Health

Online Degree and Certificate Programs

Study the science behind health as you learn how the interaction among biological, behavioral, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental factors influence human health and illness. Interdisciplinary course work will help you focus on the development of interventions to improve health outcomes.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to balance cost, access, and quality in policy-related health care administration positions. This online degree program includes an internship that can give you valuable real-world experience in the field.

Prepare for challenging leadership positions in health care by supplementing your health-related work experience with a strong business management education. The online MHA program can give you the tools to lead change and solve problems in the dynamic health care environment.

This online master's degree teaches students how to mitigate the medical and public health impact of natural, accidental, and intentional disasters. Designed by the Penn State College of Medicine, in collaboration with Penn State Health, this program provides graduate students with both academic and health system perspectives.

Prepare for a rewarding career that makes a difference in people's lives. This online associate degree program explores family development and life span and can provide you with the entry-level professional skills you need for a variety of careers in human service professions.

Learn how individuals develop from birth to old age, how families and communities influence these processes, and how to apply this knowledge to develop interventions that improve people’s lives through hands-on course work in this online Bachelor of Science degree program.

Advance your career as a current licensed RN. This online RN to BSN program can help you strengthen your nursing expertise, explore the theory behind transformative care, and expand your impact on patients and communities — all through flexible, career-focused course work designed for working nurses.

Enhance your leadership skills and prepare for evidence-based advanced practice in the field of nutrition. You can complete this online nutrition master’s degree program with or without an optional Experiential Track, the pathway to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

Learn about human behavior, how it is studied, and how psychology impacts almost every area of society to help us understand our interactions with others. This online psychology degree can help you acquire research, analytical, and writing skills that are valuable across a variety of job sectors.

Tailor your degree to align with your career goals by choosing to focus on life sciences or the business aspects of psychology. This online degree program emphasizes research methods and critical thinking and offers opportunities for career exploration in psychology and related fields.

Increase your knowledge and skills in the areas of systems thinking, evidence-based public health, leadership, program management, public health systems, communication, and interprofessional practice. Prepare for a wide variety of in-demand and rewarding careers in the global health industry.

Prepare for a career as a clinical social worker with the values, knowledge, and skills to serve the needs of our diverse society. Choose one of two clinical specializations and gain practical skills in engaging, evaluating, and intervening on behalf of individuals, families, and groups.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an effective, evidence-based approach used by teachers and therapists to create lasting, positive change in an individual's life. This online ABA certificate program is designed to help you prepare for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) exam.

Learn valuable skills needed to protect the critical infrastructure of hospitals, medical facilities, and emergency management systems in this online hospital preparedness graduate certificate program.

Gain the tools you need to provide specialized services for victims and perpetrators of traumatic events. Learn about evidence collection and preservation; forensic documentation; the recognition of domestic violence, assault, and stalking; and legal and ethical issues.

Learn to support the implementation and use of informatics tools in technology-rich health care environments. The curriculum in this online certificate program includes courses in electronic health records, clinical decision support tools, and other topics geared specifically for registered nurses who work directly with technology.

Prepare for a career as a snowsports instructor and leader in collaboration with the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI). Earn a Penn State certificate while completing the most highly regarded snowsports industry certifications.

Learn how to prevent or respond to disasters or emergencies that affect public health. This online graduate certificate program is designed for professionals working in emergency management roles.