The School of Education and Behavioral Studies

Marcia Bedasse, Ed.D., Dean

Karelynne Ayayo, Th.D., Associate Dean

Mission

The mission of the School of Education and Behavioral Studies is to enrich and heal the world through Christian practitioners who are equipped emotionally, spiritually, and academically.

Programs of Study

Majors

• Art Education, Grades K-12, B.A.  
• Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, B.S.  
• Applied Physiology and Kinesiology: Concentration in Pre-Athletic Training, B.S.  
• Applied Physiology and Kinesiology: Concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy, B.S.   
• Applied Physiology and Kinesiology: Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy, B.S.  
• Applied Sport Performance: Concentration in Coaching/Teaching, B.S.  
• Applied Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, B.S.  
• Elementary Education K-6/ESOL/Reading, B.S.  * 
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior, B.S.  
• Music Education, Grades K-12, B.Mus.  *  

Minors

• Education Minor  
• Exercise Science Minor  
• Leadership Minor  
• Physical Education Minor  

Certificate

• Leadership Certificate  

* Educator Preparation Programs Approved by the Florida Department of Education