Jim Hanson - Grand View University

Professor: Jim Hanson

Department: TBD

College: Grand View University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSCH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Can hardly hear him speaking, tests are ridiculously difficult for a 200 level class, plays hour long videos almost every class, extremely hard grader.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY212
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's the toughest grader I've ever had. He cares more about something being done as perfectly as possible rather than if you know the content. He's super quiet so please sit as close to the front as possible.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH325
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BEST professor ever; lectures are engaging, thought-provoking, and extremely informational. He nail down concepts in bit-sized lessons you'll use the rest of your life. Non psych majors/taking as a core only, won't appreciate having to think and be graded for their OWN ideas. He teaches you to learn, not memorize, which is the most valuable lesson.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MARRIAGEFAM
• 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:

Has to be the best teacher in his department. Great class and great person.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY212
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bizarre guy, really. I learned a ton from his class but mustered up a C because the dude is insane when it comes to grades. Grades were unavailable until they were posted at semester's end. Take Human Development with somebody else. He's a very good educator, but he's an incredibly tough grader.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hanson is highly relatable and very nice. He is always providing examples from his own experiences to the class. He is very humorous. It's great to have a professor who understands the real world, and he certainly has a grasp on the struggles. Great professor for sociology classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUMANDEVELOPME
• 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:

Old fashion way of teaching. Not very clear and not great feedback on papers. It can be an easy A, if you struggle or need help though, good luck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Meh... Just meh I mean the class was okay but he was really hard to listen to. Just didn't keep my attention

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Hanson is a lot of fun. He tells stories about his experience in the field as well as little funny stories about his family. He uses powerpoints & media a lot so attendance is a great key to success. He is understand when things pop up. His tests have terms that need to be defined and the rest are essay questions. He makes classes interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mellow guy, talks really quietly 85% of the time. Gives really good examples. He knows what he is talking about. He thinks he is pretty funny, I didn't think so, but you might! Overall, good professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSCH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH326
• 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:

Marriage and family was amazin!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As far as psych professors go, this one has a healthy and refreshing dose of reality. He designs his courses to teach you think critically, not just make you rote-memorize useless info you'll forget in two days anyway.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUMANDEVE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have mixed emotions about him. The class requires minimal work outside of class. It was hard to stay awake durring the movies we watch every time. He was good when he lectured, but relied too heavily on movies.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HUMANDVMT
• 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:

good teacher--very mellow and fun. the class was engaging and he made things interesting that could have been very boring.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC322
• 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:

very knowledgeable, lectures clearly, easy to ask questions

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LOGOS4
• 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:

Dr. Hanson is one of the cooler teachers I have had. He knows his stuff and a lot of other very intersting things.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Hanson is the best professor I have had!! I wish he could teach all my classes!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC322
• 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:

I took marriage and family with Hanson, and was up to date and really cared about the subject matter, which made the class even more fun and interesting!