Bob Jones University Teacher Licensure Program – SC

Candid photo of female student teacher, Angie Uribe, teaching children at Berea Middle School. Photo by Hal Cook, 2012

Bob Jones University

About

Bob Jones University is an accredited Christian liberal arts university focused on educating students to reflect and serve Christ. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, BJU has been preparing students with a world-class education for nearly 100 years. With approximately 2500 undergraduate students living minutes away from downtown Greenville, BJU is known for having a tight-knit student body and family atmosphere.

Programs preparing students for the teaching profession have seen enormous success. Teachers, administrators, superintendents and education entrepreneurs all over the world have chosen BJU as a place to get their training. Our programs boast an experienced faculty, incredible community partnerships, and vibrant Biblical and liberal arts training. Graduates complete their degrees as well-rounded, servant-minded educators who are grounded in their faith.

College or University
Greenville

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BJU gave me the confidence I needed to walk into my classroom and excel. In my first year, I was able to bring my students from 30% to 80% passage on the benchmark exams.

Matt Dehart, Elementary Education, 2019, Elementary Teacher, Founder of Teach from DeHart Academy, Educational Entrepreneur

The push and challenge from my teachers prepared me for the rigorous expectations I faced in graduate school.

Tara Hanson, Educational Studies, 2018

BJU gave me the confidence I needed to walk into my classroom and excel. In my first year, I was able to bring my students from 30% to 80% passage on the benchmark exams.

Matt Dehart, Elementary Education, 2019, Elementary Teacher, Founder of Teach from DeHart Academy, Educational Entrepreneur

Bachelor’s & certification

Undergraduate Teacher Education Program

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From 48 to 48 months
Program Duration
In-person
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program Info

Teacher education at BJU is unique. We prepare you to follow after Christ in your teaching career with an emphasis on growing in your ability to learn, love, and lead others. Students with backgrounds in Christian Education, Homeschool Education, and Public Education thrive in our programs as we prepare them for a wide variety of educational contexts.

You can teach just about anywhere with a degree from BJU! If you want experiential learning experiences, BJU is the place to be! Our university-wide emphasis on service and community involvement is excellent extra-curricular preparation for any future teacher. Alumni from the School of Education and Human Services at BJU have gone on to become servant leaders in their schools. Alumni have served as legendary, lifelong teachers, principals, entrepreneurial educators, international teachers, authors, superintendents, state education officials and more. BJU equips students with excellent training to achieve their God-given potential.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Apr. 02, 2027
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$21,210
In State Tuition
$21,210
Out of State Tuition
$25
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Bob Jones University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Bob Jones University to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Varies

Average Financial Aid Package

On average, BJU students receive $14,000 in financial aid. To learn more visit the BJU Financial Aid Page.

$10,000

Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Academic Excellence Scholarship is available to students with ACT Scores ranging from 24 -32. The award is for up to $10,000.

$1,500

Legacy Scholarship

The Legacy Scholarship is available for children of BJU Alumni. The award is for up to $1,500.

Varies

BJU Fellows Scholarship

The BJU Fellows Scholarship is available for South Carolina students who qualify for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program OR the Pell Promise. Combining your entire aid package, qualifying students pay $0 in tuition.

$12,000

Founder's Grant

The Founder's Grant is available for students in a non-religion program. The award is for up to $12,000.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3
Elementary Education 2-6
English Language Arts 9-12
French K-12
Mathematics 9-12
Middle Language Arts 5-8
Middle Math 5-8
Middle Science 5-8
Middle Social Studies 5-8
Music K-12
Science 9-12
Social Studies 9-12
Spanish K-12
Special Education K-12