HHD Career and Professional Development
HHD Career Development
As a student in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development, your professional goal is to make improvements — for others, for communities, for life. You sacrifice time, energy, and resources to ensure that others have a brighter tomorrow, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
To round out your academic experiences, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of real-world opportunities to volunteer in the community, participate in internships, and get “hands on” within the industry where you will advance your career. Short-term work experiences at a company or organization that typically last one semester, internships allow you to gain work experience with one or more employer. Visit individual program pages for department-specific details on internship opportunities, and feel free to reach out to an Internship Coordinator to learn more.
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Internships
Internships
View your department's designated internship coordinator
View HHD internship coordinators![Graduate student focuses on liquid in a beaker on lab equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_callout_group_image_large/public/kinesiology-kines/research/kinesiology-kines-research-admissions-requirements.jpg?h=a6cf81c3&itok=WtE0aYhd)
Career Development Resources
Career Development Resources
Resources and tools to help you along your career development journey
Learn more![interviewing hands](/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_callout_group_image_large/public/interviewing-hands.png?itok=xQZAW2V_)
Nittany Lion Careers
Nittany Lion Careers
Explore internships, jobs, workshops, info-sessions, and schedule an appointment with a career coach
Explore opportunities now![female chatting on laptop](/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_callout_group_image_large/public/female-chatting-laptop.png?itok=Eq5Dooey)
Events
Events
Attend events to grow and enhance your professional development
Attend your next event![Nittany lion mascot welcoming with open arms.](/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_callout_group_image_large/public/health-and-human-development/health-and-human-development-welcoming-lion-mascot.jpg?h=3ec08e9b&itok=yL73jLU4)
Careers by work setting
Careers by work setting
From working in a private practice, national park, fitness studio or hotel, find the career setting that is right for you
Careers by work setting![two people talking](/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_callout_group_image_large/public/untitled-design-9png.png?h=297da09b&itok=Rvy09Z2S)
Explore careers by major
Explore careers by major
Take a moment and explore the variety of careers you can attain with a degree from Health and Human Development.
Explore now![what can I do with this major](/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_callout_group_image_large/public/what-can-i-do-major.png?itok=F1aq4gWb)
What can I do with my Major
What can I do with my Major
Your education at Penn State can open the door to endless opportunities. Use the What Can I Do With This Major online resource to help connect your studies to potential career paths.
Learn what you can do with your major![NACE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND EMPLOYERS](/sites/default/files/styles/paragraph_callout_group_image_large/public/nacepng.png?itok=wvCKahqd)
Career Readiness Competencies
Career Readiness Competencies
Career readiness is the foundation upon which a successful career is launched
View the career competencies