Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Florida Atlantic University.
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Florida Atlantic University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Political Science, Class of 1998I didn't really look into that at my school, since I was already employed full-time and going to school part-time.
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Alumni
Biology Education, Class of 2010career placement, internships, state licensure, Nationally Accredited
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1998I don't know what they offer at this point, it's been too long and the world has changed quite a bit since I graduated.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Psychology , Class of 2012Lazy. Entitled. Felt like a community college. A lot of commuters.
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Alumni
Political Science, Class of 1998FAU (at the time) was pretty much a commuter school, with lots of part-time students. There wasn't much of an on-campus lifestyle.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1998I went as a returning student after being in the work force a few years and the campus I went was largely people like that, grown-ups with full time jobs in addition to school.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2004small campus, not much offered because it's not the main campus
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Political Science, Class of 2005They had what they need at the times I was attending
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Alumni
M. Ed. , Class of 2007There are computer labs, dorms, classrooms, restaurants
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Alumni
Psychology , Class of 2012Dated. They have added new forms since I've graduated, but they are very pricey.
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Alumni
Political Science, Class of 1998Most of the classrooms & labs were pretty good, the cafeteria was okay. Never saw the inside of the dorms, at the time there weren't that many.
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Alumni
Biology Education, Class of 2010Decent food court, lame dorms
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1998While there was a campus that featured dorms, dining halls etc. I never had anything to do with it. I had a husband and an apartment. The classrooms were fine, furniture in good shape and computers were on par with what was commonly available at the time.
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Alumni
Accounting, Class of 1991gone too long to answer that question
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 8 Reviews-
Alumni
Political Science, Class of 2005I was apart of the radio station.
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Alumni
Political Science, Class of 1998There wasn't much on-campus activity that I saw (of course, I was a part-time student while working full-time) and I was older than most of the students.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1998I wouldn't know. I worked full-time while going to school full time, so no time for activities.
Questions & Answers
“ Who are the notable alumni? ”
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Several Major League Baseball players graduated from Florida Atlantic University, including Pittsburgh Pirates Second Baseman Daniel Bomback, Chicago Cubs Pitcher Jeff Beliveau, Seattle Mariners Pitcher Tim Harikkala, Houston Astros Pitcher Mickey Storey, and Baltimore Orioles Outfielder Jeff Fiorentino. Other alumni professional athletes include Professional Tennis Player and Hall Of Fame Inductee Fern Kellymeyer, Professional Women’s Basketball Player Yolanda Griffith, Houston Texans Wide Receiver Lestar Jean, and Washington Redskins Running Back Alfred Morris. Notable alumni in the entertainment industry include Dashboard Confessional Singer/Songwriter Chris Carrabba, Grand Funk Railroad Drummer Don Brewer, NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson, Bestselling Crime Fiction Author Robert Ferrigno, Broadway Actor Marc Kudisch, and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Mirta Ojito.
“ What is the campus setting like? ”
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Florida Atlantic University lives up to its name– it is located just minutes from beautiful sunny beaches along the Atlantic coast. FAU has six distinct campuses spread out over 100 miles, but a majority of the institution’s 30,000 students take classes on the Boca Raton campus. Approximately 4,000 students live in suite-style on-campus housing, just a short walk from classroom buildings. Students with a passion for sports and fitness will love the 13,000-square-foot fitness center, outdoor pool, yoga studios, rock climbing wall, outdoor challenge course, and indoor/outdoor courts. Serious about academics? There’s no shortage of student workspaces either, with six libraries, dozens of remodeled study rooms, and a 24-hour study lobby.
“ What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities? ”
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If you’re an undergraduate student you can choose from six fully online programs including accounting, marketing, management, criminal justice, nursing, and public safety administration. Ready to study at the graduate level? FAU offers online master’s programs in curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, exercise science and health promotion, nursing, higher education leadership, and business administration. Speaking of business, U.S. News and World Report ranked FAU’s program as one of the top 50 online graduate business programs in 2015. But you don’t have to enroll in a full-fledged degree program to take advantage of everything FAU has to offer. The Lifelong Learning Society, which operates on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses, sponsors non-credit adult education courses, lectures, and performances throughout the year. It is also one of the largest adult education programs in the country.
“ What are the athletic highlights? ”
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The Owls (named for the university’s status as an Audubon Society-recognized burrowing owl sanctuary) compete in NCAA Division I sports as one of 14 teams that belong to Conference USA. The baseball team is perhaps the most successful FAU team. Owls Baseball has snagged three Sun Belt Conference titles and made an appearance in 11 NCAA tournaments. The football team was established in 2001 and has since competed in two NCAA bowl games. What’s even more exciting? In 2011 the football team finally got to play their very first home game in the brand new 30,000-seat FAU Stadium. In addition to baseball and football FAU offers 15 other varsity sports including basketball, soccer, swimming and diving, cross country, tennis, and of course beach volleyball.
“ What are the school's academic highlights? ”
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Florida Atlantic University is a rapidly growing public research university. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching designated the university as a place with “High Research Activity.” This comes as no surprise with its impressive 38 unique research centers. The university opened its College of Medicine in 2011 and has 11 areas of research focus including breast cancer, osteoarthritis, vaccine optimization, and severe malaria in children. The first Ocean Engineering program in the nation launched at Florida Atlantic University in 1965, a year after the school opened its doors. And in 2009 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded 22.5 million dollars in funding to the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Fort Pierce campus) for faculty and student research on underwater technology, ocean exploration, and coral ecosystems.