Steve Bamford - George Mason University

Professor: Steve Bamford

Department: TBD

College: George Mason University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is definitely one of the best professors in GMU! If you are a crim major, please sign up for one of his classes. Not only this class is an easy A, but you will learn a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CRIM490
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor in my years at George Mason, I wish I could start school over and take him for as many classes as possible. He is an expert in his field. He has a great personality and encourages the class to discuss topics rather than just read the powerpoints. One of my favorite professors I've had!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CRIM410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I normally don'r write reviews for my professor but Professor Bamford is the best !!! He is not only so thoughtful but he cares about his students. He wants them to succeed and his lectures are really fun. PLS TAKE HIM !!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Also, the exams are based on the powerpoint.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Professor! Just study for the exams and you will be fine!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

What an outstanding professor. He has a wealth of knowledge as well as an extensive history in the criminal justice field. He's certainly a professor that I will adjust my schedule for so I can take more classes with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have only great things to say about Professor Bamford. He's an incredible lecturer and you'll learn so much from him as long as you show up to class. He adds dimension by bringing in guest speakers and he has so many years in the law enforcement field. You definitely want to take at least one of his classes if you're in Criminology.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CRIM410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professor at GMU. If you're like me and go onto "rate my professors" and you think that some of these comment are fake, don't worry Bamford is a great professor and will make class enjoyable. All you need to do is pay attention in class and study the power point notes and you'll get a grade you deserve. 10/10 would take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRIM410
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love, love, love having him as a professor! The Criminal Investigations class was incredible. He had so much to teach and it was all super interesting. I never wanted class to end. The exams were very easy as well and the investigation assignment was fun to do. I'm taking him again for another CRIM class. You have to take a class by him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bamford was amazing in and out of class, he helped out in every way to get students ready for the exams and did not assign too much work

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CRIM410
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Super nice and great to learn from. He has that classic "dad joke" humour which makes class fun. I loved hearing cases he's worked on that relate to the subject he's teaching. Take him, you won't regret it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Genuinely wants everyone to pass. This is my second time taking him and he is 2/2 with me. Good professor and easy to get along with.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRIM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

very good teacher as he has a long career in the criminal justice system. Only 4 grades the entire semester. show up on unpopular days to get extra credit. Normally lets you out an hour early from class. Sometimes goes off on long tangents, so be ready for that, but overall, highly recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRIM100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Bamford is a great guy. He was a former chief of police and shared his experiences of that job in class. His lectures we're okay but not the most entertaining. The tests weren't bad at all, though there's quite a few of them. Attendance is not mandatory. Very respectable guy and if you're taking Criminology I'd suggest to take his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRIM100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

My class was long, three hours to be exact, but it was rarely dull. Bamford is super engaging. Only downside, the class was graded on four *online* tests. Some of the questions are very awkward.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CRIM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He makes lectures interesting, and likes to joke around. all of his tests are online and outside of the class. He uses Pearson powerpoint, which are all posted online.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CRIM100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

What an amazing professor. He will literally do anything in his power to help you through this course. Loves to talk to students and have a discussion with students in class. It isn't a boring lecture. He uses MyCJ Lab for all tests which are pretty straightforward if you actually come to class and retain information. Not a hard class at all!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CRIM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Phenomenal

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRIM100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Students would benefit from having options to do extra credit or other assignments besides the 4 onlie exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Class was easy, but you are only graded on mid-term, final and a group project. Study for the two exams and pay attention during lectures and it is an easy A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CRIM306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy professor. Lectures are long but he's also funny. He gave out study guides so you know what will be on the test. Pay attention, do the study guides and you'll get a solid A. Make sure you sign up with him as soon as you can, cause he will be one of the first professors with a closed class.