Palm Beach Atlantic University
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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a comprehensive Christian university with a core emphasis in the liberal arts. Its purpose is to offer a curriculum of studies and a program of student activities dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. PBA is located in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States and has an enrollment of nearly 3,200 students.
The University offers daytime and evening undergraduate degrees in over 70 programs of study, together with four master's degrees and one professional degree program (pharmacy). The University is organized into nine academic schools: Arts & Sciences, Communication & Media, Education & Behavioral Studies, Gregory School of Pharmacy, MacArthur School of Continuing Education, Ministry, Music & Fine Arts, Nursing, and Rinker School of Business.
PBA was founded in 1968 by Dr. Jess Moody, pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach. The first class graduated in 1972. In 2000, a campus was opened in Orlando to serve adult learners in Central Florida with undergraduate and graduate programs. In 2002, the name was changed from Palm Beach Atlantic College to Palm Beach Atlantic University.
The University is best known for producing graduates in business, education and counseling. PBA also is known for its community service program named "Workship." Since the school was founded in 1968, 1.5 million hours of student community service have been recorded.
PBA is a provisional member of the NCAA Division II and a member of the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association). Presently, the "Sailfish" compete in ten intercollegiate sports including women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis and women's cross country. School colors are navy blue and white.
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