Graduate Programs

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.

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.

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.