Penn State Behrend offers two degrees in Psychology. The B.A. is structured within a liberal arts framework, while the B.S. takes a quantitative approach. Within the B.S., three options are offered for further specialization: Human Factors and Design; Psychology in the Workplace; and Science.
The B.A. in Political Science program at Penn State Behrend encompasses all subfields of the discipline: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public administration, public policy, and public law.
Penn State Behrend's English degree offers courses in literary and cultural studies, and in various forms of writing. Students majoring in English may select the Literature or the Professional Writing Option.
In April 2019, Scott Sada, who graduated from Penn State Behrend with a plastics engineering technology degree, hit his 82nd double against Medaille to become the NCAA Division III all-time leader in career doubles. He would add eight more before the season ended.
The 2019 graduates of the Nursing program at Penn State Behrend gathered one day before commencement for a pinning ceremony, which celebrated their readiness for work in the medical profession.
