OpenFieldPennWest California · California, Pennsylvania, United States
PennWest California (formerly California University of Pennsylvania) is a prominent campus of Pennsylvania Western University located along the Monongahela River in California, Pennsylvania. Acclaimed for mechatronics engineering technology, exercise science, digital forensics, commercial drone technology, and nursing.
PennWest California operates the Eberly Science and Technology Center, the Convocation Center, and specialized robotics and mechatronics automation laboratories. It has pioneered online graduate master's degrees in exercise science and wellness for over two decades.
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (minimum 2.5 recommended) with test-optional application pathways. Graduate programs require an accredited baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.80 cumulative GPA and program-specific prerequisites.
ABET-accredited program integrating mechanical systems, PLC programming, industrial robotic arms, microcontrollers, and fluid power hydraulics in high-tech automation labs.
Nation's leading online graduate exercise science program offering concentrations in sports performance, rehabilitation science, wellness coaching, and tactical strength conditioning.
Comprehensive training in EnCase/FTK forensic extraction, hard drive recovery, mobile device forensics, malware triage, and criminal courtroom evidence handling.
FAA Part 107 certified training covering unmanned aerial systems (UAS) piloting, multispectral sensor integration, thermal survey, and 3D GIS terrain mapping.
CACREP-accredited program preparing students for LPC licensure with 700 hours of clinical mental health counseling practicum in southwestern Pennsylvania community agencies.
Applied student fellowship designing robotic machine vision systems, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and smart conveyor sorting mechanisms in the Mechatronics Lab.
Dean & Professor of Science and Technology
College of Science, Technology and Business
Dr. Fredette is a molecular biologist researching cellular signaling mechanisms in developmental embryology and leading STEM workforce alignment initiatives acr...
View researcher profile ↗Chair & Professor of Exercise Science
Department of Exercise and Sport Science
Dr. Mock's research examines neuromuscular adaptations in elite athletes, tactical fitness programming for first responders, and online kinesiology pedagogy....
View researcher profile ↗Associate Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Department of Applied Engineering and Technology
Prof. Sumey specializes in industrial robotics programming, PLC automation systems, and remote telemetry instrumentation for automated manufacturing facilities....
View researcher profile ↗OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with PennWest California. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.
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