Brian Johnson - Grand Valley State University

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Brian Johnson - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Brian Johnson

Department: Criminal Justice

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great man, really nice and lots of interesting stories based on experience in the field! No assignments on a normal basis, only lectures each week and the occasional quiz. The book helps a lot! Hardest part was the essay, which needs lots of clarification. First one is harder, second is easier once getting the idea. Would take again for sure!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I didn't really do much in this class. His lectures were very boring, he spoke very monotone and I literally did everything I could except pay attention. I got a C and I'm assuming that's only because I still did my assignments but I think if you actually go to class and do the work it'd be easier

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Brian Johnson my first ever semester of (online) college. The instructions on how to turn an essay in were very unclear, so I did it to the best of my ability which happened to be incorrect. When I emailed him regarding the F, he told me employers would not tolerate my "inability to follow instructions". He is very rude and degrading.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was very challenging. The tests are hard and you have to tediously read the book in order to do well. No extra credit opportunities and the whole class is based off of 5 quizzes, 2 papers, 2 exams and a final. I still do not even know what i got on my finals because it isn't in blackboard. Very stressful class for a Gen-Ed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CJ180
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Man of few words but the class was easy and informative.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him online the whole semester- he goes off-topic very often. strict on grading and late work. He expects you to read the whole chapter before the lectures - I think he had us do 2 papers this semester but they were heavy on research on the criminal systems in our area. He is slow to answer emails. Would not take again

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CJ101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I messed up on my length of my essay by half a page and he refused to even grade it. So make sure you look over rubrics before turning anything in. There are not a lot of assignments and tests so you have to do well on what is given to you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was one of the hardest professors I have taken. This class required a lot of work in order to receive a decent grade. The content was confusing, I still do not understand half of what I read. The homework was very time demanding, and the exams were almost impossible. Group project also contains over 5 people, difficult to conduct

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the first online class I had taken. I thought that it was going to be an easy class because it was online. However, this class was really tough. Your grade is made up of one paper, 3 exams, and a few discussions. Basically, if you want a good grade you have to get an A on all of the assignments which is nearly impossible.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

took this course online and plz avoid at all costs if you can. Way too strict on grading, I've never gotten grades this bad on assignments before he nit picks EVERY detail. So much reading and review material and organized in such a confusing and poor way. ruined my GPA that I worked so hard for on an elective course that I didn't even need :(

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CJ201
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof. 10/10. Lectures are engaging and interesting. If you're a CJ major I'm sure you're used to the long lectures, I wouldn't say it's anything out of the norm.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just don't take him with any ONLINE class. In class, he is a great professor. I had him for principles of security and he was great. However, he just doesn't know how to run an online class and it was so unorganized and theres a group project that was extremely annoying!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took for the online class. Exams are very hard unless you spend A LOT of time reviewing the readings and videos. There is a big group project which was not horrible but that scale of a project should not be given in an online class. Johnson is a very nice and respectful guy but the online class was not implemented very well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his online class. Exams are extremely confusing and its near impossible to get a good grade. Avoid.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CJ315
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I had him for an online class as well as a normal class in the same semester. He is a great guy and I loved his lectures. His tests are hard tho, to do well you must read the book and attend class. Online class with him was a ton of work and I did not do that great, would reccomend for an in person course but a do not take for an online course.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CJ315
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

My man Brian. A real gem of a professor who must be protected at all costs. Just be prepared to stay awake in his lectures and you will be FINE.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the worst professors to take for an online course. There's a big group project with three parts and he is extremely unclear in his directions. Hardly replies to emails even though it's an online course and is not helpful at all. Exams are unreasonably difficult. Stay away from this professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CJ201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Johnson was such an amazing professor! I have never had such a positive experience. He was insanely knowledgeable on the subject and very happy to share that knowledge with his students. He really wants to help you get a good grade and as long as you ask he'll give you all the help you need. If you show up and do your work you'll pass. I got a 96.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Johnson communicates well. However information in the syllabus does not match the information he gives you and he doesnt always respond to emails. Not a lot of consistency in the course. But he is a fair grader and gives good feedback. Exams are very tough too.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CJ325
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

For the online class, his exams are poorly written and I'm almost positive I get a majority right according to the material provided, but I end up getting a bad grade. He isn't clear in any of his explanations or instructions and his work is shotty. Very unimpressed with his teaching style and disorganization.

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