Bruce Arneklev - Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Professor: Bruce Arneklev

Department: Criminal Justice

College: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!!!!! He gives you about 12 quizzes all worth 1% each and 2 exams each worth 40%. You must watch multiple 40min videos to understand whats going on and read tons of papers. Once you fail one exam you have failed the entire class. If you want to pass this class take it in class with a different professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

IF YOU VALUE YOUR GPA AND GRADES, DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! HE MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PASS. HARD FOR NO REASON.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Plain and simple; METHODS is a HARD class for anyone majoring in CJ!!!! Exams are HARD, must watch ALL lecture video about 20 times to fully understand what is going on, I passed this course because of studying, so be prepared to STUDY!!! Exams are curved at the end, so if you do really badly the curve won't help, if you do decent your ok.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're interested in taking methods online then TAKE Dr. Arneklev. I scored a 96 on the first exam and a 94 on the second. He gives you all the material you need to pass with his notes. You need to read and watch all of lectures. He will ask you questions on everything you have learned. He is the best teacher for methods!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Arneklev for Methods of Research, full online class. This being a Stats class, I knew it was not going to be easy online. 2 tests, one midterm one final. few quizzes. But most of your grade is from the tests. He curved both tests 12 points in my class. It was not an easy A class. I worked very hard. Flash cards really helped.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CJ4700
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is very difficult. If I could do it again I would not take it online. Tests are very hard, I got a B stats but did not do well here. It says book is not necessary yet there are questions on the test from it. Tests are hard, not like his reviews, he makes them very complicated. Video lectures are hard to follow and disorganized.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CCJ6056
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So many were critical of Dr. A, but he is so helpful and caring. Yes the class was hard, but then again we are in graduate school. I did just fine in the class, and am proud to say that earned, was not handed a good grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: METH000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

YOU WOULD BE A FOOL NOT TO TAKE HIM FOR METHODS!!!He gives Power points, forget the PP, he makes videos!!!! He is THE BEST!!! TEST ARE EXTREMELY EASY!! Yes, HIS TEST!!! He has an online video session so that students can ask questions before taking the exams! I took him this summer, if I wasn't taken other classes, I would I have gotten an A easily

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard and very specific. Gives 8 quizzes w/ answers as extra credit. Best practice is to read and study lecture notes. Study hard! If you are not a fast learner do not take this class online during the summer.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was told by my advisor that this would be the toughest undergraduate class I would take. I was prepared to work & there was a LOT of studying. However, Dr. A was very clear about the work load for this class and was very helpful if needed. I would recommend this class as an online one because you can go back and review lectures as needed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher may talk super fast, have crazy confusing notes, not give many tests, but, he really does care about his students and their success. If you show him that are are trying he will help you out immensely. Keep up good communication with him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

First of ALL, you need to keep in mind that this is a VERY HARD Course.. so do not expect an easy walk in the park. you have to study, read the notes from all his units and you will be fine. Dr. Arneklev was a very professional and always willing to explain students out. 1 MID &1Final and that's it no HW, No essay, NO Blogs etc. only 2 test.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Talks very fast and talks for the entire period of the class. His lectures are very long and boring. Only 2 test but you have to read a lot of material to understand what is going on. I wouldn't recommended since specially if you don't like to read a lot

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He covers a lot of material in class, if you're looking for a easy class don't take him. only 2 test

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Methods class is tough. He breaks it down to make it easier but he over explains things & talks A LOT so it actually might confuse you even more. You might have to skip through some of the lecture to avoid hearing him explain pointless things when he's trying to get to the point. He means well but it's just excessive to the point of annoyance.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. A is an amazing, & helpful professor. The class is TOUGH. You have to meet him halfway. He gives A LOT of extra credit, but you still need to STUDY. Do as he says: binder, take LOTS OF NOTES, re-do your notes, MEMORIZE your notes. You might feel completely lost, but once you starts studying everything comes together.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CJ4700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Listen, this is college and Methods is a tough course, but Dr. A. makes it as easy as possible. Don't go in if you don't plan on doing your share. Its a very do able course and he makes everything as clear as day. I would take him again. Attendance isn't stress, but why would missed a day in this course?! A day is a lot in Methods.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is said to be the most difficult course of the degree, thats why so many people hold off to take it until the end; best thing is to get it done early in order to be able to retake it incase. it wasnt as difficult as they make it seem. The professor provides you with everyhting you need! make sure u print out all the work &take notes

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The subject itself is very boring and confusing, but he goes over and over the same material until everyone gets it. There are only 2 tests in this class, as long as you go to class and take notes, you'll pass. His tests come directly from the notes (no need to buy the book).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4700
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Arneklev is an expert in the subject, and although he might deliver his lectures at a million words per second, he's been teaching this course for a long time and has perfected the notes he gives to students, which are everything needed to pass the exams. Its tough, but he is the best professor to take this course with. Not impossible!