 Colleges
&
Universities
A
well-rounded secondary
education
is readily available in the
Palm
Beach area, via an assortment of quality institutions.
In West Palm Beach, there's Northwood University, Palm Beach
Atlantic University and South University. All three
universities are
wonderful
places to
further one's education in various areas of study. Many of
their
degrees and programs are shown in their listings below.
For
a complete rundown of what each school has to offer, call the numbers
listed or click on the images to be taken to their websites.
Down
I-95 at the Glades Road exit is Florida Atlantic University. FAU as
it's better known as, allows students to further their education with
more than 145 different curriculum paths. FAU has a vibrant
campus with an active
student body. The FAU Owls compete in NCAA
Division I
athletics in more than eight sports including football,
basketball, soccer and golf. FAU has additional
campuses in
South Florida, one being their John D. MacArthur facility at 5353
Parkside Drive in Jupiter. For information about FAU's
Jupiter campus, call 561.799.8500.
Palm
Beach Community College is a great place to pick up credit and
non-credit courses towards a degree, or if you just
want to
further your knowledge about a particular subject. They've
got
several locations in Palm Beach County for your convenience, including
Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, and Palm Beach Gardens.
Lincoln
College of Technology rounds out the list, with a handful of
outstanding career-oriented programs offered. Lincoln Tech is
also home to the Florida
Culinary Institute, a popular school that develops many of the top
professional chefs and food service managers of tomorrow via their
rigorous hands-on training and learning environment.
All institutions listed
offer day and evening classes to suit everyone's busy
schedule. Enroll
today and set your sights on obtaining an undergraduate or graduate
degree. You could also pick up a few
classes to further your education
or just take a course to learn a new hobby or skill. The
choice is
yours.
If
you plan on
attending any of the schools below but don't yet have
off-campus
housing, you are welcome to contact any of the Real Estate agents
listed on our Real
Estate page for
assistance.
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 Florida
Atlantic University
777
Glades Road - Boca Raton,
Florida 33431
561.297.3000
The
University has a thriving campus off the Glades Exit of I-95 in Boca
Raton and competes in NCAA Division I
athletics.
FAU
has ten colleges offering more than 145 different bachelor, masters
and doctoral degree programs. Colleges include the Charles E.
Schmidt College of Science, College of Architecture, Urban and Public
Affairs, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Harriet L. Wilkes
Honors College in Jupiter and College of Education.
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Lincoln
College of Technology
2410
Metrocentre Boulevard - West
Palm Beach, Florida
561.842.8324
Morning,
afternoon and evening classes towards a Bachelor of Science degree,
Associate of Applied Science Degree or diploma in programs like
Automotive Tech, Dental, Drafting, HVAC, Medical Assisting,
Cosmetology, Food & Beverage Management.
The Florida Culinary Institute is part of the Lincoln College of
Technology.
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Northwood
University
2600 North Military Trail - West Palm Beach,
Florida 33409
561.478.5500
Northwood
University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in
areas such as Accounting, Advertising, Entertainment-Sport-Promotion
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Palm Beach
Atlantic University
901 South Flagler Drive - West Palm
Beach, Florida 33401
561.803.2000
Undergraduate
Degrees in areas such as: Business Administration, Computer Science,
Graphic Arts, Musical Theatre, Political Science and
Psychology.
Graduate Programs include Business Administration, Counseling
Psychology and Pharmacy.
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Palm
Beach Community College
4200
Congress Avenue - Lake
Worth, Florida 33461
561.576.7222
PBCC
Academics offers credit and noncredit education including distance
learning. Academic degrees include the Associate in Arts, Business and
Office Management, Creative Arts & Communications, Health Care
and
Public Safety. Corporate and Continuing Education programs
are
also available.
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South
University
1760
North Congress Avenue - West
Palm Beach, Florida 33409
800.688.0932
Programs
include: Business Administration, Graphic Design, Heath Science,
Healthcare Management, Nursing RN to BSN, and Professional Counseling.
Colleges of Arts & Sciences, College of Business,
College of
Health Professions, College of Nursing and School of Pharmacy.
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