You Are Welcome Here
Experience an education rooted in the extraordinary potential that lives in every human being.
International students are welcomed as a contributing part of our community. Whether it’s at our Pasadena campus or online, you can prepare for careers in early childhood education, human development, business and management, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work.
Our Founding Principles
Since 1945, Pacific Oaks has been breaking new ground in early childhood education. Our legacy continues to grow, applying the following fundamentals to educating students for a variety of fields.
RespectYour perspective is valued.
DiversityCelebrate what makes you unique.
Social Justice
Defend the rights of others.
InclusionBecome a part of a rich community.
Why Choose Pacific Oaks as an International Student?
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Programs at Pacific Oaks
Study in Pasadena or Online
Located just 10 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena is a beautiful, vibrant city where students have access to everything they need to thrive academically and socially. The San Gabriel Valley includes the cities of San Marino, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Arcadia, and many others and provides an awe-inspiring backdrop to our culturally enriched campus where art galleries, world-class museums, and theaters are close by. With networking opportunities through established Pacific Oaks relationships, students will have the resources to garner experience in their field.
Flexible and accessible from anywhere, we offer online degree programs to meet the requirements of students with a wide range of scheduling needs and learning styles. Online coursework at Pacific Oaks 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.
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.
