Joseph Disarro - Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA

Professor: Joseph Disarro

Department: Political Science

College: Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes rambles off topic during lectures, and you can perform quite well without even attending class - so long as you do all the required readings.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. DiSarro is respected around campus, his connections are endless, and he could get you into law school even if he barely knows you. That being said, his class is near impossible. He gives one A a semester, usually to the person who scores above a C on one of his tests. The only way to know what's going to be on the test is to go to class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL411
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor. He makes you work for the grade that you deserve.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is a great guy who definitely knows what he's talking about. Pay attention and take a lot of notes and you'll probably get a B. His class is one of the hardest classes on campus, but very interesting nonetheless. Great guy once you get to know him, sucking up always helps. It's hard to get an A, but even harder to fail.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL250
• 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:

Great professor! Many students don't like him, but you have to get to know him. He has a great sense of humor, makes class interesting, knows his material well, makes you learn the material, and is the best-dressed prof on campus. Take the Caribbean cruise intersession class!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• 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:

Interesting and great class but so incredibly difficult words can't even describe it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL411
• 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:

Dr. Disarro is the reason why I have a full ride to law school. He is the best teacher that I will ever have and I consider him both my mentor and a friend. His classes are extremely difficult, but he prepares you to excel once you reach the higher level. Dr. Disarro is the best thing to happen to W&J since Phi Gamma Delta.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL110
• 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:

Best teacher on campus, and he knows it. Brown nosing is an easy way to get his attention, but if you can show him how witty you are on tests and when you talk with him, it doesnt matter who you are, he'll like you. Yes his class can be hard, but once your done youll realize its not that bad. TAKE HIS CLASS NO MATTER WHAT

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSSS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a GREAT asset to pre-law students. If you have never taken time to talk to him or have****ty grades how can the man possibly help you get into law school. I <3 Dr. D.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL110
• 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:

I had him for pol110 and it was the most difficult class I had at W&J-- I got a B+. he will NOT help you get into law school. do not bank on his recommendation; mine was 1 paragraph and I was in constant contact with him for 4 years. I had a choice between duquesne and pitt and he would not even make a call to pitt for me.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• 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:

Not a bad class. However, I think his role in helping to get students into law school is highly overrated. If you want to go to Duquesne, he can help. Otherwise, you're on your own. Best part of the class was Charlie Wilson's War. Law school is nothing like his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSSS
• 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:

you think he's hard? wait until you get to law school, children. this guy will help you get there. he is truly the best asset W&J has for pre-law students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOVT112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pays too much attention to the ladies

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• 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:

Fair, predicatable. If you study, you can get the A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very thought-provoking

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hard, but forces you to know your stuff. If you don't mind to work, and put forth a little extra effort, you'll be fine. Don't expect a handout, because you won't get one.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

sweet

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible, horrible, horrible. Can't really understand anything he says and he is very unclear. Stay away if you can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 400WHATEVE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good guy, yeah, just about everything they say about him is true. It's hard to get an A but not so hard to get a B. He only likes Delts because they are better than everyone else, so can you blame him. He does know his**** though and a hell of an interesting guy to talk to.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL202
• 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:

This guy is a joke...class is a total waste of time. Make sure you suck up to him though, or else you won't get into law school. Ladies: wear anything lowcut to get an A. Men: NO chance unless you're a delt.