Policy Makers of the Future Start at TJC
If you think, eat and breathe politics, legislation and foreign relations, a major in government is a great way to get started in an exciting career path.
Degree PlansGovernment
Our degree in Government effectively prepares you to major in political science or government at a University level. We offer courses in political science, Texas Government, Federal Government and a well-rounded core of humanities and communications.
If politics grabs your attention, then consider majoring in Government. With the many different fields available, we will put you on the right track for your professional and academic path.
Degree Plans
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Government (AA)
Our program teaches you how to think and communicate effectively about politics. Our goal is to assist you in becoming academically experienced with the world of politics and government.
Who We Are
- Geoffrey Willbanks, Professor/Dept Chair - Government and Economics
- Jamie Bitzenhofer, Professor - Government
- Dr. Jeffries Borland, Professor - Government
- Verica Elliott, Professor - Government
- Fred Esmaeili, Professor - Government
- Manouchehr Khosrowshahi, Professor - Government
- Dr. Lorin Mayo, Professor - Government
- David McClendon, Professor - Government
- Dr. Arthur Smith, Professor - Government

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