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The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

About DHGE + the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Partnership

The partnership between Dignity Health Global Education and the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School combines rigor, reputation, and dedication to driving meaningful and positive change in communities through unparalleled education.

About the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

For the last 50 years, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School has challenged individuals to think boldly and drive meaningful change within their industries and communities. Dedicated to developing Best for the World Leaders, the Graziadio School offers a comprehensive range of MBA, MS, executive, and doctoral degree programs grounded in integrity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Graziadio School advances experiential learning through small classes with distinguished faculty that stimulate critical thinking and meaningful connection, inspiring students and working professionals to realize their greatest potential as value-centered leaders.

About DHGE

Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE) is the leading healthcare workforce development company. Dedicated to providing customized educational opportunities and a student-centric experience, DHGE develops online programs and workforce development solutions with industry, for industry. They achieve this goal by partnering with top-ranked academic institutions and thought-leading professionals.

Programs

Certificate in Healthcare Marketing
Certificate in Healthcare Analytics for Decision-Makers

Online Programs

Program Listings

Master’s Degree Programs
- MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (Online Format)
  The online Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program from Pepperdine University educates students to work directly with individuals, couples, and families in need of therapeutic services. Students are prepared to pursue licensure in California as licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) or licensed professional clinical counselors (LPCCs). GRE scores are not required to apply.
  
  • Online master’s in MFT
  • Prepare to become an LMFT or LPCC in California
  • No GRE required
- MA in Psychology (Online Format)
  Pepperdine University’s online Master of Arts in Psychology program, which can be completed in under two years, provides a broad understanding of human behavior and practical knowledge of how psychological concepts can be applied within various professional settings. The curriculum prepares graduates to pursue doctoral study or a career in the psychology field. GRE scores are not required to apply, and the online program is open to all undergrad majors.
  
  •    Online Master of Arts in Psychology
  •    Open to all undergrad majors
  •    No GRE required
  •    Can be completed in about 18 months
- MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (Online Format)
  Pepperdine University’s online Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program provides you with a thorough understanding of how to leverage applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques to enrich lives.
  
  Featuring online course work and in-person field experiences, students learn the skills necessary to improve behaviors of individuals diagnosed with impairments such as autism, developmental disabilities, or traumatic brain injury.
- Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change
  The Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change program prepares students to solve social issues and inspire change as leaders in a wide variety of entrepreneurial, organizational, and business settings.
  
  Designed for both working professionals and full-time students, this online-hybrid program equips students with the critical knowledge, skills, and resources to lead and affect change in their organizations, local communities, and across the globe.
- Master of Arts in Teaching
  Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program will prepare students to succeed in the classroom with the skills and tools needed to become effective K-12 teachers. This program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
  
  Our cohort-based MAT program provides students with an excellent professional foundation, combining explorations of theory with practical application. Employing the scholar-practitioner model of professional training, our hands-on classroom experience is paired with rigorous coursework through face-to-face and online instruction and culminates with a capstone experience in place of a thesis. MA in Teaching students will pursue a multiple or single subject preliminary teaching credential in conjunction with their degree.
- Master of Science in Leadership in Higher Education
  Designed for individuals who wish to advance their career in higher education, this program provides knowledge, skills, and support needed to make a difference and reach your potential in a variety of higher education positions in the areas of administration, student affairs, campus activities, admissions, advising, athletics, and much more.
  Prepare to Make a Difference with a Well-Rounded Curriculum
  
  This program features a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum focused on preparing future administrators in every relevant area of higher education with courses in subjects such as leadership, governance, policy, economics and finance, values, data visualization, virtual learning, and a capstone integration experience. As a graduate, you will be ready to increase your earning potential, drive organizational change, and help make a difference for students and institutions.
- Master of Science in Leadership in Pre K-12 Education
  Designed for individuals who wish to advance their skills and career in Pre K-12 education, this program provides knowledge, skills, and support needed to make a difference and reach your potential in a variety of positions such as administrators, principals deans, teachers, teachers on special assignment, counselors, district and/or county coordinators, and instructional coaches.
  Prepare to Make a Difference with a Well-Rounded Curriculum
  
  Comprehensive curriculum is focused on preparing K-12 leaders with well-rounded and unique courses in topics such as leadership, critical thinking, communication, virtual/online/transmedia, program design, policy management, values, learning culture, and a capstone integration experience. As a graduate, you will be prepared to increase your earning potential, drive organizational change, and help make a lasting difference for students and educational institutions.
- Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology
  Designed for individuals who wish to advance their career in instructional design and technology, this program's unique format allows students to participate in a cohort model while choosing between online or in-classroom options every term. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and support needed to reach your potential in a variety of settings such as online program management entities, staff training, corporations, PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, and many types of organizations in the non-profit, private, and public sectors.
  Prepare to Make a Difference with a Well-Rounded Curriculum
  
  In this 32-unit program, you will experience a well-rounded and comprehensive course offering focused on preparing future instructional designers and technologists in program design, evaluation, and theory. You will also become proficient in the latest emerging educational technologies, virtual and online learning approaches, transmedia, applied analytics, data visualization, and other relevant and valuable perspectives.
  
  Learning culminates in a capstone integration experience that includes class instruction with essential hands-on practice. Under the direction of skilled faculty-practitioners, the project incorporates either a scholarly paper, product design, or training program.
  
  As a graduate, you will be ready to immediately drive organizational change, increase your earning potential, and make a difference for learners and institutions.
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning
  This program is intended for individuals seeking to lead learning and talent development in private and public organizations, private education, not-for-profits, NGOs, healthcare, faith-based, and occupational education.
  
      Relevant and emerging fields with strong employment growth potential and attractive salaries.
      Offered in an online-hybrid format with one face-to-face weekend in Los Angeles per term.
      Robust online modules featuring engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.
      Present your work at national and global conferences with faculty support and coaching.
      Students may receive up to 9 hours of credit toward the pursuit of a doctoral degree with the School of Education.
      An equitable admission process that considers your ability and commitment to succeed rather than scores on standardized tests.
Doctorate
- EdD in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy
  The Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy doctoral program is intended for K-12, pre-K, and adult education administrators nationwide. Course work is integrated with 60% face-to-face meetings and 40% online segments. Face-to-face portions of the program will be offered in three extended blocks of time each semester to facilitate travel and the schedules of working administrators.
- EdD in Learning Technologies
  The Doctor of Education in Learning Technologies program prepares students to lead learning technologies arms of schools, corporations, and other public and private organizations. This program is ideal for individuals with a high level of comfort and proficiency using technology and social media.
  
  This online hybrid program is designed to provide students with the expertise to effectively leverage new and emerging learning technologies to facilitate learning and development in the workplace and school. Embracing the scholar-practitioner model of professional training, this program emphasizes experiential learning to support the development of agency in our students. Required national and international trips are woven into the program, providing students with access to leading researchers in the field, and a global perspective on technology and learning around the world. This program culminates in a doctoral dissertation.
- EdD in Organizational Leadership
  The Organizational Leadership concentration is designed to develop individuals who have the knowledge and capability to take on leadership roles in a variety of settings. It was created to provide an environment where educators can advance their leadership skills while sharing ideas and experiences with business and academic professionals.
- PhD in Global Leadership and Change
  The Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership and Change program prepares students to become visionary leaders and agents of change in strategy and policy for nonprofit, government, for-profit, and academic institutions.
  
  Our highly selective Ph.D. program employs the researcher-scholar model of doctoral training, in which academics and research are conjoined. Three years of rigorous coursework incorporate national and international trips, providing students with a global perspective on leadership and policy and access to prominent global experts, followed by a one-to-two-year dissertation process*, where each student will contribute new knowledge to the field of their selected topic of research.

Campus Programs

Encino, CA
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (Evening Format)
    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program will prepare students to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
    
    This cohort-based program provides students with a clinical and practice-based course of study, exploring the social and psychological implications of socioeconomics and how poverty and social stress affect the ability of individuals, couples, and families to thrive. Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, allowing students to develop key clinical skills and gain experience working directly with clients. Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
  - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Emphasis: Marriage and Family Therapy - Latina/o
    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Latinas/os program will prepare students to serve Latina/o individuals, couples, families, and communities as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
    
    This cohort-based program is administered through Aliento, the Center for Latina/o Communities. Through a clinical and practice-based course of study that includes Latina/o-specific content and experiential Spanish-language development courses, students will learn the academic and applied foundations of marriage and family therapy, and community, liberation, and counseling psychologies within a Latina/o mental health context. Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, where students observe professional counselors, develop key clinical skills, and gain experience working directly with clients in the underserved Latina/o community. Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
  - Master of Arts in Psychology
    This program is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of psychology within the framework of a strong clinical emphasis. Courses present various aspects of the art and science of psychology as it is applied to the understanding of human behavior and to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional problems. The program meets prerequisite requirements for application to the University's doctoral program, assuming that the student has taken a graduate course in developmental psychology (e.g., PSY 658). Completion of the M.A. in psychology does not guarantee admission to the doctoral program. Classes are offered on afternoons and weeknights at the West Los Angeles, Encino, and Irvine Graduate Campuses.
Irvine, CA
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (Evening Format)
    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program will prepare students to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
    
    This cohort-based program provides students with a clinical and practice-based course of study, exploring the social and psychological implications of socioeconomics and how poverty and social stress affect the ability of individuals, couples, and families to thrive. Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, allowing students to develop key clinical skills and gain experience working directly with clients. Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
  - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Emphasis: Marriage and Family Therapy - Latina/o
    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Latinas/os program will prepare students to serve Latina/o individuals, couples, families, and communities as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
    
    This cohort-based program is administered through Aliento, the Center for Latina/o Communities. Through a clinical and practice-based course of study that includes Latina/o-specific content and experiential Spanish-language development courses, students will learn the academic and applied foundations of marriage and family therapy, and community, liberation, and counseling psychologies within a Latina/o mental health context. Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, where students observe professional counselors, develop key clinical skills, and gain experience working directly with clients in the underserved Latina/o community. Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
  - Master of Arts in Psychology
    This program is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of psychology within the framework of a strong clinical emphasis. Courses present various aspects of the art and science of psychology as it is applied to the understanding of human behavior and to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional problems. The program meets prerequisite requirements for application to the University's doctoral program, assuming that the student has taken a graduate course in developmental psychology (e.g., PSY 658). Completion of the M.A. in psychology does not guarantee admission to the doctoral program. Classes are offered on afternoons and weeknights at the West Los Angeles, Encino, and Irvine Graduate Campuses.
Los Angeles, CA
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - MA in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (Evening Format)
    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program will prepare students to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
    
    This cohort-based program provides students with a clinical and practice-based course of study, exploring the social and psychological implications of socioeconomics and how poverty and social stress affect the ability of individuals, couples, and families to thrive. Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, allowing students to develop key clinical skills and gain experience working directly with clients. Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
  - MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
    The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program will prepare students to become board certified behavior analysts (BCBA®), working with individuals with impairments such as autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, or traumatic brain injury.
    
    Designed for both working professionals and full-time students alike, this program provides a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, a rigorous theoretical study is paired with in-depth clinical training where students will accrue experience hours working alongside professional behavior analysts, helping patients to develop adaptive skills for optimal functioning in educational, family, social, and occupational roles. Upon graduation and completion of all necessary experience hours, students will be eligible to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.
  - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Emphasis: Marriage and Family Therapy - Latina/o
    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Latinas/os program will prepare students to serve Latina/o individuals, couples, families, and communities as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
    
    This cohort-based program is administered through Aliento, the Center for Latina/o Communities. Through a clinical and practice-based course of study that includes Latina/o-specific content and experiential Spanish-language development courses, students will learn the academic and applied foundations of marriage and family therapy, and community, liberation, and counseling psychologies within a Latina/o mental health context. Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, where students observe professional counselors, develop key clinical skills, and gain experience working directly with clients in the underserved Latina/o community. Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.
  - Master of Arts in Psychology
    This program is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of psychology within the framework of a strong clinical emphasis. Courses present various aspects of the art and science of psychology as it is applied to the understanding of human behavior and to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional problems. The program meets prerequisite requirements for application to the University's doctoral program, assuming that the student has taken a graduate course in developmental psychology (e.g., PSY 658). Completion of the M.A. in psychology does not guarantee admission to the doctoral program. Classes are offered on afternoons and weeknights at the West Los Angeles, Encino, and Irvine Graduate Campuses.
- Doctorate
  - PsyD in Clinical Psychology
    The Master of Arts in Psychology program at Pepperdine is designed to prepare individuals for human services positions and doctoral programs. The program is applicable in a variety of settings, providing a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of psychology within a strong clinical emphasis.
Malibu, CA
- Master’s Degree Programs
  - MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
    The Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program will prepare students to teach English as an additional language from preschool through university, both in the United States and abroad, or to pursue doctoral studies.
    All courses are aligned with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Standards to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programs.
    
    Designed for both domestic and international students alike, this full-time residency program provides students with expertise in second language acquisition, and a deep understanding of the complex relationship between language and culture. Embracing the scholar-practitioner model of professional training, rigorous coursework is conjoined with clinical practicum placements, where students gain real-world experience teaching and collaborating in multicultural and multilingual environments. This one-year program culminates in a digital portfolio capstone experience in place of a thesis.
  - Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Emphasis: Marriage and Family Therapy (Day)
    The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program will prepare students to serve individuals, couples, families, and groups as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) or a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in California.
    
    This cohort-based program provides students with a clinical and practice-based course of study, exploring the social and psychological implications of socioeconomics and how poverty and social stress affect the ability of individuals, couples, and families to thrive. Employing the practitioner-scholar model of professional training, rigorous coursework is paired with in-depth clinical training, allowing students to develop key clinical skills and gain experience working directly with clients. Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements to sit for the LMFT or LPCC licensure exams in the state of California.

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Carnegie Classification:
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

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Encino, CA

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Irvine, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

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Malibu, CA

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