Personal education for your career path

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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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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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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Public Administration - MPA

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Pacific McGeorge School of Law prepares students to capably manage the public sector processes and effectively implement public policy decisions.

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Public Policy - MPP

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at Pacific McGeorge School of Law prepares students to effectively analyze and design public policy. At McGeorge, MPP students gain valuable work experience from extensive internships and job opportunities in California’s capital.

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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 Work - MSW

The Master of Social Work program prepares students to work in a variety of healthcare settings including mental health and aging practices. The program is designed to prepare students to practice in an increasingly complex health care environment and improve the quality of life for people.
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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.