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AMAZING! Genuinely, this class made me sure of my major (polisci) and was overall so interesting bc of Kathy. There was a reading and 250 word response due before every lecture but the readings were always so interesting. I LOVE how she formats her lectures to be more like group discussions, keeping everyone engaged with the talk. 10/10Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Cramer is one of the best professors I've ever had. She cares about her students, inspires them, has done amazing work, answers questions clearly in class/office hours, and overall is just a great person. I loved PS 515 Public Opinion, and I will be taking more of her classes.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Cramer is fantastic, but the students in 515 treat it as this bastion of open and honest discussion where people are able to candidly disagree with one another, and I just don't see it. I took it last year, and every table I sat at, all I observed was everyone (myself included) agreeing with one another.Rate My Professors ↗
Kathy is absolutely amazing. I loved every minute of 401 and am honestly sad it's over, because that class is my favorite I've taken so far. The weekly readings seem daunting but are honestly really accessible as far as political science journals go! I cannot recommend taking a class with her enough.Rate My Professors ↗
She was an incredible political science professor I would recommend to anyone! Her honors seminar was well thought out and well-run. She genuinely cares for each of her students and is accessible should you need her!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Cramer is a joy to learn from. Her honors seminars are something I looked forward to every week. Would recommend her to anyone.Rate My Professors ↗
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POLISCI 699 offers directed study projects for juniors and seniors arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGraduate seminar providing in-depth examination of selected topics on American politics and governmental institutions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.80 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited samplePOLISCI 990 is a research and thesis course conducted under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
POLISCI 999 is an independent work course where students conduct research or projects under the direction of a faculty staff member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 904 | Seminar-american Politics |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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