Division of Business, Health, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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Bachelor's Degrees

Penn State Altoona's Division of Business, Health, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers the following bachelor's degrees:

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Associate Degrees

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Minor Programs

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Programs and Initiatives

Performing and Literary Arts Opportunities
Explore opportunities in dance, music, theatre, and creative writing!

Sheetz Fellows Program
The Sheetz Fellows Program gives Penn State Altoona students opportunities to broaden their perspectives and gain meaningful real-world experience beyond a traditional collegiate classroom atmosphere.

Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence was established through a gift by Steve and Nancy Sheetz. This downtown Penn State Altoona hub ignites the entrepreneurial spirit and launches students driven to greatness.

Kjell Meling Arts for All Initiative
Providing free admission to student performing arts events to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

¡AHA! (Arts and Humanities in Action)
An initiative devoted to encouraging connections between the classroom and cultural experiences.

In My America ...
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Program Enhancement Endowment
The purpose of this endowment is to enrich Penn State Altoona by supporting a program initiative that is not otherwise possible for the division. The monies are for program support and cannot be used for student awards or scholarships.

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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.

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