Degree Programs/Majors
Florida College offers a rigorous higher education, taught through the lens of a biblical worldview. Our degree programs emphasize academic excellence and rigor built upon the foundation of the inerrant Word of God.
Biblical Studies (B.A.)
The Biblical Studies program offers students intensive examination of biblical texts, languages, and history, as well as systems of religious thought and the history of religious movements. The academic study of the Bible is blended with an emphasis on seeing and communicating the biblical message.
New Testament (B.A.)
This major provides a more intensive study of the New Testament as well as its literary, historical, and cultural background, and includes a minimum two years of New Testament Greek.
Biblical Education (B.S.)
The Biblical Education major is designed to provide a practical emphasis in the study of the Bible by combining it with components in Education and Communication. It is designed for those who are interested in developing their skills in teaching the Bible to children, or men who are interested in teaching the Bible, preaching, or doing other evangelistic work.
Business Administration (B.S.)
The Business Administration program offers a range of business courses to prepare students for either a career in business or further graduate study. The program stresses theoretical, analytical, and practical skills to equip students for success in today’s business world.
Specialization in Sports Management (B.S.)
The Sports Management specialization is designed to prepare students by focusing on developing skills and knowledge necessary for careers in the sports industry.
Communication (B.A.)
The Communication program allows students the flexibility to pursue either a career in communication or graduate study. Communication stresses the value of human relationships and teaches skills such as persuasion, argumentation, and presentation. The program emphasizes both applied theory and practical skills, and prepares students to be leaders in their chosen career paths.
Elementary Education (B.S.)
The Elementary Education program prepares students to be professional educators in public or private elementary schools. The major leads to certification for teaching grades K through 6, including an ESOL endorsement certifying that graduates have special training to teach students for who English is a second language.
Liberal Studies (B.A)
By emphasizing breadth of study rather than a single discipline, the Liberal Studies major encourages students to develop a broad understanding of a variety of disciplines, while they cultivate the abilities to read carefully, think critically, write precisely, and speak effectively. Liberal Studies majors acquire a deeper understanding of the past, of contemporary life, of the relationship between the natural and social orders from both an academic and a biblical perspective. They also develop an appreciation for the traditions of the past, the peoples of the present, the opportunities of the future, and the God who is over all.
Pre-Professional Health Science (B.A.)
Students preparing for medical school (or to pursue professional training in other health fields) can customize an interdisciplinary program of study within the Liberal Studies major, selecting relevant upper-division courses in such disciplines as Health Sciences and Behavioral Science, as well as Biblical Literature. This Bachelor of Arts degree program offers students a unique combination of flexibility as they prepare for the medical school application process and for the appropriate admissions examinations.
Pre-Law (B.A.)
Students preparing for law school can customize an interdisciplinary program of study within the Liberal Studies major, selecting relevant upper-division courses in such disciplines as English, History, and Communication, as well as Biblical Literature. This degree offers students rich and diverse liberal arts education that emphasizes reasoning, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Music (B.A.)
The B.A. in Music is a non-professional liberal arts degree for students who wish to study a general music curriculum. The program includes music theory, music history, conducting, music technology, applied music (private lessons), and participation in ensembles. Recipients of this degree may continue with graduate study in music, enter professional schools such as law or medicine, work in music-related fields such as publishing, retail business, recording, or arts management, or work in other fields not requiring a specific bachelor’s degree.
Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts degree provides two years of study in general education and allows you to begin prerequisites for a bachelor’s degree. The program focuses on mastering the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary to continue your education in a four-year program.
