Government

• Courses:
  • Core Curriculum Requirement: Government & Political Science
  • Degree & certificate plan requirements
• Courses are offered at: all campuses

Summary

You will learn about the origin and development of both our federal government and the Texas government.

Topics covered include:

• U.S. Constitution
• Texas Constitution
• Structure and powers of national, state and local government
• Election processes
• Public policy
• Political participation

Reasons to Study Government

• Understand current events in the world around us
• Learn about our political processes and government functions
• Become an informed citizen and voter
• Understand your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen

Courses

• Government Course Descriptions

Careers

Studying government can prepare you for careers in:

• Education
• Civil Service
• Law
• Politics
• Research

Updated January 20, 2023