Pacific Oaks College
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Pacific Oaks College is a higher education institution based in Pasadena, California, with a history spanning more than six decades. It serves adults and non-traditional students by offering a mix of on-campus and online programs, including four-year undergraduate options and pathways to complete a bachelor’s degree or pursue a master’s degree. The college is affiliated with the nonprofit TCS Education System, which connects it with other nonprofit institutions and emphasizes educating socially responsible professionals in applied fields such as education, psychology, and law. In recent years, Pacific Oaks has expanded its program portfolio, launching programs such as an online Master of Social Work and an inaugural doctoral program in Early Childhood Education. It has also pursued partnerships in the education sector, including a collaboration with the Sacramento County Office of Education to broaden the pool of qualified K-12 teachers.