Many career options offered by the Department of Public Service Technology

The Department of Public Service Technology offers a wide variety of programs in:

• Community Services Technology,
• Criminal Justice Technology,
• Early Childhood Development.
• Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
• Emergency Medical Services,
• Fire Protection Technology, and
• Paralegal Studies,

Our programs in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (BS) and Fire Protection (AAS) are nationally accredited.

The Paralegal Studies program has submitted application to the American Bar Association to be recognized as an ABA-approved program, which will further enhance its attractiveness to employers. It has also established articulations with other institutions, intended to east the transfer of student coursework to established bachelor's degree programs in Paralegal Studies.

The Fire/Medic option in the new Emergency Medical Services associate program is in response to a growing demand from emergency service providers. The Early Childhood program has developed seamless pathways to the 4-year bachelor’s degree in child development/education. Collaborative partnerships with Akron Public schools and community childcare centers assist in the recruitment of students and employees who need additional certifications and training.

Many courses in the various program areas are offered online and through distance learning venues.

Contact us

Polsky Building, Room 161 
Phone: 330-972-7795 
Fax: 330-972-5476

Professor Patricia Wallace 
Department Chair 
Professor of Early Childhood Development 

Mrs. Kathy Shaffer 
Administrative Assistant