1852
California, PA

School Details

Formed by the merger of California, Clarion, and Edinboro universities, Pennsylvania Western University harnesses the power of each institution to provide the best and most comprehensive education possible to its students. The multiple PennWest campuses provide students with increased access to courses, faculty, and learning opportunities, whether in person, hybrid, or online.

Programs are available for students of all types, whether you are a recent high school graduate, seeking a graduate degree, or pursuing a certificate to advance your career. Distance learning is available through PennWest Global Online. Courses are taught by professors, not teaching assistants or graduate students. Classes are designed to be challenging, innovative, and practical for your future career.

Majors are housed within six colleges focusing on the following fields: 

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology
  • Business, Communication, and Information Sciences
  • Education
  • Social Science and Human Services
  • Health Sciences

Accreditation & Licensing

Pennsylvania Western University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies / Science & Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language & Culture
Graduate Certificate in Arabic Language & Culture
Master of Arts in Arabic Language & Culture

Business

Associate of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Management
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Master of Accountancy
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / Management
Master of Science in Sport Management

Computer Science & IT

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Data Science

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Doctor in Criminal Justice
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice & Criminology / Behavioral Crime Analysis
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice & Criminology / Criminal Justice Studies
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice & Criminology / Forensic Linguistics
Professional Science Master in Cybersecurity

Education

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
Certificate in Advanced Studies in Library & Information Sciences
Doctor of Education in Education Administration & Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Reading Specialist
Master of Arts in Art Education
Master of Arts in Teaching / K-12 Certification
Master of Education / Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Education / Early Childhood Education
Master of Education / Educational Technology & Online Teaching
Master of Education / Mathematics Education
Master of Education / STEM
Master of Education / Teacher Leadership
Master of Education / Teaching English as a Second Language
Master of Education / Technology Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Educational Psychology
Master of Education in Reading Specialist
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Science in Library Science

Healthcare

Associate of Science in Allied Health
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Doctor of Health Science / Health Science & Exercise Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Golf Performance
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Graduate Certificate in Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention
Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Science
Graduate Certificate in Tactical Strength & Conditioning
Graduate Certificate in Wellness & Fitness
Graduate Certificate in Wellness Coaching
Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Management
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Advanced Golf Performance Training
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Applied Sport Science
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Group Fitness Leadership
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Nutrition
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Rehabilitation Science
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Sport Psychology
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Tactical Strength & Conditioning
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Wellness & Fitness
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Wellness Coaching

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Administration / Master of Business Administration (Dual)
Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Administration & Leadership

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology / Social Deviance
Graduate Certificate in Sport Psychology
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution
Master of Social Work