Pacific Oaks College is an upper-division, accredited institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs in human development, marriage and family therapy, early childhood education, and teaching credentialing. It operates a main campus in Pasadena, Calif., and offers programs online and in several communities throughout California.
Founded 70 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.