HPA Undergraduate Program | Penn State College of Health and Human Development

Undergraduate Program

Learn how to successfully manage the challenges in the health care industry

The Health Policy and Administration program at Penn State 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.

Program Overview

Internships and Careers

Study Abroad

Minors

Research Opportunities

Honors Study

Student services

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Advising and Support

Student Organizations

Earn two degrees in five years

HPA has several integrated programs that allow qualified undergraduate students to earn their bachelor's degree in Health Policy and Administration and a master's degree in five calendar years of full-time academic study.

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Student spotlight

Hannah Bucher receives undergraduate thesis award

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!