Health and Human Development Undergraduate Programs
First-generation at Penn State
Roughly 25% of Penn State's undergraduate student population is first-generation students. The Student Success Center, in partnership with colleagues in student affairs, academic affairs, and educational equity, work to provide resources and support that is specifically tailored to meet the needs of Penn State's first-generation student population.
Earn an undergraduate degree in Health and Human Development — and turn your passion into action
With an array of undergraduate degree options available through eight academic departments, the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State offers multidisciplinary programs that can be customized to match your individual passions and specific plans for work or graduate study.
Guided by accomplished and engaged faculty providing cutting-edge courses and enhanced by research opportunities and immersive hands-on experiences outside the classroom, these programs prepare you to become a leader in a variety of careers in the rapidly growing service economy of health care and human service, hospitality and tourism, recreation and parks, sports and leisure, education and research, and more.
Explore our undergraduate program options — and be inspired to make a difference
Majors
Majors
Our majors are rooted in business, health, and science. No matter which direction you choose to go within the college, what remains unchanged is a personalized approach to your education.
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Minors
Minors
Taking a minor in a particular subject area can help you further personalize and specialize your education to meet your goals. Our eight departments are home to a variety of minors. In addition, inter-college minors can complement your major and boost your career preparation.
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Honors Programs
Honors Programs
The Schreyer Honors College provides the best of a small college, liberal arts experience within a major research university, with hundreds of student organizations and activities from which to choose.
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Experience Life as a Student
Experience Life as a Student
The HHD Instagram Ambassadors highlight our eight majors through the eyes of the students within the program. We invite you to follow their accounts to learn, explore, and experience our programs.
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As a student, you will participate in learning, service, and research activities that put you in direct contact with patients, clients, and consumers. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of real-world opportunities that have helped you hone your professional skills, while also experiencing the satisfaction of improving the world in which we live.