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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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Penn State's College of Health and Human Development develops leaders who are well prepared to go on to make a real difference within their community, across the nation, and around the globe.

Our work — which is dedicated to improving the lives of others — is relevant to people everywhere, and we are leading the way in offering the highest quality education to our students and driving research that will positively affect the way people live today and in the future.

With a wide variety of academic options available through eight fields of study, you’re sure to find a program that matches your passion and life goals.

  • Biobehavioral Health [link to dept landing page]

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders [link to dept landing page]

  • Health Policy and Administration [link to dept landing page]

  • Hospitality Management [link to dept landing page]

  • Human Development and Family Studies [link to dept landing page]

  • Kinesiology [link to dept landing page]

  • Nutrition Sciences [link to dept landing page]

  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management [link to dept landing page]