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PPOL 210Gen EdUnderstanding U.S. Society

Introduction to Public Policy

Pub Policy, Mgmt, & Analytics

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.73
Easiness
2.00
Total regs
905

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.73
A
37.4%
334
B
32.9%
294
C
11.8%
105
D
5.0%
45
F
7.3%
65
W
5.6%
50
A–F + W
893
Other outcomes
12
All registrations
905

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.73
Easiness
2.00
C or better
87.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
92.3%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
893
A–F and W outcomes

PPOL 210 by Professor

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

#1
Watson, John S
3.82
RMP
3.7
17 reviews
Graded
38
Total regs
44
#2
Siciliano, Michael D
3.20
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Introduces students to public policy and the policy-making process. Course Information: Previously listed PA 210. UIC GE US Society course .

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Methodology
RMP
5.0
5 reviews
Graded
139
Total regs
149
#3
Devereux, Erik August
2.94
RMP
4.7
3 reviews
Graded
176
Total regs
181
#4
Fusi, Federica
2.55
RMP
3.3
4 reviews
Graded
20
Total regs
21
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Watson, John S
    3.82
    3.7 (17)
    38
    44
  • 2
    Siciliano, Michael D
    3.20
    5.0 (5)
    139
    149
  • 3
    Devereux, Erik August
    2.94
    4.7 (3)
    176
    181
  • 4
    Fusi, Federica
    2.55
    3.3 (4)
    20
    21
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