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Penn State College of Health and Human Development
What is Health and Human Development?

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

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Undergraduate Program Professors-In-Charge

Every department/school in the College of Health and Human Development has an undergraduate professor-in-charge to oversee the academic and advising responsibilities related to undergraduate students. Specific questions regarding major areas of study should be addressed to the appropriate department/school professor-in-charge.

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Melissa Bopp
Melissa Bopp
Professor of Kinesiology
Associate Head, Kinesiology
Summary Statement

Melissa Bopp’s area of research is understanding and promoting physical activity in diverse populations and settings.

Department
  • Kinesiology - KINES
Phone
814-863-3467
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Sommar Chilton
Sommar Ane Chilton
Associate Teaching Professor
Professor in Charge of Undergraduate Program
ASL Program Coordinator
Department
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders - CSD
Phone
814-865-6110
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Marc Dingman
Marc A. Dingman
Teaching Professor of Biobehavioral Health
Professor-in-charge of the undergraduate program
Co-director, adviser of the Systems Neuroscience major
Department
  • Biobehavioral Health - BBH
Phone
814-865-5658
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Mark Sciegaj
Professor of Health Policy and Administration
Professor-in-Charge of the Undergraduate Program
Department
  • Health Policy and Administration - HPA
Phone
814-863-2861
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Burch Wilkes
G. Burch Wilkes
Director, PGA Golf Management Program
Teaching Professor
Undergraduate Professor-in-Charge
Summary Statement

I serve as a Teaching Professor and Director of the PGA Golf Management Program. My goal is to mentor and educate current students to help them become alumni and PGA Members. Since 1997, I have mentored over 700 students who are now alumni.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Phone
814-863-8987
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About
Overview
History
Strategic Plans
Profiles
Employers and Industry
Donate
Undergraduate
Getting Started
Honors Programs
Advising
Student Profiles
Student Organizations
Research & Fellowships
Financial Aid
Visit and Apply
Graduate
Degree Options
Faculty and Research
Student Council
Career
Funding
Visit and Apply
Alumni
Get Involved
Update Info
News and Events
Magazine
Donate
Research
Expertise
Funding
Centers
Contact
Administration
Alumni Relations
Graduate
Social Media
Student Resource
Undergraduate
Departments
Biobehavioral Health
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Policy and Administration
Hospitality Management
Human Development and Family Studies
Kinesiology
Nutritional Sciences
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management