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HDFS Faculty

The Human Development and Family Studies faculty at Penn State Scranton are active in their field of research. They regularly publish in refereed journals and attend national and international conferences every year. Click the faculty name to view their profile information.

Human Development and Family Studies Faculty

Melissa Labuda

Melissa Labuda, Ph.D.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
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570 963 2608
Dawson Building, 112A
Janet Melnick

Janet Melnick, Ph.D.

Teaching Professor, Program Coordinator, Human Development and Family Studies
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570 963 2674
Dawson Building, 112E
Laura Nathans

Laura Nathans, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
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570 963 2547
Dawson Building, 112B
Parminder Parmar

Parminder Parmar, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
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570 963 2530
Dawson Building, 112C
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Raymond Petren, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
[email protected]
570-963-2575
Dawson Building, 112D
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Jacqueline Moase, M.S.W.

Adjunct Lecturer, Human Development and Family Studies
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570-963-2510
Academic Affairs, Dawson Building, 7

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