Larry Ward - College of DuPage

Professor: Larry Ward

Department: Music

College: College of DuPage

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1106
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was super annoying and didn't consider that this class was for people who didn't know anything about music but excepts you to have some knowledge in music. He gave a ton of homework and was rude during the sight singing quizzes. I'm glad he is retired after the 2016 fall semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUSC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has high standards, but gives tons of extra credit just for doing reading. spends time with you, willing to really help. one of most dedicated profs on campus. don't take if you want to skate.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Why don't music profs understand there classes are supposed to be easy? This guy corrects spelling, expects u to be there, to read book, etc. Ridiculous. I didn't come to college to learn or be held to a high standard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1104
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking his classes unless your a music major, if then I would still refrain from this *Doctor*. I don't think he understands he is teaching a pre-rec course. He acts like this is for a M.D. He will count you tardy if you leave to use the bathroom. Takes a point off everytime someone walks in late. too much to keep up with.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUSC1100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him., His expectations are way to high. Unless your a music major, do not take him. You've been warned

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Has very high expectations. Get ready to read the book cover to cover. Has a quiz at the beginning of each class from the reading, and all the points are added as extra credit towards the next test. Very knowledgeable, although he expects you to know a lot of silly stuff. Textbook is required to pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HONMUSIC1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Honors Music 1100 and he is one of the most passionate professors I had. His syllabus is straightforward, so nothing is a surprise. He is extremely clear about the guidelines for homework and essays and offers extra credit DAILY from the nightly readings. It's hard to fail, because he sets you up to succeed if you put in the effort.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WORLDMUSIC
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ward is awesome. took him for world music and he was very passionate and everything was straight forward he got my interest. Overs tons of extra credit if your not lazy and read the book.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUSC150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the thing about this prof, he expects you to read the text and come to the class. if you do, you can get a ton of extra credit just for knowing the reading. But I didn't come to college to read books and go to class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are getting your music major I would definetly recommend him becuase he knows a lot when it comes to music. However, if you are taking it just to take it for a credit towards Gen Eds, then look for a different class. I took him for a Gen Ed credit and I was really bored and hated the class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Want to spend several hours a week reading just to barely get a C? Hardest class ever and it's 100% irrelevant to anything most students want to accomplish. He is very rude and isn't understanding. He wonders why students go to the bathroom or text in class. Well it's because no body cares about his LONG BORING LECTURES Don't take this class please

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is so important to read for this class as he gives out extra credit based on the reading literally EVERY SINGLE DAY. Some people in class were able to avoid the final completely by getting an A on extra credit alone. Read, read, read. He takes attendance and docks points for tardiness, though, which sucks. Just read and show up.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for music 1100, let me tell you i was in for a far greater class than i thought. i think a musician should actually teach a music class. you might as well go to the bathroom before class because if you go during class he deducts points. He writes his own test which are tough because, spelling counts and you must know pointless things.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken 2 English 2 psychology and 2 history classes at COD, and Dr wards class is by far the hardest class I have taken, it doesn't make sense why he's so hard. For example his quizzes don't have wordbanks and spelling counts, it's not like this is an English course it's a music class , comon now

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ward is serious when it comes to lecturing because this is his passion, but he is normally very cheerful and can laugh with the class. He offers extra credit points at the start of EVERY class about the assigned reading. Lectures can feel long and boring if you aren't interested. He can be a hard grader, so you have to study hard to do well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good teacher. You learn a lot in music appreciation 1100. I enjoyed the class. However, it is NOT a blow off class. You shouldn't miss a lecture because you can understand it better when he explains it to you. Lots of extra credit. 3 relatively easy paper projects and he is a tough grader on those. He was also very jolly everyday.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Even though I did not rate Mr. Ward very well. He is still a great person. He really enjoys his job, but takes music to seriously. Tough grader when it comes to test so you have to study. He give you the power points for class, but you still MUST show. Gives lots of extra credit, dont wait last minute to do assignments. He hates phones and laptops

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr Ward was great. He gives so much extra credit, responds to email, and is clear on expectations. He outlined everything in the syllabus, nothing was a surprise. Do the reading, get extra credit, simple as that. Just a couple of tests, STUDY HARD. i highly recommend this class, i really got my moneys worth, i learned a lot!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1100
• 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:

I hadn't taken a music class since 6th grade and I'm so glad I got him as a professor for music 1100. He knows pretty much everything about music and the way he talks about classical composers it's like he's met them. Strongly recommend this man.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Gives a lot of extra credit!