Doug Pryor - Towson University

Professor: Doug Pryor
Department: Sociology
College: Towson University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SOCI336
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
You're graded on two exams, three think exercises, and weekly discussions. The exams are open notes, and you have 2 hours for the final. He gives feedback on your discussions, which is helpful. You also have an opportunity for extra credit. He is super nice, but doesn't really hold your attention. You really have to force yourself to pay attention
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SOCI336
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Required reading of "The Tender Cut", a graphic book about self-harm with no clearly defined alternative assignment. Class content focuses heavily on the book, almost unavoidable to not read. Don't take this class if you're easily triggered, there's midterm and final content about the book along with a book report. 5 assignments in total
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Pryor is a great professor but his grading is sometimes difficult to understand. He did a great transition to online learning due to COVID-19 but his grading does not make sense, there is a raw score and an "actual" score that you have to understand. Other than that, he was a great professor and I would recommend him to anyone!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SOCI351
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Always has a good attitude and throws in jokes to make some more difficult topics easier to listen to. The content of the course is so interesting the tests are straightforward. The professor gives a clear study guide and is willing to help. There were 3 tests and 1 final paper, but all very interesting and fairly easy to complete.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Unless you need this class for your major, do not take with Pryor. He purposely makes his tests harder than they need to be to the point where more than 40% of the class failed his tests. Goes off of his personal notes, doesnt post ANYTHING on BB. Hes a nice guy, but he should have retired years ago. Makes things harder than they need to be.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doug Pryor is an amazing professor. He really shares his experiences and knows what he is talking about. Most people would probably say "Oh he asks to much of you" that is completely wrong. If you wish to actually learn something he's the professor to take. Things to do to succeed: take good notes, do the reading, come to class, and ASK FOR HELP!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CRJM201
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Pryor is a really good professor! He grades things on time, and gives pretty good feedback. He teaches off powerpoints, but also goes into detail beyond them, so you can't miss the class. The tests are pretty straightfoward, but he expects you to pull vocab words from your head for there is no word bank. If you study, you will pass.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The professor is very passionate about this subject in his lectures. He goes off topic and has a lot of stories. But mostly what is on his notes and what he says is in his exams. Long exams with a lot of information in it. But he is very helpful if need help.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Course is somewhat challenging, it is important to read the textbook and go to lectures cause he doesn't always cover what's in the text but excepts you to know it for the test. And lectures usually contain answers to test. YOU MUST TAKE DETAILED NOTES bc slides aren't available on BB. 3 tests Lectures are fun but he often goes off topic.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Straight forward professor. Not an easy class. Take a lot of notes but all needed. 3 exams based off it. Memorization is EVERYTHING in passing exams. If you're not good at that don't take it. Reading textbook is optional if you can memorize his notes which is what i did. Study guide is exact and extra credit is offered, 2 essays easy if you try.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor that is very passionate about the subject of criminal justice. Class is pretty easy but lectures are boring. Take good notes and complete the study guides and you will do fine in the class. He also gives 8 extra credit points for perfect attendance. So go to class and study and you will get an A.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As long as you study for the exams and take good notes, you will do fine in the class. If you don't take good notes or don't come to class, then you won't pass. he gives you 8 extra credit points towards your final grade if you don't miss any classes, and 5 extra points if you miss one class, and 2 extra credit points if you miss two classes.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
3 test (almost 100 questions) If you barely study you'll get a C just from coming to class.. There are - 2-3 page papers .. Very easy. Extra credit for turning in name tag at the end of semester.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ254
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is one of the best professors I've had at towson, he is so knowledgeable on his material and does expect some work from you. You get study guides for the exams that are basically just the power point outlines, but if you go to class and take detailed notes you will be fine. If you go in and talk to him during office hours he loves it
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SOCI351
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Pryor is a great professor. The class requires reading but it's worth it. The study guides are long but very detailed and a lot of help. They aren't mandatory but there for assistance.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Awesome professor... knows his stuff and will go out of his way to help you. Opportunity for extra credit. Test are challenging if you don't study. Take notes on everything he says because he will test you on it!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Pryor is awesome! He is so knowledgable and loves to teach. There were 2 tests and a final and 2 papers. His tests are tough, but fair. If you go to class and study for exams, they won't be too bad. He is so funny and nerdy, I would definitely take him again.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's an awesome teacher. Take his class. He's funny and not too difficult.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HE IS GREAT!!! Must take. You will be good as long as you take notes... EVERYTHING he says. Also, must read the books. If you don't miss class he gives you 8 extra points and two points if you keep your name tag for the whole semester. He was very helpful and cares about his students a lot. Go to his office hours if you need to!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CRMJ201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I enjoyed this class so much. He is a really nice guy who will be glad to answer any questions. As long as you take notes and write what he says you should be fine. The study guides are lengthy, but helpful. He also gives a curve too. I recommend taking this class if you're interested in criminology, he has a lot of knowledge on the topic.
Add Your Review Below:
Search Professors:
Welcome:

Before signing up for classes every students should gather as much information as possible to make a decision on which professors as well as which courses to take. This website will help you make this decision easier.

Here, the students can rate, research and cross-reference the overall performances of the professors to select the best ones, and always be informed and up-to-date with what’s important.

Join the fun! Visit all pages and get all the information you need to choose the best class and best professor that you’ll enjoy listening to and learning from.

Our Friendly Sponsor:
Schools:
Our Friendly Sponsor:


Celebrity Net Worth Visa Bulletin