Graduate Programs

This graduate program is designed to prepare students for licensure as Certified Public Accountants under California's education rules. We are proud of our 100% placement rate within three months of graduation.

An MBA for the modern age.

Embark on a new journey with our online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offered by the AACSB-accredited Eberhardt School of Business. Designed for today's dynamic professional landscape, University of the Pacific's 36-unit MBA program nurtures leaders with four unique specializations: Leadership, Healthcare, Business Analytics and Finance. Featuring online coursework and residencies in San Francisco, you'll benefit from both self-paced learning and world class networking - an MBA your way.

This new STEM-designated graduate program is open to students with any bachelor’s degree. It is a 9-month hybrid program blending online learning with on-campus evening classes. You will gain skills and knowledge essential to become a successful leader of data-informed business strategy.

Become a legal-savvy professional

With University of the Pacific’s all online master’s degree in business law, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to navigate complex legal challenges facing modern workplaces and get ahead in your career no matter your field. Designed for working professionals, this 26-unit graduate program allows you to learn from expert McGeorge School of Law faculty members online at your own pace.

Our Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as mental health practitioner or who want to apply developmental theory to design programs that emphasize the prevention and promotion of mental health and academic success for all learners. Experts in the field of educational psychology help children learn in safe, healthy and supportive environments.

Our MA in Counseling Psychology provides a foundation in counseling skills for those who wish to enter mental health fields. The program is grounded in experiential learning and helps students become thoughtful, self-reflective practitioners, researchers, and leaders. We also offer an increased competence in serving a culturally diverse society and teach you how to think critically and strategically, so students will be able to meet the diverse needs of the community they serve.

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of the Pacific prepares students for careers in mental health by providing a foundation in family systems and human development. The program is grounded in experiential learning and helps students become thoughtful, self-reflective practitioners, researchers and leaders. The program emphasizes competence in serving a culturally diverse society and teaching students how to think critically and strategically.

Enrich your career as a mental health practitioner by earning a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology from the University of the Pacific. Our PsyD program consists of a four-year course of study and is designed to prepare students to sit for the State Board of Psychology examination for licensure as a psychologist in the State of California. Students may enter the program with a bachelor's degree or higher.

University of the Pacific's online Master of Science in Cybersecurity is a state-of-the-art graduate-level program designed to prepare you for a thriving career in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. With the industry projected to grow by 35%* by 2031, there's no better time to invest in your future. In as little as one year, you'll master essential cybersecurity skills such as reverse engineering and cyber defense techniques, and graduate ready to safeguard critical data and combat the growing threat of cybercrimes.

Get hands-on preparation whether moving into a new teaching career or serving as an intern teacher with our Master of Arts in Education with Teacher Credentials.

This one-year degree offers the perfect blend of finance theory and application. You will gain experience through managing a $3.5 million Student Investment Fund, in addition to required internships and an optional study abroad. Courses are simultaneously in-person and online providing flexibility for working professionals.

Our Doctorate in Education, Leadership and Innovation program was made for innovators and creators in their fields. Our programs offer a unique and transformative experience for practitioners interested in the study and practice of learning, leadership, and change. Our students focus on a system and innovation perspective to make real and lasting changes in our learning system.

The program will focus on innovating learning design, learning environments, and learning experiences in K12, higher education, and other organizational settings. Students will be engaged in real-world practice through teaching that challenges dominant norms. As one example of that commitment, faculty members in this program facilitate all courses through a project-based curriculum. Courses are centered on culminating projects where students work with clients in real-world settings. This is a transformational and impactful program.

Designed for students with an undergraduate degree in music education, the degree offers a core course of study along with numerous electives in music and education providing an individualized program that caters to specific career goals.

Organizations need innovation more than ever, and you can help bring rapid change that matters with a Master of Arts in Leadership, concentration in Organizational Innovation and Change. This program provides a completely unique learning experience where you will work with others to make organizational changes that keep people at the center.

Our Educational Specialist in School Psychology program (EdS), is a graduate-level degree and credential program designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a school psychologist. Trained in both psychology and education, students will be able to apply your interdisciplinary skill-set to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, assess students' learning abilities, and partner with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to help students reach their full potential.

The program will develop skills and perspectives to enact ethical and sustainable change in one's community, organization or beyond.

Our Doctor of Education, Transformative Action in Education program offers a unique experience for educational practitioners interested in the study and practice of transformative leadership. Our students will focus on a critical examination of themselves to understand their role in the education system and are committed to disrupting and rebuilding this system for the better.