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Earn your bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree online at Pacific Oaks College.

A nonprofit, accredited, higher education institution, Pacific Oaks College offers teacher credentialing preparation as well as bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields, including business and management, education, early childhood education, human development, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work. Pacific Oaks has a campus located in Pasadena, CA, as well as a full range of online degree programs.

Learning rooted in experience.

Flexible and accessible from anywhere, our online programs have been designed to meet the needs of students with a wide range of scheduling needs and learning styles.

Online coursework is offered through Canvas—an advanced interactive distance-learning tool that provides easy access to instructors, coursework, and other learning materials. Classes are typically offered in seven-week sessions, meeting the same levels of quality and rigor as on-campus programs.

Because we commit to providing an education centered on culture, our students are immersed in an environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equality. Through experiential learning, real-world practice, and strong curriculum, Pacific Oaks helps prepare you to make an impact.

A few things that set us apart

Benefit from flexibility and convenience: Classes occur on nights and weekends to accommodate the working professional.
Save time with Credit for Learning from Experience: Bachelor’s students can earn up to 24 transfer credit hours that you can apply toward your degree.
Take advantage of our scholarships and financial aid: Inquire today to learn about scholarships for incoming students along with other financial aid opportunities.
Have confidence in knowing we are an accredited, nonprofit institution: Accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), Pacific Oaks College is a leading institution in education and human development.

B.A. Early Childhood Education

Online B.A. Early Childhood Education
Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Trauma Studies
Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education and Special Education (includes preparation for the CA Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential {mild to moderate disabilities} and the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education (includes preparation for the CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)

M.A. Early Childhood Education

Online M.A. Early Childhood Education
Online M.A. in Early Childhood Education: Organizational Leadership and Management
Online M.A. Early Childhood Education: Trauma Studies

Ed.D. Early Childhood Education

Online Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education

Education

Online M.A. Education: Special Education (includes preparation for the CA Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential {mild to moderate disabilities})
Online M.A. Education: Elementary Education (includes preparation for the CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)

Stand Alone Teacher Credentialing

Online CA Preliminary Education Specialist Credential
Online CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential

Human Development

B.A. in Human Development

Online B.A. Human Development: Early Childhood Education and Development
Online B.A. Human Development: Active Learning Across the Lifespan
Online B.A. Human Development: Social Change
Online B.A. Human Development: Working With Adults

M.A. in Human Development

Online M.A. Human Development: Early Childhood Education and Development
Online M.A. Human Development: Social Change
Online M.A. Human Development: Leadership in Education and Human Services

Marriage and Family Therapy

Online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: African-American Studies Specialization
Online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: Latinx Studies Specialization
Online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: LGBTQIA+ Studies Specialization

Business & Management

Online B.S. in Business Administration
Online M.A. Organizational Leadership & Management

Psychology

Online B.A. in Community Psychology

Social Work

Online Bachelor of Social Work
Online Master of Social Work

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When can I start?

Students are accepted year-round. We offer three convenient start dates for campus-based students, and six start dates for online students.

Where can I go for help?

Instructors, an academic advisor, CARE (Center for Achievement, Resources, and Enrichment), library services, and more.

Is Pacific Oaks accredited?

Pacific Oaks College is regionally-accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

About Pacific Oaks College

Rooted in the extraordinary potential that lives in every human being, Pacific Oaks offers an environment where your perspective and experience can play an integral part in your educational journey. Through our unique progressive approach to teaching and learning, everyone in our classrooms is both student and teacher. Students relate subjects to their own personal experiences—sharing with the teacher and fellow students.

A nonprofit, accredited, higher education institution, Pacific Oaks College offers teacher credentialing preparation as well as bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields, including business and management, education, early childhood education, human development, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work.

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