In order to ensure the quality of its programs–both online and on campus–Johnson University is accredited by regional, national, and professional accrediting bodies.

• • Johnson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Johnson University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved grade levels.  Questions about the accreditation of Johnson University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

• • The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) accredits the following programs:Certificate of Christian Ministries
    Graduate Certificate of Biblical Interpretation
    Graduate Certificate of Christian Ministries
    Graduate Certificate of Spiritual Formation and Leadership
    Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
    Associate of Arts in Ministry Leadership
    Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology
    Bachelor of Arts in Bible Teaching
    Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership
    Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling
    Bachelor of Theology
    Master of Arts in New Testament
    Master of Strategic Ministry

• • The Teacher Education Program is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education (Andrew Johnson Tower, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243; 615-741-2966), and by the Association of Christian Schools International (P.O. Box 65130, Colorado Springs, CO 80962-5130; 719-528-6906).

• • Johnson University is also a member of the Appalachian College Association, the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals, the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association, the Tennessee Conference of Graduate Schools, and an affiliate member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

• • The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the following concentrations in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Johnson University: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.) and School Counseling (M.A.).

For more information on research, reporting, assessment, and accreditation, visit the Institutional Effectiveness page.