Pepperdine University is a top-ranked private university with dedicated schools for business, education and psychology, law, liberal arts, and public policy. Known for combining academic excellence with practical, hands-on learning, Pepperdine prepares students to lead with purpose across a wide range of professional fields. The university's Christian values and commitment to service underpin every program, fostering a culture of integrity, community, and meaningful impact that extends well beyond the classroom.
Since 1971, Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) has established itself as an innovative learning community where individuals of diverse perspectives come together to foster academic excellence, social purpose, meaningful service, and personal fulfillment. GSEP's mission is rooted in the belief that education and psychology are powerful forces for change — and that graduate study in these fields should prepare students not just as practitioners, but as catalysts for inspiration and transformation in the lives of others and in the broader society.
GSEP offers a rich portfolio of graduate programs across education and psychology, including degrees in clinical and counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, school psychology, education administration, learning technologies, and organizational leadership, among others. Programs are designed for working professionals and are available in flexible formats — on campus, online, and hybrid — making advanced study accessible without disrupting professional or personal commitments. Students benefit from a deeply collaborative academic environment, small cohort sizes, and faculty who are both respected scholars and experienced practitioners in their fields. Whether pursuing licensure as a therapist, advancing in educational leadership, or deepening expertise in applied psychology, GSEP graduates leave equipped with the academic grounding, clinical skills, and sense of purpose needed to make a meaningful difference in the communities and individuals they serve.
