HCCS Government Department Courses

GOVT 2301 American Government: National , State, and Local I.
Credit:3 (3 lecture)
A study of theories of American democracy and other ideologies, United States and Texas constitutions, federalism, state and local government, political economy, political socialization and public opinion, the media, interest groups, and political parties and elections. Core Curriculum course.

GOVT 2302 American Government; National, State, and Local II.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government at both the national and state levels; economic and regulatory policy; social policy; and foreign policy. Core Curriculum course.

GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the history, scope, and methods of political science. Among the topics covered are the different conceptions of politics and science and the relationships between them, the major controversies over the possibility and shape of political science, and the different approaches employed in the study of politics.

GOVT 2393 Legislative Internship.
Credit: 3(2 lecture, 1 lab)
Acquaints students with the realities of legislative politics through independent academic research and experience in the office of a Houston area lawmaker. Prerequisites: the completion of GOVT 2301, or GOVT 2302 with a gradea "B" or better, a grade point average of at least 3.0, and the written recommendation of an HCCS government instructor.