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Academic offerings
Palm Beach State College CAMPUSES
Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, Public Safety and General Management
Belle Glade
1977 College Drive
Boca Raton
3000 Saint Lucie Avenue
Bachelor of Applied Science
degree in Information Management with concentrations in Database Administration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)
Lake Worth
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
President Dennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.
Associate in Arts
District Board of Trustees
4200 Congress Avenue
Palm Beach Gardens 3160 PGA Boulevard
focused on leadership for registered nurses
William Berger Kenneth B. Kirby Wendy S. Link David H.Talley Carolyn L.Williams Ariella Klein, Student
Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science career degrees College Credit Certificates technical skill sets Job preparatory programs Corporate and continuing education Customized training Lifelong learning
CRM0911-0074 © 2011 Palm Beach State College. All rights reserved.
transfer degree
Governance The District Board of Trustees is appointed by the governor.
Fundraising The Palm Beach State College
Foundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College. Palm Beach State College is an equal access/equal opportunity educator and employer.
Mission
Palm Beach State College, founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of Palm Beach County. Integrally linked to the community through strong partnerships, the College provides associate and baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, workforce development and lifelong learning. Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching and learning environment that provides a highquality, accessible, affordable education, preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.
Accreditation
Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's noncompliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.
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ince opening its doors in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College has grown into the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. It also is the sixth largest of the 28 colleges comprising the Florida College System. With more than 100 programs of study, Palm Beach State is a comprehensive institution dedicated to student success and educational excellence.
2010 Changed name to
Palm Beach State College
1988 Became Palm Beach
Community College
1965 Merged with Roosevelt Junior College
Get additional information with your smart phone QR code reader
1933 Founded as
Palm Beach Junior College
www.PalmBeachState.edu
561-967-7222
Your Pathway to Success
www.PalmBeachState.edu
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Academic offerings
Palm Beach State College CAMPUSES
Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, Public Safety and General Management
Belle Glade
1977 College Drive
Boca Raton
3000 Saint Lucie Avenue
Bachelor of Applied Science
degree in Information Management with concentrations in Database Administration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)
Lake Worth
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
President Dennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.
Associate in Arts
District Board of Trustees
4200 Congress Avenue
Palm Beach Gardens 3160 PGA Boulevard
focused on leadership for registered nurses
William Berger Kenneth B. Kirby Wendy S. Link David H.Talley Carolyn L.Williams Ariella Klein, Student
Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science career degrees College Credit Certificates technical skill sets Job preparatory programs Corporate and continuing education Customized training Lifelong learning
CRM0911-0074 © 2011 Palm Beach State College. All rights reserved.
transfer degree
Governance The District Board of Trustees is appointed by the governor.
Fundraising The Palm Beach State College
Foundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College. Palm Beach State College is an equal access/equal opportunity educator and employer.
Mission
Palm Beach State College, founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of Palm Beach County. Integrally linked to the community through strong partnerships, the College provides associate and baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, workforce development and lifelong learning. Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching and learning environment that provides a highquality, accessible, affordable education, preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.
Accreditation
Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's noncompliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.
fastfacts
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ince opening its doors in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College has grown into the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. It also is the sixth largest of the 28 colleges comprising the Florida College System. With more than 100 programs of study, Palm Beach State is a comprehensive institution dedicated to student success and educational excellence.
2010 Changed name to
Palm Beach State College
1988 Became Palm Beach
Community College
1965 Merged with Roosevelt Junior College
Get additional information with your smart phone QR code reader
1933 Founded as
Palm Beach Junior College
www.PalmBeachState.edu
561-967-7222
Your Pathway to Success
www.PalmBeachState.edu
FastFacts_2011-9-30_Layout 1 10/3/11 12:02 PM Page 1
Academic offerings
Palm Beach State College CAMPUSES
Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, Public Safety and General Management
Belle Glade
1977 College Drive
Boca Raton
3000 Saint Lucie Avenue
Bachelor of Applied Science
degree in Information Management with concentrations in Database Administration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)
Lake Worth
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
President Dennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.
Associate in Arts
District Board of Trustees
4200 Congress Avenue
Palm Beach Gardens 3160 PGA Boulevard
focused on leadership for registered nurses
William Berger Kenneth B. Kirby Wendy S. Link David H.Talley Carolyn L.Williams Ariella Klein, Student
Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science career degrees College Credit Certificates technical skill sets Job preparatory programs Corporate and continuing education Customized training Lifelong learning
CRM0911-0074 © 2011 Palm Beach State College. All rights reserved.
transfer degree
Governance The District Board of Trustees is appointed by the governor.
Fundraising The Palm Beach State College
Foundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College. Palm Beach State College is an equal access/equal opportunity educator and employer.
Mission
Palm Beach State College, founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of Palm Beach County. Integrally linked to the community through strong partnerships, the College provides associate and baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, workforce development and lifelong learning. Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching and learning environment that provides a highquality, accessible, affordable education, preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.
Accreditation
Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's noncompliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.
fastfacts
S
ince opening its doors in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College has grown into the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. It also is the sixth largest of the 28 colleges comprising the Florida College System. With more than 100 programs of study, Palm Beach State is a comprehensive institution dedicated to student success and educational excellence.
2010 Changed name to
Palm Beach State College
1988 Became Palm Beach
Community College
1965 Merged with Roosevelt Junior College
Get additional information with your smart phone QR code reader
1933 Founded as
Palm Beach Junior College
www.PalmBeachState.edu
561-967-7222
Your Pathway to Success
www.PalmBeachState.edu
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“I Palm Chose Beach State College!
More Palm Beach County
By the numbers
”
Economic Impact 400 300
high school graduates choose to enroll at Palm Beach State College than at any other institution.
200 100 0
in Palm Beach County
$
368million
$
110.9 million Operating budget
695
staff (+-) Students in the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College
168 Countries represented clubs 75 Student & organizations 25 Average class size
National Rankings Ranked by Community College Week th as the largest producer of th associate degrees, the largest
15
receiving 17,432 Students financial aid learning 9,921 Distance students and part2,400 Full-time time faculty and
14
producer of associate degrees awarded th to minorities and the largest
5
Enrollment Total Enrollment 51,248 Credit 41,462 Noncredit 9,786 Full-time 36% (credit/preparatory) Part-time 64% (credit/preparatory) Average age of students 27
age
producer of associate degrees in liberal arts & sciences, general studies and humanities.
Top Learning Environments that Inspire Success • Chosen by Workforce Florida as the site of the only Employ Florida Banner Center for Life Sciences.
• A new campus slated for Loxahatchee Groves will serve residents of west central Palm Beach County.
• Three campus theaters providing world class cultural and artistic performances for students and the community.
• Selected by the state of Florida to implement the statewide career pathway system for early care and education professionals. • Premiere training site for public safety professionals in Palm Beach County, with an indoor firing range, fire tower, burn building and more phases planned.
Athletics
Intercollegiate sports in men’s baseball, men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball and softball. League:
Team: Colors:
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I in the Southern Conference.
Panthers Green & Gold
ethnicity gender Percentages rounded, based on 2010-2011 data.
Tuition&Fees
Florida resident:
College credit courses Bachelor’s degree courses PSAV certificate courses
$96.00 $113.64 $83.40 $2.78
under 21 21–29 30–39 over 40
35% 37% 13% 15%
Black White Hispanic All Others
26% 49% 22% 3%
Female Male
57% 43%
2011 2012 Non-Florida resident:
$349.00 $520.90 $327.30 $10.91
per credit hour per credit hour per credit hour per contact hour
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Academic offerings
Palm Beach State College CAMPUSES
Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management with concentrations in Health, Public Safety and General Management
Belle Glade
1977 College Drive
Boca Raton
3000 Saint Lucie Avenue
Bachelor of Applied Science
degree in Information Management with concentrations in Database Administration or Security and Network Assurance (IT Forensics)
Lake Worth
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
President Dennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.
Associate in Arts
District Board of Trustees
4200 Congress Avenue
Palm Beach Gardens 3160 PGA Boulevard
focused on leadership for registered nurses
William Berger Kenneth B. Kirby Wendy S. Link David H.Talley Carolyn L.Williams Ariella Klein, Student
Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science career degrees College Credit Certificates technical skill sets Job preparatory programs Corporate and continuing education Customized training Lifelong learning
CRM0911-0074 © 2011 Palm Beach State College. All rights reserved.
transfer degree
Governance The District Board of Trustees is appointed by the governor.
Fundraising The Palm Beach State College
Foundation, a nonprofit 501c3 organization, is the fundraising arm of the College. Palm Beach State College is an equal access/equal opportunity educator and employer.
Mission
Palm Beach State College, founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, is a diverse, comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of Palm Beach County. Integrally linked to the community through strong partnerships, the College provides associate and baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, workforce development and lifelong learning. Palm Beach State College’s mission is to create and sustain a dynamic teaching and learning environment that provides a highquality, accessible, affordable education, preparing students to contribute and compete ethically and successfully in a diverse global community.
Accreditation
Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's noncompliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.
fastfacts
S
ince opening its doors in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College has grown into the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. It also is the sixth largest of the 28 colleges comprising the Florida College System. With more than 100 programs of study, Palm Beach State is a comprehensive institution dedicated to student success and educational excellence.
2010 Changed name to
Palm Beach State College
1988 Became Palm Beach
Community College
1965 Merged with Roosevelt Junior College
Get additional information with your smart phone QR code reader
1933 Founded as
Palm Beach Junior College
www.PalmBeachState.edu
561-967-7222
Your Pathway to Success
www.PalmBeachState.edu