HPA Undergraduate Program
Learn how to successfully manage the challenges in the health care industry
The Health Policy and Administration program at Penn State prepares students for management and policy positions right out of college or graduate study in the field of health care. With courses in liberal arts, business administration and health sciences, you can learn how to successfully manage the challenges in the health care industry - one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States.
Student services
Ready to take the next step?
Dennis Scanlon, distinguished professor of health policy and administration and director of the Center for Health Care and Policy Research, recently spoke on an episode of Managed Care Cast, a podcast from The American Journal of Managed Care. They discussed topics including prior authorization practices, price transparency, the potential impact of health policy on the upcoming election, and more.