Michael Blitz - John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Professor: Michael Blitz

Department: TBD

College: John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ISP321
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super cool professor. Definitely will take him again hopefully back in a real class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ISP321
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I thought I knew how to read but Blitz teaches you how to READ and learn more from books than you are used to. He is a great teacher but not easy and if you want to goof off you will not do well. I am hoping to take another class with him in the fall.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ISP134
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a tough grader but his topics are interesting. dont expect an easy A and his lectures are pretty heavy. If you dont show up you would probably miss a lot but hes very understandable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ISP321
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For an online professor because of the pandemic, Blitz was impressive. Lots of feedback, fair grader, good assignments, good readings. I don't like online learning but Blitz kept things interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ISP321
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Blitz makes students feel like we are in college to learn as much as possible. He's not easy, and sometimes he is a little unnerving when he puts you on the spot about the subject. But he is very fair and you will learn a lot! But don't take his class if you are lazy or don't want to read a lot.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ISP255
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A few things you have to do before you graduate: check out rooftop lawn and hang-out areas! Check cafeteria food for bugs! Take a class with Prof Blitz. That last one is a serious must-do. If you came to college to learn and think, take him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ISP335
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Number 1 prof at JJ. Third class with him. My three grades were C+, B and B. I always thot of myself as an A student, so it was not fun getting lower grades. BUT if you came to JJ to learn something and THINK, Blitz is THE one to take. NOT easy. VERY fair. Treats students like adults which refreshing! Best prof I have had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ISP335
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blitz is an average professor and not very engaging in the classroom. His assignments are very intense and thought provoking. However, I see many people saying he is a tough grader, if you re an A student like myself it is not so bad. If you are a C or D student I would recommend you to take another class, do not risk it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ISP255
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

tough grader.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ISP321
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BEST class, even tho on line. I was gonna drop the class when we went to all on line classes but I'm glad I didn't. Best class, best teacher. Never thought so much about all the complications of Violence in society. This prof actually wants to learn from his students besides just teaching us. Hope to take another class with him back in person!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ISP335
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was enjoying this course so much before covid took us out of the classroom. I wasn't thrilled about doing classes on line. But Blitz has found a way to keep things interesting without overloading us with deadlines and new tasks. Blitz is my favorite professor, and I've taken a lot of classes with a lot of professors. 10 out of 10!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ISP255
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is on line now because of the corona virus so everything is different. My other classes seem like they fell apart on line, but Blitz works hard to keep in touch with us & discuss readings on the forum a lot. The course is still myt favorite but I really miss the class. Blitz is a phenomonal professor & I hope to take more classes with him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ISP255
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Blitz read us the riot act last night about presentations. Basically said we blew it. Can't say he was wrong. At least he was respectful about it which is more than I can say about at least one of the students who's negative vibe pisses a lot of us off. Blitz is a powerful instructor & u will learn a lot, but do your work or you won't pass!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ISP321
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My first grade of A ever, and Blitz has rep for being crazy-hard grader (which he is). He makes you work and doesn't tolerate laziness. Very fun classes, he can be funny or serious, depending. He respected us and got almost everyone involved in every discussion. I have one more semester and I will be taking another class with Blitz. He gets an A+

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ISP147
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He treats you like an adult and is a great person. Sometimes he calls on random people to participate, his class is so good if you like to just share your thoughts, the whole class is just basically one long convo with everyone. not a lot of note taking. we read 3 books, but the books r good. quizzes r easy for the most part there is extra credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ISP322
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my all time favorite professors of all time. All the classes that he teaches (this is my second one with him, and I already signed up for another 2 with him), is super interesting and educational. He teaches in such an open way that encourages everyone to be participants and involved.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ISP321
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very talented but quick tempered. I don't recommend him if you want better grades. too much reading and quizzes. he has no sympathy during grading so be mindful .

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG531
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have had. Blitz is demanding and when he gets annoyed at students who don't do the work, he is flat-out scary. But you will learn a lot from him and if you do the work, he is totally behind you. Highly recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ISP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He expects you to actually work, put in effort, and participate, which duh its college. Hes very intelligent and really helps you think outside of the box. Hated him at the beginning but towards the end I really appreciated him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ISP112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a tough grader, will call on everyone for answers, and expects you to act and think scholarly. What's wrong with that, though? You're in college and that too a senior college and not community college. If you can't handle basic studying then real life's got surprises for you. Be ready to work but also be ready to learn.