How do the different grading systems work?
The grading system in the College of Law is based on a competitive curve, with the average being much lower than is generally the case in the Andrew Young School. Students may not count law courses with grades lower than “C” toward the 14 hours accepted by the Andrew Young School, and the College of Law will not accept MPA courses with grades lower than “B.” When seeking employment, students are encouraged to report grade averages for the two degrees separately, since employers will expect higher grades for MPA students than law students. Departmental honors for MPA students, such as membership in the Pi Alpha Alpha honorary, are determined by grades earned only in MPA courses.
