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By studying at University of the Pacific, you will join a community of scholars who go on to excel in their dream careers and earn higher salaries than their peers from other California institutions.

The pathway to a better career

Accelerate your career in 30+ graduate programs with world-class instructors and cutting-edge lab research, classroom practicums, field studies and internships.

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Business Students

Accounting - MAcc

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.
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Athletic Training - MS

Pacific’s athletic training program will prepare you to become a highly qualified health care professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation for athletic and patients, and pass the national certification examination.
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Behavioral Psychology - MA

You can work toward a Master of Arts degree in behavioral psychology, emphasizing either applied behavior analysis or doctoral preparation in behavior analysis, behavioral psychology or related fields. The goal is to train you to be a researchers or clinician using a scientist-practitioner model.
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Biological Sciences - MS

Our master's degree program in biological sciences provides you with a broad background in the study of biology that serves as preparation for entry into PhD degree programs, employment in the biotechnology industry and environmental-monitoring agencies as well as teaching positions at the high school and community college levels.
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Business Analytics - MS

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.
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Chemistry

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - MS, PhD

This collaborative program between the Department of Chemistry and the School of Pharmacy will prepare you for a career in the increasingly complex and integrated realms of pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnological research. Our unique, student-centered and interdisciplinary approach will meet your individual education goals.
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Communication - MA

The Department of Communication offers graduate-level instruction leading toward the Master of Arts degree. This program combines training in communication theory, methodology and practice. It is intended for students who want to develop the knowledge and skills to solve work-related communication problems and for those who intend to enter doctoral programs.

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Computer Science - MS

The new Master of Science in Computer Science degree program is built on a 96-year foundation of engineering and computer science at University of the Pacific.
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Counseling Psychology - EdD

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.
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Counseling Psychology - MA in Education, LPCC

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.
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Counseling Psychology - MA in MFT

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.
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Counseling Psychology - PsyD

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.
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MA in Education with Teacher Credentials

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.
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Engineering - MS

The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) at Pacific is designed to strengthen your technical, analytical and professional breadth and depth. You complete a set of core courses that cover broader subjects of research and analysis. There is a blended program option if you are a current undergraduate student.
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Finance - MS

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.
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Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences - MA

The graduate program in Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences focuses on how physical activity and sports contribute to the quality of life.
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Learning, Innovation and Design - MA

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.
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Music Education - MM

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.
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Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences - MS, PhD

This collaborative program between the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Chemistry will prepare you for a career in the increasingly complex and integrated realms of pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnological research. Our unique, student-centered and interdisciplinary approach will meet your individual education goals.
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Pharmacy - PharmD

This program trains pharmacists who are problem-solvers, innovators and leaders. Through experiential learning and peer collaboration, you will gain a skill set and experience that opens doors to the many settings where pharmacists play a key role, from hospitals to pharmaceutical research and development.
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Physical Therapy Students

Physical Therapy - DPT

Physical therapists are integral members of the primary care team and are involved in the prevention of disability and promotion of positive health, and act as consultants in restorative care. Pacific’s academic program is enhanced by a variety of innovative clinical experiences and involvement in professional societies.
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Regulatory Science - MS

Become a regulatory science expert

Cultivate a career in regulatory science to meet the needs of the rapidly growing pharmaceutical biotechnology and medical device industries with a Master of Science in Regulatory Science.

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School Psychology - MA + EdS

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.
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Social Justice: Master's in Leadership

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

Speech-language pathologists work with people of all ages and are prepared to evaluate speech and language problems. Pacific prepares you for lifelong success by providing an excellent student-centered experiential learning experience through clinical practice, scholarly activity, and service to the profession and the community.
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Students in the Transformative Action in Education program in University of the Pacific's Benerd College in Stockton, CA

Transformative Action in Education - EdD

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.
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