Graduate Admissions Counselors and Coordinators
Get personal support and expert advice on applying to PennWest California as a graduate student.
Entering into the world of graduate studies is a big step. We're here to support you during this exciting time in your life. Our graduate admissions counselors and coordinators are eager to help you get to know PennWest California and walk you step by step through the application process.
Get expert advice and personal attention whether you're planning to start a traditional on-campus graduate program or are joining our Global Online community.
There are many ways to get in touch with our graduate admissions teams.
The Graduate Admissions Office
- Visit us on campus at Eberly Hall, Room 202B; office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Call us with general questions at 724-938-4187.
- Call us with questions specific to your admissions application at 724-938-5259 or 724-938-5261.
- Email us at GradAdmissions@pennwest.edu
- Send us an online information request.
The Global Online Office
For answers to all of your questions about Global Online program selection, applying, course sequences, course registration or changes to registration, financial aid or student accounts:
- Call us at 724-938-5958 or toll-free at 1-866-595-6348.
- Email us at calugo@pennwest.edu.
- Send us an online information request.
Attend a monthly Virtual Information Session
Connect with Graduate Admissions Counselors, faculty and other prospective students during one of our Virtual Information Sessions.
Admissions Contacts and Program Coordinators
Yugo Ikach
Dean School of Graduate Studies and Research
ikach@pennwest.edu
724-938-1589
Ben Brudnock
Director of Graduate Admissions
brudnock@pennwest.edu
724-938-4725
Kristy DeBord
Assistant Director
debord@pennwest.edu
724-938-5958
1-866-595-6348
Peggy McGarry
Assistant Director
mcgarry@pennwest.edu
724-938-5958
1-866-595-6348
Kristen Wagner, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Wagner_k@pennwest.edu
724-938-5958
1-866-595-6348
Devon Markish
Assistant Director
markish@pennwest.edu
724-938-4912
1-866-595-6348
Nikki Popielarcheck
Assistant Director
popielarcheck@pennwest.edu
724-938-5490
1-866-595-6348
Lynne Berdar
Management Technician
berdar@pennwest.edu
724-938-5261
1-866-595-6348
Adam Stairs
Applications Developer
stairs@pennwest.edu
724-938-4917
1-866-595-6348
Randi J. Quattro
Clerk Typist II
quattro@pennwest.edu
724-938-5259
1-866-595-6348
Questions About an Academic Program?
If you have specific academic questions related to a particular graduate program, we encourage you to email the program coordinator. You can search for your program in the list below.
Program |
Award |
Coordinator |
Delivery Mode |
Accounting (M.Acc.) |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Addictive Disorders |
Certificate |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Administrative Program for Principals |
Master's, Certification |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Advanced Studies in Secondary Education |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Applied Math |
Professional Science Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Arabic Language & Linguistics |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
Certificate, Certification |
Online |
|
Business Administration |
Master's |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
Master's |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Communication Disorders |
Master's |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Conflict Resolution Studies |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Counseling |
Licensure |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Criminal Justice |
Doctorate |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Criminal Justice Studies (formerly Applied Criminology) |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Cybersecurity |
Professional Science Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Early Childhood Education |
Master's, Certification |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Education Administration & Leadership Doctorate |
Doctorate |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Elementary Education Pre-K-4 |
Master's, Certification |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
English as a Second Language |
Master's, Certification |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Exercise Science and Health Promotion |
Master's, Certificate |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Health Science and Exercise Leadership |
Doctor of Health Science |
Online with on-campus dissertation meeting |
|
Integrative STEM Education |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Legal Studies |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
MAT (Masters of Arts Teaching) - Art, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Earth Science, English, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish |
Master's, Certification |
Online except for student teaching / field experience |
|
Nursing Administration and Leadership |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Reading Specialist |
Master's, Certification |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
School Counseling |
Master's, Certification |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
School Psychology |
Master's, Certification |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Social Work |
Master's |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Special Education |
Master's, Certification |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Counseling |
Certificate |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Sports Counseling and Student Athlete Mental Wellness |
Certificate |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Sport Management |
Master's, Certificate |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Student Affairs Practice |
Certificate |
Traditional, face-to-face with some online |
|
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility |
Certification |
100% Online (Global Online) |
|
Technology Education |
Master's |
100% Online (Global Online) |