Cheryl Lee Maxson - University of California Irvine

Professor: Cheryl Lee Maxson

Department: TBD

College: University of California Irvine

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: C130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Midterm, final, 5 quizzes, your choice of paper or group project

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: C109
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lecture can be a bit boring, but she's really nice and very approachable if you need help. Tests aren't the easiest thing every, but as long as you study the lecture/reading you should do fine. The essay is easy, and the pop-quizzes as well. I got an A- so it's not impossible to get a good grade. Overall I would recommend her class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: C130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

thought this class would be interesting, but it was SO boring. very focused on policies, not actual info about gangs. exams are very heavily based on the readings, and theres a group project.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRIM130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an insightful and helpful professor but the subject is a little dull. Not too difficult of a class with a decent amount of reading and random weekly quizzes after the 2nd week of the quarter, so attendance is mandatory per say. An enjoyable class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CRIM109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took for juvenile delinquency course. Class is loaded with difficult readings with hard to juggle statistical information and variety of programs. The exams were extremely difficultly worded and tricky (Many students did horrible). This course gave me my first 'B' @ UCI. I'm a 3.9+ Student. Trust me - the tests are ridiculously tricky.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRMC109
• 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:

Class was excellent. Must take notes/PP slides not available to class. Necessary to read text. TA'S were very helpful (Analicia and Darin). Prof. Maxson very approachable and helpful to me with suggestions about CRM field in general. I am a much older student in college for first time (49 years old) so I need Professors I feel comfortable with.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GANGSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

...she had to curve the grades so badly that my grade jumped from C- to b+.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GANGSCLS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is a little boring; however, the professor is helpful if you need help with understanding the materials. The only problem, exams are not intelligently designed and are created by her TA, Julie. Even if you know the materials, the questions are meant to be unreasonably tricky. To support my argument, everybody did so badly on midterm that

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRIM109
• 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:

By far the most difficult class I've had at UCI. The TA makes up the exams which were retardedly tricky and reading intensive. Group projects are graded easier than the term papers, but you get the choice of doing either or. I don't recommend this class at all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: C130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Maxson for Juv Delinq and Gangs. GO TO LECTURE! She does not post lecture slides and has POP quizes almost every other lecture meeting! Midterm and Final are not hard if you do the reading (a lot of reading for Gangs class). Overall, I enjoy her classes! "MMMMMM HMMMMM"

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLS109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The assignments weren't too difficult, a 3 pg paper and a group project were required. What she expects to be addressed in each is clearly defined. There are random, unannounced quizes given in some class lectures, so attendance is important. She is fair in her grading and much more knowledgeable about gangs than juvenile delinquency.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: C130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn' think a class on gangs could be so boring. No class discussion. It's only her talking and talking and then some more talking with a very monotonous voice. Her exams are really hard. I read every word of the book but still wasn't able to get at least a B on her exams.She has pop quizzes and an easy project which will save your grade in the e

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: C130
• 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:

She is very monotonous and there is a ridiculous amount of reading for one class... not to mention the reading is very dry, I thought taking a class on gangs was going to be cool but it ended up being my hardest class!!! Honestly, I would not recommend taking this teacher

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLS109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fascinating topic. She clearly is knowledgable about the subject and tests are pretty straightforward. Pop quizzes are so easy if you do the reading and take notes in class. She has a monotone voice, which is hard to deal with at 9am. All in all, I loved the class and she is a good professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: C130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class was straightforward. Do the readings, and you'll get an A. Class material is a bit dry sometimes because of the stats, but you'll learn something.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: C130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i enjoyed lecture, tho they seemed long at times and boring. i enjoyed the guest lecturers the most as well as the video. overall, it was an easy a and the class was relatively interesting. the project was also super easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: C130GANGS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are really dull and seem extra long because she talks pretty slow. but she's a sweet lady and workload is pretty easy. The guest speakers and video is the best part of the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: C109JUV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved her, pop quizes on her lectures, fine tests and good grade on paper, got easy A. Fun field trip.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: C109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

extremely boring. one paper, a mid and final. tests are mc but very tricky. must read and know lecture material. reading material is interesting, but not an easy A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: C109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting class. We got to visit juvenile hall. She may not the best lecturer in the world but i never fell asleep i her class. Tests aren't too shabby but still a little tricky. Go to class and take the quizzes they are easy points.