Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration (HPA) degree program prepares students for careers in the healthcare industry and for graduate studies in business, law, medicine or allied health fields, health administration, health services research or policy, and public health.

Program Overview

Students learn to develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand the complex societal problem of providing access to quality health care at reasonable cost.

Why Study Health Policy and Administration?

The HPA degree program offers a flexible course structure that allows students to tailor their classes to their individual goals. Students develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand the complex societal problem of providing access to quality health care at reasonable cost.

Supporting Courses

Supporting courses let students explore specific areas of interest, including:

• Health sciences
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Business administration
• Finance
• Management

Internship Experience

All HPA students complete an internship in a health-care-related setting, giving them valuable experience and professional contacts in the industry.

Disclosures

Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If students plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, they should be aware of the requirements in their desired state or territory.

Program Location

The program is located at Penn State Hazleton, a residential campus offering 13 bachelor's degrees, five associate degrees, and the first two years of more than 275 Penn State majors. The campus is located near Interstates 80 and 81 in northeastern Pennsylvania.