H S 046 - High School Civics

3 Credits

An overview of American govenment, focusing on the U.S. Constitution and its relation to our government, society, and rights.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve High School Completion candidates who are under-prepared for college level classes.
Active Date 20190626T13:17:47

Grading System Decimal Grade
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 35
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline

U.S. Constitution and Modern State Government
Rights and duties of citizenship
Separation of powers
Federalism

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the historical and philosophical context in which the US government was created.

Analyze the ways the U.S. Constitution shapes our government and promotes key ideals.

Evaluate the effectiveess of “checks and balances” in a particular administration, court, or congress.