POLS 446: THE PRESIDENCY
California State University, Northridge
The course will cover the historical origins, development, and contemporary politics of the American presidency. The course will examine the president's place in the American constitutional framework, the historical development of the presidency, and the development of the presidential selection system. Students will learn about sources of presidential power, explanations for variation in presidential power, the organization of the modern institutionalized presidency, and the president's relationship with other institutions. Available for graduate credit.
Average GPA: 3.25
Grade distribution records: 177 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 55 | 31.1% |
| A- | 30 | 16.9% |
| B+ | 22 | 12.4% |
| B | 30 | 16.9% |
| B- | 10 | 5.6% |
| C+ | 8 | 4.5% |
| C | 12 | 6.8% |
| C- | 5 | 2.8% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.6% |
| D | 1 | 0.6% |
| D- | 1 | 0.6% |
| F | 2 | 1.1% |
Based on 177 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Lawrence A Becker 119 students, Average GPA 3.14
- Thomas R Hartman 35 students, Average GPA 3.38