Benn Prybutok - Montgomery County Community College (all)

Professor: Benn Prybutok

Department: TBD

College: Montgomery County Community College (all)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CJ350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The instructor provided excellent feedback and is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject. Professor P responded to discussion posts and questions timely and promoted great discussion. Slightly tough grader due to his extensive knowledge of the subject matter; however, is more than willing to provide information to the students to assist.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HEM350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most interesting classes that I have taken. Make no mistake, you will earn your grade, there are no "gimme's" in this class. Course material was challenging. Lots of reading and writing of papers but if you put in the work and try, he will meet you half way. Great instructor and I would take his class again! Very knowledgeable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CJS250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Prybutok is very knowlegeable in this field of study. I do feel that he taught on a graduate level, so if you are not ready or do not have time to put in the hours to read all of the required materials, you are NOT going to do well in his class. His grading system was always on a curve system, which I know I appreciated very much.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CJS250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I heard he was a tough teacher but personally he made the material very clear so it was next to impossible to really mess anything up, he gave examples too. The test were long, the papers even longer and he has probably one of the largest vocabularies I've ever heard in my life which makes his long lectures hard to follow. Over all, good professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CJS25OONLINE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this class. He is an extremely hard teacher and not very organized. Lectures are long and boring and hard to follow. His tests and papers are extensive and difficult. He is way too interested in this topic, and forces it on his students in order to graduate. Do not recommend at all.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A great professor who is dedicated to his line of expertise. His knowledge is considerable. As it pertains to terrorism he is the subject matter expert. His class is quite difficult. If you can't handle serious academics look elsewhere. I am an "A" student almost always but could only managed a "C" in this curriculum.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CJS250
• Grade Received: N/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:

Took prof. prybutok's Terrorism & counterterrorism class and loved every minute of it. He is a great lecturer and knows his stuff. He uses powerpoints and makes them available in course docs. This helps alot with note-taking. He has video lectures that he uses online, but these are available to us as well. Huge help preping for exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CJS250
• 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:

Took Professor Prybutok for his online Terrorism course. This was the best online course I have ever taken. Prof P was in constant contact with everyone in the class in the discussions and he has a wealth of knowledge about his subject. This course requires alot of reading and writing, but it is worth it if you are interested in the subject.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CJS250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Prybutok does instruct a demanding course but he makes that known in the beginning. I was a little worried when I read the syllabus, but I stuck with this class anyway. He is very good with returning emails, and responded to every one of my questions. He is very helpful, but you need to initiate contact with him. Give the class a chance.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CJS103
• Grade Received: N/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:

Benn is an amazing proessor. He not only made the class fun and interesting but he was extremely willing to help whenever needed. His lectures kept my attention and were easy to understand.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CJS251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most intelligent teachers I've ever had. So thorough and demanding, but you walk out of his class with a real working knowledge of the material. If every class was like his, there'd be way fewer morons in Montco (because they'd either learned something or dropped out).

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EMERG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this unless you have to. Way too much work for a certificate/assoc. program. Two ten page papers, 4 50 question tests, one 200 question final. Out of 31 students, only 19 finished. Nice guy but over the edge. Don't know how the school keeps him as a teacher. Requires masters level work. Most tests curved so people could pass. VERY HARD

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CJS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

decent teacher, however i can see where most of these comments are coming from. Seems to play favorites and has absolutely no grading structure... one class he will tell you to do something one way, the next class its the complete opposite. i got an A, but he did me NO favors... would not reccomend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CJS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough, but he will work with you. Lots of material in th course. He uses powerpt which helps alot since he posts them to blackboard after class. lots of writing. Grade is a combination of MT, final, quizzes, and 5 case briefs. If you are serious about the subject, take him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great class with a wealth of knowledge. Take good notes and go to class. The tests are a lot of writing , but if you prepare, read the chapters and listen to the lectures an A is not out of reach.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ORGANIZEDCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Impossible to follow, had to withdraw after 3 weeks, flies through info way too fast

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Prybutok is very intelligent and goldmine of knowledge. He lectures for the entire lengh of class and supplements his teaching with film and powerpoint. The powerpoint presentation is not really needed so long as you listen to him and take good notes- he also puts them up on blackboard. A lot of work, but he's fair and the class is excellent so long as you stay on top of the work and reading.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

impossible to follow.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class was super hard. The teacher completely flies by the material and no one has a clue what he is talking about. I withdrew immediately. I would never recommend him. I am sure he is a nice person, but not a good teacher at all.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Though this class seemed very hard and everyone complained, I got an A so I can't complain. He is a brilliant man but sometimes he goes off on unnecessary tangents when you ask a simple question. If you know your terms you will do well in this class. It helps to ask for help after class.