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Virginia Tech

GIA-5004: Power and Policy in the U.S.

Description: Social science theory and research on the distribution of power in the US, especially as it shapes important national policy outcomes. Institutional and class bases of power will be examined, including membership on corporate boards and in policy-shaping think tanks. Implications for democracy in society will be drawn. Graduate standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: UAP-5004

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 7

Average GPA: 3.64 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 32.17%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Chad Levinson202461.2%38.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.575
Staff Seymour202391.7%8.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.832

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W