Institutional Accreditation:

Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, www.wascsenior.org). Click here to view the statement of accreditation.

State Licensing:

Pacific Oaks College is exempt from registration pursuant to the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.  Any questions should be directed to the California Bureau for Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education (2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento California, 95833 www.bppe.ca.gov).

Teacher Credentialing Programs:

Pacific Oaks College offers an approved teacher credentialing program for Education Specialists which has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Click here to learn more.

Pacific Oaks Affiliations

TCS Education System

Pacific Oaks College is an affiliate of the nonprofit TCS Education System (TCS ES), which features a network of fellow nonprofit institutions, each backed by a model of education that prepares socially responsible professionals in applied fields such as education, psychology, and law. Other TCS ES affiliates include The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law, and Garfield Park Preparatory Academy, plus Pacific Oaks Children’s School. Learn more at www.tcsedsystem.edu.

HACU

Pacific Oaks is a Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) member. Click here to learn more.