Course Information
The Political Science Department provides a variety of courses designed to increase student knowledge and understanding of our governmental institutions, the public policies which they produce, and the overall political process. It offers fully transferable lower division courses which examine American Government at the national, state, and local levels, and which fulfill Associate Degree requirements and also satisfy basic Certificate of Competency requirements.
Government Requirements – Students must complete 6 hours of credit, including:
- Government 2305- Federal Government
- Government 2306- Texas Government
AA in Political Science
Did you know we offer an AA in Political Science? Please check out the following link for more information: https://www.lonestar.edu/programs-of-study/associate-of-arts-political-science.htm
Faculty
Dr. Vicky Cannon- Professor - Vicky.c.cannon@lonestar.edu
Dr. Vicky Cannon is a political scientist with expertise in American politics, the U.S. Constitution, democratic theory, and public policy, who teaches GOVT 2305 and 2306. She has a particular interest in rights in democratic theory and practice. A graduate of the University of Houston, she has taught at her alma mater, in Colorado at Aims Community College and Regis University, and in the New York City metropolitan area at Kean University. She has taught a range of courses in political theory, public law, women’s studies, comparative politics, international relations, and American politics. If you take one of her classes, you will engage in the great political question, how should we live together?
Professor Cory Colby- Professor and Student Government Advisor- (cory.g.colby@lonestar.edu)
Professor Cory Colby teaches GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306, GOVT 2389, and serves as the LSC-Tomball SGA Faculty Advisor. He is a proud first-generation college student and graduate of Lone Star College System. He earned his graduate degree in political theory and ethics. Professor Colby has extensive real-world experience in government and politics at federal, state, and local levels. He has served as the state president of one of the nation's leading educator organizations and proudly on advisory boards with SXSW EDU, the National Constitution Center, and the Texas Council for the Social Studies. Professor Colby specializes in local government, interest groups, and public education policy. Be ready to talk about how to maximize your power in the political process as we also interact with professionals, like public officials, journalists, lobbyists, and more to get the whole story about politics and government in Texas and the United States. As his student, you are also encouraged to stop by and see his political memorabilia collection, and numerous other items of interest. You are also very likely to find him around campus and in the community working with student leaders in SGA and the various student organizations that SGA represents on campus.
Dr. Patrick Gilbert- Professor and Lead Faculty- (Patrick.Gilbert@lonestar.edu)
Dr. Gilbert teaches GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306. He is actively involved in the Lone Star College - Tomball Center for Civic Engagement. If you enroll in his classes, be prepared to be challenged while learning about politics, policy, and civic engagement
Dr. Virginia Haysley- Professor- (Virginia.M.Haysley@lonestar.edu)
Dr. Virginia Haysley teaches GOVT 2305, Federal Government and GOVT 2306, Texas Politics. Her areas of interest include civil liberties and civil rights, emphasizing the impact of the political polarization in which we currently experience. All inquiring minds are welcome to engage and participate
Adjunct Faculty and Dual Credit Instructors
- Scott Baehran (scott.m.baehren@lonestar.edu)
- Cathy Baratti (catherine.N.Baratti@lonestar.edu)
- Natalie Barletta (Natalie.Barletta@lonestar.edu)
- Malak Chabkoun (malak.chabkoun@lonestar.edu)
- Travis Ferrell (Travis.Ferrell@lonestar.edu)
- Fondren Notman (Fondren.M.Notman@lonestar.edu)
- Steven Perry (steven.perry@lonestar.edu)
- Julie Pitt (Julie.A.Pitt@lonestar.edu)
- Dr. Kristin Vandenbelt (Kristin.K.Vandenbelt@lonestar.edu)