Pacific Oaks College

About

Pacific Oaks College is a not-for-profit higher education institution offering bachelor's-completion, master's, and certificate programs in human development, counseling, education, early childhood education, and teacher credentialing.

In addition to its main campus in Pasadena, California, Pacific Oaks College offers courses in Sacramento, Salinas, Visalia, Santa Cruz, and Los Angeles, as well as human development and early childhood education programs online.

Online Studies at Pacific Oaks College

Online programs at Pacific Oaks College are offered through Canvas. The interactive, distance-learning tool collects coursework and learning materials in one convenient place. Instructors and students could easily post or upload assignments from their own home. Students that have issues connecting to Canvas are able to contact the Pacific Oaks Help Desk.

Besides completing these programs outside the traditional classroom, not much else has been changed. Pacific Oaks College strives to maintain the quality of its online programs so that they mimic the rigor of their on-campus counterparts.

Online classes are typically offered in short, 7-week sessions.

Is Pacific Oaks an Accredited School?

Pacific Oaks is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The commission specifically accredits public and private higher education schools in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific. WSCUC pushes programs to continuously work towards enhancing their programs with new material, technology, and teaching methods.

The Western Association of Schools & Colleges accrediting agency is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.*

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Pacific Oaks Admissions Process

Application requirements for Pacific Oaks College may vary by degree program. For example, education degree programs may not be looking for the same things as a human development degree program.

Despite this, there are some general requirements students could look for in the program. For example, each degree program and level require students to submit a personal statement. In this essay, students may be asked to answer one of several questions provided at PacificOaks.edu.

Pacific Oaks College accepts students year-round. Online students have the choice of six starting dates throughout spring, summer, and fall.

Below are some more examples of admissions materials for each degree level.

Bachelors Programs at Pacific Oaks College

For starters, the bachelors programs at Pacific Oaks College may ask students to submit a 2.0 or higher required GPA. While many programs may accept high school transcripts, other may require students to have earned a related associates degree in their desired field.

Programs may require that applicants have previous class experience before applying. For example, students may be asked to have taken several years or credits worth of the following classes.

Humanities
Oral or Written Communication
Social Science
Science & Math

Prerequisite classes may differ by degree program.

Some programs may also offer credit from learning experience (CLE). In these cases, work experience could be put towards valuable undergraduate credits. For these programs, students may be asked to submit proof of 5 to 10 years of verifiable work experience in their field.

Applicants may be required to submit a $55 undergraduate application fee when applying.ⁱ

Masters Programs at Pacific Oaks College

When applying to masters program at Pacific Oaks College, students may be asked to submit transcripts from a related bachelors degree program. Students who are applying to an unrelated graduate program could still apply. But, are required to take related coursework form an accredited college or university.

Enrolling in Pacific Oaks College

As of fall 2015, 1,267 students were enrolled in Pacific Oaks College programs. Of those students, 543 were undergraduate students. The remaining 724 students were enrolled in the graduate level programs. In terms of student population, 92% of students enrolled in programs were women and 8% were men.

Many students at Pacific Oaks College undergraduate students pursue their education part-time. In fact, 99% of the student body was enrolled part-time in 2015. Graduate students are similar in their study habits. 91% of 2015 graduate students were enrolled part-time.

How Many Students at Pacific Oaks College Take Online Classes?

Students looking to pursue an online degree program may be encouraged that a large portion of the student body take part in distance learning in some capacity. 35% of undergraduate students take part in only distance education. Another 8% split their time between distance learning and the physical classroom. Graduate students aren’t much different, with 27% of students only participating in distance education.ⁱⁱ

Applying for Pacific Oaks College Financial Aid

In the 2014-2015 school year, 80% of students of Pacific Oaks College students received grant or scholarship aid. Students received a median of $4,287 in this type of aid. Additionally, 81% of students received federal student loans. In these cases, students received a median of $11,859 in aid.ⁱⁱⁱ

Online Degree Programs at Pacific Oaks College

Pacific Oaks college offers many online degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Students looking to a pursue a bachelors degree program could consider some of the following options.

Early Childhood Education
Human Development

Potential masters students could choose to pursue some of the following program offerings.

Early Childhood Education
Education
Human Development
Organizational Leadership

Further concentrations in these programs could be available. Check with the admissions department for more information on degree offerings and concentrations.

Earning an Online BA in Early Childhood Education at Pacific Oaks

A popular online offering a Pacific Oaks College is their online BA in early childhood education (ECE). Courses cover childhood development as well as teaching practices. This combination of courses could help you better address the unique learning needs of your students. During your program, you could have the chance to take some of the following courses.

Foundations of ECE and Current Issues in Education
Creating Inclusive Environments
Creative Arts in Early Childhood Education

Students may have the chance to further refine their early childhood education studies in the following dual degree offerings and specializations.

Trauma
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
Dual California Teaching Credential
Preliminary Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential

This program is designed for students who have already earned a related associates degree. Due to this, students may only be required to complete 60 credits to graduate. Students may also be able to apply their work experience to their education. You could potentially earn up to 24 credits for knowledge gained in your workplace.

Students could potentially earn a BA in ECE in 2 years if enrolled full-time. Part-time students could possibly earn a degree in 4 years.

Pacific Oaks Faculty

Pacific Oaks College strives to ensure that its students receive individual attention from their professors. To do this, the school employees 15 full-time and 202 part-time professors to teach students. It’s important to note that faculty members do not conduct research during their time with Pacific Oaks College. Professors’ time is completely devoted to instructing students.

Additionally, Pacific Oaks College does not offer graduate assistant opportunities. Classes are solely taught by employed professors and not by graduate students in the department.^iv

The Unique Pacific Oaks Experience

Pacific Oaks not only strives to create welcoming academic environment, but an overall supportive education experience. Below are several unique factors that demonstrate Pacific Oaks’ devotion to their students.

The Center for Achievement, Resources, and Enrichment (CARE)

As you may have seen by now, Pacific Oaks College consistently works to support their online students. The Center of Achievement, Resources, and Enrichment is an extension of this goal. CARE aims to address many obstacles that students face during their program. For example, CARE’s core values are the following.

Career Support
Learning Assistance
Student Support

By holding these as its core values, CARE hopes to holistically address challenges in students' lives by providing vital services. Depending on your own needs, the center could provide some of the following resources.

Career Services
Disability Support Services
Health Insurance
International Student Support
Substance Abuse Resources
Counseling Services

While not on campus, online students at Pacific Oaks college could also have access to these resources.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Just because you’re earning your degree online doesn’t mean you can’t study abroad! Pacific Oaks works to help students join the global community. The school has partnerships with both Teach with Africa and Education Beyond Borders.

Professors may even come along for the journey! Pacific Oaks directly sponsors some programs that pair current faculty with study abroad programs. This could be a great opportunity to continue your current education and see the world.

Graduating from Pacific Oaks College

After starting your degree program with Pacific Oaks College, you may not want to leave! In fact, in 2015, 80% of full time and 75% of part-time bachelors students returned to continue their education.

47% of undergraduate students that started their career in 2007 earned their degree in 4 years. Another 58% earned their degree 6 years after enrolling. To make it simpler, Pacific Oaks College awarded 541 bachelor’s degree in 2015. And, they also awarded 92 graduate degrees. Below are some examples of degrees earned in different bachelors program concentrations.

Business, Management, Marketing: 142
Health Professions: 76
Social Sciences: 58
Biological and Biomedical Sciences: 53
Education: 54^v

Pursue a Degree at Pacific Oaks College!

Online programs at Pacific Oaks College could be a great way for you to move towards completing your academic goals. The digital classroom not only provides flexible courses, but also instant access to Pacific Oaks’ support systems. Professors, advisors, and other services might only be a few clicks away.

For more information about degree programs and online learning, head over to PacificOaks.edu.

*This is for informational purposes only. Education Dynamics is a private company that is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Accreditation

Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC). pacificoaks.edu/Consumer_Disclosures

Online Programs

Program Listings

Master’s Degree Programs
- M.A. Early Childhood Education
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  Students in the M.A. Early Childhood Education program will learn how to integrate Pacific Oaks' transformative approach to the field in a variety of leadership roles in public schools, state agencies, child care programs, and several different kinds of nonprofits serving children and families.
  
  The program is based on a strong foundation of early childhood education theory and research and even provides real-world opportunities that go beyond just working with children and families. Students will learn how to collaborate with leaders and administrators in the education space to accomplish and manage a variety of tasks, including facilitating staff development, evaluating programs, creating business processes, and establishing useful practices and policies. These experiences will provide students with an unmatched skillset focusing on culture-centered education. Graduates of the M.A. Early Childhood Education program will be prepared for a variety of leadership roles in just about any educational capacity in the world.
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- M.A. Education: Elementary Education
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  Our Master of Arts in Education prepares students to take the next step in their professional journey by combining advanced study in Education theory and practice with the academic requirements for the California Multiple Subject English Learner (MSEL) Teaching Credential. The program is designed to build on the foundation that students bring with them to the classroom and to enhance the knowledge and skills they have acquired at the undergraduate level and/or through their prior professional experience.
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- M.A. Education with Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential
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  Students who complete the Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential while in the M.A. Education program will be prepared and certified to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities in K-12 settings and adults up to age 22.
  
  The Master of Arts in Education builds on the foundation that students bring with them to the classroom, and enhances the knowledge and skills they acquired at the undergraduate level and/or through prior professional experience.
  
  The Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential is designed to prepare students to take the next step in their professional journey by combining advanced study in education theory with practice in the academic requirements for California State Teaching Credentials.
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- M.A. Human Development
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  The Human Development program at Pacific Oaks College is designed to provide advanced study in the growth and development of individuals at various stages of the lifespan. As master's candidates, students are immersed in theories of human development and in the biological, psychological, emotional, and sociological factors that contribute to an individual's growth; they learn to critically evaluate the implications those factors have on skills and milestones that develop throughout a lifetime. Graduates are prepared to apply human development theories and principles to their roles as parents, educators, care-givers, supervisors, and other capacities in which they play a significant role in the development of children and adults of any age. The program builds competence in human development, knowledge of the social and political contexts of development, communication skills, integration of theory into practice, and research—preparing graduates to take on leadership roles in a range of settings serving individuals of all ages, as well as families.
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- M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy - African American Family Studies
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  Through the African-American Family Studies program, students explore mental health theory and practice from a deeply culture-centered perspective. Graduates gain a broad understanding of marriage and family therapy as well as specialized knowledge of the diverse mental health needs of African-American children and families. The curriculum is informed by the UJIMA model of collective work and responsibility, with the goal of developing marriage and family therapists who are highly competent in serving and advocating for the mental health needs of African-American families.
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- M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy - Latinx Family Studies
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  The only master's program of its kind in California, the Latinx Family Studies program equips graduates with broad preparation in marriage and family therapy as well as a special educational emphasis on the diverse mental health needs of Latina/Latino children and families. The educational experience of the Comadre-Compadre Cohort model is an intensely dynamic, intellectually relevant process. Faculty and students make up a community that uniquely challenges both the personal and professional development of all its participants.
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- M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy - Trauma Studies
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  The Trauma Studies Specialization, within a social ecological context, is keeping with the School of Cultural and Family Psychology's social justice mission that underscores urgent societal issues that have long term disabling effects on the family health, child development and well-being. The students in this specialization will develop skills to work in mental health settings, veterans' hospital, gang intervention programs, continuation schools, immigrant detention centers and domestic violence and child abuse centers.
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- M.A. Organizational Leadership and Change
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  Pacific Oaks’ M.A. in Organizational Leadership and Change program is based upon the theory that leadership requires knowledge, skill, and deep self-knowledge to be authentic, and that authentic leadership is essential to creating organizations with sustainable value. Graduates from this program will understand that establishing responsible and ethical relationships, valuing and respecting each individual, and leading with passion and purpose are all necessary to insure that organizations achieve goals that are aligned with the public good.
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- M.A. in Advocacy and Social Justice
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  The MA program in Advocacy and Social Justice is designed to provide advanced studies on advocacy and social justice theory, research and practice. Students will develop the skills to create, employ and evaluate models for change regarding the motivations and implications of injustice, disparity, inequity and systems of dominance. Students learn to implement and assess practices and theories grounded in principles of social justice, advocacy, respect for diversity and multi-culturalism, and the uniqueness of each person.
  
  Students are immersed in an advanced multi-disciplinary curriculum that uses research, experiences and coursework to develop a holistic lens of empowerment, inclusion, multi-culturalism, equity and social impact. The attainment of applied experience is critical to students who are committed to and engaged in their communities.
  
  The attainment of applied experience is critical to students who are committed to and engaged in their communities. Field Experiences at an approved site are part of the MA degree program in Advocacy and Social Justice. Fieldwork experiences are to occur while student is registered in ASJ667 Advocacy in Action:
  
  Fieldwork/Internship.
  Contributions to the wider body of intellectual, experiential and applied knowledge are critical and the completion of a Social Impact and Participatory Action Research Masters Project is required for successful fulfillment of the MA degree program in Advocacy and Social Justice.
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- Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Program (ASP)
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  The School of Cultural & Family Psychology's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has an online Advanced Standing Program (ASP). This will be a full-time accelerated one-year program (35 total credits with courses that are 8 weeks long) for candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) degree from a CSWE accredited institution. Admission to the ASP allows students to complete their MSW degree in less time than the traditional MSW program by waiving the first-year foundation course requirements. Students applying for this option must have earned a BSW within the last five years and demonstrated readiness to perform at the level of a second-year MSW student via social work experience post-BSW. The Pacific Oaks MSW Advanced Standing Program will include Generalist specialized practice online asynchronous coursework, on-site field education (Internships) and a masters Capstone project. Field education (internship) courses will have some synchronous components determined by the students and their schedule in partnership with Faculty.
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Certificate
- Bilingual Authorization Mandarin
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  To support the goal of the statewide initiative California 2030 of growing Bilingual Programs, there is a need to support the growing demand for dual language educators. Dual language immersion programs generally require teachers to have the Bilingual Authorization or other verification which allows them to be certified to teach in a dual language environment. TK-12 pupils enrolled in dual language programs benefit from instruction from bilingual and biliterate teachers.
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- Bilingual Authorization Spanish
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  To support the goal of the statewide initiative California 2030 of growing Bilingual Programs, there is a need to support the growing demand for dual language educators. Dual language immersion programs generally require teachers to have the Bilingual Authorization or other verification which allows them to be certified to teach in a dual language environment. TK-12 pupils enrolled in dual language programs benefit from instruction from bilingual and biliterate teachers.
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- Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential
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  Pacific Oaks currently offers several pathways for completing coursework required for either a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Students may complete the course requirements for credentialing as a stand-alone program or within the context of a joint degree/credential program.
  
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- Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
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  Pacific Oaks currently offers several pathways for completing coursework required for either a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Students may complete the course requirements for credentialing as a stand-alone program or within the context of a joint degree/credential program.
  Accreditation Pacific Oaks is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1959.
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Campus Programs

Pasadena, CA
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, LGBTQIA+ Specialization
    Earn your M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in LGBTQIA+ Family Studies at Pacific Oaks College.
    
    Explore the LGBTQIA+ identity while preparing to better serve all communities.
    
    The LGBTQIA+ community deserves trained therapists who are capable of providing comprehensive treatment and family support. This specialization prepares mental health professionals to address this need by developing the awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to work effectively in clinical settings. By exploring the complexities of the LGBTQIA+ identity, clinicians graduating from this MFT specialization at Pacific Oaks College are better suited to provide affirmative therapy to all communities.
    
    Pacific Oaks' Marriage and Family Therapy degree programs prepare graduates to sit for the California MFT exam and to earn a Marriage and Family Therapist License awarded by the California BBS.
  - M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma Studies
    The Trauma Studies Specialization, within a social ecological context, is keeping with the School of Cultural and Family Psychology's social justice mission that underscores urgent societal issues that have long term disabling effects on the family health, child development and well-being. The students in this specialization will develop skills to work in mental health settings, veterans' hospital, gang intervention programs, continuation schools, immigrant detention centers and domestic violence and child abuse centers.
  - M.A. Organizational Leadership and Change
    Pacific Oaks’ M.A. in Organizational Leadership and Change program is based upon the theory that leadership requires knowledge, skill, and deep self-knowledge to be authentic, and that authentic leadership is essential to creating organizations with sustainable value.
    Graduates from this program will understand that establishing responsible and ethical relationships, valuing and respecting each individual, and leading with passion and purpose are all necessary to insure that organizations achieve goals that are aligned with the public good.
  - M.A. in Early Childhood Education
    Students in the M.A. Early Childhood Education program will learn how to integrate Pacific Oaks' transformative approach to the field in a variety of leadership roles in public schools, state agencies, child care programs, and several different kinds of nonprofits serving children and families.
    
    The program is based on a strong foundation of early childhood education theory and research and even provides real-world opportunities that go beyond just working with children and families. Students will learn how to collaborate with leaders and administrators in the education space to accomplish and manage a variety of tasks, including facilitating staff development, evaluating programs, creating business processes, and establishing useful practices and policies. These experiences will provide students with an unmatched skillset focusing on culture-centered education. Graduates of the M.A. Early Childhood Education program will be prepared for a variety of leadership roles in just about any educational capacity in the world.
  - M.A. in Human Development
    Graduates of our human development master's program are prepared for leadership roles in a vast range of education settings. Many graduates have become community college instructors, school administrators and supervisors, and teachers—helping to spread our inclusive, strength-based approach. Students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience at Pacific Oaks' nationally recognized Children's School. Program is offered online or on campus. Our program builds competence in human development, knowledge of the social and political contexts of development, communication skills, integration of theory into practice, and research—preparing graduates to take on leadership roles in a range of settings serving young children and their families. * May be completed in a year and a half full time, or in as little as two years part time. * Students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience at Pacific Oaks' nationally recognized Children's School. * Students complete a master’s project/thesis based on their individual field experiences—providing an original contribution to knowledge and understanding in the field of human development. Human Development specialists study the physical and psychological changes that human beings experience across their life spans from motor skills development to psychological and emotional development in the areas of problem-solving, language acquisition, personality and identity formation, social and emotional maturation, and beyond. They explore the interaction between biology and environment, and work to enhance development across the life span in diverse social contexts. Human Development professionals find work in a vast range of settings. Some put their degrees to work in early childhood, social service, healthcare, and education settings, while others use their degrees as a relevant foundation for pursuing teacher credentialing or advanced degrees in areas such as sociology, medicine, public administration, law, criminal justice, psychology, social work, counseling, and more. ABOUT PACIFIC OAKS COLLEGE Pacific Oaks College is a nonprofit, accredited institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs in early childhood education, human development, counseling, and teaching credentialing. Founded more than 60 years ago by a small group of Quaker families, Pacific Oaks College is dedicated to the fundamental Quaker principles of inclusion, social justice, and the valuing of every human being. The institution is known and recognized for its pioneering efforts to reduce bias within our nation’s education system, and for equipping graduates with the skills they need to help people from diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and strengths uncover and realize their unique individual potentials. Students report that attending Pacific Oaks College is a transforming experience, enabling them to emerge empowered to stand up for themselves and others—and to help those they serve become all they can be.
  - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, African American Family Studies
    Through the African-American Family Studies program, students explore mental health theory and practice from a deeply culture-centered perspective. Graduates gain a broad understanding of marriage and family therapy as well as specialized knowledge of the diverse mental health needs of African-American children and families. The curriculum is informed by the UJIMA model of collective work and responsibility, with the goal of developing marriage and family therapists who are highly competent in serving and advocating for the mental health needs of African-American families.
  - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Latinx Family Studies
    The only master's program of its kind in California, the Latina/Latino Family Studies program equips graduates with broad preparation in marriage and family therapy as well as a special educational emphasis on the diverse mental health needs of Latina/Latino children and families. The educational experience of the Comadre-Compadre Cohort model is an intensely dynamic, intellectually relevant process. Faculty and students make up a community that uniquely challenges both the personal and professional development of all its participants.
- Certificate
  - Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential
    Pacific Oaks currently offers several pathways for completing coursework required for either a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Students may complete the course requirements for credentialing as a stand-alone program or within the context of a joint degree/credential program.
  - Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
    Pacific Oaks currently offers several pathways for completing coursework required for either a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Students may complete the course requirements for credentialing as a stand-alone program or within the context of a joint degree/credential program.
    Accreditation Pacific Oaks is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1959.
San Jose, CA
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - B.A. Early Childhood Education
    Students in the Early Childhood Education B.A. program at Pacific Oaks will gain skills and strategies necessary to provide an optimal learning environment for children from birth to age 8.
    
    The Early Childhood Education program teaches students how to nurture each individual child's cognitive development while also guiding each child through the emergence of abilities in language, motor skills, problem solving, and psychosocial learning. Actively engaged students of the Early Childhood Education program will master the ability to tailor learning experiences to the diverse cultural needs of all children, and will come to appreciate the individual differences and values that each child and family has to offer.
    
    Students may also choose to complete the dual credential, which qualifies them to teach general education students on a variety of subjects as well as students in grades K-12 with mild to moderate disabilities. While in the B.A. program, students may also integrate specific specialized practicum and elective coursework to meet course requirements for the California Preliminary Multiple Subject (MSEL) Teaching Credential.
  - B.A. Human Development
    The B.A. in Human Development program is designed to give students an interdisciplinary understanding of human development from birth through end of life. Students will be taught the biological, sociological, emotional, and psychological factors that contribute to individual development. They will learn to make connections between these factors and the impacts that each factor can have on an individual's skills and progress as it relates to problem solving, language acquisition, personality, and identity formation, and social and emotional maturation. Pacific Oaks' hallmark commitment to social justice, advocacy, and respect for diversity and individual potential are integral parts of the B.A. Human Development program.
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - M.A. Education: Elementary Education
    Our Master of Arts in Education prepares students to take the next step in their professional journey by combining advanced study in Education theory and practice with the academic requirements for the California Multiple Subject English Learner (MSEL) Teaching Credential. The program is designed to build on the foundation that students bring with them to the classroom and to enhance the knowledge and skills they have acquired at the undergraduate level and/or through their prior professional experience.
  - M.A. Human Development
    The Human Development program at Pacific Oaks College is designed to provide advanced study in the growth and development of individuals at various stages of the lifespan. As master's candidates, students are immersed in theories of human development and in the biological, psychological, emotional, and sociological factors that contribute to an individual's growth; they learn to critically evaluate the implications those factors have on skills and milestones that develop throughout a lifetime. Graduates are prepared to apply human development theories and principles to their roles as parents, educators, care-givers, supervisors, and other capacities in which they play a significant role in the development of children and adults of any age. The program builds competence in human development, knowledge of the social and political contexts of development, communication skills, integration of theory into practice, and research—preparing graduates to take on leadership roles in a range of settings serving individuals of all ages, as well as families.
  - M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Trauma Studies
    The Trauma Studies Specialization, within a social ecological context, is keeping with the School of Cultural and Family Psychology's social justice mission that underscores urgent societal issues that have long term disabling effects on the family health, child development and well-being. The students in this specialization will develop skills to work in mental health settings, veterans' hospital, gang intervention programs, continuation schools, immigrant detention centers and domestic violence and child abuse centers.
  - M.A. in Early Childhood Education
    Students in the M.A. Early Childhood Education program will learn how to integrate Pacific Oaks' transformative approach to the field in a variety of leadership roles in public schools, state agencies, child care programs, and several different kinds of nonprofits serving children and families.
    
    The program is based on a strong foundation of early childhood education theory and research and even provides real-world opportunities that go beyond just working with children and families. Students will learn how to collaborate with leaders and administrators in the education space to accomplish and manage a variety of tasks, including facilitating staff development, evaluating programs, creating business processes, and establishing useful practices and policies. These experiences will provide students with an unmatched skillset focusing on culture-centered education. Graduates of the M.A. Early Childhood Education program will be prepared for a variety of leadership roles in just about any educational capacity in the world.
  - M.A. in Education with Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential
    Students who complete the Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential while in the M.A. Education program will be prepared and certified to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities in K-12 settings and adults up to age 22.
    
    The Master of Arts in Education builds on the foundation that students bring with them to the classroom, and enhances the knowledge and skills they acquired at the undergraduate level and/or through prior professional experience.
    
    The Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential is designed to prepare students to take the next step in their professional journey by combining advanced study in education theory with practice in the academic requirements for California State Teaching Credentials.
- Certificate
  - Bilingual Authorization Mandarin
    To support the goal of the statewide initiative California 2030 of growing Bilingual Programs, there is a need to support the growing demand for dual language educators. Dual language immersion programs generally require teachers to have the Bilingual Authorization or other verification which allows them to be certified to teach in a dual language environment. TK-12 pupils enrolled in dual language programs benefit from instruction from bilingual and biliterate teachers.
  - Bilingual Authorization Spanish
    To support the goal of the statewide initiative California 2030 of growing Bilingual Programs, there is a need to support the growing demand for dual language educators. Dual language immersion programs generally require teachers to have the Bilingual Authorization or other verification which allows them to be certified to teach in a dual language environment. TK-12 pupils enrolled in dual language programs benefit from instruction from bilingual and biliterate teachers.
  - Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential
    Pacific Oaks currently offers several pathways for completing coursework required for either a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Students may complete the course requirements for credentialing as a stand-alone program or within the context of a joint degree/credential program.
  - Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
    Pacific Oaks currently offers several pathways for completing coursework required for either a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or a Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Students may complete the course requirements for credentialing as a stand-alone program or within the context of a joint degree/credential program.
    Accreditation Pacific Oaks is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1959.

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Pacific Oaks is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since 1959. http://www.pacificoaks.edu/Consumer_Disclosures
Total Online Enrollment:
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Carnegie Classification:
Specialized Institution—Other

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Bachelors Programs at Pacific Oaks College

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Pasadena, CA

Master’s Degree Programs

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San Jose, CA

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Master’s Degree Programs

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