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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.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

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

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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