JS 104: Penal Politics & Institutions
San Jose State University
Interdisciplinary examination of issues of race, class, gender, ethnicity, economy, and culture as it relates to punishment, the penal process, and social control. Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing. Note(s): Must achieve a grade of "C" or better to fulfill Justice Studies major requirements.
Average GPA: 3.41
Grade distribution records: 639 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 46 | 7.2% |
| A | 241 | 37.7% |
| A- | 88 | 13.8% |
| B+ | 62 | 9.7% |
| B | 104 | 16.3% |
| B- | 29 | 4.5% |
| C+ | 18 | 2.8% |
| C | 28 | 4.4% |
| C- | 1 | 0.2% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.3% |
| D | 6 | 0.9% |
| F | 14 | 2.2% |
Based on 639 student grade records across 16 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Dina Mieko Kameda 404 students, Average GPA 3.35
- Justin Donald Strong 178 students, Average GPA 3.63
- Alessandro de Giorgi 41 students, Average GPA 2.90
- Janella N Tolbert 16 students, Average GPA 3.50