Ronald Stockton - University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Professor: Ronald Stockton

Department: Political Science

College: University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL385
• 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 failed a paper and still got an A cause he lets you rewrite if you do poorly. Show up to class and take notes on EVERYTHING he says and you will do really well on exams. Exams are not book heavy, more lecture based but it helps to read a bit. He's a very kind professor and very knowledge. Go to office hours, he values it and will help you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL350
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stockton's class is incredibly difficult but you will learn so much from it. He cares about his students, notices when you're absent, and tries to help you catch up. I could listen to his lectures for days. Everyone should have at least one class with him before graduating. Such a gem to this university.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My god please do not take his class. Literally does not write anything on the board

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't require a book but never stops talking, and is a literal dinosaur. He has a lot of interesting stories but the tests are hard.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No textbook, everything is lecture based with no slideshow or notes provided. He writes important terms on chalkboard. Miss a lecture and you won't know a section of the exam questions. No clear schedule, random short notices for exams, quizzes, and papers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't use a book so you have to attend class in order to know what's going on. When he lectures its like all over the place, chat on canvas is required. He does email certain articles dealing with lecture.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL385
• 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:

I've had Professor Stockton for multiple classes now. He's an incredible professor, he really values students and makes them feel well respected. If you take detailed notes in this class and do the reading, you'll get A's or B's on the exams and on the papers. There are lots of exams, but they're not bad because he gives you exams per 1 chapter.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have ever taken, coming from a Bio major. He is knowledgable, intelligent and hilarious. Anyone who complains about this class doesn't listen to him in lecture. I listened in lecture, revised for 15 minutes before each exam and got an A. No textbook, just his lectures. Take him, you will not regret it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL355
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The first exam is brutal, however once you get further into the course it becomes worthwhile. Not well organized and doesn't post grades online. Everything he says has a possibility to end up on an exam. No textbook for the class however posts multiple texts online that are necessary to read. Not the worst professor but definitely not the best.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stockton leans left, oh well. you can take his opinions with a grain of salt. His teaching style is unorthodox to say the least, but it's great in my opinion. Im taking his 385 class next semester. I'd say he is a solid choice. Tests are a tad hard but doable. work hard get an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL385
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very smart and funny guy who focused in this area, so very knowledgeable. Most of the grade is based on weekly exams that you can pass/get a good grade on pretty easily by paying attention in lecture and doing light reading. Not an unbiased lecturer, but it happens. Extra credit available. Just make sure to study hard and you'll pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would take him again in a heart beat. Attendance is a must. He will save you $ by posting the articles on Canvas to read but please read them, test questions come directly from notes and those articles. Good at listing to students point of view. Highly respect this professor!! go to class, read, participate and listen you can't fail.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL355
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take him, please.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Stockton is a wonderful man and knows the subject matter through and through. Go to class, listen, and write what he says. His tests have extremely straight forward answers so you either know it or you don't. If you pay attention and take notes, you can get an easy A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, really knows his stuff which makes lectures extremely interesting. Only problem is that everything he says in class is fair game for the exam but if you listen closely and take extensive notes you're guaranteed an A. Love this guy, definitely recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stockton is one of the most knowledgeable professors on campus when it comes to the material he specializes in. The classes are entertaining and very informative - don't skip! You have to work for it, but an A is totally attainable. Don't skip the weekly Chat's - each week's post is a point which adds up. Don't miss class and take good notes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, very knowledgeable and makes good attempts to be funny during lecture. Write down everything he says though. No joke everything. Re read those notes that is how you study. The chat he has us participate in weekly on canvas is stupid and pointless though, but counts as your participation grade. Not bad overall

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Basically, you have to write down everything he says in lecture and writes on the board. Do this, and you won't have too much trouble. It's very possible to get an A. As long as you take thorough notes and study them, you'll be fine. He doesn't take attendance, but you should come to class or else you'll miss a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof was cool, interesting and very knowledgeable. He rambles a lot, and we barley got through 12 the syllabus. Was a 3 hour night class and could get dry on days. But deff worth the take, pretty easy class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stockton is an incredibly knowledgeable professor, and he's also hilarious in a sarcastic way. Quizzes are easy to pass if you show up and take notes, "exams" are in the form of SHORT essays. There's quite a bit of reading but I didn't have to buy a single book. I hope to take more classes with him.