POLS 4920
POLSDirected Reading & Research
19 sections · 182 total students
Avg GPA3.79+0.93 vs dept avg (2.85)
DWF rate3.6%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person58%of sections
Online0%of sections
In person 58%+Online 0%+Other / hybrid 42%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 19 sections · 182 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 19 sections and 182 students through Spring 2026, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.93.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.80·11 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 | — | 9 | 4.00 | 0.0% | web enhanced |
| Spring 2025 | — | 13 | 4.15 | 0.0% | hybrid |
| Spring 2024 | — | 9 | 3.78 | 0.0% | hybrid |
| Spring 2023 | — | 8 | 4.13 | 0.0% | hybrid |
| Spring 2022 | — | 8 | 3.88 | 0.0% | hybrid |
| Spring 2021 | — | 8 | 3.63 | 0.0% | hybrid |
| Spring 2020 | — | 11 | 3.91 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2019 | — | 14 | 3.64 | 7.1% | in person |
| Fall 2018 | — | 6 | 3.50 | 16.7% | in person |
| Spring 2018 | — | 6 | 4.00 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2016 | — | 7 | 3.33 | 28.6% | in person |
| Summer 2016 | — | 10 | 3.70 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2015 | — | 12 | 4.00 | 0.0% | in person |
| Summer 2015 | — | 8 | 3.50 | 0.0% | in person |
| Summer 2015 | — | 12 | 3.40 | 0.0% | in person |
| Summer 2013 | — | 6 | 3.83 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2006 | — | 7 | 3.83 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2006 | — | 18 | 3.80 | 16.7% | unknown |
| Summer 2006 | — | 10 | 3.75 | 0.0% | unknown |
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