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Online Learning

Where and When You Need It

Flexible and accessible from anywhere, we offer online degree programs in California for education, human development, business and management, psychology, social work, and teacher credentialing 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.

The Benefits of an Online Education

Pacific Oaks College’s online degree programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of all types of students. From working professionals to parents looking to advance their careers to those starting their path in higher education, we provide online bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs that are available to students from around the world.

Online learning provides interactive environments where students can engage with diverse perspectives of peers from various backgrounds. Online education can also lead to significant cost savings on commuting, housing, and other campus-based expenses. Currently employed students will have special opportunities to apply their learning directly to real-world scenarios.

Learn more about the benefits of online learning.

Online Programs

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Pacific Oaks College offers early childhood education programs online that integrate Pacific Oaks’ transformative approach to early childhood education with a strong grounding in theory, research, and hands-on experience. By offering these early childhood education programs online students gain the flexibility needed to earn their degree in early childhood education programs.

B.A. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

M.A. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ED.D. 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

M.A. IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

Pacific Oaks offers students a chance to receive their Marriage and Family Therapy degree online with 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.

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Pacific Oaks’ online business and management degree programs prepare graduates to lead and thrive within dynamic, sustainable organizations that balance 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

Pacific Oaks’ online psychology degree programs follow 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 psychology degree programs are a great option for those looking to further their careers in psychology, with a valuable impact on their communities.

SOCIAL WORK

Pacific Oaks’ online 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 teaching credential programs are a great way to further your education in an online environment.

STAND-ALONE PROGRAMS

B.A. IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

M.A. IN EDUCATION

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