Government & Economics

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Learn about the American and Texas political processes, Constitutional history, and the importance of political participation. Explore how societies allocate resources, markets, behavioral economics, and more. Use these classes for your Associate of Arts degree to find an entry-level job or transfer your credits to a four-year institution to continue your education. 

Program Details

Learn more about our Social Science program and find government and economics course descriptions in the WCJC Catalog.
You can take Government and Economics courses to fulfill your Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum or to advance in programs within Social Sciences.  Courses offered include ...
  • Texas Government
  • Federal Government
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Microeconomics

The government program at WCJC is designed for your credits to transfer to a four-year institution. With your Bachelor of Arts in Government or Political Science, you can find jobs as a 

  • Labor Relations Specialist
  • Post-secondary Political Science Teacher
  • Legislator
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Meet the Faculty

Dr. Rexford earned her B.A. from Franklin and Marshall University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland. She teaches Government 2305 and Government 2306 at multiple campus locations and online.

Office: Richmond Campus 108
Phone: 281-239-1582
Email: lizr@wcjc.edu 

Mr. Gupta has earned a B.B.A. in Management from West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va., and an M.B.A. from Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, and an M.S. in Accountancy, University of Houston, Houston, Texas. Mr. Gupta has taught courses in economics and accounting at WCJC since 2007.

Office: Sugar Land Campus, Brazos Hall 220
Phone: 281-243-8517
Email: guptav@wcjc.edu 

Dr. Khan earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the Higher Economics Institute in Sofia, Bulgaria.  Dr. Khan has taught Economics at WCJC since January 2023.

Office: Wharton Campus, Peace Building 204-A
Phone: 979-532-6533
Email: khani@wcjc.edu 

Ms. Oglesbee earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Tulsa. She has additional graduate hours from the University of Alberta and American Public University. She currently teaches Government 2305 and Government 2306 at multiple campuses and online.

Office: Richmond Campus 240 K
Phone: 281-239-1680
Email: oglesbeej@wcjc.edu 

In addition to earning a degree from Wharton County Junior College, Mr. Ramirez has an M.A. from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and M.A. degrees in American Government and Congressional and Presidential Studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C.  He currently teaches Government 2305 and Government 2306, both face-to-face and online. 

Office: Sugar Land Campus, Brazos Hall 225
Phone: 281-243-8525
Email: ramireze@wcjc.edu 

Mr. Schoshinski earned his B.A. from the University of Texas (Dallas) and his M.A. from Texas Women’s University. Mr. Schoshinski teaches Government 2305 and Government 2306 at multiple campuses and online.

Office: Richmond Campus 240 J
Phone: 281-239-1569
Email: schoshinskij@wcjc.edu 

Mr. Shine earned his B.A. and M.A. from Texas State University. He teaches Government 2305 and Government 2306, both online and face-to-face.

Office: Wharton Campus, Science Building 210
Phone: 979-532-6349
Email: shineg@wcjc.edu 

Ms. Betancourt earned her B.A. from California State University (Long Beach) and her M.A. from the University of Houston (Clear Lake). She serves as the Director of Distance Education for WCJC and teaches Government 2305 and Government 2306 online.

Email: betancourtm@wcjc.edu 

Mr. Ellison earned a B.A. from the University of Louisiana and his M.A. in Political Science from Sam Houston State University. Mr. Ellison teaches GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306 at the Sugar Land campus.

Email: jone@wcjc.edu 

Ms. Janecek earned her B.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University and her M.A. in Political Science from Sam Houston State University. She teaches Government 2305 and Government 2306 as part of the WCJC dual-credit program at East Bernard High School.

Email: janecekm@wcjc.edu 

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