History
Founded by Dr. Bebe Patten in Oakland, CA, Patten University has earned an outstanding reputation for thoughtful mentorship within a faith-based tradition that values social justice, leadership, and community service. Looking to offer students an alternative to skyrocketing tuition and crippling student loan debt, Patten entered a new phase of its history. In 2012 Patten joined with UniversityNow Network in a mission to ensure that high quality post-secondary education could be available to people everywhere regardless of age, location, ethnicity or financial situation.
Specialties
Online Degree Programs Affordable, flexible & self-paced online Degree Programs designed for working adults to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to advance or change careers including: Associate's Associate of Arts in General Studies with a concentration in Business Associate of Arts in General Studies with a concentration in Criminal Justice Bachelor's Bachelor of Arts in Leadership with a concentration in Management Bachelor of Arts in Leadership with a concentration in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Arts in Leadership with a concentration in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts in Management with a concentration in Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Early Childhood Education Master's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Management Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Sales Management Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources