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Erica Russell

Biography:	I hold a Ph.D. in Political Science from Louisiana State University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor of Science in Rural Studies from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Alongside my academic background, I’ve worked in investigative roles for multiple government agencies in Georgia. My teaching approach draws on both academic training and professional experience, with an emphasis on connecting course material to real-world issues. I design my classes to help students build transferable skills they can carry into any profession—such as critical thinking, problem- solving, and understanding how policy and government impact their daily lives. My goal is to make my courses relevant not just in the classroom but in the workplace and beyond, encouraging students to think about how what they learn here applies to their personal goals and future careers.
Courses:	Evaluation Implementation (SFTY 8990), MGA, Fall 2025 Cybercrime (CRJU 8140), MGA, Summer 2025 Criminal Law (CRJU 2317), MGA, Spring 2025 Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (SFTY 8120), MGA, Spring 2025, Fall 2025 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis (SFTY 7110), MGA, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 Police Management and Law (SFTY 7020), MGA, Fall 2024, Fall 2025 Public Safety Administration (SFTY 7000), MGA, Fall 2024, Fall 2025 American Government (POLS 1101), ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ (MGA), Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025
Syllabi:	Russell-Erica-POLS1101_FA25_19_83222_Russell_E.pdf
Education:	DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY | 2023| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (LSU) Dissertation: American Thoughts: Terror Within America’s Public Committee Joseph Clare, Co-Chair James Garand, Co-Chair Kathleen Searles, Voting Member John Protevi, Voting Member Major: Political Science First Field: International Relations Second Field: American Politics MASTER OF ARTS| 2021| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (LSU) Major: Political Science Thesis By-Pass MASTER OF SCIENCE | 2017 | UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Major: Criminal Justice: Criminal Behavior BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | 2014 | ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Major: Rural Studies: Politics and Modern Cultures ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE | 2013 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Major: Political Science

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