Early Childhood Education

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.), students must:

  1. Complete 59 hours in the program (includes 12 hours for internship)
  2. Complete a total of 124 semester hours accepted by JBU.
  3. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) or above for all degree work, a 2.5 in the major, and a grade of "C" or 2.0 or higher in each course in the major.
  4. Complete the following general education requirements:
    • English Composition - 6 hours
    • Humanities/Fine Arts - 11 hours (6 hours in major)
    • Natural Science/Math - 13 hours (4 hours in major)
    • Social/Behavioral Science - 12 hours (3 hours in major)*
    • Health/Physical Education - 3 hours
    • Biblical Studies - 6 hours (3 in major)
  5. Receive approval of the professional portfolio (includes evidence of successfully completing the Praxis exams required for Arkansas licensure.)

*Students must complete Arkansas history, geography, and American Government (a grade of "C" or 2.0 or higher in each course) in order to fulfill social/behavioral sciences requirements and to be eligible for a teaching license in Arkansas.