CJUS 1511: Local Social Science: Foundations of Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
This Local Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a member of a "local" community. Through the study of the experiences of different peoples, cultures, and communities in our city, our region, or our nation students will be able to better understand the complexity and diversity of the society in which we live. Students are introduced to the major components of the American criminal justice system at the local, state and federal levels. Contemporary issues within the criminal justice system are discussed, including the over-representation of different demographic groups under criminal justice supervision.�May not be taken for credit and for a grade if credit has been received for CJUS 1100.�Criminal Justice majors and minors must complete the course with a grade of C or above within two attempts.
Average GPA: 2.80
Grade distribution records: 3,891 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1,246 | 32.0% |
| B | 1,239 | 31.8% |
| C | 775 | 19.9% |
| D | 281 | 7.2% |
| F | 222 | 5.7% |
| W | 122 | 3.1% |
Based on 3,891 student grade records across 6 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Jesse Mckee 1,328 students, Average GPA 2.36
- Anna Divita 995 students, Average GPA 3.55
- Charisse Coston 618 students, Average GPA 2.50
- Joseph Kuhns 435 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Paul Foushee 250 students, Average GPA 3.02
- Maisha Cooper 151 students, Average GPA 2.80
- Jennifer Hartman 47 students, Average GPA 2.65
- John Stogner 42 students, Average GPA 2.71
- Janne Gaub 25 students, Average GPA 3.21