POLS 4490
POLSStudies in International Relations
25 sections · 609 total students
Avg GPA3.06+0.21 vs dept avg (2.85)
DWF rate14.5%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person64%of sections
Online16%of sections
In person 64%+Online 16%+Other / hybrid 20%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 25 sections · 609 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 25 sections and 609 students through Spring 2026, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.14.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.01·16 sections
online:GPA 2.77·4 sections
Predictions are computed using exponentially-weighted historical data, giving more weight to recent semesters. This is not a guarantee of your personal grade outcome.
GPA trend over time
Average GPA per semester · dashed line = department average
Recent sections
| Term | Instructor | Students | Avg GPA | DWF % | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | — | 10 | 2.44 | 30.0% | in person |
| Fall 2025 | — | 47 | 3.26 | 12.8% | unknown |
| Spring 2025 | — | 46 | 3.11 | 8.7% | unknown |
| Fall 2024 | — | 45 | 3.13 | 6.7% | unknown |
| Spring 2024 | — | 48 | 3.13 | 16.7% | unknown |
| Spring 2023 | — | 27 | 2.54 | 25.9% | unknown |
| Spring 2020 | — | 60 | 3.22 | 1.7% | in person |
| Fall 2019 | — | 25 | 2.41 | 20.0% | in person |
| Fall 2018 | — | 15 | 2.57 | 26.7% | in person |
| Fall 2018 | — | 29 | 2.54 | 20.7% | in person |
| Spring 2015 | — | 10 | 3.50 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2015 | — | 6 | — | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2014 | — | 7 | 4.00 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2013 | — | 10 | 2.63 | 40.0% | online |
| Spring 2013 | — | 17 | 2.69 | 5.9% | in person |
| Fall 2012 | — | 6 | — | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2012 | — | 15 | 3.13 | 6.7% | in person |
| Spring 2012 | — | 10 | 2.78 | 20.0% | in person |
| Fall 2010 | — | 11 | 2.55 | 18.2% | online |
| Fall 2010 | — | 6 | 4.00 | 0.0% | in person |
Data from official GSU grade distribution records · 2005–2026 · Aggregate only — no individual student records. GPA uses a 4.30 scale. DWF rate = % of students with D, WF, or F. Learn more