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Career Pathways and Themes to Explore

Social Justice and Community Engagement

  • Explore courses in Social Work, Psychology, Communications, History, African American Studies, and more.
  • Engage in real-life experiences focusing on civil rights, community revitalization, and social justice.
  • Prepare for careers in nonprofit management, community development, public policy, and post-graduate studies like law school.

Contemporary Storytelling

  • Dive into various forms of communication and writing with mass audiences or targeted groups.
  • Advocate for issues through multimedia, nonfiction publishing, and community engagement.
  • Build a portfolio for careers in public history, freelance writing, digital marketing, journalism, and more.
  • Course options include English and creative writing, media production, photography, graphic design, and communications theory.

The "DIY" Option

  • Design your own degree program tailored to your unique interests and career goals.
  • Collaborate with advisors to create a personalized academic pathway.
  • Explore diverse course offerings across disciplines to customize your educational experience.

Baccalaureate Degrees

  • Biobehavioral Health
    • Biobehavioral Health Related Minor Options
    • Research Opportunities in Biobehavioral Health
    • Penn State Undergraduate Clinical Research Training Program
    • Science and Engineering Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (SECURE)
    • Accelerated B.S. in Biobehavioral Health and Master of Public Health (MPH)
    • Biobehavioral Health Faculty
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    • Business Minor and Related Options
    • Sigma Beta Delta
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  • Criminal Justice
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  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
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  • Information Technology
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  • Multidisciplinary Studies
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  • Project and Supply Chain Management
    • Project and Supply Chain Management Minor and Related Options
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  • Psychology
    • Psychology Minor and Related Options
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  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
    • Meet the Recreation, Park and Tourism Management Faculty
  • Social Work
    • Mission and Values of Social Work
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McKeesport, PA 15132

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Phone: 412-675-9010
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Penn State Greater Allegheny

Penn State Greater Allegheny, located in McKeesport just 15 miles from Pittsburgh, offers a supportive, close-knit campus community with access to the vast resources of Penn State. As the only Penn State campus to offer a Bachelor in Social Work, it provides unique academic opportunities in a convenient, student-focused environment.
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