J.N. Bohannon - Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Professor: J.N. Bohannon

Department: Psychology

College: Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Bohannon isn't the best professor to take if you're only taking the class as a core credit. His teaching method doesn't if you're trying to learn the textbook work and the lecture, as his exams are on them. You should do all extra credit if you want to pass the class. Unless you're a genius.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bohannons elective introduction to Psychology course consists of 5 tests (including the final) which build on each other. The tests consist of lecture where he reviews past exam material and does not review material in the reading for the next exam. Very tough course. He disrespects his students and makes them feel uncomfortable. Goodluck.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST class to take if your just trying to fullfill your SW credit. He assigns 2 chapters to read per test then does not lecture on them at all. You have a test every month but never know what to exepct on it. He offers a ton of extra credit so do it! That is the only way you will ever get a decent grade in this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bohannon is the reason I added a psych major. He is a tough professor to take, I had him for intro and I'm in his Developmental right now. He expects a lot from his students but is more than willing to help if you need it. He wants to share his knowledge with you and is very passionate about what he teaches. Not easy but definitely worth it!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PS320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bohannon is the most unprofessional, inappropriate, arrogant professor I have ever encountered. He thrives off of patronizing and embarrassing his students, and his primary goal is not to teach but to show how smart he is. He also borders the line of sexual harassment with crude comments and innuendo. DO. NOT. TAKE. HIM.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bohannon's course consists of lecture. He is very passionate about psychology. This class was not easy, and the extra credit was a grade saver. If you are not interested in pursuing a psychology degree, I would not take this class. That being said, I did learn a lot and I felt very prepared to take more higher-level psychology classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the worst class I have taken at Butler. He is disrespectful to students and will call you out in class and make you feel stupid. I do not recommend taking this class due to how stressful it is. I took it when I was not a psych major because I needed another class to take and I struggled very much with it and I had even taken AP Psych.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NW214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking Dr. Bohannon as a first year. He teaches at a 400 level, even though Intro to Psych Inquiry is mainly a freshman class. The trick to this class, is to do ALL of the extra credit possible. I raised my grade from a B to an A at the end of the semester by doing all of the extra credit papers.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bohannon was the best professor that I had my first year at Butler. I would recommend him to anyone who needs to take a psychology course. He is a professor who takes a step back and realizes that you are not a professional. He wants you to be the best you can be and really encourages his students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PS320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've had two classes with him, he's my academic advisor, and he's the reason I chose to be a Psychology major. Bohannon's a great professor, but he does expect a lot. You need to work hard in his class but I guarantee you will learn more from him than any other professor teaching the course. Also great connection to have for grad school/ jobs

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures have nothing to do with the reading. The tests are all over the reading but you never know what to expect. If you are not a psych major do not take the class. lectures are awful to sit through. He makes tests hard for a reason.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS200
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was the worst one I have had. I'm a psych major and he made me feel stupid. His lectures don't match up with the text or chapter you're on. He talks about random things and I honestly learned nothing from his lectures, it's all based on what you read in the textbook.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SW250PS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A great professor who wants you to learn the material. He lays out very specifically what his course requires and if you do all of it, you will succeed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SW250PS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bohannon is a professor that honestly just wants to share his wealth of knowledge with his students, and expects them to put an effort into their work. You learn so much just by sitting in class and listening to his stories and actual lecture material. It's not a blow off class, but it's probably one of the best classes I've taken so far at Butler.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is super intense and expects you to know everything from the book even though you don't go over any of it in class. Also, he constantly randomly calls on people in class, so beware...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Walking into Bohannon's classroom gives me anxiety. He will call you out and embarrass you or make you feel stupid if you ask a question. Avoid him if you can!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're looking for an easy A, this isn't it. Dr. Bohannon is extremely knowledgeable and cares about providing a quality education. If you ask for help, he will devote unlimited time into making sure you are confident in the material. There is a lot of work in this class, the expectations are high, but if you want to learn, you will excel.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SW250PS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't know what people are talking about, and I'm sure this will get dislikes, but this class isn't bad. Pay attention and take notes. Read the assigned chapters before the exam. Do the extra credit (he offers 10% of it! You can get an 80 and with the allowed extra credit get an A!!!). The lectures are boring, but if you try, you'll do well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SW250
• 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:

Dr. Bohannon was awful. The tests are part lecture and part book, and they rarely overlap. There is so much info for each one, and the lecture part is comprehensive every time. There is extra credit, but it's so much work, its not worth it! For a core class, this was way too difficult. Anyone BUT Bohannon should be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS320
• 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:

He is a very smart man and knows what he is talking about. He chooses to be extremely cocky about it. He is a very intimidating professor and not easy to approach. If you do approach him, he tends to make his students feel like they're stupid. If you can, avoid his class at all costs.