Government

  • Courses:
    • Core Curriculum Requirement: Government & Political Science
    • Degree & certificate plan requirements
  • Courses are offered at: all campuses

Summary

You will learn about the origin and development of both our federal government and the Texas government.

Topics covered include:

  • U.S. Constitution
  • Texas Constitution
  • Structure and powers of national, state and local government
  • Election processes
  • Public policy
  • Political participation

Reasons to Study Government

  • Understand current events in the world around us
  • Learn about our political processes and government functions
  • Become an informed citizen and voter
  • Understand your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen

Courses

Careers

Studying government can prepare you for careers in:

  • Education
  • Civil Service
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Research

Contact

Northeast Campus

Leigh-Anne Regenold
Department Chair of Government & Paralegal Studies

Call 817-515-6528

Email leigh-anne.regenold@tccd.edu

South Campus

Brian Johnson
Department Chair of Government & Geography

Call 817-515-4633

Email brian.johnson@tccd.edu

Southeast Campus

Catherine Bottrell
Department Chair of Government

Call 817-515-3766

Email catherine.botrell@tccd.edu

TCC Connect Campus

Kimberley Cox
Department Chair of Government

Call 817-515-8074

Email kimberley.cox@tccd.edu

Updated November 01, 2024