Max Dery - California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Max Dery

Department: Criminal Justice

College: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CRJU485
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dery was amazing! Although his tests are hard, he offers a lot of information through his lectures and usually gives you a pretty good idea what the tests will consist of. You definitely cannot slack off in this class or you will fail!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CJ485
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

don't need textbook at all to get an A. Just come to class every day and write down whats on the board and then make flashcards of the notes for each exam. If you don't make flashcards and memorize cases word for word you won't pass. Notes aren't posted online so you HAVE to come to class to get them.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

only 3 exams. Make flashcards of the notes he writes on the board and learn them word for word. Very wild (almost Jim Carry like) which might put some students off. can't stress enough to make flashcards, you'll need to remember elements of crime word for word or you won't pass exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dery is hands down my favorite professor. His teaching methods will make you wish he was your teacher for other courses. He is very funny & taught criminal law in an entertaining way by using real case laws. Consists of 3 tests and that's it. No extra credit, no papers, no homework, Show up, take GOOD NOTES, read, and it's super easy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Dery for 310A and didnt pass. This was about a year ago so I do not know if his teaching has changed. There were 3 tests and participation mattered. He would tell us the essay question and once we were given the test it was something extremely different (he told us it would be on the elements of torture, for the test and it was on extortion).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Goooood Afternoon readers.... Today, using Biff, we will be learning about manslaughter... and MURRDERR!! Funny guy who keeps students engaged and wanting to go to class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best instructors I've ever had. Not to mention a stand up guy. An advocate of the students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRJU485
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the class format is straight forward. lecture everyday and 3 tests. the book assigned is not necessary, but you have to come to class. if you don't come you simply won't pass because his lectures are written on the board. if you can memorize rules and apply them to the laws then you will be fine. tests are tough but he curves. 26/50 is a C cut off

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CJ310A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There are only 3 exams and he curves them. His lectures are clear as day! If you can remember things easily, this class will get you an A. I found the multiple choice easier than essay, but both really easy, IF YOU REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT HE SAYS. If you dont have good memorization, study at least a weak ahead. Thats all to his class- memorization.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CJ110A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dery is HARD but man is he passionate . You learn through his non PC humor and the man has a passion for his job. Challenge accepted indeed!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Started off the semester enjoying his live show. Professor Dery is very animated and entertaining. I soon realized it took away from the material. His exams are extremely difficult. The way he structures his questions is unorthodox. There is also an essay portion of the exam. Very difficult!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. He is laugh-out-loud hilarious! Really made the class fun and exciting. The material is hard, and studying is a must. I made flashcards, memorizing the laws is key for the tests. I bought his online text, but it wasn't necessary to pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Dery is extremely entertaining. He knows his stuff but... his exams are ridiculous. Multiple choice, which under normal circumstances would be fine except that he gives options such as, Attendance is a) mandatory b) not mandatory c) sometimes mandatory d) one of the above is correct e) all of the above are correct and an essay. Tricky!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is simply amazing !!! People say he is really hard but he is not .. He makes class really fun and provides much useful information. Great lectures

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 310A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

2 midterms and a final. 10 TF, 10 hard multiple choice and an essay worth 30 points. I found the scantron part more difficult than the essay because it was tricky. You really have to know common law and current PC's. Essay: state ruling, analyze hypothetical case and conclude it. Dery is an amazing professor! Very enthusiastic. Don't buy the books

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CRJU486
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy. He has a great sense of humor and enthusiasm for the class. The grade was based solely on the two midterms and one final, all worth the same amount of points so study hard. After I failed my first exam I visited him in his office hours and he was very helpful. I managed to get an A on the second exam. Exams solely based on lecture

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CRIM310A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever taken at CSUF. Lectures are so entertaining and keep you involved. I learned so much in this class because he makes even the most boring material memorable. Tests are hard, but only if you don't study. Study and you will get an A. Tests are all on what he writes on the board so if you miss class your screwed. Great guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRJU310A485
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dery is the most animated professor I have had besides Lovell. He's brilliant and hilarious, making it easy to learn about the law without becoming distracted. He runs his courses like law classes. You are taught the rule, how it came to be that way and the cases related to it. It's pretty much story telling with an engaging storyteller.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CJ310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far My favorite professor. Took him 3 times for 310,485,and 486. Don't bother buying the text book you won't need it. Take good notes on everything he says and writes on the board and know them word for word. BEST TEACHER EVER! LOVE MAX DERY!!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CJ310A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take another professor.