GOVERNMENT COURSE DESCRIPTION

GOVT 2301 American Government: National, State, & Local I
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

A study of theories of American democracy and other ideologies, United States and Texas constitutions, federalism, state and local government, political socialization, public opinion, the media, interest groups, political parties, and elections. Core curriculum course.

GOVT 2302 American Government: National, State, & Local II
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

A study of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government at both the national and state levels. Also covers economic, regulatory, and foreign policy as well as civil rights and civil liberties. Core curriculum course.

GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisites: Must be placed into college-level reading and college-level writing
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

An introduction to the history, scope and methods of political science. Among the topics covered are the different conceptions of politics and science and the relationships between them, the major controversies over the possibility and shape of political science, and the different approaches employed in the study of politics. Core curriculum course.

GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisites: Must be placed into college-level reading and college-level writing
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

An introduction to the history, scope and methods of political science. Among the topics covered are the different conceptions of politics and science and the relationships between them, the major controversies over the possibility and shape of political science, and the different approaches employed in the study of politics. Core curriculum course.

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