The Lamar University Master of Public Administration Degree caters to graduate students interested in one of a broad spectrum of careers in public service from management of public agencies to administration of non-profit organizations. Available programs of study prepare you with the professional training, knowledge, skills and experience needed to successfully become an integral part of the efficient and responsive operation of the government. The Master of Public Administration Degree at Lamar University leads to a wide variety of career opportunities in government and non-profit agencies as well as in private businesses and corporations, especially those subject to government regulation. Many LU graduate students establish professional careers in federal, state or local government agencies. You could also earn a master's or doctoral degree in political science and teach in colleges and universities.