Government Department
American government serves the people and protects our liberty. We the faculty want to help you understand the ways government acts and the vital role you play in our political system. You can participate directly in what our government does. We are prepared to assist you as a student in our classes and as a citizen in society.
| Noreen Warwick Room: C269 Phone: 972-238-6295 E-mail: NWarwick@dcccd.edu | Kathy Yates Room: L236 Phone: 972-238-6301 E-mail: KYates@dcccd.edu |
| Dr. Ray Sandoval Room: S280 Phone: 972-238-6265 E-mail: RSandoval@dcccd.edu |
Dr. Cindy Castaneda Room: C215 Phone: 972-238-6361 E-mail: CindyC@dcccd.edu |
| June Cheatham Room: S267 Phone: 972-238-6306 E-mail: JCheatham@dcccd.edu |
Dr. Michael S. Iachetta Room: A-110 Phone: 972-238-6055 E-mail: MIachetta@dcccd.edu |
| Rey Flores Room: S282 Phone: 972-238-6128 E-mail: RFlores@dcccd.edu |
GOVT 2301 American Government (3)
(This is a common Course number. Former course prefix/number GVT 201)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing recommended. 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 4510025142)
GOVT 2302 American Government (3)
(This is a common course number. former course prefix/number GVT 202)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing recommended. 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 4510025142)
GOVT 2371 Introduction To Comparative Politics (3)
(Former course prefix/number GVT 211)
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 to be assigned. This is a unique need course.)
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