GOVT 2301 Federal and State Government I
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is a comparative investigation of state and federal government. It covers the foundation and development of the constitutions of the United States and Texas (federalism), local governments, political parties, and interest groups.

GOVT 2302 Federal and State Government II
3 Hours (3-0)
In this class students will study the legislative, executive (including the bureaucracy), and judicial systems of the U.S. and Texas, and selected problems of public policy.

GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is the introduction to the study of political science as a discipline-political philosophy, the theory and organization of the modern state, comparative political systems, and international relations.

GOVT 2311 Mexican-American Politics
3 Hours (3-0)
This course examines the historical and socio-political culture, and the political experience of Mexican-Americans at the local, state, and national level in the United States.

GOVT 2320 Minority Issues
3 Hours (3-0)
“Minority Issues” examines current minority group issues and problems associated with the policies and programs of public and private agencies that impact the family, education, religion, politics and the economy. Also SOCI 2320.

GOVT 2389 Government Internship
3 Hours (3-4)
This course is designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in government. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of government.