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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.
Learning rooted in experience.
Only ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, our Pasadena Campus provides easy access to nearly all that Southern California has to offer—including hundreds of schools, clinics, and nonprofit organizations for volunteering, internship, practicum, and fieldwork experiences.
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.
Bilingual Authorization Credentials
- Bilingual Authorization Spanish
- Bilingual Authorization Mandarin
Business & Management
Bachelor’s Program
- B.S. in Business Administration
Master’s Program
- M.A. in Organizational Leadership & Management
Early Childhood Education
Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Certificate in STEAM
Bachelor’s Programs
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education
- B.A. in ECE: STEAM
- B.A. in ECE: Trauma Studies
- B.A. in ECE: Elementary Education
- Includes preparation for the CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- B.A. in ECE: 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
Master’s Programs
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education
- M.A. in ECE: Organizational Leadership and Management
- M.A. in ECE: Trauma Studies
Education
Master’s Programs
- M.A. in Education, Elementary Education
- Includes preparation for CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- M.A. in Education, Special Education
- Includes preparation for CA Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential {mild to moderate disabilities}
Human Development
Bachelor’s Programs
- B.A. in Human Development: Active Learning Across the Lifespan
- B.A. in Human Development: Early Childhood Education and Development
- B.A. in Human Development: Social Change
- B.A. in Human Development: Working with Adults
Master’s Programs
- M.A. in Human Development: Early Childhood Education & Development
- M.A. in Human Development: Leadership in Education and Human Services
- M.A. in Human Development: Social Change
Marriage and Family Therapy
Master’s Programs
- M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
- M.A. in MFT: African American Family Studies
- M.A. in MFT: Latinx Family Studies
- M.A. in MFT: LGBTQIA+ Studies
- M.A. in MFT: Trauma Studies
Psychology
Bachelor’s Program
- B.A. in Community Psychology
Master’s Program
- M.A. in Cultural and Family Studies
Stand-Alone Teacher Credentialing
- Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential (CA)
- Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CA)
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 accredited by the Western Association of Schools and 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.
