American Bureaucracy I: Campaign Pledges and the Transition of Power
Lifelong Learning | Registration opens 1/8/2025 9:00 AM EST
This course provides a comprehensive examination of the American bureaucratic system, focusing on the intersection of politics, governance, and public administration. Students will explore the intricacies of the election cycle, including campaign pledges and promises, and how these shape the priorities of the incoming administration. The course will analyze the transition of power, highlighting key moments such as appointments, confirmation hearings, and the formation of government agendas. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how ideologies and political strategies influence policy decisions and bureaucratic processes. Through detailed discussions and case studies, students will gain insight into the functioning of American bureaucracy, the dynamics of political power, and the role of public administration in shaping national policies.
Jamaal Craig
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.