Graduate Programs at
University of the West
Explore graduate programs at University of the West, an accredited private university near Los Angeles offering master’s and doctoral degrees designed to prepare students for meaningful careers, ethical leadership, and lifelong learning. With small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and hands-on learning, UWest provides a supportive environment where graduate students can thrive.
Why Choose University of the West?
Small Class Sizes & Personalized Learning
Experience personalized education with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, giving you direct access to dedicated professors, individualized mentorship, and a supportive academic community.
Study Near Los Angeles
Located near Los Angeles, UWest connects students to career opportunities, internships, cultural experiences, and one of the nation’s most dynamic professional communities.
Holistic, Values-Based Education
Develop academic excellence, ethical leadership, and real-world skills through a holistic education that prepares you for meaningful careers and lifelong success.
A Diverse & Supportive Community
Join a diverse university community where students from around the world learn, collaborate, and thrive in an inclusive environment built on compassion, respect, and belonging.
Master’s Programs
Master of Arts in Psychology - MFT
UWest’s MFT program prepares future therapists with the clinical training, cultural competence, and practical experience needed to provide effective mental health care for individuals, couples, and families.
Master of Arts in Psychology - MCC
The Multicultural Counseling (MCC) program blends Eastern and Western perspectives, preparing students with cultural awareness, holistic skills, and practical training to support diverse individuals and communities.
Master of Business Administration
Designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, the program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to lead responsibly in a globalized economy.
Master of Arts in Buddhist Spiritual Care
Designed for professionals seeking to integrate Buddhist principles into spiritual care, counseling, chaplaincy, and community leadership through advanced graduate study.
Master of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy
As the first university in the United States to offer an accredited Buddhist chaplaincy program, we prepare Buddhist chaplains for service in hospitals, prisons, the military, universities, and community settings.
Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Our curriculum emphasizes cross-functional and cross-cultural understanding, preparing you to excel in diverse organizational settings.
Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies
With a foundation in mindfulness, ethics, and academic inquiry, the PhD in Religious Studies prepares scholars to contribute original research and thought leadership across Buddhist studies and comparative religion.
Doctor of Buddhist Ministry
One of only four Buddhist graduate programs in the United States, preparing Buddhist ministers, chaplains, and community leaders through rigorous, practice-oriented graduate education.
Doctor of Eastern Philosophy and Management
东方哲学与管理博士
Designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators, this hybrid program equips you to lead with clarity, compassion, and purpose in an interconnected world.
A Graduate Campus Designed for Learning and Growth
Located in Rosemead, California, just minutes from Los Angeles, the University of the West provides a welcoming campus where graduate students can learn, collaborate, and grow. As a private university with small class sizes, UWest offers modern classrooms, advanced learning technology, a renowned research library, peaceful meditation spaces, and comfortable residential and recreational facilities. Our campus supports academic excellence, personal well-being, and meaningful community engagement—creating an environment where students develop the knowledge, leadership, and compassion to make a lasting impact.
