History
Established to address a need for a more progressive and inclusive approach to early childhood education, Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School was founded to help individuals develop knowledge from within.
Education
With principles of social justice woven into our mission and core values, Pacific Oaks gives students the opportunity to become part of a global community, informing their ability to affect change in their communities.
Whether your goal is to understand human development or how to successfully lead an organization, our programs are designed to help students identify primary factors that contribute to individual growth. With community-oriented fieldwork at the core of each program, you will learn firsthand how your education can be applied in a practical setting.
Career
- Resume Assistance
- Sample Resumes
- Cover Letter Tools
Distance Learning Courses
Education & Training (17)
Social Sciences (11)
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
Business & Management (3)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Humanities (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
Student services
The primary goals of The Center for Academic Advising are to assist students with identifying and clarifying their educational goals, help in developing compatible educational plans, and create proven success strategies toward student long term academic progress.
The center serves our students with:
- Bilingual staff (English and Spanish)
- Bilingual 1:1 tutoring (in course content) and mentors
- Lending library of laptops and textbooks
- Professional development workshops & cultural events
- The Student Success Center strives to enhance your learning experience and support your success in reaching your academic goals.
Library services
The Library specializes in subjects related to human development across the life span, early childhood education and psychosocial development, special education, classroom curricula (K-12), social work, psychology, and marriage and family therapy. All Pacific Oaks students have access to the library’s print and electronic collections.
ICT services
The Office of Information Technology is here to provide you with technological support throughout your Pacific Oaks education, whether you are taking online or on-campus courses. we are here to help you set up your student email account, download syllabi posted by your professors, and begin using Canvas, our online learning platform.
Campus life
Having campus locations in both Southern California and online allow Pacific Oaks College to maintain close ties to local organizations and businesses.
The programs are built off of the needs of the surrounding community, and we encourage our students to take part in fieldwork opportunities that help serve those needs.
In addition, Pacific Oaks offers programs at offsite locations throughout California—providing access to a unique learning experience to students from a wide range of different backgrounds.
Student clubs
The Student Government Association is the official representation of the student body at Pacific Oaks College.
Pacific Oaks College strives to empower the students’ voices through serving as a liaison between the students and the faculty and staff of this institution.
Pacific Oaks College advocates for all of the students with dignity, integrity, and respect while upholding the core values of Pacific Oaks College.
Pacific Oaks College is accredited by the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).