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(July 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Atlantic University Type Private university Established 1930; 96 years ago (1930) Accreditation DEAC President Kevin J. Todeschi (CEO) Faculty 25 Administrative staff 5 Postgraduates 116 Location Virginia Beach , Virginia , United States Campus Urban Website atlanticuniv.edu **Atlantic University** is a [private university](/source/Private_university) in [Virginia Beach](/source/Virginia_Beach), [Virginia](/source/Virginia). The university is associated with [Edgar Cayce](/source/Edgar_Cayce)'s [Association for Research and Enlightenment](/source/Association_for_Research_and_Enlightenment) (A.R.E.),[1][2] and its administrative offices are in the Don and Nancy de Laski Education Center[3][4] on the main A.R.E. campus. The university is [accredited](/source/Higher_education_accreditation_in_the_United_States) by the [Distance Education Accrediting Commission](/source/Distance_Education_Accrediting_Commission) (DEAC)[5] and licensed by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).[6] ## History Atlantic University received its charter on April 29, 1930, with a goal of offering a [liberal arts education](/source/Liberal_arts_education) through a [holistic](/source/Holistic) perspective.[7] The university closed in 1931,[8][9] but the [charter](/source/Charter) was kept active. In the fall semester of 1985,[10] Atlantic University reopened as a [graduate school](/source/Graduate_school) with a curriculum that focused on Transpersonal Studies.[11] The first class graduated in 1989. Initially the [Master of Arts](/source/Master_of_Arts) in [Transpersonal Studies](/source/Transpersonal_studies) was offered as a residential program with a few independent study distance education options via a [correspondence course](/source/Correspondence_course) model. Over the years, the ratio of distance to residential courses changed until the majority of courses were taught as distance education. The method of instruction of distance courses also changed from a correspondence course model to web-based courses to courses on [CD](/source/CD). In 2010, the conversion to a truly online school with three semesters began. As the university changed, continuing education and personal enrichment courses were added. In 2017, the university changed from three 14-week semesters to four 12-week semesters allowing for students to complete their program more efficiently. In recent years, the Master of Arts in Transpersonal Studies was changed to Master of Arts in [Transpersonal Psychology](/source/Transpersonal_psychology), thus making the program more accessible and understandable to the outside public. In addition to the Transpersonal psychology degree, Atlantic University offers a Master of Arts in Mindful Leadership, a Graduate Certificate in Regression [Hypnosis](/source/Hypnosis), a Graduate Certificate in Mindful Leadership, a non-credit certificate in Spiritual Guidance Mentor Training, and Lifelong Learning certificates to adult learners. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Lucas, Phillip Charles (2005). *"Association for Research and Enlightenment", Encyclopedia of Religion* (2 ed.). Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA. pp. 559–561. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Lascara, Virginia (5 December 2014). ["Edgar Cayce's message of hope, health and healing lives after him"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150905082800/http://insidebiz.com/news/edgar-cayces-message-hope-health-and-healing-lives-after-him). Inside Business. Archived from [the original](http://insidebiz.com/news/edgar-cayces-message-hope-health-and-healing-lives-after-him) on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Edgar_Cayce_association_expands_Va._Beach_footprint_3-0)** ["Edgar Cayce association expands Va. Beach footprint"](http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/edgar-cayce-association-expands-va-beach-footprint). Viginian-Pilot, Norfolk, VA, published online September 3, 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Edgar_Cayce's_A.R.E._to_Break_Ground_on_New_Education_Center_4-0)** ["Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. to Break Ground on New Education Center"](http://www.edgarcayce.org/are/mediaGuidelines.aspx?id=5229&). A.R.E., Release Date September 6, 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Directory"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161224213200/http://www.chea.org/Directories/private.asp). *Council for Higher Education Accreditation*. Archived from [the original](http://www.chea.org/Directories/private.asp) on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-SCHEV,_Private_Institutions_exempt_from_certification_6-0)** ["Private Institutions exempt from certification"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111003192710/http://www.schev.edu/students/PrivateExempt.asp). SCHEV. Archived from [the original](http://www.schev.edu/students/privateexempt.asp) on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Chronology_7-0)** ["Chronology of Events in Edgar Cayce's Life"](http://www.edgarcayce.org/are/edgarcayce.aspx?id=1971). A.R.E. Retrieved 29 September 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rediscovering_the_Roots_of_Atlantic_University_8-0)** ["Rediscovering the Roots of Atlantic University"](http://www.edgarcayce.org/are/blog.aspx?id=11928&blogid=445). A.R.E. Blog. Retrieved 19 August 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Hanegraaff, Wouter J. (2006). *Dictionary of Gnosis and Western Esotericism*. Boston, MA: Brill Academic Publishers. p. 248. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** McLemee, Scott (12 September 2003). "Prophet and Loss". *The Chronicle of Higher Education*. **50** (3): A48. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Davis, James (15 December 1997). 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