Division of Education

Transfer Student Information

The credentials of students transferring from an accredited college or university will be evaluated by the Registrar and an adviser in Education for appropriate placement in the Education Program.

Students entering with fifty or more hours of transfer credit may enroll in restricted professional education courses, when necessary, during their first semester at JBU. Each situation will be reviewed at the end of that semester to determine if the student is ready for admission.

Students transferring from another major within the University, or from another university, will be expected to complete all program requirements in effect at the time of the transfer. Candidates must complete all program requirements in effect at the time of transfer (including Gates One through Four requirements).

Early Childhood Education (P-4) and Middle School (4-8) licensure candidates must successfully complete at least 12 hours of professional education courses at JBU including the Spring Block semester.

Secondary Education licensure candidates must successfully complete at least 12 hours of Professional Education courses at JBU with a minimum of 3 hours of methods in their Teaching Field.