Dean Nelson - Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Dean Nelson
Department: Journalism
College: Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: WRI310
  • 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:
Deans class is demanding, challenging but very hands-on; necessary to be ready for the professional world. Friendly and humorous, hes a great guy and his class helped develop my work ethic. Besides writing stories, he assigns useless busywork in the form of reading responses. His feedback can be a bit underwhelming but otherwise, A+ professor.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: WRI250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome guy. Lectures and guest speakers are very interesting. He knows everyone's name by the second day of class. Pay attention because he calls on everyone randomly by name to answer a question. First experience with journalism. It's tough at first (a story due every week) but you improve quickly. Great class, take Intro to Journalism with Dean!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: WRI120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Was an amazing teacher with awesome insight and experience in writing. While there was stuff due almost every class, the research paper is shorter than all the other professors assign and there are not tests!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: WRI120
  • 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:
Dr. Nelson is an AMAZING professor! He is very successful and it shows. He has a refreshingly open-minded attitude and is very laid back. You really learn a lot about writing even though it is a GE. Work is daily reading summaries, 3 papers, and one research paper. In class discussions are great so participate in them. Take Dr. Nelson!!!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: WRI250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm not a journalism major but his intro to journalism class was one of my favorite classes ever. He knows his stuff, and is great at teaching it. There's a decent amount of work but its so worth it.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: WRI110
  • 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:
Dean Nelson is THE BOMB. Not only does he have a gift to magically turn freshmen into decent writers, he is HILARIOUS. He also has a very refreshing and open-minded personality that is sometimes hard to find on this campus. He gives busy work but he grades it on participation. He cares for his students and is great to listen to. Has GREAT stories!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: WRI10
  • 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:
Dr. Nelson is AMAZING! Best professor I have had so far- he is down to earth, funny, an extremely talented writer, and just a great guy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: WRI110
  • 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:
Such a great teacher and class! Improved my writing greatly! He is easy on the grading and if you do all the assignments you will get a good grade.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: WRI110
  • 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:
He is super personable!! lots of work but great class. he's not boring at all.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: JOUR000
  • 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:
I was lucky to have him, heck PLNU is lucky to have him! If you can sign up fo rhis classes, do it. You couldn't have a better mentor, professor or educator. He will make your learning experience fantastic!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: WRI323
  • 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:
I had this guy for Creative Nonfiction and for Intro to Journalism, now have him for Writing on Popular Culture. He's very knowledgeable and interesting - the only classes I never get bored in. What you learn is actually relevant, too. He's got a dry, hilarious sense of humor and is just about the best professor at PLNU. Fair grader, too.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: WRI250
  • 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:
One of PLNU's finest profs. Very knowledgable about the field of journalism. Has all kinds of connections and brings in great guest speakers. He is a hilarious guy and very laid back, but will challenge you and help you get where you need to be with your writing. The only negative thing I would say is that there was a bit too much busy work.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: JOURNALISM
  • 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:
Nelson is a fantastic professor. He's funny, and a great thinker. His lectures were always interesting. I'm definitely more passionate about journalism and writing after taking his class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FRESHCOMP
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Nelson last year and really enjoyed his class. He is a great prof who is very good at keeping your interest. Makes you think and challenges you as a writer. I am very thankful for his advice on my writing style. Is a funny guy who is not too serious. Good guy with high recomendations.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: WRI110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dean Nelson is amazing. Not only does he miss alot of classes but he is an easy grader. The in class disscussion is where he really shines, he makes you think and tests that thinking. If you get a choice take Freshman Comp with him it is the greatest.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: JOURNALISM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ADVREPORTING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a good teacher and is a valuable mine of information. He was also my advisor and really helped me feel comfortable with my interests and decisions.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: JOURNALISM
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: INTJOURNALISM
  • 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:
This guy angers me greatly. He knocked me down for not turning in a story the week my grandfather died and I fled out of state. He's not a compassionaten person.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: WRINONFIC
  • 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:
he's hot which makes him funny. i took the class for fun and that's exactly what i got.
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