Department of Public Administration
Vision
The Department of Public Administration is proud to offer students a quality education in a variety of areas of concentration. Our major is Public Administration provide students with knowledge of established theories and brilliant theorists, applications of the materials learned, current or topical events in the fields, and provide graduates with a solid foundation for entering the public sector (i.e. local government, state government, federal government, and non-profit organizations, etc.), businesses, and establishing their career paths. Many times those career paths lead to management positions. Leadership, organizational skills, planning, motivation, coordination of cork, and communication are some of the important characteristics public administrators must possess in order to provide an effective or efficient service or to be successful. Knowing this, courses are designed to prepare students to lead public organizations on the path to success, accountability, and effectiveness.
Graduates of Public Administration receive a general foundation in the nature of the public workplace and its administrative, political, and legal environments. Graduates are prepared for professional employment and executive leadership positions in government and non-profit organizations as well as concentrated areas in Human Resource Management, Transportation and Energy Policy Analysis, Regional and Community Development, Hospitality Services Management and Tourism, Health Care Management, and Public Finance. The success of our graduates ultimately reflects the quality of education they received at Southern University at New Orleans.
Currently, the Department provides students with amazing opportunities to expand their knowledge through participating in internships, course-based projects, and Department/ College sponsored events.
Faculty in the Department are knowledgeable in their fields, have an interest in the subjects they teach, and have high expectations for students in their courses. They provide challenging educational environments that allow students to expand their understanding of the course material, have pride in their accomplishments, and be prepared for the challenging and complex world of the public sector. Furthermore, faculty are accessible to students through their openness and willingness to assist students seeking to achieve their best. Students have an opportunity to develop a rapport with the Department faculty who serve as course instructors and academic advisors.
Please contact us for more information on what the Department of Public Administration can offer you! I wish you the best of luck as you further your education at Southern University at New Orleans.
