Introduction - Government
From the Constitution to the Bill of Rights, learn the checks and balances of our own government right at San Jac!

  • Annual median salary for eligibility interviewers (government programs) is $28,300
  • Annual median salary for political scientists is $81,300
  • Classes cover government on national and state levels

GOVERNMENT COURSES OFFERED
GOVT 2301 - United States and Texas Politics and Constitutions     
This course is an introductory survey of the United States and Texas political systems. Topics include a theoretical study of the discipline of political science, democratic and authoritarian systems, historical and environmental factors, the United States and Texas Constitutions, federalism and local units of government, public opinion, voting behavior, the electoral system, interest groups, and political parties. (Government 2301 satisfies the Legislative requirement of a course emphasizing the United States and Texas constitutions.)  The college recommends that a student earn a minimum of six hours of history before taking government.   Prerequisites: Reading and Writing Level 7.

GOVT 2302 - United States and Texas Government Institutions: Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches     
This course is an introductory survey of United States and Texas political systems. Topics include the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government at both national and state levels. Other areas of investigation are civil rights, civil liberties, criminal justice, as well as economic, social, regulatory, foreign and defense policy.  The College recommends that a student earn a minimum of six hours of history before taking government.  Prerequisites: Reading and Writing Level 7.

DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
Some courses are offered as a Distance Learning option.  For a current list of courses, please contact the Department Chair or the Division Office.

HONORS CREDIT
Some instructors offer Honors Credit for classes in the Government Department.  Please refer to the current SJC Schedule of Classes or the SJC website for the list.


WHEN COURSES ARE OFFERED
GOVT 2301 and GOVT 2302 are offered in the day and evening during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.   It is also offered in both the Winter and Spring Mini Semesters.