# Student Government (STGV) courses

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/student-services-courses/stgv-courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### STGV-33A — Student Government I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course surveys the theory and practice of parliamentary law, committee techniques, and democratic organization. Students will study some of the factors of successful leadership and effective group membership. Participation in student organization events such as lectures, leadership workshops, and conferences, is required. Students may enroll without holding an office. (02/19)

### STGV-33B — Student Government II

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is a continuation of STGV-33A. The course is designed to introduce students to the ethical dimensions of an organization and to train them to identify social dilemmas, analyze them systematically and resolve them based on core values and codes of conduct found in a college setting. Students may enroll without holding an office. (12/22)

### STGV-33C — Student Government III

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/stgv.md)

This is the third of four sequential STGV courses. This course focuses on the development of leadership skills, provides an understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and will assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership and management skills. Topics include decision making, goal setting, building trust, empowering others, conflict resolution, managing change, and team building. Students may enroll without holding an office. (12/22)

### STGV-33D — Student Government IV

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/stgv.md)

This is the fourth of four sequential STGV courses. This course examines the role of power and influence in organizations. Topics of study include recognizing the role of the dominant and non-dominant groups in the decision-making process and understanding individual factors that influence governance. The course examines American political culture, intergovernmental relations, public opinion, interest groups, and the media. Students may enroll without holding an office. (12/22)