Distance Education Programs
"Penn State, as one of the nation’s leading public research universities, has a longstanding commitment to reach beyond our traditional campuses and to engage in helping to solve needs of the individuals and communities we serve. From our pioneering innovation with correspondence study—the first generation of distance education—in 1892 to our leadership in online learning in the 21st century, Penn State has made creative use of technology to address the changing nature of work, home life, and learning.” –President Graham Spanier
The World Campus at Penn State now encompasses all courses and programs that are offered through distance education. The level of technology used to teach and deliver courses ranges from completely Web-based to independent learning with email correspondence with the instructor. The College of Health and Human Development offers the following programs and courses through distance education and the World Campus:
Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degree
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (RN to BS)
Undergraduate Associate Degrees
Human Development and Family Studies
Dietetic Food Systems Management (Health Care/Dietetic Technician Emphasis)
Dietetic Food Systems Management (School Food Service Emphasis)
Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Adult Development and Aging
Children, Youth, and Family Services
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
Hospitality Management
Course Catalog
To view the catalog of all courses offered by the College of Health and Human Development through the World Campus, please see www.worldcampus.psu.edu/search/search.shtml and select "College of Health and Human Development from the search menu.