C.J. Meyer - Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Professor: C.J. Meyer

Department: History

College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very lecture heavy. In my honest opinion, she isn't the best but definitely not the worst. Her tests are pretty straightforward, however the final paper due at the end of the semester was pretty tough. Definitely not an easy A sort of class but easy enough for you to want to take it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: USHIS102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It is very boring and lecture heavy, but it is a history course. Only 3 tests but are not easy, study!! One 8-10 page paper (CHICAGO!!), and a presentation. Tough grader, but she is passionate about her subject, you can find an easier professor!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's nice and is passionate about her subject, but this is a tough class. Her exams are open ended questions and there's 3 exams, a 10 page research paper, and a presentation. She's kind of a tough grader as well and her lectures are extremely boring. She also assigns a lot of reading. The class is manageable but there are easier classes then her

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very straightforward with what she wants. If you come to class and take notes on the powerpoints you'll do fine. There's a 12-15 page paper and a powerpoint, but she works with you throughout the semester so you know what you're doing. two tests, but she gives review sheets. just respect her and pay attention and you'll do fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST10201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Meyer is straightforward in what she expects. There are three exams throughout the semester that take up the whole class but if you study for them (she gives you the terms and essay questions) they are quite easy. There is an 8-10 page paper and an oral presentation and that is it. She gives great feedback and I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NATIVEAMERICAN
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend this course at all. Meyer is a tough professor honestly and her exams are extremely difficult. The course work is a lot and its very difficult to learn and understand. I took this to fulfill my intercultural north american gen ed and its the biggest regret so far of college. She has a midterm and a final and a 15 page paper due.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: USHISTORY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a tough pill to swallow. I took her twice for two different courses because she is a good professor BUT I would not recommend her. Her exams are extremely difficult. For example you need to write 5 open ended paragraphs, picture analysis and 3 essays all in one class time. I would avoid her but she's not TOO unmanageable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 10102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor! I was nervous to take this class since I was never good at U.S History, but if you read the textbook and listen to what she says, you will do fine. She is a nice lady and her tests weren't bad at all.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST311
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She does assign quite a bit of reading but not a crazy amount. Has a clear passion for education and the subject matter, and willing to help. She scheduled meeting times to discuss our projects. And welcomes us to stop by her office hours. Not an easy A but if you work hard, you'll get an A. Writing is important for her class though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

To do well, you need to read and pay attention in class. The readings may be a lot for some, but I found them doable even with 3 other classes and a part-time job. I suppose you need a certain interest in history to enjoy her class, but she will teach you how to make an effective arguement, a great skill in business and many other career paths.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful professor she expects you to memorize the whole textbook, she assigns countless papers throughout the semester and her tests and final exam are impossible to get a good grade on! Her research paper is at least 15 pages!!! AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Is not helpful whatsoever,demands a lot of extreme reading. Her tests are impossible to get a good grade on, has a lot of essays throughout the semester, and demands a 10 page paper at the end of the semester.Her final exam was impossible to pass, and demands remember everything she said during the semester,If you plan on graduating don't take her

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No interest going into the class;however, ended up being my favorite class. individual 10 min ppt presentation, film analysis paper 15 pages, all tests are multiple essay questions. for tests be prepared to write 12 pages in an hour and a half.m

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No interest going into the class;however, ended up being my favorite class. individual 10 min ppt presentation, film analysis paper 15 pages, all tests are multiple essay questions. for tests be prepared to write 12 pages in an hour and a half

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Only take her if you're a history major. She has an unnatural love for history that I, as a science person and nursing major, find sickening. Her intro class may as well be for third years. Tests are ridiculously hard and impossible to complete; more than a third fail on a regular basis. Completely and utterly useless, boring class. Do not take.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if you are unconcerned about your gpa. She assigns nothing but mountains of reading for homwork and the quizzes and exam and paper (which is nothing but essays) is what she grades. If you are a slow reader or uninterested in history never take her.She is sweet, but demands too much from you, and expects you to know everything

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Meyer was a great professor. You can really learn a lot from her. You must write detailed notes. Anything on the board must go in your notebook. This is critical for her study guides. She is a very intelligent professor and is a strict but fair grader. Would not suggest taking her unless you are interested in History. If you are, take her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I personally liked the class, but that could be because I picked up on the topics very easily. I'm not a history major, so the work load could be considered a lot for a Gen-Ed but it wasn't horrific. If you actually try, you'll be okay. write down her notes, you'll need it for her study guides

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

I had Professor Meyer for Intro to US History II, and I can honestly say that she is one of the best professors I ever had. True, she is tough and there's a lot of work, but you will learn a ton. I worked hard and got an A-, so it's not impossible. Just study, do your work, and participate in class and you'll be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRENDOUS! if death is an immediate goal of yours, feel free to take her. Way too much work and an almost impossible 10 pg research paper at the end. I am an A student but will surely get a D or F in her class.All tests are hardcore. MUST do good on her 2 tests,final, and 1 research paper since these are the only grades. No HW but to read.