POLS 4590
POLSStudies in Western Political Theory
16 sections · 481 total students
Avg GPA3.06+0.20 vs dept avg (2.85)
DWF rate23.3%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person25%of sections
Online13%of sections
In person 25%+Online 13%+Other / hybrid 63%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 16 sections · 481 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 16 sections and 481 students through Spring 2026, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.15.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.36·4 sections
online:GPA 3.22·2 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 | — | 46 | 3.29 | 6.5% | online |
| Fall 2024 | — | 48 | 2.86 | 16.7% | unknown |
| Fall 2023 | — | 48 | 3.47 | 14.6% | unknown |
| Spring 2023 | — | 48 | 3.50 | 10.4% | in person |
| Spring 2023 | — | 34 | 3.06 | 20.6% | in person |
| Summer 2023 | — | 16 | 2.57 | 31.3% | unknown |
| Summer 2023 | — | 9 | 2.40 | 33.3% | unknown |
| Fall 2022 | — | 49 | 3.02 | 22.5% | unknown |
| Spring 2022 | — | 44 | 3.02 | 9.1% | unknown |
| Spring 2022 | — | 46 | 2.93 | 13.0% | unknown |
| Summer 2022 | — | 6 | 2.25 | 50.0% | unknown |
| Summer 2022 | — | 29 | 3.08 | 13.8% | unknown |
| Summer 2021 | — | 11 | 2.43 | 54.6% | hybrid |
| Spring 2020 | — | 17 | 2.75 | 11.8% | in person |
| Spring 2009 | — | 23 | 3.21 | 21.7% | online |
| Fall 2008 | — | 7 | 2.00 | 42.9% | 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