Government (GOVT)

This course is a study of the United States and state constitutions, with special emphasis on Texas. Enrollment limited to students who have already completed a minimum of 6 SCH of GOVT courses but have not satisfied the statutory requirement for study of the federal and state constitutions. Ensures compliance with §TEC 51.301. Completion of GOVT 2302 and enrollment in GOVT 2305, or Completion of GOVT 2302 and enrollment in GOVT 2306.

This course is an introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.

This course is an introductory survey of the United States political system. Topics include origin and development of the U.S. Constitution; structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; federalism; political participation; the national election process; public policy; civil rights and civil liberties.

This course is an introductory survey of the Texas political system. Topics include origin and development of the Texas Constitution; structure and powers of state and local government; federalism and inter-governmental relations; political participation; the election process; public policy; and the political culture of Texas.

The study of Mexican American and Latino/a politics within the American political experience. Topics include historical, cultural, socioeconomic, and constitutional issues that pertain to the study of Mexican Americans and other Latino/a populations in the United States. Other topics such as political participation, governmental institutions, electoral politics, political representation, demographic trends, and other contemporary public policy debates will also be addressed.

This is an instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions.