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PennWest California

PennWest California
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419

Official telephone: (724) 938-4404
Website: https://www.pennwest.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 72%
Student:Faculty ratio: 18:1
Total faculty: 266 men, 303 women
Full-time faculty: 224 men, 229 women
Part-time faculty: 42 men, 74 women
Graduation rate: 52% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • Anthropology, General
  • Applied Mathematics, General
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminology
  • Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • Geography
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • German Language and Literature
  • Gerontology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Information Science/Studies
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Journalism
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Library and Information Science
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Molecular Biology
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Technology
  • Music Therapy/Therapist
  • Music, General
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Fitness Technician
  • Physical Sciences, General
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Real Estate
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • Statistics, General
  • Statistics, Other
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
  • American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
  • Anthropology, General
  • Applied Mathematics, General
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Chemistry, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminology
  • Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • Geography
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • German Language and Literature
  • Gerontology
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Information Science/Studies
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Journalism
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Library and Information Science
  • Library Science, Other
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Molecular Biology
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Technology
  • Music Therapy/Therapist
  • Music, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Fitness Technician
  • Physical Sciences, General
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Real Estate
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • Statistics, General
  • Statistics, Other
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Certificates

  • Accounting
  • African-American/Black Studies
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Creative Writing
  • Education, Other
  • Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Geography
  • Gerontology
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Studies
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • Real Estate
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Statistics, Other
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Trauma Counseling
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Diplomas

  • Accounting
  • Applied Economics
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Statistics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminology
  • Data Science, General
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Earth Science Teacher Education
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
  • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • Health Communication
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • Legal Studies
  • Library and Information Science
  • Library Science, Other
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Nursing Administration
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Performance and Sport Psychology
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Policy Analysis, General
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • School Psychology
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • Statistics, Other
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
  • Taxation
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Doctorates

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Nursing Administration
  • Nursing Practice
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
  • Data Science, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational Psychology
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • Legal Studies
  • Library and Information Science
  • Library Science, Other
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Nursing Administration
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • Psychology, Other
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • School Psychology
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • True
 
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