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PAF 9100: Introduction to Public Affairs at Baruch College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Introduction to Public Affairs (PAF 9100) at Baruch College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 4 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Jerry Mitchell, Karl Kronebusch, Edwin Grimsley, and Robert Joyce.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Jerry Mitchell ranks chillest (Easy) and Karl Kronebusch 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, Fall 2026

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 4, 6:46 PM 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

ONA-LEC Seven Wk 1
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Jerry MitchellChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.3(98)Difficulty 2.2/5 · 69% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
Online AsynchronousOpen
UMA-LEC Regular
Mon · 6:05 PM - 9:00 PM
B - Vert 11-140
Robert JoyceNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonOpen
UTA-LEC Regular
Tue · 6:05 PM - 9:00 PM
B - Vert 10-165
Edwin GrimsleyOnly 1 rating, too few to rank★ 2.0(1)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 0% would take again
In PersonOpen
UWA-LEC Regular
Wed · 6:05 PM - 9:00 PM
B - Vert 9-175
Karl KronebuschChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(38)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 67% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonOpen

Questions about PAF 9100 at Baruch

Who teaches PAF 9100 at Baruch in Fall 2026?
Jerry Mitchell, Karl Kronebusch, Edwin Grimsley, and Robert Joyce are listed for Fall 2026. 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 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.8 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.