The Dismantling of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Lifelong Learning | Available (Membership Required)
This course introduces students to the field of study related to ethnicity and diversity. Students will explore the differences attributed to people based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, body adornment, physical ability, mental ability, or cultural background. These perceived differences are the social, emotional, cultural and historical forces that have shaped the development of America’s ethnic and minority groups over the last 500 years. Students will explore factors that create the attitudes and behaviors of Americans in relationship to those who are perceived to be different.
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.