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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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Biobehavioral Health
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Health Policy and Administration
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Hospitality Management
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Human Development and Family Studies
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Kinesiology
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Nutritional Sciences
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Faculty Spotlight
Faculty members named National Academy of Kinesiology Fellows

Penn State Kinesiology faculty members Lacy Alexander and Danielle Symons Downs were recently named fellows of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), recognizing their exceptional research and leadership in the field.

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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