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

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies 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 Master of Science in Legal Studies 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