Graduate: How to Apply

New students wishing to enroll in this program must complete/provide the following:

• An online graduate application.
• Three references: Two academic references (educators from the applicant’s undergraduate or graduate career) and one personal reference (a mentor, pastor, etc.). If the applicant is returning to school after a prolonged absence (five years or more), two professional references may be obtained in place of the academic references.
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions the applicant has attended.
• A recent government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) scanned and emailed to .
• A two- to three- page essay describing their personal, spiritual, and professional background and how their professional goals and interests match the goals and purpose of Johnson University and the chosen graduate program. Include any additional information the faculty should know as it considers the application. Email to .
• Counseling Prerequisite: A minimum of 15 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit hours in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. See the academic catalog for more information.
• Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 will be required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
• A 5-10 page writing sample from their previous college work.
• Interview with the School of Social & Behavioral Science graduate faculty.

New students wishing to enroll in this program must complete/provide the following:

• An online graduate application.
• Three references: one from a minister or church leader, one from an educator, and one from an employer or colleague.
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions the applicant has attended.
• A recent photo.
• A two- to three-page essay describing their reasons for pursuing a degree program at Johnson University Tennessee; their current Christian commitment, including church and ministry involvement; prior teaching and/or work experience, including both ministry and professional activities that shaped their decision and prepared them for graduate studies; personal career goals and how their chosen graduate program will help accomplish those goals. Include any additional information the faculty should know as it considers the application.
• Degree-seeking applicants must hold a current teaching license or current employment as a teacher in a state or Christian school.

The 13-month M.A. in Holistic Education program provides a “fifth year” of advanced study leading to licensure for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree from the Templar School of Education. This degree cannot be taken as a stand-alone program, nor is it designed for students who hold a degree from another department, college, or university.

Students wishing to enroll in this program must complete/provide the following:

• An online graduate application.
• Two references, one from a minister or church leader and one from an academic supervisor or educator.
• A brief admissions essay stating their goals and objectives.
• PRAXIS II test scores.
• Interview, scheduled by the Templar School of Education after the application items have been submitted.

New students wishing to enroll in this program must complete/provide the following:

• An online graduate application.
• Three references, one from a minister or church leader, one from an educator, and one from an employer or colleague.
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions the applicant has attended.
• A recent photo.
• A two- to three-page admissions essay describing their reasons for pursuing a degree program at Johnson University Tennessee; their current Christian commitment, including church and ministry involvement; prior teaching and/or work experience, including both ministry and professional activities that shaped their decision and prepared them for graduate studies; personal career goals and how their chosen graduate program will help accomplish those goals. Include any additional information the faculty should know as it considers the application.
• Standard resume.
• Answers to essay questions, which will be emailed to you upon completion of your application.
• PRAXIS I or PRAXIS II test scores.