Scott Peters - University of Northern Iowa

Professor: Scott Peters

Department: TBD

College: University of Northern Iowa

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIVRI01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you read for his classes and prepare. He can be tough, but he tries to get the most out of all his students no matter your level of skill. He truly helped me become a better student and improved my reading and writing skills immensely. He is intellectual guy at heart, but does really care about his students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peters was good but the class was a lot of work. For an LAC class, I spent more time doing tests and homework than for my major classes. There are 6 tests and they are all online (30-40 MC with a strict time limit), but the final is in class (100 multiple choice). There are also 4 article reflections throughout the semester that took a lot of time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL3146
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are a lot of readings outside of class but he covers the main ideas in lecture well. Papers are pretty big but manageable and he leaves feedback in a timely fashion. I feel like I learned a lot in both Law and the Courts and Law and Politics and would definitely recommend those classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL1014
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only grades are papers and exams, he is a tough grader! You have an extra credit opportunity where you can type three papers, but you can only get a total of ONE combined. All tests are on quizlet but you only get 40 minutes for 40 questions. I thought the class was super boring. You have a total of 6 papers. Attendance is required.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLAMER1014
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

FYI Professor Scott Peters is listed on MyUniverse as Christopher S Peters. Dr. Peters has been an amazing professor for every class I have taken with him. He is so knowledgable on our county's courts system, and he is so good at teaching in a way that is understandable to those with no knowledge of law or politics. Highly recommend this professor!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL3144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peters is a really great professor. This is the 3rd or 4th class I've taken with him, and he always has very clear grading criteria, clear explanations during class, and a real passion for what he does. He's extremely knowledgeable, but if he doesn't know the answer to a question you have, he'll take time to find it for you. Excellent guy!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLGEN2010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Whole outline of class is done by working in groups. Very very little class time spent on lecturing and more focused on working at your respective groups. He's extremely intelligent and further sparked a passion in politics for me. Don't take if you're wanting an easy class. He makes you work for it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Peters is a good teacher. He is passionate about politics and has interesting class discussions. His lectures can get long and boring. He does a good job of not letting his personal views get in the way of his teaching. His quizzes can be difficult and he can be a tough grader. You definitely have to work for your grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL1014
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Peters is great - he's a tough grader, and you have several shortish papers, but the lectures are always engaging, and often entertaining. He's very clear in grading, so there are no surprises when it comes to that.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AMPOL014
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class consists of six exams and two papers. Hefty reading assignments and no break between exams. Tests are online but are very difficult. Final is cumulative. One of my favorite professors on campus and one of my fav classes. Wish I could take more classes with him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AMPOL014
• 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:

He was a pretty good teacher. The tests are a little difficult, but if you show up to class and take notes you will be fine. Really smart guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLAMER1014
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Peters does a great job keeping his political affiliation out of his lectures. His class is not easy but he is a really nice guy and helps you succeed. All his exams are online (6 of them) and there is a cumulative in class final (based off previous exam Q's). The online exams are tough but it is not to tough to get B- or B. Tough to get an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance counts for points. I finished the class with 89.99% but he gave me an A- cause I was always there and participated. Four papers, six tests (online). Cumulative final. Tests can be kinda vague, so definitely study. Textbook really comes in handy. Dr. Peters is a really nice guy and a decent professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Peters is the type of professor every prof should strive to be. He exudes passion for his material and for student success. Yes, his class is difficult, but you learn so much. And, if I'm going to go into debt, I want to LEARN. I also might add the difficulty has nothing to do with lack of clarity or lack of helpfulness.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CONLAW
• 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:

Almost impossible to get an A; he grades the papers/exams very precisely. Very good class to take though if you plan to go the law school

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLGEN2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Peters is very smart and interested in student learning. structure of the class wasn't lecture the whole time and we got freedom to work at our own pace. He has you do a ton of readings at the beginning of the semester though and gets pretty mad if you don't do them. He's a good professor but pretty hard, especially for a lower level class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AMPOL106
• 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:

He's a very wise guy with a lot of studying not only on his teaching area but in general. Will make you study a lot and lots of non related readings. Exams are easy as long as you do the study guide, will make you work hard for your grade, but if learning is your thing it should be worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AMPOL014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peters was a tough professor. He assigned lots of textbook readings, along with supplementary materials every class period. He has pretty open office hours though & really knows his stuff. His class's definitely passable, but he's a teacher that makes you work for your grade & legitimately wants his students to learn, no matter how rough it may be.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIVRI01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I personally cannot stand Peters. I had him for 5 classes because of my minor. He is very intelligent, and knows his stuff, however his grading standards are ridiculous and as a person he's a little arrogant.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Peters is a nice guy, his office is open a lot if you need to ask questions. His classes involve a lot of reading, lectures almost everyday, a short paper, a research paper, and about 3 exams which are challenging but not impossible.