At University of the Pacific’s Benerd College, our graduate programs in Learning, Leadership & Change prepare you to create meaningful impact in schools, organizations, and communities. These flexible online and hybrid programs are designed for working professionals ready to lead with purpose. Choose a program to learn more:
Pacific's MA in Leadership is an accelerated, fully online program designed to develop purpose-driven leaders who can navigate complexity and drive meaningful change. Completed in just 12 months, the program blends project-based learning, real-world application, and collaboration with experienced practitioners to build skills in innovation, ethical leadership, and organizational transformation—preparing you to lead with impact across industries and communities.
This fully online, one-year program is for designed professionals ready to rethink how learning experiences are created. Blending design thinking, learning science, and hands-on experimentation, you’ll build and test innovative solutions that improve how people learn—equipping you to shape engaging, human-centered experiences across education, business, and beyond.
The EdD in Leadership & Innovation is a hybrid program designed for experienced professionals ready to lead change at a systems level. Through a blend of inquiry, applied research, and collaborative learning, you’ll tackle complex challenges across organizations and communities—developing innovative, action-oriented solutions while completing a practice-based dissertation focused on real-world impact.
This hybrid EdD program is for practitioners driven to challenge inequities and reimagine the future of education. Grounded in critical reflection, inquiry, and action research, you’ll examine the systems you operate within—and learn how to disrupt and rebuild them—developing innovative, justice-centered solutions that create lasting change in schools, organizations, and communities.
I chose Pacific with hopes of making a difference in my community. I want to disrupt those educational systems that do not benefit all, and create a more equitable, inclusive space for all students with whom I come in contact.
When I was considering a doctoral proram, I was looking to transform into a leader with a greater purpose. At Pacific, I found exceptional opportunities leading to new possibilities beyond my imagination.
