PAF 9100: Introduction to Public Affairs at Baruch College
3 credits · Spring 2027
Introduction to Public Affairs (PAF 9100) at Baruch College has 3 ways to take it in Spring 2027. 3 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Jerry Mitchell, Karl Kronebusch, and Thomas Main.
Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Jerry Mitchell ranks chillest (Easy) and Thomas Main least chill (Fair).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prereq: Open to Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs students; others with Marxe School permission.
About this course
The course is an introduction to politics, government, and public policy in the U.S. It provides a rigorous, scholarly, yet practical view of governmental institutions, policy making, administration, and contemporary public policy. Attention is given to the role of governmental and nongovernmental actors, as well as the influence of history, culture, public opinion, and political economy. Students develop skills in thinking critically and writing clearly about issues of public importance.
Best professors for PAF 9100 at Baruch, Spring 2027
- Jerry MitchellChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.3 (98) · difficulty 2.2/5 · 69% would take again
- Karl KronebuschChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.7 (38) · difficulty 3.4/5 · 67% would take again
- Thomas MainChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.9 (53) · difficulty 3.1/5 · 40% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
PAF 9100 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 5, 1:34 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about PAF 9100 at Baruch
- Who teaches PAF 9100 at Baruch in Spring 2027?
- Jerry Mitchell, Karl Kronebusch, and Thomas Main are listed for Spring 2027. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PAF 9100 at Baruch hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.9 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PAF 9100 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.