“Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible. Man’s tendency to injustice makes democracy necessary.”
— Reinhold Niebuhr
Our democratic government is a vital and constantly changing force that impacts virtually everything we do today and will do in the future.
DCCCD courses in American Government don’t just give you static information; they provide you with the opportunity to think critically about political processes and issues at the state and federal levels.
We want to enable and empower you to take the role of active citizenship. Whether your study of government is for a politically oriented career path, for personal knowledge or incorporated into a transfer plan to a four-year college or university, DCCCD can give you the solid foundation you’ll need for the future.
DCCCD Faculty: Why Government is Important
“Learning about American and Texas government is critical in developing informed and involved citizens. Our founding fathers created a republic that depends on citizen participation for survival. I try to make learning fun and most importantly, relevant. After taking my class, students understand how the government is involved in their everyday lives and hopefully feel empowered to make a difference.” — Gay Michele, El Centro College
“My philosophy is to make government and politics very relevant to our students’ lives and to engage in critical thinking in classes. We look at policy issues from all points of view. Current events are heavily emphasized.” — Bob Little, Brookhaven College
“My discipline is about people participating in our system of government. That is what makes our country a democracy. One has to take part in order to know what is involved in making our government work for us. Complaining about what the government is not doing, without participating in the process by voting, leaves you no reason to complain.” — Marshall Hobbs, Brookhaven College
Government Courses
DCCCD offers the following government courses (although class offerings may vary by semester):
- GOVT 2301, American Government
- GOVT 2302, American Government
- GOVT 2311, Mexican-American Politics (a new course added in May 2006)
- GOVT 2371, Introduction to Comparative Politics (a unique need class)
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See the DCCCD catalog for a full listing of course descriptions.
Government: Part of Our Core Curriculum
American Government courses 2301 and 2302 fulfill component requirements in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences in DCCCD’s Core Curriculum. Find out how you can “Get More With the Core!”
Degree and Certificate Options
DCCCD offers nearly 350 career and technical degrees and certificates, plus 36 academic degrees. For more information, see a chart of our degree plans by location.