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MASS POLITICAL BEHAVIOR

POLISCI 821
Course Description

An empirical analysis of the role of mass publics in political life and the factors which determine the formation and expression of political beliefs and attitudes.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.71

3.82% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.9% from Historical

A Rate
42.86%

-10.5% from Historical

Class Size
7

-30.99% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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