Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 349500
- Phone: (615) 327-3927
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
53.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
42FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,757Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Elementary Education Degree
The elementary education program at Johnson University prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer elementary education degrees.
The Elementary Education program at Johnson University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 11 years.
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Johnson University
1616 Church St, Nashville, TN
Johnson University is an educational institute located in Knoxville, Tennessee that has several academic programs for its students. This school also has a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation. Johnson University has an enrollment of around 800 students each year. Johnson University offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are listed below:
- Biblical Studies
- Elementary Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score between 940 to 1202, or an ACT score within the range of 20 to 26.
Johnson University also provides student services including daycare assistance for individuals with children and career counseling for students in need of help.
The cost of attendance is nearly $7,100 for graduate students and approximately $11,000 for undergraduate level students yearly. Tuition costs may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available and the cost is about $2,800 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial assistance for potential students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation has accredited the education provided by Johnson University for over forty-four consecutive years. To read more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit johnsonu.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Johnson University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Post-Masters Certificate
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | 11 |
Master's Degree | 13 |
Post-Masters Certificate | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 4 |
Female | 20 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 24 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Elementary Education program at Johnson University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Description
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
- Total Employment: 7
- Average Annual Salary: $52010
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Johnson University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Johnson University may offer student services like:
- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Johnson University is a Member of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball