Flexible and accessible from anywhere, our online programs in education, human development, business and management, psychology, social work, and teacher credentialing have been designed to meet the requirements of students with a wide range of scheduling needs and learning styles.
Online coursework at Pacific Oaks is offered through Canvas—an advanced interactive distance-learning tool that provides easy access to instructors, coursework, and other learning materials. Classes are typically offered in seven-week sessions, meeting the same levels of quality and rigor as on-campus programs.
Online Programs
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Pacific Oaks College offers online programs in early childhood education that integrate Pacific Oaks’ transformative approach to early childhood education with a strong grounding in theory, research, and hands-on experience. These online courses offer flexibility and accessibility to the early childhood education programs
B.A. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Trauma Studies
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education and Special Education
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education
M.A. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDUCATION
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The online Human Development degree programs at Pacific Oaks College help students to prepare for an exciting array of careers in human development with positive impact on their communities. These online programs are designed to cover comprehensive human development topics, in a flexible online modality.
B.A. IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
- Online B.A. Human Development: Early Childhood Education and Development
- Online B.A. Human Development: Active Learning Across the Lifespan
- Online B.A. Human Development: Social Change
- Online B.A. Human Development: Working With Adults
M.A. IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
- Online M.A. Human Development: Early Childhood Education and Development
- Online M.A. Human Development: Social Change
- Online M.A. Human Development: Leadership in Education and Human Services
- Online M.A. Human Development: Ecological Perspectives of Lifespan Development
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
The Pacific Oaks’ Marriage and Family Therapy online degree programs offer a selection of MFT specializations centered on addressing the unique needs and feelings of individuals and families in these cultural communities or with these experiences. The online modality of these Marriage and Family Therapy online degree programs provides added flexibility and accessibility.
- Online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: African-American Studies Specialization
- Online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: Latinx Studies Specialization
- Online M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy: Trauma Studies Specialization
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
Pacific Oaks College’s online business and management programs prepare graduates to lead and thrive within dynamic, sustainable organizations capable of balancing social responsibility with operational effectiveness. These online business and management degrees are a great option for working professionals, who need flexibility in their education schedule.
PSYCHOLOGY
The Pacific Oaks College online psychology degree program follows the mission to apply well-established community psychology principles and techniques to improve well-being and effectiveness at individual, organizational, and community levels. The online nature of this psychology degree is a great option for those looking to further their careers in psychology, with valuable impact on their communities.
SOCIAL WORK
Pacific Oaks College’s Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Online Master of Social Work (MSW) social work degree programs combine our historical commitment to social justice with access to urban and rural practice opportunities. These online social work degree programs are a great opportunity to learn and apply the necessary skills for an impactful career in social work.
TEACHER CREDENTIALING
Explore all of the possibilities of our Teacher Credentialing and Continuing Education online programs at Pacific Oaks! These online teacher credentialing programs are a great way to further your education in an online environment.
STAND-ALONE PROGRAMS
- Online Preliminary Education Specialist Credential
- Online Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
- Online Bilingual Authorization Mandarin
- Online Bilingual Authorization Spanish
B.A. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education and Special Education
- Online B.A. Early Childhood Education: Elementary Education