Master's and Doctoral Programs in Depth Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Mythological Studies, Consciousness, and the Humanities
Pacifica Graduate Institute is an accredited graduate school offering masters and doctoral degree programs in the traditions of depth psychology. Our educational environment nourishes respect for cultural diversity and individual differences, and our students have access to an impressive array of educational resources on Pacifica’s two campuses, both of which are located a few miles south of Santa Barbara, California.
Reflecting on the last year since I began my tenure as President & CEO in October 2022, my heartfelt appreciation extends to the entire Pacifica community. Together, we have woven a narrative of academic excellence, symbolizing our shared dedication to forward-thinking scholarship that consistently nurtures intellectual rigor and innovation. I am proud of our collective efforts to Expand Pacifica’s Impact, Elevate Student Outcomes, and Empower Organizational Development.
This month, the US Supreme Court issued rulings in two affirmative action cases. The rulings in these two cases reversed 40 years of legal precedent. Despite the two rulings, Pacifica Graduate Institute continues to value diversity. As always, we will follow the law, but for the sake of tending soul of and in the world, we remain committed to making depth psychology accessible to everyone.
The Pacifica Graduate Institute Board of Trustees operates as a cohesive body to protect, maintain, and proactively pursue the mission and vision of our Institute. Following claims and issues that circulated about the Institute this summer, Pacifica’s Board released a statement and set of FAQs to address and clarify these matters.
In this time of extraordinary peril, Pacifica remains committed to remembering the soul in everyone, no matter the circumstances, which gives pause to hate and violence, and makes room for seeing and valuing the Other—because we all have the same share of soul.
The Student Services team is proud to share a new initiative on campus – the Pacifica Peer Mentorship Program! The Pacifica Peer Mentorship Program offers incoming graduate students guidance, support, and valuable connections to help navigate their first year of graduate studies.
PGI Alumni Clara Oropeza, Ph.D., is the author of A Re-mapping of Womanhood and Creativity: A Literary and Depth Psychological Perspective, which will be out in April. She will be giving the talk “A Reunion With the Feminine” on Pacifica Extension and International Studies on April 23 & 30, 2025, as well as a PEIS book talk on July 9, 2025.
Pacifica Graduate Institute has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) for another six-year term. This reaffirmation reflects WSCUC’s confidence in our commitment to student learning, institutional development, and continuous improvement.
Pacifica’s unique mission primarily attracts innovative and creative working professionals who are interested in a rigorous intellectual experience that connects with their souls and positively transforms how they see the world. A Pacifica graduate degree equips them for the vocation they feel called to, whether to enhance what they are already doing or equip them for new and additional work in the world.
Immerse yourself in Pacifica’s transformative learning community through a retreat program, professional training, or cutting edge conference featuring leaders in the depth psychological and healing traditions.