University of West Florida

University of West Florida, public, coeducational institution in Pensacola, Florida, part of the State University System of Florida. The school was founded in 1963. The university confers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of fields. It offers courses of study in the arts and sciences, the fine arts, radio and television studies, performing arts, business administration and management, engineering, industrial arts, computer science, law, education, vocational education, environmental sciences, land use management, natural resource management, health sciences, medical technology, paralegal studies, public administration, theological studies, and recreation and leisure studies. A joint degree in electrical engineering is offered in cooperation with the University of Florida. Research facilities at the university include the Archaeology Institute, the Florida Small Business Development Center, and the Coastal and Estuarine Research Institute.