Public Administration and Political Science Department

For information about these programs contact:

• Dorinda Smith, Coordinator, dsmith@lorainccc.edu, 440-366-7237

Vision
Create a dynamic, diverse program which meets the career needs of students and the needs of the larger community for well educated, well seasoned and talented future leaders.

Mission 
Challenge and engage students in an educational journey which utilizes coursework and practical application experiences, community practicum/internships and service learning opportunities that  enable students to develop, refine and expand their knowledge, skill development and abilities.  In the process, teach them to both make a living and to make a life.  

The Department at a Glance    

The Public Administration and Political Science Department includes a variety of programs, certificates and coursework that allow students choices of academic pursuit as they prepare to more fully reach their career and life goals. 

• Public Administration (and Non Profit) Degree Program
  • Career Guide
  • Curriculum Guide
     
• Public Administration Certificate Program
  • Curriculum Guide
     
• Political Science Courses
   
• Urban Studies Courses
   
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program 
  • Program Details
  • Curriculum Guide
     
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Practitioner’s Certificate Program 
  • Program Information
     
• Women’s Studies Course
   
• Archeology Course
   
• Cleveland State University (CSU) Partnership on LCCC Campus
  • CSU Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
  • CSU Bachelor of Arts in Nonprofit Administration
  • All CSU Bachelor's Degree Programs at LCCC  
  • All CSU Master's Degree Programs at LCCC  

Please visit various links to learn more about programs and courses available through regular classroom attendance, videoconference, Internet (Web), and Web blended (combination of in-class and Internet).

• Public Administration Overview
• Public Administration Degree and Certificate Summary
• Public Administration Employment Outlook 2010-2015 
• Public Administration Internships and Service Learning
   
• Job Outlook, 2010-2015
• Degree and Certificate Program additional information

Full-Time Faculty  

• Dorinda Smith, Associate Professor, Coordinator, dsmith@lorainccc.edu, 440-366-7237 Office: PS 106A
   
• Henry Patterson, Instructor, hpatters@lorainccc.edu, 440-366-7877   Office: UC 228B

Adjunct Faculty – Office: PS 106  800-995-5222 + extensions below:

• Charles Baumgartner, Lecturer, cbaumgar@lorainccc.edu, ext. 4021 
• Stephen Hambley, Lecturer, shambley@lorainccc.edu, ext. 8430 
• James Hieb, Lecturer, Jhieb@lorainccc.edu, ext. 8404  
• Jacqueline Keeling Holland, Lecturer, jholland@lorainccc.edu, ext. 7875 
• Juan Molina Crespo, Lecturer, jmolinac@lorainccc.edu, ext. 8412 
• Chase Ritenauer, Lecturer, critenau@lorainccc.edu