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- Minor in Human Development and Family Studies
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Cross Cutting Themes of Research
- Adolescence and Young Adulthood
- Child Maltreatment
- Cognitive Health
- Computational Methods for Developmental Systems Models
- Determinants and Promotion of Well-Being
- Development and Family Processes in International Contexts
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Family Systems and Processes
- Gender and Development
- Health and Family Processes
- Healthy Aging
- Influences of Stress on Development and Aging
- Longitudinal Methodologies/Designs for Studying Change and Variability
- Parenting, Parent-Child Relations, and Child Outcomes
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Employers and Industry
Graduates of Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development are recruited by employers across a wide range of industries — from hospital systems to laboratories and insurance providers; to government, research, and academic institutions; to National Park systems, high-end restaurants, and next-generation adventure tourism outlets.
It’s never too early to start thinking about where and how you want to launch your career post-graduation, and how you can leverage the Penn State network to help you. Penn State's Division of Student Affairs Career Services is here to help you every step of the way by sponsoring a number of different events throughout the year that will introduce you to a variety of employers across many industries related to your degree. Events include:
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Evening Programs
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Daytime Seminars
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Schedule of Mandatory On-Campus Orientation Sessions
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On-Campus Recruiting Calendar
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Fall Career Days
Visit the Penn State Career Services Events Calendar for the most current schedules.
Become a Protégé
As a junior, our Mentor Program allows you an opportunity to be matched with a professional in your field(s) of interest who can offer advice and information about career options and other related issues. The program allows you to explore internships, career choices, and plans after graduation with your mentor.