Course Information

• 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

To complete an AA in Political Science, majors will need to also complete the following courses:

• Government 2304 - Introduction to Government
• Government 2311 - Mexican American Politics

Students may also opt to complete a political science internship that counts for three hours in college transfer credit to all of our partner institutions. 

• Government 2389 - Civic Engagement Internship

Faculty (in alphabetical order)

Political Science Faculty

Dr. Vicky Cannon	Email: 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	Email: cory.g.colby@lonestar.edu
	Professor Cory Colby teaches GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306, GOVT 2304, and serves as the LSC-Tomball Senate President. 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 in addition to serving as a teacher scholar with the Clemson University Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholar Program and as a Fulbright Specialist. 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	Email: patrick.gilbert@lonestar.edu
	Dr. Gilbert serves as the social science department chair and previously served as the lead faculty member for the department, coordinating and supporting adjunct faculty. Dr. Gilbert teaches GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306 and GOVT 23011. 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	Email: virginia.m.haysley@lonestar.edu
	Dr. Virginia Haysley teaches GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306, and serves as the coordinator for the Civic Engagement Internship (GOVT 2389).  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