Early Childhood Education Degree, Certificate, and Credentialing Programs
Launch or advance your early childhood education career with a degree, certificate, or teaching credential from Pacific Oaks College. Earn your bachelor’s degree and California teaching credential together in a blended program or pursue just your teaching credential in a standalone credentialing program.
ECE programs are available in Pasadena and Online.
The programs at Pacific Oaks College integrate our transformative approach to early childhood education with a strong grounding in theory, research, and hands-on experience.
Pacific Oaks is committed to providing an education centered on culture. Students will be immersed in an environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equality, and will emerge with the cultural competencies to provide leadership in a wide variety of educational settings.
Discover why our 80-year history in the Early Childhood Education field has made Pacific Oaks College a pioneering leader in preparing teachers in antibias curriculum and age-appropriate instruction. See how increasing your knowledge of theory and practice with a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education can set you apart as you progress into leadership, and make a difference in the lives of children, families, and organizations.
Online Early Childhood Education for California and Beyond
Each Early Childhood Education program at Pacific Oaks is offered online for your convenience. That includes:
- Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Preliminary Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Teaching Credential
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education and Special Education
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education: Trauma Studies
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education: Organizational Leadership and Management
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education: Trauma Studies
- Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
- Transitional Kindergarten Certificate
- Bilingual Authorization Mandarin
- Bilingual Authorization Spanish
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.
