Our graduates are changing the world - join them.

Only ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, our Pasadena Campus provides easy access to nearly all that Southern California has to offer—including hundreds of schools, clinics, and nonprofit organizations for volunteering, internship, practicum, and fieldwork experiences.

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.

On-Campus Programs

Bachelor’s Degrees

• B.A. in Community Psychology
• B.A. in Early Childhood Education
  • Generalist
  • STEAM
  • Trauma Studies
• B.S. in Business Administration

Master’s Degrees

• M.A. in Cultural and Family Studies
• M.A. in Early Childhood Education
  • Generalist
  • Organizational Leadership and Management
  • Trauma Studies
• M.A. in Education
  • Elementary Education Credential
  • Special Education Credential
• M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • LGBTQIA+ Studies
  • Trauma Studies
• M.A. in Organizational Leadership and Management

Certificates

• Mandarin Bilingual Authorization
• Spanish Bilingual Authorization
• Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Certificate