The Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences (CFCS) offers undergraduate degree programs in Early Childhood Education, Exceptional Education, and Sports & Fitness. At the graduate level, CFCS offers programs in Counselor Education, Early Childhood, Exceptional Education and School Psychology. Additionally, certificate programs in Marriage and Family Therapy, Play Therapy, and Sport Leadership are available.

Students completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education are qualified to teach Pre-Kindergarten through grade 3 upon graduation and are eligible to apply for Florida Teaching Certification. A Bachelor of Science degree in Exceptional
Education is available for individuals interested in teaching exceptional students in grades K-12. The Sports and Fitness Bachelor of Science degree prepares graduates for positions with school and university athletic programs, community sports organizations, private and public fitness and recreation programs, and multipurpose facilities.

Masters level programs are available in Counselor Education, with emphasis on school counseling or mental health counseling. The Counselor Education program operates a Community Counseling Clinic on the main campus. Advanced graduate students under the
supervision of university faculty members staff the clinic. In the area of Early Childhood, two degrees are available: Early Childhood Education M.Ed. and Early Childhood Development and Education M.A. These Early Childhood degree programs focus on preparation of professional personnel with advanced competence. The Masters Degree and certification programs in Exceptional Education prepare professionals to teach in Exceptional Education.

The Specialist Program in School Psychology is an intensive two- year course of studies which prepares graduates for roles as School Psychologists. Extensive work in field settings is an integral requirement of the course of studies.

The department offers two courses of study leading to the Ph.D. in Education. One focuses on Counselor Education and prepares personnel for advanced positions. The other is in the area of Exceptional Education and focuses on the preparation of personnel for positions in higher education and leadership roles. Each of these Ph.D. tracks are designed to prepare highly competent doctoral level professionals who will assume leadership positions in teaching, research and service in their respective fields.