Joseph Pollini - John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY

Professor: Joseph Pollini

Department: Law

College: John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSC300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his 3 week winter PSC 300 class. The professor graded pretty fast and responded really fast if I had a question. For a three week course, having homework everyday is warranted and a final paper 8-10pgs. It honestly wasn't too hard though, just stick to the deadlines he posts and finish your work on time. Great professor in my eyes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSC107
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His work load was fair, and straight forward. Took him for an online course .Lot of work, but nothing difficult. All from the textbook and prior knowledge/opinion. Gave one term paper about 8 pages long, interesting and easy. Only thing I'd change is his communication. Took long to get back to me through email, and long turn around time for grades.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PCS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Summer on-line Leadership Class. The syllabus was filled with the many ways you will fail the class and ends with "good luck." It is ironic that the class is about being a good Leader because he is not. Discussion board questions and comments, weekly assignments, papers 6-8 pages. No communication, no grades posted.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Second class with him, also took CRJ751 and revived As in both! He has CLEAR grading criteria. He does NOT accept ANY late assignments under ANY circumstances. Do the work on time and you are golden. Mini paper assignments, essentially the class is one long book report summarizing the chapters of the text and one final paper. (Great topics)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSC300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took his online PSC 300 Course! Best Professor ever!! Everything is laid out with no surprises easy to follow along! Just get your work done on time! Easy A If you do the work!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Come to class, pay attention, and take notes. Very organized and thorough knowledge of the subject!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CRJ733
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very disorganized. I was so hoping to like this class because I love the topic. The class is essentially a long book report of the textbook.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

professor is not hard if you do your work. took this professor for an 8 wk course. you need to submit the homework ON TIME, if not you will lose 5 points off you grade like i did i missed one and ended with a B. could have had a B+ or A-. you need to do a group project which sucks with 5 other people and your grade will depend on that assignment.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pollini is one of the best professor I have come across at John Jay. I have taken CRJ 751 and 762 with this professor and got A on both of them. He has decent amount of knowledge of the subjects he has taught and you will not regret this any courses that he is teaching. MAKE SURE TO SUBMIT ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN THE DUE DATE! Thank U

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting. You have 2 papers, a final, and a midterm. Study EVERY LAST THING from the slides. Make sure to go to EVERY class because a section of the midterm has to do with a lecture given by a guest speaker. However if you do good on the midterm you have the option of taking the final. Other than that its an easy class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BEST COURSE AT JJ GRAD PROGRAM

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC401
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The course was clearly laid out and you were given two assignments per week. All of the assignments were generally based on the text and some outside online searches. The instructor wants assignments submitted on time but if you have a legit reason to miss an assignment he will let you make it up. Good course. To the point.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The professor is highly qualified to teach this course and his lectures a very interesting. His grading protocol is clear and is willing to find ways to help students that may be struggling for one reason or another. Exams are straight forward and based on class lecturers. Will give the benefit of doubt to the student.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSC201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pollini is a very strict as it pertains anything that has to do with assignments. It was a tough class but interesting, you have 2 assignments per week, you must be detailed, CANNOT miss more than 3, and make sure you follow instructions to the T! (TRUST ME)... Other wise, Midterm and Final are easy 7 pg papers.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was a tough online class. Not that he is extremely difficult but he is very strict. For example, If u miss more than 3 online assignment he states that it is a possibility u may fail the class. His discretion is minimal. u will have to provide a super duper legitimate excuse for any lateness's in assignments. I received a B; it was a challenge.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSC207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was a really interesting introductory course for students that like investigations. The class was easily to follow. Two short assignments per week. Professor is easy to contact with questions or problems. Definitely recommend this one

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSC207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best on line course yet. Interesting, easy to follow. Highly recommend

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSC207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent course. Easy to follow. One question and one discussion a week. Put your work in on time or loose points. I enjoyed it and learned a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSC207
• 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:

I would recommend this class if you really want to learn. The professor challenges you critical thinking skills in a positive way. Assignments are not hard, but don't think you can just give a simple answer and receive an A. You have to elaborate and explain you point of view with facts to support it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CRJ762
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pollini is an excellent professor. I learned so much from his class. He has extensive NYPD experience. The class was easy, just a midterm, final, and two small writing assignments. However, he is a VERY tough grader. He gave me a B+, and I am a straight A student. I think I gave him A level work too. He expects way too much. Great guy, GPA killer!!