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Degrees To Make A Difference

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.

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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.

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Environmental Science

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.

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Nursing

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.

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Pre-Professional Programs

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. 

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Psychology

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.

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More Programs of Study

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.

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