About Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks College is an upper-division, accredited institution offering bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs in human development, counseling, and teaching credentialing.
Founded more than 60 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. 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
Pacific Oaks College Services
Students report that attending Pacific Oaks College is a transforming experience, enabling them to emerge empowered to stand up for themselves and others — and to help those they serve become all they can be. Our graduates have gone on to become teachers, counselors, policy-makers, college instructors, early childhood program directors, and parent education specialists.
Pacific Oaks College Learning Format
Pacific Oaks College takes a different approach to learning. Instead of the traditional classroom, lecture, and examination format, we believe in the importance of gaining practical skills through hands-on experience. More valuable information is learned and retained with the implementation of community involvement and hands-on research. That is why we measure and encourage advancement through real-world settings.
Pacific Oaks College Tuition/Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Pacific Oaks College Faculty
Although the faculty at Pacific Oaks comes from different backgrounds and specialties, they all share the same passion for helping their students succeed. They are also committed to the inclusive principles upon which the school was founded.
Pacific Oaks College Accreditation
Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Pacific Oaks College has been accredited by WASC since 1959.
