Sacramento City College
Home Catalog Programs of Study List of Programs Student Government

Student Government

Overview

Student Government courses provide an introduction to the dynamics of working groups. The program provides theory and practice in leadership, parliamentary procedure, committee techniques, and organizational behavior. The emphasis is on governmental procedures and functions as these apply to student leadership. Students can anticipate participation in the student association and related committees.

Student Government (SGVT) Courses

SGVT 300 Introduction to Student Government

  • Units:2
  • Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • General Education:Local GE L7B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is an introduction to the dynamics of working groups. It provides theory and practice in leadership, parliamentary procedure, committee techniques, and organizational behavior. The emphasis is on governmental procedures and functions as these apply to student leadership. Students can anticipate participation in the student association and related committees.

SGVT 311 Student Leadership I

  • Units:2
  • Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:SGVT 300 with a grade of "C" or better
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is the first in a four-part series on leadership. It provides theory and practice in leadership, parliamentary procedure, committee techniques, and organizational behavior. The emphasis is on team building and group dynamics as these apply to student leadership. Students will be participating in the student association and related committees. Meets the training requirements of the Student Associated Council and is open to all students who have met the prerequisite.

SGVT 499 Experimental Offering in Student Government

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU ((UC Transfer Note: Credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the course by the enrolling UC campus.))
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

Print Options