.

Mathematics

The Mathematics Major provides students with a strong foundation in the mathematical sciences, key skills in computation and analysis, and grounding in mathematical theory. It cultivates the ability to use precise language, reason carefully, solve problems effectively, and use mathematics to advance arguments and increase understanding.

Media Arts

The two-year Associate of Arts in Media Arts is designed to provide foundational instruction to undergraduate students in the field of Media Arts. Completion of the degree affords graduates the opportunity to obtain gainful entry-level employment in strategic locations or pursue a bachelor's degree.

Media Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts equips students to utilize production arts principles with a focus on visual media content creation. Students select a concentration of focus and are prepared for strategic positions in entertainment, news and information, communication, and media arts production.

Ministry Leadership

The two-year Associate of Arts in Ministry Leadership provides students with foundational preparation for leadership in churches and parachurch ministries.

Ministry Leadership

The Ministry Leadership degree prepares students to lead ministries with Christlikeness, biblical wisdom, and skillful leadership. Students may choose from one of eight concentrations and will participate in internships in their career area.

Missions

The Missions Major prepares students to be agents of transformation with strategic, intercultural, and missional vocations among all peoples in accordance with the gospel.

Music

The Associate of Arts in Music equips students to utilize musicianship skills in a variety of ways. It also provides students interested in pursuing Worship Leadership, Music Business, or Music Education a two-year degree option, which can be applied toward a bachelor's degree.

Music

The Bachelor of Music is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career as a private piano/voice teacher. The program is designed to meet National Association of Schools of Music standards.

Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education is designed for students who wish to pursue a full-time professional career as a K-12 Vocal/General Music teacher. The program is intended to meet National Association of Schools of Music standards and those of other accrediting bodies with whom Johnson University is associated.

Music Technology

The Associate of Arts in Music Technology equips students to utilize live audio production and studio production in a variety of music production-focused professions. Students are prepared for strategic positions in live and studio production.

Music Technology

The Bachelor of Music Technology equips students to utilize musicianship skills, composition, live audio production, studio production, computer science, electrical engineering, software development, and digital/electronic instrument construction skills in a variety of music production-focused professions.

Pastoral Care and Counseling

The Pastoral Care and Counseling Major equips students to provide pastoral care, godly counsel, and effective leadership in pastoral ministry settings.

Psychology

The Psychology major opens doors to a diverse group of social service fields focused on improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Johnson's program integrates social and behavioral science with the Christian faith, equipping graduates for entry-level jobs in social services.

Psychology

The Psychology major opens doors to a diverse group of social service fields focused on improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Johnson's program integrates social and behavioral science with the Christian faith, equipping graduates with knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in social services or for graduate study.

Religious Studies

The Religious Studies Major is an interdisciplinary program that examines the religious experiences of global human cultures past and present. It develops skills of theological reflection, historical research, analysis, and communication, and helps students strengthen their own Christian perspective by exploring the beliefs and practices of numerous other traditions.

Special Education Interventionist (Grades K-8)

This program introduces students to the fundamentals of teaching children with special education needs. In addition to the Arts & Sciences Core, the Bible & Theology Major, and the Special Education Interventionist (Grades K-8) Major, this program includes general education courses and professional studies in child development, educational philosophy, and specialized teaching methodologies.

Sport & Fitness Leadership

The Sport & Fitness Leadership Certificate is designed for students outside of the Sport & Fitness Leadership Major who would like to develop the knowledge and skills to be effective within a sport, recreation, and/or fitness context. It also helps students begin coursework designed to meet standards for professional certification by the Association of Church Sports and Recreation Ministries (CSRM).

Sport & Fitness Leadership

The two-year Associate of Science in Sport & Fitness Leadership provides students with foundational preparation for work in a kinesiology-related field. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in fitness, coaching, sport administration, sports ministry, and related professions, as well as advanced training in allied health or kinesiology.

Sport & Fitness Leadership

Athletes and sportspeople represent one of the largest mission fields in the world, and the allied health field offers numerous opportunities for mentoring relationships through which believers can influence others for Christ. The program includes coursework designed to qualify students for multiple professional certifications.

Teaching English as a Second Language

The Teaching English as a Second Language Major introduces students to the opportunities and requirements for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL), including the social, cultural, and linguistic factors that influence second-language acquisition, and principles, methods, and techniques of effective second-language instruction in cross-cultural contexts.

Theology

The four-year Bachelor of Theology gives students extensive, additional instruction in Bible & Theology beyond the normal Bible & Theology Major required of all bachelor's students. Students also receive training in effective methods of communicating biblical truth. Graduates specialize in Biblical & Theological Studies in order to pursue careers in the field or continue to Master's-level studies.

Visual Media Production and Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Media Production and Design equips students to utilize production arts principles with a focus on visual media content creation. Students are prepared for strategic positions in entertainment, news and information, communication, and media arts production.

Worship Leadership

The Bachelor of Music in Worship Leadership is designed for students who wish to pursue a full-time professional career in worship leadership with an emphasis on worship theology, congregational ministry, music, and worship-related technology and arts.