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What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one

common goal: enriching the lives of others.

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Plan a Visit

We welcome you to come and see for yourself what Penn State and the College of Health and Human Development are all about.

Visit a department in HHD

The college's recruitment team wants to learn more about you and your interests and better acquaint you with the opportunities and options available at the college. Schedule a time or contact hhd@admissions.psu.edu to arrange a meeting.

Visit University Park

Schedule a campus tour or program with Penn State Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about Penn State.

Ready to apply?

Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development is built around nine interdisciplinary programs focused on “enriching the lives of others,” with majors rooted in business, health, and science.

As an HHD student, you can build your experience through research, study abroad, internships, advising, student organizations, and other engaged-learning opportunities that connect classroom learning to the real world.

Join a community of more than 72,000 students and more than 800,000 alumni, with resources and opportunities designed to help you succeed.

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Whatever your interests, whichever direction you want to go—business, science, medicine, healthcare, social science—the Penn State College of Health and Human Development has programs and options that lead to a future where you can do good work, and work while doing good.