Both institutions had curriculums rooted in Christian principles to address the growing need for rudimentary training for African American boys and girls. In 1931, the college took on its current name, Bethune-Cookman College. In 1941, implementation of a four-year college degree program in liberal arts and teacher training allowed study towards a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education. Mary McLeod Bethune's home, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 640 Second Ave. on campus. In winter, freezing temperatures are infrequent with cool, damp, and windy conditions common.
Insect repellent is also recommend.
I-95, take state highway 92 east into downtown Daytona. On the World Wide Web, more information about the college can be found at Bethune-Coookman College's Home Page.