PUBPOL-807
MASTER'S PROJECT I
Offered Fall 2026
Term
Instructor
Overview
Feedback leans negative. The main complaint is that the ratings are soft even if the comments do not converge on one neat complaint. The clearest upside is that students say they actually learn something useful. Best for students who want substance, not a disposable elective.
DepartmentPPS
Terms offeredFall
Typical enrollment77–101
Semesters of data3
5.0
Hrs / week
382
Responses
854
Enrollment
45%
Response Rate
Evaluation Scores
Overall quality
Teaching, content, and experience combined.
3.0
Intellectually stimulating
Challenges students to think deeply.
2.9
Instructor effectiveness
Explains concepts and facilitates learning.
3.7
Difficulty
Higher means harder.
3.0
Feedback Analysis
Feedback Analysishigh
Analysis based on student evaluations
Based on 185 comments across 10 sections
Feedback leans negative. The main complaint is that the ratings are soft even if the comments do not converge on one neat complaint. The clearest upside is that students say they actually learn something useful. Best for students who want substance, not a disposable elective.
Student Reports
How hard is the A?
A is doable but not automatic
The signal here is more do-the-work-and-you-should-be-fine than easy-A chatter. Students do not describe the A as automatic, but the evidence also does not paint grading as punishing.
Homework Load
Moderate homework load
Homework load looks moderate. The recurring signal is steady weekly work, but not a course that turns every assignment into a grind.
Lecture Load
Lighter lecture burden
Student comments describe this as more discussion-, seminar-, or workshop-driven than lecture-dependent. The lecture burden itself does not sound like the main source of friction.
Strengths
• Students repeatedly say the course teaches something concrete, whether that is content mastery, research skill, or a strong foundation.
Tradeoffs
• The numeric ratings are soft even if the comments do not converge on one dominant complaint.
Best fit for
Best for students who want substance, not a disposable elective.
Student Responses
While working on the prospectus, my learning experience was primarily confined to the essential elements needed for its completion. Unfortunately, the sessions lacked customization to align with the specific requirements of my project or personal interests. Nevertheless, I must highlight the value I derived from the session focused on quantitative and qualitative methods. This particular session proved instrumental in enlightening me on sourcing data and understanding the inherent biases associated with it, providing valuable insights beyond the scope of the prospectus.
Fall 2023 · Gassman-Pines, Anna
I was able to develop research skills and it helped me understand the goal of my MP.
Fall 2023 · Gassman-Pines, Anna
The whole process and framework when start conducting a consulting project; the detailed things that should be considered when design the analysis method; how to effectively coordinate and communicate between advisor/instructor and client
Fall 2023 · Gassman-Pines, Anna
Approaching a client, designing a project from scratch, managing client relations
Fall 2023 · Gassman-Pines, Anna
Research, Qualitative Approach, and Information Organization.
Fall 2023 · Gassman-Pines, Anna
Rating History
Rating history
Error bars show \u00B11 std dev
| Term | Instructor | Overall | Difficulty | Hrs/wk | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Gassman-Pines, Anna 4.0Rate My ProfessorsQuality4.0Difficulty3.0Would retake50%Based on 4 ratingsClick to view on RMP → | 3.3 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 308 |
| Fall 2024 | Gassman-Pines, Anna 4.0Rate My ProfessorsQuality4.0Difficulty3.0Would retake50%Based on 4 ratingsClick to view on RMP → | 3.2 | 3.1 | — | 101 |
| Fall 2023 | Gassman-Pines, Anna 4.0Rate My ProfessorsQuality4.0Difficulty3.0Would retake50%Based on 4 ratingsClick to view on RMP → | 2.9 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 445 |