Division of Education, Human Development, and Social Sciences

Enabling students to excel in the fields of anthropology, biobehavioral health, criminal justice, education, human development and family studies, kinesiology, nursing, nutrition, psychology, and sociology. Contact us for more information.

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Bachelor's Degrees

Penn State Altoona's Division of Education, Human Development, and Social Sciences offers the following bachelor's degrees:

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Our Mission

The Division of Education, Human Development, and Social Sciences provides innovative and transformative educational and research experiences in a student-centered learning environment.

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Division Faculty and Staff

Our division is a strong, dedicated group of faculty and staff engaged in top-notch research and exceptional teaching. To contact a specific faculty or staff member, find them in our directory using the button below. If you're interested in a topic but aren't sure where to start, use our Request Information form.