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Florida Christian University

Florida Christian University (FCU) in Orlando is an international Christian institution renowned for clinical Christian psychology, pastoral counseling, organizational behavioral leadership, and executive coaching.

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Key institutional facts

Institution
Florida Christian University (Florida Christian Univ)
Location
Orlando, Florida, USA
Established
1985
Student Population
1,200+ undergraduate and graduate students
International Proportion
35%
Faculty
80+ Professors & Specialist Counselors

Academic overview & research priorities

Founded in 1985 in Orlando, Florida Christian University has educated thousands of international leaders, ministers, mental health professionals, and corporate executives across the Americas. FCU operates pioneering bilingual programs integrating psychological theory with pastoral care ethics, clinical neuro-coaching, and global business leadership.

Research admissions & international criteria

Undergraduate programs require secondary school completion credentials, transcripts, and personal Christian testimony. Master's and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, Pastoral Counseling, and Leadership require a recognized bachelor's or master's degree, professional curriculum vitae, and a comprehensive research proposal evaluating psychological interventions or pastoral systems.

Academic degrees & funding opportunities (6)

Department faculty & researchers (3)

Prof. Dr. Anthony Portigliatti

President and Professor of Behavioral Leadership · Department of Leadership and Human Development

Prof. Dr. Portigliatti is an internationally known author and researcher in neuro-coaching, psychodynamics of decision-making, and organizational leadership across Latin America and the United States.

Neuro-Coaching Emotional Intelligence Executive Leadership Cross-Cultural Behavioral Psychology
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Prof. Dr. Bruno Portigliatti

Chancellor and Professor of International Higher Education · Department of International Studies

Prof. Dr. Bruno Portigliatti investigates comparative accreditation systems in transnational higher education, civic leadership, and institutional development.

Higher Education Administration International Accreditation Immigration Law and Ethics Public Policy
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Prof. Dr. Maria Elena Gomez

Professor of Counseling Psychology and Family Therapy · Department of Psychology and Counseling

Prof. Dr. Gomez specializes in integrative psychotherapy, systemic family counseling for immigrant communities, and faith-based trauma intervention protocols.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Family Systems Therapy Adolescent Trauma Intervention Pastoral Counseling
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Editorial review and verification

University profile compiled from official Florida Christian University academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent research guide.