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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 South Flagler Drive, PO Box 24708
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708

Official telephone: (561) 803-2055
Fax number: (561) 803-2115
Website: https://www.pba.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 76%
Student:Faculty ratio: 11:1
Total faculty: 173 men, 193 women
Full-time faculty: 80 men, 74 women
Part-time faculty: 93 men, 119 women
Graduation rate: 56% within six years

Palm Beach Atlantic University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Chemistry, Other
  • Christian Studies
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Science
  • Dance, General
  • Digital Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
  • General Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Journalism
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Missions/Missionary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Music, Other
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Voice and Opera
Certificates

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Doctorates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Nursing Practice
  • Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Christian Studies
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Nursing Practice
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Psychology, Other
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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