Government
The two main Government courses (GOVT 2305 & GOVT 2306) offered at NCTC are part of the Core
Curriculum. These two courses are required by the State of Texas for all graduates of
state colleges and universities, so that every student has a basic understanding of our U.S. and Texas governments. The goal is for every student to be an informed participant in the
democratic process. GOVT 2304 is currently for elective credit and those who want to have a deeper understanding of our system by comparing it to other systems around the world.
The standard approach to teaching government at North Central Texas
College is to teach one 3 hour course in US Government and one 3 hour course in State & Local Government. The Coordinating Board of Higher Education has approved all colleges and universities to use this method of teaching government starting in the fall of 2013.
Courses Offered:
| GOVT2304 - Introduction to Political Science
An introductory survey of political science focused on the scope and methods of the field. Substantive topics in the discipline will include the theoretical foundation of politics, political interaction, political institutions and political systems function. Comparative methods will be used to examine other systems of government and compare them to the democratic structure of the United States.
48 lecture hours - 3 credit hours
GOVT2305 - American, State and Local Government
A survey of the political system of the United States including:
the United States Constitution, the three branches of the government;
political theory, political parties, interest groups and the
media. This course is required for graduation and teacher
certification.
48 lecture hours - 3 credit hours |
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GOVT2306 - Texas State Government
A survey of the state and local political structures of Texas
including: the geographical and political environment of Texas,
the three branches of state government, the federal system,
county and municipal governments, special districts, the Texas
Constitution and a comparison of Texas' political system with
other states. This course is required for graduation and
teacher certification.
48 lecture hours - 3 credit hours
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| Note: GOVT 2305 & 2306 are taught in the traditional classroom
and online. It does not matter which sequence these courses
are taken. These courses may be taken simultaneously, but that
is not recommended. |
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