DACE A7034 - We The People: Civics Education Workshop Series
Course Description
Learn how our government works, how it impacts your daily life, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship through insights from members of the judicial branch.
Join us to gain firsthand knowledge about the United States Constitution, the court system, and criminal and civil cases from judges and lawyers in your community. Workshop topics include immigration law, Freedom of Speech, police stops and arrests, and “DEI” in the workplace. These sessions will help you make the best decisions for your family and community.
This eight-week workshop series concludes with a tour of the Federal Courthouse and a special Q&A session. Those who attend at least six of the eight sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
All workshop sessions will be held on campus in the West Building, Room W2-47, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. starting on Tuesday, September 22. The courthouse tour will be held offsite, with participants meeting at the courthouse. For additional questions, please reach out to institute@ccp.edu.
Course Outline
- The introduction to the workshop will include the framework of the government.
- The workshop will include information about the courts, criminal law, immigration, voting rights, civil cases, civil discourse, amendments, voting rights and discrimination.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be more informed about the operation of the United States government and about the rights of citizens.
