Craig Thomas - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Craig Thomas

Department: Political Science

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Craig is great. He's tough and he expects alot out of you. He will let you know when you haven't measured up but is always there to help you understand why and improve for the next time. A model professor, in my opinion. And if you're putting your info out on Facebook or MySpace, you're ASKING to get checked on. Deal with it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI382
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI280382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

280 is by a book introduction to public policy process, dry but important if considering it as a career. 382 env. policy has ecclectic readings. Both demanding, but he only asks for concise answers on tests and essays so they are never more than 5 pages. Gives ample opportunitites to raise grade other than on tests or essays

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI382
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Interesting but very hard class. He knows his stuff but demands alot from his students. I would recommend him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class, funny guy, makes an effort to keep lectures interesting. Knows his stuff and is more than willing to help outside of class with papers or exams. 3 exams, 2 papers

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The material is dry and straight forward. Prof. Thomas knows his stuff and tries to keep things interesting. Seems to really care about his students, gets to know everyones' names and tries to get them to achieve success. His mannerisms are hilarious and makes the class worth it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RESEARCHDESIGN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

awful class..do not take it unless you HAVE to. Awful Awful Awful

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI283
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good lecturer. Very Prepared for class. Material can be dry but not boring.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, boring curriculum.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLICY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Material is boring. Don't take this class unless you have to.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

REALLY rough @ 9;30 am. knows the material really well, but is very dry

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI280
• 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:

Pretty clear lecturer, but class material is rather mundane. Not too rigorous in terms of requirements.