“But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?”
— James Madison
How to Get Started
All seven DCCCD colleges offer Government courses. Before you can register, you'll need to complete the admissions process at:
Courses Offered
Government courses may be offered with self-paced options, in the classroom and online. The core American Government 2301 and 2302 courses are also sometimes offered as emphasis courses, for example, with an emphasis on American Indian Studies. Directed independent study courses — effectively a hybrid between a traditional lecture/seminar course and a self-paced course — may also be offered.
DCCCD colleges also may offer service-learning government courses. Service-learning is a teaching method that enriches learning by engaging students in meaningful service to their schools and communities. Service-learning lets you apply academic skills you learn in class to solving real-world issues. You lead the process, with professionals as partners, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to concerns such as hunger, pollution and diversity.
Please check with the college you plan to attend for the specifics of course structures in a particular semester. The DCCCD catalog features a full listing of Government course descriptions.
Core Curriculum: Get More With the Core!
American Government courses 2301 and 2302 fulfill component requirements in DCCCD’s Core Curriculum, which requires at least 15 credit hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
It’s a state law that students who complete DCCCD’s Core Curriculum with at least a 2.0 GPA are guaranteed that their courses will transfer as a block of credit to any Texas public college or university. Successful completion of the Core Curriculum satisfies your general education requirements, and receiving institutions cannot require additional Core courses.
The Core Curriculum is also the basis of the academic degree plans DCCCD offers, which are designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university: the Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Sciences (A.S.) and Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degrees. You can earn one of these degrees with approximately 13 hours beyond the Core Curriculum.
Find out how to get more with the Core.
Faculty Profiles
Our Government faculty members have a wide range of academic and professional experience. See profiles of some of our Government faculty.
Transferring From DCCCD
If you are interested in earning a degree at a four-year institution, please visit the Transfer Services Web site for guidance on the transfer process.
Contact Us
If you have questions about Government that aren’t answered on our Web site, please feel free to contact us.