Use Your Yellow Ribbon and Military Benefits to Further Your Education.
Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks College is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon school and offers special tuition rates for eligible active-duty personnel, veterans, and dependents. A Pacific Oaks education is shaped by the collective voices and experiences of you and those around you. We value your military experience as an integral part of our collaborative learning community, educating the Pacific Oaks community on the importance of dedicating your life to service for your country.
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. Pacific Oaks has a campus in Pasadena, CA, as well as a full range of online degree programs.
Learning rooted in experience.
A Pacific Oaks education is shaped by the collective voices and experiences of you and those around you. We value your military experience as an integral part of our collaborative learning community, educating the Pacific Oaks community on the importance of dedicating your life to service for your country.
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.
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs Offered at Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks offers bachelor’s and master’s degree program in a wide range of subject areas, along with CA teacher credential preparation. On-campus classes take place on nights and weekends, and online programs are accessible from anywhere at any time.
The following programs are offered both online and on-campus, except where noted.
Business & Management – Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
- B.S. in Business Administration
- M.A. Organizational Leadership & Management
Psychology – Bachelor’s program
- B.A. in Community Psychology
Early Childhood Education – Bachelor’s program
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education, STEAM
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Trauma Studies
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education (includes preparation for the CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential)
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education, 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)
Early Childhood Education – Master’s program
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education: Organizational Leadership and Management
- M.A. in Early Childhood Education, Trauma Studies
Early Childhood Education – Doctorate program
- Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
Education – Master’s program
- 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})
Stand-Alone Teacher Credentialing – Post-Bachelor’s program
- Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential (CA)
- Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CA)
Bilingual Authorization Credentials – Post-Credential program
- Bilingual Authorization Spanish
- Bilingual Authorization Mandarin
Human Development – Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
- Active Learning Across the Lifespan
- Early Childhood Education & Development
- Social Change
- Therapeutic Companion (Bachelor’s only)
- Working with Adults
- Leadership in Education and Human Services (Master’s program only)
Marriage and Family Therapy – Master’s program (available on-campus only)
- Traditional
- African-American Family Studies specialization
- Latinx Family Studies specialization
- Trauma Studies specialization
- LGBTQIA+ Studies specialization
Social Work – Bachelor’s and Master’s programs (available online only)
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Master of Social Work
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.
