Previously serving as interim president, Dr. Jack Paduntin hopes to expand access to “high quality, value-rich education” for students and the community.
Community psychologists must combine their passion for helping people with the ability to diagnose a problem and develop a practical plan of action.
Pursuing a career in social work can be extremely rewarding for those looking to effect positive change within communities. Pacific...
Human Development student Gabriele Cabanilla reflects on her new perspective following Pacific Oaks’ trip to South Africa.
The 54th Annual Commencement Ceremony for Pacific Oaks College was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday, May 3, 2014....
When we are faced with grief and the complex emotions that accompany it, our human instinct is to band together,...
Explore careers to pursue with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, from program leadership to nonprofit advocacy.
For alumna Jill Getto Lee, a RIE parenting class led her to Pacific Oaks and into a career empowering children from birth.
BY LAUREN DIXON KEY TAKEAWAYS Pacific Oaks College Social Work programs prepare students for real-world child and family practice through...
What does history and research teach us about what we can expect for the COVID-19 generation, after enduring a crisis like no other?
Pacific Oaks College has been awarded a $2.6 million Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant by the U.S. Department of Education to maintain and expand...
Before the early 20th century, the classroom wasn’t built for children. Maria Montessori’s theory revolutionized education. Included among her many contributions to the field were child-sized tables and chairs, in a room built just for them.











