Jay Buckley - Brigham Young University

Professor: Jay Buckley

Department: History

College: Brigham Young University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST386
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was hesitant to take this class after reading reviews, but this class was NOT time consuming, NOT hard to get stuff done, and I NEVER felt intimidated to contact him about anything. My only complaint is that he's transitioning from paper copies to digital copies and sometimes there are discrepancies for requirements. Just clarify with him :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS220
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Buckley is a great professor! He keeps lectures interesting and fun to attend. He does take attendance so it's important to go to class. You will learn so much in this class in a new and entertaining way, he dresses up and does accents. He is wiling to talk to and help students with personal issues, very understanding and considerate.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Buckley is passionate about History, and it shows during his lectures. They are engaging and contain info important for the midterm/final. Tests include multiple choice and short essay questions. Like any class, it requires effort, especially in the reading of the textbook and other texts. However, Prof. Buckley is great.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Buckley genuinely cares about you and what he teaches. The lectures are interesting and I always stayed awake which is saying a lot because I took his class at 8am! The multiple choice on the tests are pretty hard so you have to do the readings and pay a lot of attention in class. He is a very generous grader when it comes to essays.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved the professor and the class. Made history interesting. Taught with positivity and a love for American history but didnt hide the uglier parts of it. Really left me with a broader and deeper understanding of our history. He really cares about his students and likes to get to know them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jay Buckley is a great teacher. I would take any of classes. Great lectures and material that prepares for the exams. Just review the material and stay ahead of papers you will write and you will do fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are difficult, and the class isnt easy, but if youre willing to work, it will help develop you a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, he knows so much and cares about each of his students. You can tell he wants to know everyone even in large classes. However, because he knows literally everything about American history he covers a lot of information very quickly, so sometimes it can be difficult to feel prepared for tests but they are doable if you study.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST360
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Buckley's class was always super fun to go to! It's rigorous, and you get a whole lot out of it. Be willing to go visit during office hours-he's definitely willing to help you to improve your grade as well as make sure you understand the material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was one of my favorite classes at BYU! Dr. Buckley is an engaging teacher and found ways to bring to life what he is teaching. He is also willing to work with you if you give effort. Not an easy A, but a good class nonetheless. If you don't love/moderately enjoy history, this is not the class for you. This helped me to love American history!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Buckley is an enjoyable history professor. He teaches clearly and in a fun manner, dressing up as Lewis and Clark when discussing them. His class is definitely hard, and you have to work hard to receive an A, but you will learn substantially. I loved his class and would definitely take it again!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Buckley is great. He cares about his students and values education. He teaches great material and I always learn so much from his classes. If you do your reading you will be prepared for the quizzes. He grades fairly and if you put in the effort you will learn from the class and get a good grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST490
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I couldn't have chosen a better teacher/mentor to work on my capstone research paper with. Even though I chose to research an area outside of Dr. Buckley's emphasis, he helped me immensely by directing me to resources and by being available. He is great to work with and encouraged me to pursue additional opportunities outside of class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Buckley is one of the most accessible and caring professors. He is very authentic and cares a lot about his students' success, not only about class content. He is approachable, flexible, and reasonable. He makes class humorous and enjoyable. He does expect a lot of his students, but he rewards those who are willing to put in genuine effort.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Now that I am working in Washington D.C. I really appreciate the things I learned in Dr. Buckley's classes. His classes have prepared me better for this experience than any others I have taken at BYU.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS220
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class instead of American Heritage and it was honestly the right choice! Lots of outside reading in addition to the textbook with papers that went with each book. They are only 500 words so not bad. Test questions came straight out of the textbook, NOT lectures although attendance is mandatory. Do the readings and you'll pass easily!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST490
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is my second class with Dr. Buckley. He is a phenomenal professor. His grading criteria for the paper are clear. He is quite critical in drafts, but fixes every little thing so if you incorporate his changes you will do well. He spends lots of time one on one making sure you are on the right track. I would take another class in a heartbeat!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Buckley is easily one of the best professors I ever had. Classes are very well organized and interesting. For the paper, several drafts that he grades pretty critically, but he fixes every little mistake. In the end you get a really great grade if you fix your errors. Very willing to help in all aspects of the class and life in general.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I never wanted to miss class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST387
• 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:

Dr. Buckley is very knowledgable about the subject material. My only issue was that he can be an unreasonably tough grader, but really it's not that hard to get a good grade in his class. He encourages class discussion, and is respectful of students' opinions. I learned a ton from Dr. Buckley, I would definitely recommend him!