Jeff Steffel - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Jeff Steffel
Department: Criminal Justice
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CJ101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof, great stories, but you have to do work...read the book for the tests (and don't leave the reading all for the night before the exams like i did = late nights). He also tries to tell you a lot of the stuff you can expect to see on the exams. They are hard, but curved
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CJ101
  • 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:
Great class, teacher knew what he was doing and gave you exactly what was on the test before you took it. Willing to help students, you need to read the book to do well in the class though.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CJ101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor!Not an easy class. But was definitely my favorite class, great professor very personal. Read the book and you'll be fine almost all of the test questions are in the book.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CJ101
  • 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:
What a fun class! I looked forward to it everyday! He grades on a curve and if you study the topics he tells you to before the class, you will do just fine. He also offers extra credit. And tells the BEST cop stories! I highly recommend him!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CJ101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The people who say he is the worst professor out there are the ones who didn't do well in his class. They didn't want to put forth the effort to do well so they got poor grades. This is not a class for people who want an easy A. If you want to learn take this class. It will take effort for you to get an A but the class is well worth it. I recommend
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CJ101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Professor. He really knows his stuff. I will take class with him again. He is a tough professor, definitely not an easy class. Class is very interesting, and I really enjoy going to class. Don't let his syllabus scare you. He's a really nice guy who will help you learn. Don't take this professor if you don't want to work though.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CJ340
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Will never take this professor again, not helpful and gives you no direction in class, interesting, Pretty much have to read the book and guess what will be on the test.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CJ340
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was my third semester with Steffel. He is a tough professor, no doubt about it. He is great for those students who want to learn in a more self-directed way. No attendance points or worthless little assignments - just tests. YOU HAVE TO READ AND KNOW THE TEXT! Interesting lectures (important for 3 hour night classes). Learned a lot...
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CJ340
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Steffel is easily the WORST professor I have ever had. He is not in attendance for exams, so you can not ask questions. Does not teach what he gives exams on. Arrogant and full of himself. He has no interest in helping his students, even when they ask for help. Terrible professor. Even other professors don't like him.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CJ340
  • 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:
Any advice on HOW to study for his exams?
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CJ302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome prof! Great guy, really cares about his students, really easy to approach with questions. You have to do your reading in this class. Hard class but worth the effort!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CJ302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
People don't like him because his classes require effort. Big deal, this is college. I thought he was awesome, he is an extremely fun, nice, and intelligent guy! You have to study/read to do well, but worth it because you can learn a lot from him.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CJ305
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, very smart. Most knowledgeable prof I have ever had when it comes to con/crim law. Recommend him to anyone who wants to learn. Tests are on a curve, case study papers are easy points. Fun and has a sense of humor.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: LS420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Steffel was an overall good teacher. He is clear about what he expects from his students. every teacher says it is possible to get an A in their class, but the syllabus might scare you away. This class was easier than i thought it would be if you do the readings and study for the exams from both the book and the lecture.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CJ305
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very knowledgable teacher. Has a lot of experience in law enforcement and knows the law. Classes were straightforward powerpoint presentations. He adds some good stories. Exams weren't difficult as long as you read the material.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CJ302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Prof. Very nice guy...but definately a tough class. He does a great job explaining, but the tests are very difficult.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CJ305
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved his class, you learn alot and he makes it easy to understand and fun to learn. However if you are a bad test taker i would not recomend this prof. His tests are difficult and most points come from the 3-4 tests he gives. I would not take him agian. IF you don't have a problem with tests then i couldn't recomend him enough.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tuff Prof. Great teacher and storyteller. if your looking for an easy A, find another class. if your looking to learn the subject, he is an excellent prof. no paper, except extra credit. final is cumulative. Nice guy too.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CJ305305
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof. Very fun class. The tests were hard but if you study you'll be fine. All tests are graded on a curve as well.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CJ302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof Steffel is an excellent CJ professor. He has so much experience with the system and he teaches through that. He does not just outline what is in the book. He helps you to apply it to many different situations. Very funny and great story teller. Never a dull class.
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