Meet HDFS faculty member, Sarah Kollat
Sarah Kollat is an assistant teaching professor of HDFS, volunteer firefighter in the State College area, and five-time author!
For Liza Daroff '18, HDFS paved a path to graduate school and a career in social work
The variety of classes, knowledgeable faculty, and opportunities to network provided a solid foundation for graduate school.
Make Penn State part of your summer plans
Summer at Penn State allows students to explore new interests, engage with faculty and students in smaller classes, catch up on major or minor requirements, or forge ahead with a new emphasis.
Start your undergraduate journey
Start your undergraduate journey
Explore this versatile undergraduate degree for anyone who is intrigued by human nature and the forces that help shape it.
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Learn about graduate training
Learn about graduate training
Discover how research and graduate training in HDFS provides students with the knowledge needed to contribute to the field of human development.
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Explore HDFS research areas
Explore HDFS research areas
Understand the variety of research areas and current projects that push the boundaries of knowledge in the field.
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Engage in HDFS diversity initiatives
Engage in HDFS diversity initiatives
Learn how HDFS is encouraging and fostering an environment in which every member of the community can flourish.
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Couples who took Family Foundations classes, a course for couples expecting their first child developed by Mark Feinberg, a Penn State research professor, had more positive family relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
