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Explore our Majors

Biobehavioral Health

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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Health Policy and Administration

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Hospitality Management

Human Development and Family Studies

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Kinesiology

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Nutritional Sciences

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management

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Minors: Deafness and Hearing Studies Entrepreneurship and Innovation Gerontology Global Health Health Policy and Administration Human Development and Family Studies Information Sciences and Technology / Health Policy and Administration Kinesiology Nutritional Sciences Recreation, Park and Tourism Management Sustainability Leadership
Student Opportunities: HHD Research Opportunities Penn State Research Opportunities Summer Undergraduate Research Grants Women's Leadership Initiative HHD Focused Student Organizations All Penn State Student Organizations
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Faculty Spotlight

David Almeida named Distinguished Professor

A scholar in the study of stress, health and aging, Almeida's research examines everyday stressors and their impact on well-being across the lifespan. His innovative daily diary methodology has transformed how researchers conceptualize and measure daily stress. Congratulations!

Read the announcement