John Boyd - Stephen F. Austin State University

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John Boyd - Stephen F. Austin State University

Professor: John Boyd

Department: Criminal Justice

College: Stephen F. Austin State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ECO3101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he's very monotone, it can be hard to stay focused during his lectures. Just 6 biweekly quizzes and a final, no HW or other tests. The final is very similar to the quizzes you've done throughout the semester. VERY mathematical professor, more a mathematician than anything else, but he's nice and helpful with questions. He's a solid choice.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CJS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took professor Boyd for both CJS101 & 201 and i passed BOTH classes with an A & a B. He was one of the best professors ive come across in my college career. He had funny stories yes; and his lectures were basically right from the book. He put everything in everyday terms. He really cared about his work and you could tell. Sad to see him retire!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CJMANY
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 took many classes from Dr. Boyd in the 1990's while I was still working as a law enforcement officer. If you really want to learn to be a cop, take all the courses you can from John and really listen to what he teaches. The only other place that you will learn more about police work than in Dr. Boyd's Classroom is from working the streets.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CRJ1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took Dr. Boyd for many classes while at SFA. Best teacher ever. Knows his stuff. Go to class and pay attention and you will do good.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is hilarious and make the class very fun. Every class you take notes, and a total of around 4 tests. No homework. His lectures are almost verbatim from the book. Reading the book helps a TON in studying for tests. He is definitely a great teacher, and makes it a fun class. Don't be late though he might lock the door on you.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CJS201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's been at this a long time, but he does know his stuff. He is little rough around the edges, but thats just Boyd. He does sometimes get the tests a little mixed up but he goes over it with you, and will correct anything problems you find and apologize. If he picks on you dont take it personally, by the end of the semester everyone gets picked on

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CJS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

tells the same jokes every class & when test come there are lik when did we cover this?? he iz a funny guy but waste class time wit stupid war stories & when it comes 2 test he decides 2 take it serious i showed up every day & ended up with a D..if u can take dr. price immediately

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CJS450
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Every test this guy gives is messed up. On top of that, you can have an A in every class you make and find yourself with a D in his class. Confront him and it turns to a B. How can you teach something you don't have enough sense to understand? You spend your time telling jokes and degrading Franks and Price in front of the class. No more Boyd!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CJS307
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took this class twice. Got a D the first time and an A the 2nd time, without doing anything different. There's always some problem with every test he gives because he is so disorganized. He's a good guy though and he keeps class interesting. He also likes to joke, but sometimes takes it too far and offends someone.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CJS301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This guy is priceless. If you take anything this guy says seriously, you have mental problems (funny thing is, he does too). Give him a chance and dont pass judgement on him, you'll learn alot from him if you listen and get involved in the class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CJS307
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

JERK! WANTS EVERYONE TO KNOW HE IS CHAIR. ALSO WANTS EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT FRANKS IS NOT "DR"

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CJSALL
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AWESOME, HIS GUNS ARE hilarious. YOU will ENJOY THIS CLASS AND learn.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CJS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you ever wanted to take a class from Harry Potter's Mad-eye moody, this is your professor. He'll pick on you, tell you stories, get off topic, and finally give you a pretty easy test, but you learn a lot more about law enforcement than is in the book.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CJS307
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

JERK!!!ARROGANT--RUDE--MEAN SPIRITED---NEEDS TO SEEK GOD SINCE HE THINKS HE IS SUCH A GOOD CHRISTIAN. ACTS SUPERIOR TO EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING. SINCE BECOMING INTERIM CHAIR IT HAS REALLY GONE TO HIS HEAD AND HE IS ACTING LIKE AN EVEN BIGGER JERK. ALWAYS WANTS TO BE SURE EVERYONE KNOWS HE IS CHAIR AND FRANKS IS NOT "DR"

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CJS101
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:

JOHN BOYD IS A GREAT TEACHER!!! HAS A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR....HE'S A LITTLE BIT UNORGANIZED WHEN IT COMES TO TEST, BUT HE WILL GIVE FREE POINTS...I'D ADVISE YOU TO TAKE HIS CLASS. HE'S VERY EXPERIENCED AND KNOWS A GREAT DEAL OF WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT. PS. DON'T WALK OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF CLASS OR HE WILL HAVE A POP QUIZ...

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CJS301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Boyd is a very funny guy and a great teacher. He makes the class fun and if you put a little effort into the class he will do what he can to help you do well in the class. I have taken him for three classes and have made B's in all of them.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CJ201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Boyd is a nice guy. He may come off as really rude, but that is just his sence of humor. You learn a lot in his class if you just take the notes and look over them before the test. Don't just show up and color (highlight) in your book

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

yeah i have to agree with the guy below me, if you cant take jokes and not take things personal when he picks on you, then dont take him. he likes to cut-up. test are easy, he'll curve, no homework. and for the chick below me, she got picked on and it hurt her feelings...awww poor thing. Boyd knows his stuff, easy class, i recommend it. and SHOW UP

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CJS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is an AWESOME teacher!! take him! you learn so much from his experinces and i always want to go to class, teachers mess up sometimes to but he made up for it! some people just cant take jokes when they get picked on, hes funny if you just go with it and dont take it so personally.. you will love him i promise :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CJS201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He always messes up on tests, and they're ninety percent of your grade. Once there were even questions from another class! He knows what he's talking about. He just doesn't organize well. Oh and he'll get mad if you leave the room for anything, or if you yawn.

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