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GWS 203

Introduction to LGBTQ Studies

Gender and Women's Studies

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.88
Easiness
2.40
Total regs
161

Grade Distribution

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.88
A
41.6%
67
B
32.9%
53
C
10.6%
17
D
1.9%
3
F
5.6%
9
W
7.5%
12
A–F + W
161
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
161

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.88
Easiness
2.40
C or better
91.9%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
7.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
161
A–F and W outcomes

GWS 203 by Professor

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

#1
McMackin, Marla M.
3.19
RMP
NR
Graded
27
Total regs
28
#2
Fair, Alfretter Latasha
3.13
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LGBTQ studies; current personal, political, and cultural issues, including: coming out, hate crimes, transgender communities, queer of color critique, military, AIDS, families, religion, activism, representations in literature, film, and media.

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
23
Total regs
27
#3
Bost, Darius
2.71
RMP
2.0
8 reviews
Graded
45
Total regs
48
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    McMackin, Marla M.
    3.19
    NR
    27
    28
  • 2
    Fair, Alfretter Latasha
    3.13
    NR
    23
    27
  • 3
    Bost, Darius
    2.71
    2.0 (8)
    45
    48