Does concern for people and the world around you come naturally to you? Tap into that with a degree from Penn State Behrend, and you can make caring a career.
Elementary & Early Childhood Education
Teaching is a form of paying it forward—helping to build a bright future for young people and society. With a nationally ranked Penn State degree in EECE, you’ll have the skills you need to do that deeply important work.
If you’re the type to see the bigger picture, as in our entire planet, you can join a growing number of our graduates who are working—in the field and in the lab—to preserve something they care deeply about: the environment.
Combine the clinical skill you’ll build in our nursing program with your compassionate nature and you’ll be set for a highly rewarding career in a high-demand field.
Offering a degree in a specific science discipline rather than a generic “pre-medical” major, our programs lay a solid foundation for future doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and other health professionals.
The deep understanding of human behavior you’ll gain from our Psychology program will provide an excellent starting point for a wide range of helping careers from youth development to elder care.
Interested in helping others but not sure which path to take? We offer more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degrees in addition to a variety of minors and certificates. You're sure to find something that speaks to you.