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Business/Commerce, General

Business Administration and Management, General

Operations Management and Supervision

Transportation/Mobility Management

Accounting

Business/Managerial Economics

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Finance, General

Advertising

Communication, General

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Science

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Educational/Instructional Technology

Special Education and Teaching, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness

Engineering, General

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Engineering/Industrial Management

Industrial Technology/Technician

English Language and Literature, General

Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

Human Development and Family Studies, General

Apparel and Textiles, General

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Management Information Systems, General

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Retailing and Retail Operations

American Sign Language (ASL)

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Nursing Administration

Nursing Education

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Public Health Education and Promotion

Health and Wellness, General

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

Audiology/Audiologist

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Environmental Science

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Chemistry, General

Forensic Chemistry

Geology/Earth Science, General

Physics, General

Psychology, General

Applied Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Social Work

Public Administration

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Graphic Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Music, General

Music Management

History, General

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

General Studies

Mathematics, General

The university stresses academic achievement by emphasizing hands-on learning at all levels, providing ample opportunities for undergraduate research and supporting an excellent Honors Program. Lamar University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is one of 29 public universities recognized as a Doctoral/Research University by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Several LU colleges and programs hold additional specialized certifications and accreditations recognizing their quality and expertise.

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