With degrees that span in-demand fields like health care, supply chain, business administration, and the social sciences, Penn State Shenango has a variety of 4- and 2-year majors, minors, and certificates to help you prepare for a rewarding career.
Baccalaureate degree options
Typically completed in four years, a respected baccalaureate degree from Penn State helps our alumni thrive in competitive job markets.
Some students choose to remain at Penn State Shenango for all four years, while others spend their first two years here, then transition to another campus for their remaining two years. We call it the 2+2 plan, and it’s the most common path to a Penn State degree. More than 60% of Penn State students begin at a Commonwealth campus.
Division of Undergraduate Studies is a pre-major designation to identify students who have not yet settled on a path. Often referred to as “undecided” or “exploratory,” students in this designation work with advisers to explore degrees, engage in the campus community, and achieve academic success while deciding on their Penn State story.
With an expedited two year structure, earn an associate degree that is career focused to help you move to the next chapter of your life or use it as a gateway to a Penn State bachelor's degree.
Penn State undergraduate certificate programs are designed to be a convenient way to take a few courses to gain professional skills, or to jumpstart entering a degree program.