“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.

“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

American Government courses 2301 and 2302 fulfill component requirements in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences in DCCCD’s Core Curriculum. Find out more about how the Core Curriculum can benefit you.

See the DCCCD catalog for a full listing of course descriptions.