Government

All courses offered by the Government Department at Houston Community College will transfer to four-year universities. The two basic Government courses, 2305 and 2306, are required for all bachelor's degrees issued by public universities in the state of Texas. Some students may have credit from Government 2301 or 2302 (old course numbers). No one with the old course numbers will lose any credit. See Note A below.

Since all bachelor's degrees issued by public universities in Texas generally require both Government 2305 and 2306, a student should complete both of these courses at Houston Community College. It is important to note that the courses are not sequential, which means that you do not have to take Government 2305 before you take Government 2306. Both courses may be taken in the same semester if the student wishes to do so.

A degree in Government (political science) can lead to careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; education; electoral politics and research.

Some online programs may require up to 15% of their curriculum be taken in-person on one of HCC’s campuses.  Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.

Language Option Restrictions

Some online programs require students to participate in foreign language courses as part of the program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements and available language options. If you would like to take courses in a language that is not offered online, you would have to do so on campus.

Elective Course Restrictions

Some online programs may have a limited number of elective options available, based on which of the designated electives are currently offered online.  Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.

Required Course Restrictions

Some online programs may require students to participate in one or more campus-based courses as part of a given program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.  

Potential Course Restrictions

Some online courses may have face-to-face requirements for exams, laboratory sessions, and other activities. Please review your course syllabus to determine if your online course has an on-campus laboratory or examination requirement.

Pollical Science [HCC offers Government] Field of Study (FOS) Curriculum

Field of Study Coursework:

• GOVT 2304        Introduction to Political Science
• GOVT 2305        Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics)
• GOVT 2306        Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics)
• MATH 1342        Elementary Statistical Models

Fully Transferable: 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the Field of Study Curriculum courses as “fully transferable” to other public colleges and universities in Texas. Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college or university.  

For more information, refer to the HCC Catalog (https://www.hccs.edu/programs/catalog/ ) and Field of Study Curricula Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board thecb.state.tx.us/institutional-resources-programs/public-universities-health-related-institutions/transfer-resources/field-of-study-curricula/