Chris McCormick - St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB

Professor: Chris McCormick

Department: Criminal Justice

College: St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CRIM2253
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard marker but if you put in the effort &show initiative he really tries to be fair & help boost your mark. He will also let you resubmit things and is really understanding if you can't complete an inclass assignment, or if you need an extension for the project/proposal. Overall a nice guy, but you cannot do the bare minimum & get higher than a C+

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3503
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Chris is best described as a relaxed prof that is very flexible with deadlines and excuses for missing class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CRIM2463
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor really understands that we are human. He is very accommodating if you just talk to him. Very understanding and funny to listen to during lecture. Every other class had a question to answer for marks so don't skip if you can help it. Overall would take his class again in a heartbeat

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Chris seems like a nice guy outside of class but I would not recommend him as a professor. He marks very hard and does not give a clear description of what he is expecting or good feedback. The textbook is difficult to understand and he lectures are not very clear. Only take his courses if you have no other choice.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3263
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is wonderful! The class was very interesting, and used excellent examples of case studies and speakers in class as well. The work was fairly simple and straight forward, and that he is approachable whenever you need him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3503
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice person, sure, but worst prof I've taken at STU hands down. People call him a "tough grader" but I wouldn't even describe him as such as he gives bad marks regardless of how well you do. His grading scale was bad and he marked things incorrectly. Really disappointed with him and this class as I had really enjoyed all crim at STU up until now.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3013A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was hands down one of my hardest classes and I didn't even need it for my major. This professor does NOT explain a thing about what he wants, you literally have to just figure it out on your own , he is a VERY hard marker and if you skip class you are SCREWED, textbook is mandatory and he also does NOT review for the mid term or the exam.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRIM2253
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chris is a nice professor but he is a hard marker and doesn't explain anything. It is hard to get any information out of him in regards to exams, projects, etc. Although he leaves room to do what you wish with projects, he could be more specific and explain a little more.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRIM2253
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof I've ever had. Marks WAY too hard. Annoying. Too much information on one test. Horrible class and prof. Don't take it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 3013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Quizs are so hard. He asks pointless questions like 'what year did Jones say this?'

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CRIM2463
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

McCormick is a good prof, although his marking is all over the place. He gives you lots of opportunities for extra credit, but you need to do them if you want to do good in his class. His final project is creative, and lets you do your own thing. He also gives good feedback, but his lectures are hard to follow along and understand.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3263
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

McCormick has a lot of knowledge in relation to Criminology. All his classes are structured the same. However projects and exams are very unstructured and in some cases is a hard marker, his marks are always all over the place.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3263
• 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:

The Professor is laid back! He loves to teach and he loves to help students. He gives the chance to make all project "your own". He understands students are busy and does not put a lot on your shoulders. Taken every single class of his and love them all. Learning style is simple, if you show up to class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is ridiculously knowledgeable about criminology and he even made theory interesting. I just didn't mesh well with his teaching style as he doesn't provide any structure or outline of what he expects. He tries too hard to be anti-conformist that it's off-putting. Anyway, if you need a lot of structure then don't take his class but he's good.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This professor is too laid back. He does not give directions on how to do projects, which are worth a huge chunk of your marks. He doesn't give a rubric, he doesn't give any hint to what he's looking for. I don't think he cares much about student progress. He does love the topic of theory, and is an awesome guy, but gives no guideline to anything.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CRIM2253
• 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:

He is a really good proff. He gives you a lot of minor assignments that are only about half a page. As long as you do them an A shouldn't be hard to get. I have just signed up for four more classes he is teaching.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CRIM1006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His intro class is very boring, it's easy to fall asleep. Just reads the slides he presents, nothing more unless a person asks a question. He knows what he is talking about and can answer questions. As you get into the upper years he is a much better prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRIM3503
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken both Historical reactions and wrongful conviction hes a wonderful teacher and I have learned so much from his classes. He wants hus students to do well and gives them the chance. His work load is a lot but he always gives feed back and enough time to do a good job. Anyone who doe not like him or the class clearly does not go or try.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CRIM2253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great person, but he's not really clear on what he wants from his students. When he asks for your proposal and your documents he doesn't explain what he wants, so make sure you go talk to him about them personally or you'll probably end up with a 6/10

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CRIM1006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't hand back ANYTHING. On exams, he asks questions based on surveys that were very briefly mentioned and hard to find in the notes (not something you'd remember from studying). BEWARE: "test" = midterm. He doesn't explain anything unless you ask him about it extensively. There is a 10 page essay to do in this class. He will put you to sleep!