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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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Our College of Health and Human Development alumni stay connected, stay involved, and stay active in our university’s growth and success. Through a range of benefits that include mentoring, financial services, and networking opportunities, we offer experiences that pay dividends on your degree … for life.

By establishing valuable and lasting alumni connections, the College of Health and Human Development puts you in touch with a professional network you can tap into throughout your professional life, as well as a host of other benefits that will help you achieve your educational, career, and personal goals. You’ll have the opportunity to form alliances with fellow alumni, connect with faculty, and meet and mentor existing students — all while helping to enhance the college’s effectiveness and future successes.

A member Penn State family for life
More than 700,000 degrees have been awarded throughout Penn State’s storied history — from the initial 12 in 1861 to the more than 18,000 per year today. From the day you first set foot on campus, you become a lifelong member of the Penn State family.
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