1968
West Palm Beach, FL

School Details

Palm Beach Atlantic University was founded in 1968 by Dr. Jess C. Moody while he was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach. As a private, not-for-profit, institution of higher education, the university’s mission is to “prepare students for lifelong learning and leadership by offering excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and selected professions.”

Palm Beach Atlantic University awards associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctor’s degrees. Palm Beach Atlantic University offers select online class options, as well as degrees that can be earned completely online, allowing motivated working adults to advance their careers. Study on your own schedule with PBA online degrees while still earning a degree that is as respected as PBA’s traditional on-site degree programs. Even though you study at a distance with online programs you will still engage and interact frequently with fellow students and instructors.

Accreditation & Licensing

Palm Beach Atlantic University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Business

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
Master of Science in Leadership

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Religion & Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts in Ministry