GOVT 2301 American Government (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GVT 201. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093, English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the TASP/Alternative Assessment Standard in Reading. This course is an introduction to the study of political science. Topics include the origin and development of constitutional democracy (United States and Texas), federalism and intergovernmental relations, local governmental relations, local government, parties, politics, and political behavior. (To ensure transferability, students should plan to take both Government 2301 and 2302 within the DCCCD.) (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4510025125 |
GOVT 2302 American Government (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number GVT 202. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093, English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the TASP/Alternative Assessment Standard in Reading. The three branches of the United States and Texas government are studied. Topics include the legislative process, the executive and bureaucratic structure, the judicial process, civil rights and liberties, and domestic policies. Other topics include foreign relations and national defense. (To ensure transferability, students should plan to take both Government 2301 and 2302 within the DCCCD.) (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4510025125 |
GOVT 2371 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3) This is a unique need course. Former course prefix/number GVT 211. Prerequisite: None. A comparative examination of governments, politics, problems and policies with illustrative cases drawn from a variety of political systems. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number is 4509017125 |
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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.