At Pacifica, education is more than earning a degree. It’s an invitation to step into a community of learners who share your passion for meaning, imagination, and transformation. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are and support where you want to go, blending rigorous academics with personal growth and professional pathways.
Programs at a Glance
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Clinical Psychology (M.A/Ph.D)
Degree
M.A./Ph.D.
Length
5–6 years
Licensure
Psychologist (CA)
Format
Low-Residency
Time On Campus
Four-day sessions once a month
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Small, selective cohorts
What You Study
Psychodiagnostics, assessment, psychotherapy, neuropsychology, research
Who It’s Designed For
Students pursuing academic + clinical careers in psychology
Career Pathways
Licensed psychologist, researcher, professor, consultant
Counseling Psychology (M.A)
Degree
M.A.
Length
2.5 years
Licensure
MFT, LPCC (CA)
Format
Low-Residency
Time On Campus
Three-day sessions once a month
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Thesis
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Small, supportive cohorts, strong faculty mentorship
What You Study
Counseling theory, depth psychology, multicultural perspectives, practicum
Who It’s Designed For
Aspiring therapists wanting licensure with a depth orientation
Career Pathways
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, community mental health
Counseling Psychology (Psy.D)
Degree
Psy.D.
Length
4-5 years
Licensure
Psychologist (CA)
Format
Low-Residency
Time On Campus
Three-day sessions once a month
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Dissertation
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Intimate cohorts with close faculty mentorship
What You Study
Clinical assessment, psychotherapy, ethics, multicultural psychology
Who It’s Designed For
Students pursuing clinical psychology in applied settings
Career Pathways
Licensed psychologist, clinical director, consultant, educator
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Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices
Degree
Ph.D.
Length
3-4 years
Licensure
N/A
Format
Hybrid
Time On Campus
Once each quarter for 5 days
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Dissertation
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Diverse professional cohorts, interdisciplinary dialogue
What You Study
Expressive and creative arts therapies, integrative health
Who It’s Designed For
Healing arts practitioners, educators, therapists, coaches
Career Pathways
Wellness consultant, integrative therapist, educator, author, healing arts, writer
Jungian and Archetypal Studies Hybrid (DJA)
Degree
M.A./Ph.D.
Length
3 years (M.A.), 5–6 years (Ph.D.)
Licensure
N/A
Format
Hybrid
Time On Campus
Four-day weekend once a quarter
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Cohorts focused on shared interest in myth and archetypes
What You Study
Jungian theory, archetypal psychology, arts, literature, cultural studies
Who It’s Designed For
Scholars, writers, educators, creatives
Career Pathways
Author, cultural critic, educator, consultant, writer, corporate, healer
Depth Psychology & Creativity – Arts & Humanities
Degree
M.A.
Length
2 years
Licensure
N/A
Format
Hybrid
Time On Campus
Four-day weekend once a quarter
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Creative Project
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Collaborative, creative learning environment
What You Study
Creative process, imagination, depth psychology, cultural expression
Who It’s Designed For
Artists, educators, innovators
Career Pathways
Arts facilitator, consultant, educator, author, theater, film, visual arts
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Psychology, Religion, and Consciousness
Degree
M.A./Ph.D.
Length
3 years (M.A.), 4–6 years (Ph.D.)
Licensure
N/A
Format
Online
Time On Campus
None
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Online, global cohorts with live sessions and faculty guidance
What You Study
Comparative religion, spiritual traditions, transpersonal psychology
Who It’s Designed For
Thinkers, writers, spiritual leaders, educators
Career Pathways
Author, professor, spiritual director, consultant, government, non-profit, coaches, mentors, healers
Jungian and Archetypal Studies Fully Online (DJO)
Degree
M.A./Ph.D.
Length
3 years (M.A.), 5–6 years (Ph.D.)
Licensure
N/A
Format
Online
Time On Campus
None
Start Term
Spring
Thesis / Dissertation
Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Cohorts focused on shared interest in myth and archetypes
What You Study
Jungian theory, archetypal psychology, arts, literature, cultural studies
Who It’s Designed For
Scholars, writers, educators, creatives
Career Pathways
Author, cultural critic, educator, consultant, writer, corporate, healer
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Community, Liberation, Indigenous, and Eco-Psychologies
Degree
M.A./Ph.D.
Length
3 years (M.A.), 5–6 years (Ph.D.)
Licensure
N/A
Format
Low-Residency
Time On Campus
Three-day sessions once a month
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Activist-oriented cohorts, collaborative learning
What You Study
Social justice, indigenous psychologies, decolonial theory, climate psychology
Who It’s Designed For
Activists, educators, organizers, change-makers
Career Pathways
Policy advisor, educator, activist-scholar, nonprofit leader, healer, philanthropy, sustainability, community organizations
Mythological Studies
Degree
M.A. / M.A.-Ph.D.
Length
3 years (M.A.), 5–6 years (Ph.D.)
Licensure
N/A
Format
Low-Residency
Time On Campus
Three-day sessions once a month
Start Term
Fall
Thesis / Dissertation
Thesis (M.A.), Dissertation (Ph.D.)
Cohort Size & Learning Environment
Creative, curious cohorts fostering deep conversation
What You Study
World mythologies, folklore, symbolic interpretation, depth psychology
Who It’s Designed For
Writers, educators, lifelong learners, artists
Career Pathways
Author, storyteller, cultural consultant, professor, film-making, business, politics, education, arts, community affairs
