Timothy Boudreau - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Timothy Boudreau

Department: Journalism

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JRN404
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you get the book and read it as the quizzes are all from the book. Tests are difficult but he lets you use a notecard. You should be fine if you pay attention and study. Participation is a big deal to him, so make sure you're doing that. He does his best to make the class interesting as the material can be boring sometimes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JRN404
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He does his best to make media law interesting, provides good examples. Make sure you read the book otherwise you will not pass the quizzes. Tests are long but he lets you use a notecard on them. The class is hard work but it's doable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JRN404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tim is so interesting and kind. He is really fair and really funny. He also offers extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JRN404
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I really liked him as a professor. Wasn't a bad guy, always made class entertaining. The subject matter was pretty boring, and I need this class for my major. The class really rely on the book, so make sure you have it. Reading is important, cause if you dont read you'll do bad on the quizzes and (long) exams. Also, attendance is mandatory.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JRN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy and makes class very fun because he is always opening up good discussion and let students talk freely. However the class work is extremely heavy for a 100 level class. He is a very tough grader.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Heavy reading for sure.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JRN404
• 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:

I don't know how he managed it, but Boudreau made media law interesting. He's a little standoffish, an entertaining guy. He sends out fill-in notes for his lectures which are incredibly useful. Some students complained about testing (the class IS test heavy) but if you study the notes you'll pass without issue.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't want to say that I hated this professor but he made my GPA drop dramatically! No matter how much I studied it was impossible for me to get higher than a D on his awful quizzes. They consisted of multiple choice answers but they had many parts to them and he often tries to trick you on them. His exams are the same but longer. Good luck. RIP

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Timothy was not a very good professor, he was very disorganized and all over the place during class. He never had a good flow for how class was supposed to go. He was also demeaning at times when he felt we should've done well on one of his impossible quizzes. He could've made the class a lot more interesting, fun, and interactive than he did.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor has been my favorite so far. He was such a funny professor and was very interested in journalism. He lets you know when there is going to be quiz and also lets you use. Notes. He's so awesome

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tim was a mediocre professor. There were a lot of in-class assignments and he graded attendance so showing up was a must. He cared about our opinions during class discussions. His weekly quizzes and monthly exams were pretty tough. There was a lot of reading in the class. Despite that, I would take him again. He really cares about his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wasn't a fan overall. Gets off topic on lectures and doesn't truly teach, almost reads the notes to you, which you can do by reading the book. Quizzes directly from the book and some questions from the notes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes once a week (Read case studies/study from notes). Lectures are super boring, but very beneficial. No study guides, so pay attention to what he says. He goes over exams so highlight the right answers because they will appear on the final. I got a B+ and I did not really try. Quizzes are different, but the tests are all the same.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JRN404
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome dude! I thought this class was going to be tough. As long as you show up and participate your golden. Hes very up to date with the news and what's happening. His voice is identical to Robin Willams!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tim is my absolute favorite professor. He is so relatable and the fact that he is so clear with both his grading and what will be on tests and quizzes is amazing. For Media and Society, you have quizzes on every chapter straight from the book and the exams (2 and then a final) are mostly notes based. He also lets you use a notes sheet for t/q.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Makes lectures fun! I loved this class! He automatically gives 35 extra credit points!! Participation is expected and also 20% of your grade! Must read the book to pass the MANY quizzes he gives. Tests are long and hard but there are only 2 or 3. Must go to class everyday to get notes in order to pass tests/ quizzes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to buy the book, and ALWAYS read before the lecture. Gives pop quizzes that are right from the reading. His exams are 80-100 questions that are very specific. Not much homework besides reading. He is a nice guy, and loves the topic! Participation is important, and so is attendance. Just make sure to show up, talk some, and do the reading!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tim is a nice guy and he can make class interesting when he tries, but I thought his class was way unnecessarily hard for a 101 course. Quizzes and tests are super hard. Lectures are usually pretty slow and he really notices if you skip.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JRN102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Show up to class and you will do great. You can use a note card on tests, use it wisely. Participate and show up, he gives extra credit. Very intelligent professor, learned a lot from him about the field, brings in good speakers. Valuable class if you're a journalism major, and interesting anyway if taking for a UP.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JRN404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While he's a really nice guy, he takes forever to get through notes, his exams are 80-100 questions long and they are super specific so you really need to pay attention when you read. Also, keep all your quizzes and test because there's a cumulative portion on the final even though he says there isn't....