Richard Mangan - Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Professor: Richard Mangan

Department: Criminal Justice

College: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CJE4642
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved professor Mangan, he is awesome !! His lectures are powerpoints and he does not post them online so you have to go to class. Study all of his lectures and you will pass no problem ! this is a higher level course so its not super easy but it is very interesting. I would take him again. He is a ex DEA Agent so his stories are very cool.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mangan is awesome! He's well-versed in the subject area and has a lot of good stories. As long as you pay attention to his lectures and study for exams, you'll do great. All of his lectures are very interesting, especially regarding mobsters. Pay attention to the videos and take notes. Clear study guides, so you know what to expect.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very experienced in subject matter. Relies heavily on videos. Three tests that's it. If you want an experience other than dry delivering of information, then maybe this class isn't the best choice. With that being said it isn't like the information isn't in itself interesting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CJE4610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

3 exams and you have to study in order to pass but still very easy. He did McGraw hill and their were a few quizzes on that site. All notes were on powerpoints, so you have to take them yourself because he doesn't post them online. Very easy class though, and would take him again!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! I took him for Criminal investigation and Organized crime. Go to class, pay attention and take notes! The majority of his tests are taken from the notes! He gives study guides but you need to study! You get what you put in.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mangan is a great teacher! Go to class, take notes, pay attention to the videos he shows and you'll pass. Only 3 exams and he gives a clear study guide so you know exactly what to expect. Gives funny stories about his days as a DEA agent, would take him again!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was average. Your final grade is based on only 3 tests so you must do well on them. The material is not difficult, you have to write the notes from the powerpoints and study them. Attendance is important because he shows videos that contain questions needed for the exam. Take him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This professor is great! He does not do attendance, no homework, no online assignments, no quizzes, no assignments. Only three tests. And for the three tests he gives you the study guide, but it only covers half the test. You will need the powerpoint notes he shows in class. And he shows A LOT of videos. I never went to class and I got an easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CJE4610
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love this professor! He made the class interesting with stories of his DEA history. All tests were based on specific lecture notes and he gave a precise study review for each one. If you studied hard using his guide it is easy to ace the exams. Doesn't mark attendance but he shows videos in class which are on the exam! Would take him again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4940
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mangan is not on top of you about your work. You have to be responsible enough to turn in your work on time. As long as you follow the syllabus rules there is no way you can fail. I would take him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CJE4610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't see how he has so many good ratings. He's not a bad professor but he's not the best either. This class is not an "easy A or B" if u DON'T read the book. He even tells u that u WILL need the book in order to do well. He does give study guides but they are not that helpful. Have to study mainly from notes & book. He can be rude at times also..

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CCJ
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor. You will learn alot. Professor is extremely experienced and knowledge. He actually uses real life events as examples and real situations that happened during his career. Gives 3 tests. If you get a 100% on the 1st or 2nd test he gives you an A on the final. 80% of material comes from in class lectures rest is from book.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CJE461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

May need the book to help you study. Some material from the test do come from the book. If you study you should do fine. Also, some of material on study guide may not be on test, so don't rely on study guide too much. Study mostly from notes. He is a one funny character, I should say. Have to go to class to get notes, but not mandatory He's okay ..

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing Professor very professional. If you want to learn take him explains the material very well. I do not think the tests are hard, but they are not easy either, you just need to study his notes, and read the book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• 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:

I'll start out with this, Prof Mangan is an amazing professor and he knows his stuff really well and knows how to lecture effectively. With that said, I found his tests pretty hard even after studying. Only about 10% of the class got A's on tests (he shows the number of students to the letter grade). His class was fun & i did learn but he is tough.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CJE4610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Mangan is an amazing professor despite what some may think. He is a former DEA and will go into some flashbacks sometimes. Straightforward with notes. Exams can be passed w/o book but if you want a 100, get the book! You can manage with someone else's notes but it's better to hear him lecture yourself. 3 tests, extra credit in class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great Professor, Former DEA Agent for like 25 yrs. he goes a bit fast on his material and its not an easy grade but you will learn a lot in his class. to pass his exam you need to read the book, take good notes, and pay attention to all the videos he plays, he is a bit old school. no power point notes so u need to take good notes. Fun class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642ORGCR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, Former DEA Agent for like 25 yrs. he goes a bit fast on his material and its not an easy grade but you will learn a lot in his class. to pass his exam you need to read the book, take good notes, and pay attention to all the videos he plays, he is a bit old school. no power point notes so u need to take good notes. Fun class. STUDY

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mangan is simply great. Although sometimes a bit rapid, and you better keep up with taking notes. The content of the class is great and he knows what he is talking about and the full class is interesting. Very professional, i enjoyed taking his course and would definitely take him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CCJ4642
• 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:

Professor Mangan, has great knowledge on the topic of Organized Crime & Drugs. He was an ex DEA agent for 25 years and has some really cool stories about his career. No reason you can't get a passing grade. His class lectures reflect exactly what the tests are about including a separate study guide he provides you with.