Palm Beach Atlantic University
P.O. Box 24708
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708
Official telephone: (561) 803-2000
Toll-free telephone: (888) 468-6722
Fax number: (561) 803-2186
Website:
www.pba.edu
| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
One summer session of six weeks. |
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| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
70% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
186 men, 161 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
92 men, 75 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
94 men, 86 women |
| Graduation rate: |
51% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-pharmacy, Biology--Graduate School Preparation; Pre-Health Professional Preparation
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
0 |
| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, Focus on the Family,Summer Institute of Journalism DC |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Australia; Egypt; Hong Kong; Russia; Uganda; United Kingdom |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Associate's Degrees
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Finance/Accounting
- Art
- Art Education
- Athletic Training
- Biblical Studies
- Biology
- Biology/Secondary Education
- Business
- Christian Leadership
- Christian Social Ministry
- Christian Studies
- Church Music
- Communication
- Computer Information Systems
- Dance
- Drama/Secondary Education
- Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- English/Secondary Education
- Film
- General Studies
- Graphic Arts
- History
- History/Secondary Education
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/Secondary Education
- Ministry
- Music
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Music Performance/Instrumental
- Music Performance/Keyboard
- Music Performance/Voice
- Music Theatre
- Musical Theatre
- News
- Nursing
- Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Management
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy/Religion
- Physical Education
- Physical Education/Secondary Education
- Political Science
- Political Science/Secondary Education
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Health
- Pre-Law
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Secondary Education
- Sports Management
- Theatre Arts
- Theatre Arts/Dance
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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