Why Pepperdine?

Prepare to lead institutions, make an impact, build equitable education systems, and advance your career with a reputable degree from one of the most respected, forward-thinking, values-based graduate schools in the nation.

Realize your full potential as a leader in a variety of roles in colleges, universities, early childhood education, policy-making, nonprofits, and school systems in the public and private sectors.
Inclusive curriculum incorporates courses in leadership, inclusion, critical thinking, virtual collaboration, student services, applied analytics, policy, a capstone experience, and more.
Choose between 100% online or in-classroom options every term. This unique format is designed for both working professionals full-time students.
Immersion experiences and cohort model provides opportunities to engage in meaningful community-building with peers and program leaders.
Earn credit towards multiple doctoral program options as one of Pepperdine's progressive degree programs.
No GRE, GMAT, or other standardized tests required. We offer an equitable admissions process that considers your experience and commitment to succeed.
Passion and Purpose Driven
Passion and Purpose Driven

Since our founding in 1937, Pepperdine University has had one mission: to strengthen students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership in a learning environment where academic excellence is rooted in a Christian faith and values.

Our graduate programs empower students to transform into the best possible expression of themselves for meaningful work and purposeful lives. That legacy is alive today more than ever, as we help students all over the world gain the skills they need to achieve personal fulfillment, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact in the lives and communities they serve.

Reputable University
Reputable University

GSEP offers prestigious programs at the #46-ranked university in the US* committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study, Pepperdine is where you're inspired to learn as you learn to inspire.

  • #29 Best-Value Schools*
  • #9 Best College Value in the West/SW (Kiplinger)
  • #10 Most Entrepreneurial Universities (Forbes)

* U.S. News & Report, Best Colleges Rankings, National Universities

Distinguished Faculty
Distinguished Faculty
  • GSEP faculty are nationally-recognized scholar-practitioners with exemplary academic achievements, industry expertise, educational experience, and scholarly credentials.
  • Professors are accomplished professionals who balance theory and real-world application in a practitioner-based curriculum informed by their desire to prepare students to make a difference.
  • Average class size of 14 students and a 12:1 faculty-student ratio provides a supportive educational setting, meaningful interactions, and long-term professional and personal connections.
Alumni Network
Alumni Network
  • Extensive Pepperdine alumni network creates influential business connections with more than 110,000 professionals.
  • Our alumni network has 32 chapters and affinity programs in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Pepperdine alumni, faculty, staff, and parents make themselves available to offer the resources you need and help graduates build professional, personal, and purposeful relationships with Pepperdine people all over the world.
  • As a Pepperdine alumnus, you have exclusive access to the PeppConnect Mentoring Program, a global network of alumni who are willing to mentor and offer career or industry advice.
Student and Career Support
Student and Career Support
  • GSEP Student Services supports our rigorous curricula through academic advising, records, writing support, library, student groups, and much more.
  • Students are further supported through our Office of Student Accessibility, world-class facilities, and highly competitive programs, all of which contribute to our exceptional programs and rankings.
  • GSEP Career Services operates from an innovative model of career education and holistic career counseling for today's rapidly changing job market helping students and alumni construct their career narrative, build lifelong employability skills, and connect with alumni and industry leaders.
Passion and Purpose Driven
Passion and Purpose Driven

Since our founding in 1937, Pepperdine University has had one mission: to strengthen students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership in a learning environment where academic excellence is rooted in a Christian faith and values.

Our graduate programs empower students to transform into the best possible expression of themselves for meaningful work and purposeful lives. That legacy is alive today more than ever, as we help students all over the world gain the skills they need to achieve personal fulfillment, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact in the lives and communities they serve.

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Reputable University
Reputable University

GSEP offers prestigious programs at the #46-ranked university in the US* committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study, Pepperdine is where you're inspired to learn as you learn to inspire.

  • #29 Best-Value Schools*
  • #9 Best College Value in the West/SW (Kiplinger)
  • #10 Most Entrepreneurial Universities (Forbes)

* U.S. News & Report, Best Colleges Rankings, National Universities

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Distinguished Faculty
Distinguished Faculty
  • GSEP faculty are nationally-recognized scholar-practitioners with exemplary academic achievements, industry expertise, educational experience, and scholarly credentials.
  • Professors are accomplished professionals who balance theory and real-world application in a practitioner-based curriculum informed by their desire to prepare students to make a difference.
  • Average class size of 14 students and a 12:1 faculty-student ratio provides a supportive educational setting, meaningful interactions, and long-term professional and personal connections.
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Alumni Network
Alumni Network
  • Extensive Pepperdine alumni network creates influential business connections with more than 110,000 professionals.
  • Our alumni network has 32 chapters and affinity programs in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Pepperdine alumni, faculty, staff, and parents make themselves available to offer the resources you need and help graduates build professional, personal, and purposeful relationships with Pepperdine people all over the world.
  • As a Pepperdine alumnus, you have exclusive access to the PeppConnect Mentoring Program, a global network of alumni who are willing to mentor and offer career or industry advice.
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Student and Career Support
Student and Career Support
  • GSEP Student Services supports our rigorous curricula through academic advising, records, writing support, library, student groups, and much more.
  • Students are further supported through our Office of Student Accessibility, world-class facilities, and highly competitive programs, all of which contribute to our exceptional programs and rankings.
  • GSEP Career Services operates from an innovative model of career education and holistic career counseling for today's rapidly changing job market helping students and alumni construct their career narrative, build lifelong employability skills, and connect with alumni and industry leaders.
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