Institutional Accreditation
Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
View our statement of accreditation.
For more information, please send an inquiry to:
WASC Senior College and University Commission
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402
Alameda, CA 94501
Program Specific Approvals
Department of Teacher Education
Courses in the credential programs meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements for a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential. Learn more.
Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
The M.A. in MFT program satisfies all of the requirements of SB 33 and the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (Business and Professions Code Sections 4980.36c, d e 4980.39, 4980.40, and 4980.41).
The MFT program prepares graduates to sit for the California MFT exam to earn a Marriage and Family Therapist License awarded by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Learn more.
Affiliations
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
Pacific Oaks College is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU).
CHEA Institutional Membership
Pacific Oaks College is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA advocates for academic quality and recognizes accrediting organizations. Membership connects our institution to resources and national conversations about accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.