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CLJ 261

Research Methods I

Criminology, Law, and Justice

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.98
Easiness
2.60
Total regs
853

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.98
A
54.7%
439
B
23.9%
192
C
12.0%
96
D
2.5%
20
F
4.4%
35
W
2.6%
21
A–F + W
803
Other outcomes
50
All registrations
853

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.98
Easiness
2.60
C or better
93.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.5%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
2.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
803
A–F and W outcomes

CLJ 261 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Maggio, Christopher
3.45
RMP
4.6
11 reviews
Graded
130
Total regs
134
#2
Muchow, Ashley N
3.39
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Introduction to research in criminology, law, and justice. From conceptualization to description of results. Research design, observation, archival, survey, and experimental methodologies in criminology, law, and justice related settings. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.

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RMP
4.0
6 reviews
Graded
122
Total regs
125
#3
Ullman, Sarah E
3.30
RMP
2.9
9 reviews
Graded
44
Total regs
45
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Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Maggio, Christopher
    3.45
    4.6 (11)
    130
    134
  • 2
    Muchow, Ashley N
    3.39
    4.0 (6)
    122
    125
  • 3
    Ullman, Sarah E
    3.30
    2.9 (9)
    44
    45
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