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Students come for different programs, but you all share the same passion—serving others

People benefit from your work in meaningful ways. You understand that people matter, and because of that, you want to help. Your desire is to make life better for others and to build strong, healthy, and sustainable communities. Learn how in the College of Health and Human Development.

Your goal in life is to make improvements, for others, in life, and in the community

You sacrifice your time, energy, and resources to ensure that others have a brighter tomorrow. And you wouldn’t have it any other way. The College of Health and Human Development is a place where you learn to be an inspiration to others.

A student prepares Cafe Laura for one of the School of Hospitality Management’s student-run theme dinners.

Students help with health screenings during a Global Health experience in Africa.

Take your passion outside of the classroom and make a difference in the world

You will not come to the College of Health and Human Development to sit at a desk. You will have the chance to put into practice what you have learned in the classroom. Whether it is taking part in a research project in California, visiting the headquarters of an industry leader in New York City, or education abroad experience in China, you will have the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom.

Discover your purpose in the College of Health and Human Development

As a student in the College, you will find helpful and supportive faculty and staff members who are focused on you and your success. You will also connect with engaged alumni and mentors interested in your professional development and growth. Plus, you will have access to student organizations, activities, events, and the amazing resources of Penn State, a world-class university.

MajorsAthletic TrainingBecome an athletic trainer by building an understanding of health sciences to promote optimum health and wellness.

Biobehavioral HealthExplore biological, behavioral, social/cultural, and environmental factors that influence health throughout life.

Communication Sciences and DisordersStudy with a national leader in training health care professionals in speech language pathology and audiology.

Health Policy and AdministrationPrepare for a career or graduate study in health management and health care, by taking courses in liberal arts, business, and health sciences.

Hospitality ManagementGain experience in managing hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other hospitality organizations by coupling general education with hospitality management courses and more than 1,000 hours of work experience.

Human Development and Family StudiesLearn more about the development of individuals and families across the life span through an innovative and interdisciplinary program.

KinesiologyPrepare for a profession involving physical activity, exercise, and the science of human movement and its relationship to human health.

Nutritional SciencesExplore how to incorporate physiological and biochemical aspects of nutritional practices and their impact on physical well-being.

Recreation, Park, and Tourism ManagementImpact individual and community health by studying the social, psychological, and economic aspects of recreation, tourism, and leisure.

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