Patten University

UNIVERSITY MISSION The mission of Patten University is to develop, inspire, and empower leaders to effect global and community transformation by delivering accessible, rigorous, and practical undergraduate and graduate distance education in the areas of Christian ministry, business, leadership, management, and technology. HISTORY For over four decades, Patten University has been a standard bearer for academic excellence, serving thousands of dedicated students and professionals. The University is uniquely qualified to offer courses and degree programs in the fields of leadership, business, general management, project/program management, and Christian ministry leadership. It has a well-defined and structured curriculum, and an excellent faculty. Patten University is a private, non-profit university affiliated with the Patten Educational Foundation ("PEF") and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The university was previously named American Graduate University. It is separate from the closed institution also named "Patten University" founded by PEF.