Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Health Policy and Administration
Two great undergraduate degrees: Learn how to successfully manage challenges in the health care industry
An undergraduate degree in Health Policy and Administration prepares students for management and policy positions right out of college or graduate study in the field of health care. With courses in liberal arts, business administration and health sciences, you can learn how to successfully manage the challenges in the health care industry - one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States.
An undergraduate degree in Public Health prepares students for careers with public health agencies, health care companies and nonprofit health organizations. Students develop skills in epidemiology, health communication, policy, global health and data analysis. Public health offers a rewarding path to make an impact on the well-being of communities, improving the health of populations at local, national and global levels while addressing health-related concerns or events.
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Hannah Bucher, HPA '26, was named the 2026 Robert F. Guentter Jr. Grand Prize Winner for her thesis titled, "Transforming Settlements into Programs: Linking Funded Opioid Interventions in Pennsylvania to Research-Supported Strategies." Congrats, Hannah!