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What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
common goal: enriching the lives of others.

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At Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development, we offer a robust program of 8 interdisciplinary fields of study representing a wide range of graduate degree programs to meet your unique professional and personal goals.

Biobehavioral Health

 

Communication Sciences and Disorders

 

Human Development and Family Studies

Dual-title options:

 

Health Policy and Administration

 

Kinesiology

 

Nutritional Sciences

 

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management

 

School of Hospitality Management