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ENGL 496

Portfolio Practicum

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.76
Easiness
4.40
Total regs
141

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.76
A
87.9%
124
B
5.7%
8
C
2.8%
4
D
1.4%
2
F
0.7%
1
W
1.4%
2
A–F + W
141
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
141

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.76
Easiness
4.40
C or better
97.8%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.3%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
1.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
141
A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 496 by Professor

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

#1
Shearer, Jay B
3.96
RMP
4.1
61 reviews
Graded
28
Total regs
28
#2
Christian, Margena A
3.80
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Students will reflect upon, organize and present a working portfolio of professional, academic, and/or creative writing samples. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Junior or senior standing; Students should have a body of written work produced during their coursework. This will serve as the preliminary content for their writing portfolios.

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Methodology
RMP
4.5
28 reviews
Graded
49
Total regs
50
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Shearer, Jay B
    3.96
    4.1 (61)
    28
    28
  • 2
    Christian, Margena A
    3.80
    4.5 (28)
    49
    50