Pacific Oaks College

11/27/2025

At Pacific Oaks College, gratitude grows in community. 🍂

This Thanksgiving, we honor the people who make our learning community so special—our students, alumni, faculty, and staff whose compassion, resilience, and commitment to equity inspire us every day.

May your day be filled with connection, reflection, and gratitude for the communities that lift you up. From all of us at Pacific Oaks College, thank you for being part of ours. 💚

11/26/2025

The power of community means learning how to advocate for change. 🌿

For Pacific Oaks alumna Denise Smith (M.A. Human Development), that meant answering the call to help the children of Flint, Michigan.

Drawing from the values and training she gained at Pacific Oaks, Denise joined civic leaders to open two high-quality early childhood centers in just two years—bringing care, stability, and hope to hundreds of families affected by the water crisis.

In her time with Educare Flint, she continued to ensure every child had the opportunity to thrive.

💚 This story is part of our series, The Power of Community, highlighting how members of our Pacific Oaks family are creating lasting impact where it’s needed most.

11/25/2025

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families? 🌿

Pacific Oaks College offers accredited Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs designed for passionate changemakers ready to turn purpose into profession.

With world-class faculty, flexible learning formats, and hands-on internships, our programs help you build the skills and confidence to serve diverse communities — and create a meaningful career rooted in advocacy and justice.

Your journey to becoming a social worker starts here. 💚
🔗 Learn more about applying today.

11/21/2025

Some of the most powerful movements for change begin in the smallest of classrooms. 🌿

We believe that early childhood education is where empathy, identity, and curiosity take root, and where educators have the power to shape more equitable communities for generations to come.

Through our inclusive teaching practices, antibias frameworks, and social justice–centered curriculum, we prepare educators to see every child as a catalyst for change.

Because when we nurture the youngest minds with care, understanding, and respect, we’re not just teaching—we’re transforming the world. 💚

🔗 Read more: https://www.pacificoaks.edu/voices/from-the-magazine/why-early-childhood-education-is-ground-zero-for-social-change/

11/19/2025

At Pacific Oaks College, education is more than a degree, it’s a movement toward a more just and compassionate world. 🌿

Grounded in our social justice heritage, we prepare students to become culturally intelligent agents of change, ready to serve diverse communities across education, human development, and the helping professions.

Guided by our four core values—respect, diversity, social justice, and inclusion—we honor the Quaker principles that shaped our beginning and continue to guide our purpose.

Here, every perspective matters. Every story has value. And every student leaves empowered to create the change they wish to see. 💚

11/18/2025

Helping children means meeting them where they are, and preparing the next generation of social workers to do the same. 💚

Our Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs combine real-world experience with cultural competency training to prepare graduates to support children and families with empathy, evidence, and care.

Through two supervised internships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and trauma-informed practice, our students learn to turn compassion into action, guided by the belief that every child deserves stability, dignity, and the chance to thrive.

🔗 https://www.pacificoaks.edu/voices/from-the-magazine/6-ways-pacific-oaks-college-prepares-social-workers-to-support-children-in-the-real-world/

11/14/2025

This Children’s Day, we celebrate the light that started it all. 🌿

In 1945, six Pasadena families came together to open Pacific Oaks Children’s School, guided by the belief that every child’s light deserves to be nurtured. What began as a small, progressive school grew into a college that has empowered generations of educators, therapists, and advocates to make an impact in their communities.

From helping launch one of the nation’s first Head Start training programs to pioneering the Anti-Bias Curriculum that reshaped early childhood education, Pacific Oaks has spent nearly 80 years championing education as a force for healing and transformation.

Today, and every day, we honor the children, families, and educators who inspire our work and remind us why community, compassion, and advocacy matter. 💚

11/12/2025

Your next chapter starts here—and we’re ready to help you write it. 🌿 Applications are now open for Spring I classes beginning Jan. 6, available online and at our Pasadena campus.

Our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way. Schedule a one-on-one session with an enrollment counselor to discuss your academic goals, explore programs, and review tuition and financial aid options.

Whether you’re continuing your education or returning to it, now is the time to invest in yourself. 💚

Areas of Study:
🚌 Early Childhood Education
📚 Education
👩‍🏫 Teacher Credentialing
🤝 Human Development
💼 Business & Management
💍 Marriage & Family Therapy
🧠 Psychology
🎙️ Social Work

Learn more and apply today at pacificoaks.edu

11/11/2025

Where can an Ed.D. take you? Further than you think. 🌿

A Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education doesn’t just prepare you to lead classrooms—it prepares you to transform systems.

From shaping education policy to directing community programs, leading nonprofits, or mentoring educators, our graduates are creating change across schools, agencies, and organizations.

Rooted in social justice and relational learning, our Ed.D. program equips you to lead with purpose, advocate for equity, and design a future where every child can thrive. 💚

Ready to see what’s possible? 🔗 Read the full story: https://www.pacificoaks.edu/voices/from-the-magazine/where-can-an-ed-d-take-you-6-careers-to-consider/

Explore careers to pursue with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, from program leadership to nonprofit advocacy.

10/27/2025

Ready to take the next step toward your degree—and your purpose? 🌿

Join us for our Virtual Open House this Wednesday, October 29, created with your busy schedule in mind. Discover programs in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Credentialing, and Global Business Leadership.

You’ll hear directly from Deans and core faculty, explore supportive services like tutoring and financial aid, and get personalized advice on what to expect as a working adult returning to college.

Your experience, your voice, and your future matter here. 💚

🔗 Register now to save your spot. https://ow.ly/frBV50XiCyF

10/15/2025

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude and pride.

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we join communities across the nation in honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals whose impact continues to shape our world.

Here at Pacific Oaks College, we celebrated with vibrant festivities featuring cultural displays, food, live music, and community activities. Our gallery also paid tribute to Hispanic educators, leaders, and cultural contributors whose voices continue to inspire our students and strengthen our community. 💚

As we end this month of recognition, we reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where every story is valued, every voice is heard, and every student is empowered to transform their community, today and every day.

10/10/2025

Community in action 💚

Last weekend, our Pasadena campus was filled with purpose as we welcomed the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights for a volunteer training session.

Here at Pacific Oaks, we know the power of community is built on showing up for one another, for our students, and for those who need a voice. We’re proud to stand alongside organizations like the Young Center whose work reflects the heart of our mission: advocating for equity, dignity, and belonging for all.