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94 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university
Health Policy and Administration
This Health Policy and Administration major offered at Pennsylvania State University helps prepare students for management and policy positions or graduate study in the field of health care.
Geography
The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at Pennsylvania State University offers a strong mix of human, physical, and methodological components that comprise the core of the Geography major. Combining geography with other areas of study allows students to choose from a broad range of topics in order to suit their individual interests.
Psychology
Pennsylvania State University offers this degree in Psychology, the scientific study of thought, behavior, and experience.
Anthropology
The Bachelor of Arts major in Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University focuses on the biological and cultural variations of human populations through archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. In addition to class work, students receive practical training in laboratory and field work.
Global and International Studies
The interdisciplinary B.S. degree in Global and International Studies at Pennsylvania State University is intended to prepare students for lives and careers in a world that is increasingly interdependent. It reflects a “One World” concept that emphasizes the importance of global perspectives, international communication, and study or working experience abroad.
Women's Studies
This interdisciplinary Women's Studies major at Pennsylvania State University is designed to develop a broad understanding of the study of women and women's perspectives in all areas of academic scholarship. The focus is on feminist analyses of women's lives, of women's social, cultural, and scientific contributions, and of the structure of sex/gender systems.
French and Francophone Studies
The B.S. degree in French and Francophone Studies at Pennsylvania State University is designed to develop proficiency in the French language and deepen knowledge of French cultural artifacts and frames, allowing students to combine both sets of skills with other academic disciplines.
Women's Studies
This interdisciplinary major in Women's Studies offered at Pennsylvania State University is designed to develop a broad understanding of the study of women and women's perspectives in all areas of academic scholarship.
German
The B.S. degree in German at Pennsylvania State University is designed to allow students to combine fluency in the German language and culture with other academic disciplines.
Psychological and Social Sciences
Pennsylvania State University offers a degree in Psychological and Social Sciences, which fosters an understanding of human behavior and its influence on society as well as the impact of social forces on individuals. It includes the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and human development and family studies.
Health Policy and Administration (Health and Human Development)
This Health Policy and Administration (Health and Human Development) major at Pennsylvania State University is a multidisciplinary program that examines the development of individuals and families across the life span.
Political Science (Behrend)
The discipline of Political Science (Behrend) at Pennsylvania State University consists of different related subfields such as American government, international relations, comparative politics (the study of different political systems), political theory, law, and public policy and administration (the study of how governments accomplish objectives).
Psychology (Altoona)
The Psychology (Altoona) major at Pennsylvania State University will combine the knowledge, skills, and values of psychology with a liberal arts foundation. The B.S. degree provides the same exposure to the field of psychology and adds options in Science and Business to prepare students for more specific career directions.
Psychology
This Psychology major at Pennsylvania State University is designed for students who want to learn about behavior, normal and abnormal, how it is studied, and its relation to applied areas.
Communication Arts and Sciences (Liberal Arts)
This Communication Arts and Sciences (Liberal Arts) major at Pennsylvania State University helps students better understand and analyze how people communicate in order to influence others and impact the world around them.
Psychology
The Psychology program at Pennsylvania State University Behrend provides students with a solid foundation in the application of psychological knowledge, skills and techniques for the solution and prevention of individual and social problems.
Sociology
The Sociology major at Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg provides a unique orientation to social change at multiple levels, including families, communities, organizations, social movements, institutions, society, and the world system.
Psychology
Tailor your degree to align with your career goals by choosing to focus on life sciences or the business aspects of psychology. This online Psychology degree program at Pennsylvania State University emphasizes research methods and critical thinking and offers opportunities for career exploration in psychology and related fields.
International Politics
Gain a comprehensive background in international political concepts and issues such as ethnic conflict, terrorism, and economic and political globalization. This International Politics program at Pennsylvania State University can prepare you for a career in homeland security, foreign affairs, or international business, and can be tailored to your goals.
International Politics
This International Politics major at Pennsylvania State University, administered within the Department of Political Science, is designed to provide students with a broad, comprehensive education in international politics by offering students options in International Relations, International Political Economy, and Security Studies.