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THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY

POLISCI 408
Course Description

The President as chief administrative leader, political leader, foreign policy initiator, commander-in-chief, and head of state.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing and (POLISCI 104 or 184)

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.69

21.12% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.78%

0.3% from Historical

A Rate
86.67%

232.25% from Historical

Class Size
45

-43.49% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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