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A student who has taken Advanced Placement examinations may receive credit for them at PennWest, provided the score is a 3 or higher. Advance Placement credits should be submitted to the Articulation and Transfer Evaluation office (transfercredit@pennwest.edu).

Agricultural Business and Management, General

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

African-American/Black Studies

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Journalism

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Public Relations/Image Management

Health Communication

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Science/Studies

Computer Science

Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Education, General

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Superintendency and Educational System Administration

Educational Administration and Supervision, Other

Educational/Instructional Technology

Special Education and Teaching, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness

Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs

Special Education and Teaching, Other

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Secondary Education and Teaching

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

Art Teacher Education

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Reading Teacher Education

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Social Studies Teacher Education

Earth Science Teacher Education

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Education, Other

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

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Industrial Technology/Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other

Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Spanish Language and Literature

Arabic Language and Literature

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence

Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Professions and Studies, Other

English Language and Literature, General

Creative Writing

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Library and Information Science

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Molecular Biology

Environmental Biology

Mathematics, General

Computational and Applied Mathematics

Statistics, General

Statistics, Other

Biological and Physical Sciences

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Systems Science and Theory

Gerontology

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

Dispute Resolution

Data Science, General

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Physical Fitness Technician

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

Philosophy

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Physics, General

Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician

PennWest may be a new name, but its history spans nearly 165 years of tradition and academic excellence. Formed by the integration of California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, PennWest is a model for future success. It's building on the strengths of each university in order to offer every student a richer experience, while holding down the cost of education. Three brick-and-mortar campuses welcome residential as well as commuter students, and its online offering allows you to choose the academic and personal options that suit you best. You'll have access to more courses, more faculty and more learning opportunities than ever before, including the in-person classes and hands-on learning that have always been a part of Cal, Clarion and Edinboro. As a student, you will continue to receive the financial aid, personal attention and academic support you need to reach your educational goals and build the future you envision. Whatever campus you choose, you can also expect a vibrant experience that includes leadership and service opportunities, athletics, cultural activities, recreation, student-led clubs and more. Our plans for the future are as bold and bright as the students we serve.

Pennsylvania Western University

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