2024-2025 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
Department of Health and Human Development
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Programs within the Department of Health and Human Development prepare graduates for professional careers in clinical settings, teaching, research, and professional practice. Doctoral studies are offered with areas of concentration in applied developmental psychology, exercise physiology, and research methodology. We also offer and EdD in Health and Physical Activity. Graduates receiving doctoral degrees serve in academic and research capacities in universities, government agencies, public and private research, and testing centers.
Master’s degrees are offered with majors or areas of concentration in applied developmental psychology, clinical exercise physiology, and health and wellness management. Pitt School of Education HHD students will embrace the primacy of developing responsive relationships with faculty and community partners as the basis for personal growth, networking, and career success. As students, you will become…
- Future leaders in your chosen specializations by modeling ethical behavior and equitable professional practices
- Committed professionals in Exercise Science, Health and Wellness Promotion, and Physiology (e.g. wellness, exercise prescription, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, sports performance, prevention of chronic disease)
- Specialized professionals in Applied Developmental Psychology with competencies in both applied service and applied research (e.g. children with special healthcare needs-child life, behavioral health, infant mental health, child and youth development, program evaluation, early childhood intervention)
- Researchers who inform recommended practices for promoting health and development
- Faculty who educate the next generation of health and development professionals
- Committed professionals who understand the importance of enlightened public policies
- Engaged professionals who use social and political advocacy as a tool for ensuring the human rights of our most vulnerable citizens
Contact Information
Interim Department Co-Chair: Elizabeth Nagle
Email: nagle@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-648-8268
Interim Department Co-Chair: Kelli Davis
Email: kelliann.davis@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-383-4003
Interim Associate Chair: Thomas Akiva
Email: tomakiva@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-648-7320
Department Address: 5900 Posvar Hall, 230 S. Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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