Join Pacific Oaks College for a Virtual Open House for the Spring 2022 semester.
Saturday, October 23 10AM - 2PM PDT
Study at our Pasadena campus or online
Created with your busy schedule in mind, our open house will help you explore the future that’s possible at Pacific Oaks.
- Join special breakout sessions with deans and core faculty from our Education, Human Development, Business and Management, and Cultural and Family Psychology programs.
- Learn more about our support services, including in-person tutoring, financial aid, and scholarships, including a special Leadership Scholarship for our Business and Management programs.
- Ask questions and get advice on what to expect as a working adult returning to college.
Discover how Pacific Oaks supports our students and helps prepare you to take the next step in achieving your educational and career goals.
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Learning rooted in experience.
Pacific Oaks College, founded in 1959, is a nonprofit, regionally accredited higher education institution, offering California teacher credentialing programs and bachelor’s and master’s programs in social work, business and management, human development, psychology, marriage and family therapy, and early education.
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 a positive impact in your community.
A few things that set us apart
- Benefit from flexibility and convenience: Classes occur on nights and weekends to accommodate the working professional.
- Credit for Learning from Experience: Bachelor’s students can earn up to 24 transfer credit hours that you can apply toward your degree.
- Community network: Hundreds of schools, clinics, and nonprofit organizations for volunteering, internship, practicum, and fieldwork experiences.
- Scholarships and financial aid*: Incoming students can apply for a variety of scholarships along with other financial aid opportunities.
- Trusted history: Accredited by the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC), Pacific Oaks College has been a leading institution for more than 60 years.
*Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
Our Programs in Pasadena and online:
- Business Administration (B.S.)—special Leadership Scholarship available!
- Organizational Leadership and Management (M.A.)—special Leadership Scholarship available!
- Social Work (BSW and MSW, online only)
- Community Psychology (B.A.)
- Marriage and Family Therapy, with specializations in Latinx Family Studies, African American Family Studies, LGBTQIA+ Studies, and Trauma Studies (M.A.)
- Human Development (B.A. and M.A.)
- Early Childhood Education (B.A., with Teaching Credential preparation option, and M.A.)
- Education with Teaching Credential preparation (M.A.)
- Teaching Credential preparation and Bilingual Authorization (post-B.A.)
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 regionally-accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
