American Government: Role of Government, People, and Political Parties

American Government: Role of Government, People, and Political Parties

Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)

9000 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237 United States

PSC 101

7/9/2024-8/6/2024

1:00 PM-2:30 PM EDT on Tue

This course is intended to provide students with a deeper understanding of the basic principles and practices of American government. As a class, we will discuss current events in politics and sort through the facts of our government. The class  will cover the role of government and public opinion, the news media, and the role of political parties.

Jamaal Craig is an Associate Professor at the Community College of Allegheny County where he teaches courses in Ethnic and Diversity Studies and Political Science. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy, from New England College and a BA in Political Science from the University of Tennessee as well as an Associates in Science in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina. He has taught courses including Political Science 101, American Government, State and Local Government, and the U.S. Constitution. He is also the lead faculty of the Youth Civic Leadership Academy (YCLA) a program that partners with the City of Pittsburgh to help youth develop transferable skills, competencies, and experiential learning necessary to thrive as civic leaders, community stewards, and change makers.

In addition to his teaching experience Professor Craig has extensive experience working in government at the Federal, State, and Local levels.