John Kennedy - West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Professor: John Kennedy

Department: Political Science

College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kennedy is a funny guy who tries to make the content interesting. He accepts that most students only take the course to fill Gen Ed requirements. Class is not mandatory, that being said if you show up and listen you will get an A on the exams. Only 4 tests and one project, super easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSC370
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Show up, do the work and you'll do great.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only directions he gave for the debate were to talk about your position on the issue and have it be 5 minutes long. I know I didn't speak for 5 minutes, but I spoke longer than some people on my debate day. With all these factors I got a mediocre grade , yet he only gave 2 loose requirements for it. ridiculous

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSC371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kennedy talks about himself, his interests, and his experience during class. He often strays from the course outline. He doesn't provide much information during class, then you have to go home and read the textbook to learn everything he didn't teach you during class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I hate history so much, but it seems easier with his lectures. He tells it in order of how stuff happens. Which kind of makes it like a story, especially since he tells some things in detail and brings it more to life. So far I feel better about the class since it's taught like that and not "here's a term, here's another term".

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSC371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

most of what goes on during lecture are just political conversations. if its in the textbook, you're going to be tested on it. if you want an A, read the book. just read the freaking book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, but the class wasn't the best. He gives out a study guide before the test which is great. Make sure you do the study guide. Best way to study.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His passion for politics exude through the classroom. Although he is boring at times, this class is easy to pass and connects local politics with national politics. He's awesome and very nice too!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love Dr. Kennedy, he's a great guy who loves political science. He does only grade on four tests but as long as you go through the study guide, use google and his book you'll be fine! Attendance isn't mandatory and don't really need to go if you read the book. He gives extra credit and helps you in office hours if you need it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are thinking of taking this 100 level class as an easy GPA booster, I would advise you to think twice about it. Dr. Kennedy is a real cool dude and he really knows his stuff but if you aren't really passionate about political science then you wont do well by studying just the 2-3 days before exams. You need at least a week to study.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSC370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed class with Dr. Kennedy. I think he is insightful and passionate about political science. I enjoyed the format of the class which was discussion based about current topics, elections, and Pennsylvania history. He is a good person and a fair grader. All papers. If you're a political science major he's the guy for you.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't take this class again. He only grades you on four tests and four tests only. No homework or quizzes and he never takes attendance. If you do bad on one or two of the tests you will end up doing bad in the class. Not very helpful at office hours.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kennedy is a nice guy but his class is a little tough, I'm horrible at PSC but passed. You don't need to go to class because he doesn't take attendance but you need to go to class to take the notes he lectures. You're graded based off 4 exams that are a little tough. If you take good notes and study you'll pass, never used the textbook.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance not necessary. I google the topics of each test the weekend before. If you don't read the book, don't come to class because you wont take anything away from it. Only chance for grades are four tests throughout the semester. He knows his material really well but is not a great teacher of said material

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kennedy is such a sweet guy and a really easy teacher. All you need to do is show up to class and actually listen to the lecture. Take notes but he outlines his tests so you know exactly what's gonna be on it. All tests have a curve too so it's really easy to get an A in the class. Just show up.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE PROFESSOR KENNEDY!! He is the sweetest professor I have had so far and I really enjoyed his class. We were only graded on exams and some of his lectures got kind of boring but he truly cares about his students and what he is teaching! Take his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kennedy is extremely into politics and the government, if you don't really even know the basics of the gov't this class will be extremely hard. The only grades received are tests, and the tests are based off of the textbook, but a lot of the question aren't from the textbook. Google was my teacher for this course. I did learn a lot, however.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The lectures sort of drag on sometimes, and sometimes he has a hard time articulating his thoughts but it never really affects the overall class. Goes on tangents only when asked an irrelevant question, so don't ask stupid questions. I recommend at least skimming the book to study for tests along with notes because not all terms are said in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy, overall okay prof. Grade is based off of only a few big tests and a debate which was an easy A. Ass long as you study for the tests this class is passable, but have to work for it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSC400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very easy to talk to, he was able to mold the course around current events and keep things interested while still covering the material necessary to the course. If you show up and contribute to discussions, you'll do fine.