Joe Gorton - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Professor: Joe Gorton

Department: Social Science

College: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CRIM4137
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting and engaging class! He does randomly call on students to participate. 3 tests, that are cumulative. One extra credit paper for 10 points on final grade. I would recommend, loved going to class just to hear his stories and lectures.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CRIM4137
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gorton is amazing! I always wanted to show up to class to see what we would do/talk about that day. You are graded on a few exams and attendance/participation with a chance for extra credit due at the end of the semester. He always made class interesting and truly cares about his students. Very personable and funny - take this class!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's amazing!! If I could take every class with him, I would do it in a heartbeat. Very personal and genuinely cares about his students. TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRIM4216
• 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:

This class is worth the money that you pay going to college for. He cares about his students doing well and his class is not difficult. As long as you study and pay attention, your guaranteed to pass.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC1000
• 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:

He is awesome! He has a personal story for everything and he is so funny- I learned A TON from his class. Very discussion based. Attendance is mandatory, but honestly I looked forward to class. Three tests for the class and that's it, no homework or papers. He gives study guides for every test. TAKE GORTON!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRIM982
• 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 took his Crime and Public Policy class.. best class ever, I feel I truly understand the criminal justice system completely! He is my fave. prof.. always interesting info. from him. He is fair and cares so much about his students! I highly respect his effort he puts into all of his classes and he only wants us to match his effort.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HOMICIDE
• 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:

He is a great professor! He really cares about you getting something out of the class, so make sure you read because he will call on you regardless if you want to answer or not! I learned so much from him!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy is great. He will push you to think and work to understand the material. If you want an easy class that requires very little effort, this is not the guy for you. If you actually want to learn and grow as a student, take this class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: INTRO01
• 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:

He doesn't take attendence..material is kind of hard, but as long as you do the study guide and study it, you'll do fine on the tests..grade based only on 3 tests though which stinks

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CRIME153
• 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:

He was an awesome prof. Funny and interesting guy and I didn't even like or care about this subject before taking it. I learned so much. Tests are EXACTLY what's on the study guide. He offers an extra credit project or paper too. Miss 3 classes though & you fail.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

You must go to class or you will fail. Hes also terrible with replying to email. Other than that, hes an interesting prof. He is ALWAYS right and tends to teach from his point of view. His exams are hard but he gives a study guide which is helpful. Know the stuff on the guide and you should be ok.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLIC01
• 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:

Gorton knows what he's talking about and will help you. There is significant reading, but he makes it easy to take great notes, gives study guides, and you learn a lot. He is pretty funny and jokes constantly to keep his classes interesting. I've taken his Sociology of policing and Crime and Public Policy, both good.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hard teacher, starts out the first class by saying... my average grade is a C which means some of you will fail! ... Enough said?? class based only on tests and not much extra credit to pad the score. Hes a great guy but hard!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRIMEPUBPOL
• 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:

This class was unusually challenging for a soc class, but very rewarding if you are up to it. For anyone interested in criminal justice administration, this class is a must-take. Probably the best class I have taken at UNI.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Fair teacher, listen well in class, take notes and skim the reading well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOSOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good Teacher and very helpful. He is always right:) but does let you speak your piece! Very important to be in class since he does lecture on material outside of text. I enjoy sociology so it was fun and I did well despite lack of studying. He talks about getting "Krunk up in the club" so enjoy the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: DRUGSSOCIETY
• 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:

with a positive attitude and a good work ethic anyone can do well in this class. learn a lot and he is amazing at getting you to think outside the box. gives you study guides and tips for getting a good grade. explains material well and is funny as well, all around easy going guy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOSOC
• 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 knows what he's teaching. It's not a hard class at all if you try. Don't plan on getting out early though, ever.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CORRANDPUNISH
• 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 is really not that hard. He gives you the questions for the tests ahead of time and almost everything is in your notes. You just have to go to class and do a little studying. He is interesting to listen to most of the time too. He's a hippie from Texas

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

a real pain in the a** sometimes. too much reading and doesnt help students out very well..poor teacher