JS 117: Qualitative Research Methods
San Jose State University
Introduction to qualitative research methods used in Justice Studies. Includes relationship of empirical evidence to theory, ethics in conducting empirical research, methodological design, interviewing techniques, field methods, participant observation, and content analysis. Pre/Corequisite(s): Any 100W. Note: Must achieve a grade of "C" or better to fulfill Justice Studies major requirements.
Average GPA: 3.34
Grade distribution records: 736 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 76 | 10.3% |
| A | 234 | 31.8% |
| A- | 102 | 13.9% |
| B+ | 65 | 8.8% |
| B | 118 | 16.0% |
| B- | 44 | 6.0% |
| C+ | 24 | 3.3% |
| C | 35 | 4.8% |
| C- | 9 | 1.2% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.5% |
| D | 7 | 1.0% |
| D- | 2 | 0.3% |
| F | 16 | 2.2% |
Based on 736 student grade records across 17 terms and 11 professors.
Instructors
- Allison Elizabeth Martin 203 students, Average GPA 2.99
- John M Halushka 162 students, Average GPA 3.54
- Dina Mieko Kameda 76 students, Average GPA 3.67
- Dennis Alexio Estrada 61 students, Average GPA 3.50
- Stephen John Morewitz 49 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Alessandro de Giorgi 42 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Gabriela Gonzalez-Martinez 33 students, Average GPA 3.15
- David Jackson Sargent 31 students, Average GPA 3.97
- Michael Edward Vallerga 30 students, Average GPA 3.93
- Sheree Lynne Martinek 29 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Ericka B Adams 20 students, Average GPA 3.21