Department of Public Administration

For information regarding the GRADUATE PROGRAM, click here.  

The Department of Public Administration provides outstanding educational opportunities through its Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program. The MPA program is designed for individuals seeking management careers in public service and is aligned to meet the needs of both those who have recently completed their undergraduate studies and experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers. Graduates of the MPA program have gone on to successful careers in the public, private and nonprofit employment sectors and have accepted positions both nationally and internationally. Among many varied accomplishments, recent graduates have secured professional positions with the U.S. federal government’s Presidential Management Fellows Program, the Louisiana House of Representatives, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana.

The Department of Public Administration coordinates a dual MPA/JD degree program with the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. See “The Graduate School ” section for more information.