Program Overview
The Public Administration at Lamar University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 10,114 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,218 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Beaumont, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Public Administration: Theory and Methods: This course focuses on defining and tracing the evolution of Public Administration; examines the individual fields of study in public administration, analyzes the concepts, theories, and practices integral to understanding the American bureaucracy and the political environment in which it operates. The course introduces the literature review process and establishes the base of knowledge and skills for successful completion of the MPA.
Ethics and Morality in Public Administration: This course is a survey of the ethical nature and dilemmas of public administration in American society. It focuses on ethical dilemmas and concerns arising from the daily exercise of legitimate discretionary power as well as the conflicts that can emerge with personal moral beliefs. The overall goal is that students will be able to assess and analyze the extent to which ethical and moral values are deeply and widely embedded in our democratic system.
Leadership in Public Administration and Nonprofits: This course is a survey of the theories and skills for leading and managing in public and nonprofit organizations. Focus is placed upon leadership and management approaches, strategy, decision making, power and organizational politics to bring about change in high performance public organizations.
Public Policy: This course is designed to introduce graduate students to the study of public policy. The course will provide a general introduction to that subfield of political science. It will also acquaint students with contemporary debated regarding collective action, paternalism, policy competition, policy learning and other issues of interest to policy scholars.
Applied Research Methods: Application of knowledge of public policy and social science methodology to the planning, execution, and reporting of public policy research.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Requirements
For entering freshmen, a complete application packet requires three components.
- A completed undergraduateapplication submitted through the statewide Apply Texas system.
- An SAT or ACT score sent to Lamar University by the testing agency. Use SAT Code 6360 or ACT Code 4114.
- A high school transcript showing class size and class rank. Upon graduation, a final transcript should be submitted showing class rank, date of graduation and graduation plan. Send transcripts to the Admissions Office, P.O. Box 10009, Beaumont TX 77710.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for Unconditional Admission to Lamar University.
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school.
- Complete at least 14 high school credits in college preparatory courses: 4 credits in English, 3 credits in mathematics, 2 credits in laboratory sciences, 2 \xc2\xbd credits in social sciences (U.S. history, U.S. government, and world history or world geography) and 2 \xc2\xbd credits in college preparatory electives (preferably including 2 credits of foreign language).
- Satisfy requirements of the State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy
- Graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class or achieve a minimum composite score on the SAT or ACT.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,114 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,218 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,114 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,218 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lamar University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lamar University
Lamar University
Beaumont, United States
Lamar University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months