1945
Pasadena, CA

School Details

Pacific Oaks College is a nonprofit, accredited higher education institution offering bachelor’s completion, master’s, and certificate programs in human development, counseling, education, early childhood education, and teacher credentialing. The school offers classes at its main campus in Pasadena and at a number of convenient instructional sites throughout California, as well as online.

It was founded more than 60 years ago, in 1945, by a small group of Quaker families. Pacific Oaks College has remained dedicated to the fundamental Quaker principles of inclusion, social justice, and the valuing of every human being. Three basic concepts underlie the educational philosophy at Pacific Oaks: that every individual has a fundamental worth, that growth is a dynamic and life-long process, and that every individual has a unique identity and human potential.

The school offers most of its Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs online as well. Pacific Oaks College online degree programs are typically offered in seven-week sessions, and coursework meets the same levels of quality and rigor as on-ground, face-to-face programs. It is important to note that some of the online degrees are only offered to California residents.

Accreditation & Licensing

Pacific Oaks College is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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Pacific Oaks College is located in California

California at a Glance:

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Sacramento
39,512,223
163,696 sq mi
10
120
113
$14,000.00

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Online Programs offered by Pacific Oaks College

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Business

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership & Management

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts in Education / Special Education

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Community Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Arts in Human Development