Cultural and Family Studies
Earn Your M.A. in Cultural and Family Studies
Learn to apply theoretical and practical approaches to support individuals, couples, and families in leading healthy, fulfilling lives.
Pacific Oaks College offers a master’s degree in Cultural and Family Studies (CFS), an interdisciplinary field that explores the interplay between cultural contexts and family structures. Pacific Oaks can provide you with the tools necessary to pursue a rewarding career in social and community services.
The Cultural and Family Studies (CFS) program at Pacific Oaks focuses on understanding the diverse and evolving nature of families across different cultures and societies.
Because we commit to providing an education centered on culture, you will be immersed in an environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equity. Through experiential learning, real-world practice, and a strong curriculum, Pacific Oaks can help prepare you to make an impact in a variety of settings.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the CFS program can pursue a variety of rewarding careers in social and community services, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about making a difference. Potential career paths include:
- Family services manager
- Client services manager
- Family services advocate
- Administrative services manager
- Program manager
- Program coordinator
- Family life educator
- Child welfare specialist
- Human services program director
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When can I start?
You can apply year-round, with multiple start dates throughout the fall, spring, and summer.
What kind of student support will I receive?
Academic advisers will help you pursue the best learning path for your goals. The Financial Aid Office will help you understand and pursue various
financing options. Campus resources include CARE (Center for Achievement, Resources, and Enrichment), library services, and much more.
Is Pacific Oaks accredited?
Yes. 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.
