What Can I do with a Major in Public Administration?
The Public Administration Program provides a liberal arts education to the career-oriented
student. It prepares for managerial careers at local, state and national levels of government. The
program allows students in public administration to obtain career-enhancing positions in the
private sector. Some pursue graduate school in public administration at Stephen F. Austin State
University or elsewhere. The program provides supervised internships for qualified students that
improve employment options. The high level of contact between the public administration
faculty and governmental employees in local, regional, state and national governmental positions
enhances job placement possibilities.
Typical Occupations:
Planner
Policy Analyst
Social Services Director
Management Analyst
Public Affairs Officer
Human Resources
City Manager
Regional Planner
Skills & Abilities:
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Ability to work well with others
Computer skills
Good communication skills
Interact with diverse populations
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Leadership ability
Problem solving
Understanding of community needs
Work well under pressure
Career Resources:
Career Services
http://www.sfasu.edu/ccs/careerservices/index.asp
The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site
http://www.usajobs.gov/
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration's
http://www.naspaa.org/students/careers/careers.asp
Public Service Careers
http://www.publicservicecareers.org/
Public Administration as SFA
http://www2.sfasu.edu/polisci/pub_admin.html