4.5

Angel Camacho

Sociology - John Jay College of Criminal Justice

4.5
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
56%
Would Retake
84
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4.5
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

56%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

This class is probably the easiest A you'll snag at JJ

SOC101 - 2.0 rating

I was extremely disappointing and uncomfortable

SOC213 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

50%

Textbook Required

74%

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Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
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A (3)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 8 reported grades
A: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
A+: 1
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Reviews (84)
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203
Mar 3, 2005

No Comments

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SOC203
Mar 15, 2005

He's a great teacher, always listens to the students' questions and comments.

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SOC203
Mar 19, 2005

great class. alnmost everything is take home, very helpful and very nice person

5.0
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SOC
Apr 3, 2005

WANT AN A+? TAKE HIM!

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SOC203
May 24, 2005

The best prof. in JJ. Take his class and you'll thank me! If you don't get an A in his class, then there must be somethig wrong with u.

5.0
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SOC
Sep 1, 2005

Take his class....it will be an easy A and he will tell you the coolest****!

5.0
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SOC203
Oct 24, 2005

LOOK NO FURTHER. JUST TAKE HIM.

5.0
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SOC203
Jan 3, 2006

Prof.Camacho is one of the coolest professors here at John Jay. He is very helpful. I wish there were more professors like him.

5.0
2.0
SOC203
Jan 12, 2006

Prof. Camacho, is so sweet, and he is a great professor. Always has a story to tell, and knows his stuff. He is always willing to help a student out. Take him!!!

5.0
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SOC203
Jan 26, 2006

he explains boring theorys in a very comical way. If you take him earlyint he morning he'll wak you up and make you laugh. take him!!!!!

5.0
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CRIMN101
Dec 4, 2006

Professor Camacho is the Best professor. He explains terms in easiest manner by offering examples that you actually relate to real life. Test is on class notes which is what's in the book and he reviews and tells you what to study. You get midterm, final and a paper of your opinion on a book. Best professor to take. Actually enjoy going to class!

5.0
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SOC203
Dec 7, 2006

A professor that actually knows how to teach. Can make the hardest concepts be pictured by you. He knows how to get your attention with his style of teaching. He is funny and fair. Look no further...I wish he taught more classes. Fair game...tells you what to study for midterm, final and you get a paper on your opinion. Simply the best!!!

5.0
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SOC203
Dec 27, 2006

He's awesome!! Every single one of his lectures are interesting. All of the films he shows will be entertaining. He gets great class discussions going and u will get an A!!

5.0
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SOCIO03
Dec 28, 2006

The only Professor you would want. Very polite, fun to learn with, heart of gold. He's the shizzel Dizzel

5.0
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SOC203
Jan 4, 2007

really cool professor. you have to take criminology so take my advice and find a way to take this class with him. the best.

5.0
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SOC203
Jan 15, 2007

Great Prof. Very entertaining and a very fair grader. Gives fair exams and also gives a review a weeks before the exam. You will not really need the book as you can look up the definitions and theories online.

5.0
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SOC203
May 9, 2007

He is the best professor ever. You dont even need the book. He is funny. Cool and young professor. Cant fail this class. we had 1 paper which is due somewhat by the end of the term. i got A- on my paper

5.0
1.0
SOC203
May 23, 2007

He is AWESOME!! Great Profesor, he's lectures are always good. Extremely down to earth. He always says that it's the quality and not the quantity of the amount of work he teaches. And he was right!! One paper on a good book, 1 midterm that is very fair, and a final, he is the best, I wish there was more Professors like him!!!!

5.0
3.0
SOC231
May 30, 2007

Crazy if you don't take this professor. Down to earth and very understanding. Class is entertaining and he knows what he's taking about. Take notes and do the paper. You'll pass.

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SOC05
Jun 14, 2007

he lack understanding in certain circumstances.

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1.0
SOC203
Jul 11, 2007

Camacho is SOOOO SWEET & hilarious!!!!! I loved being in his class. We would always LAUGH!! He gives lectures based on reality, giving you a clear perspective of what criminology is all about. You MUST take his class and you won't regret it!! He's the best! One reaction paper, two exams, one is a take home exam. He loves bonus questions ;)

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SOC203
Oct 24, 2007

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. THE REALEST PROFESSOR YOU WILL EVER GET. TELLS IT HOW IT IS. YOU CAN RELATE TO HIM AND HE CAN RELATE TO YOU. YOU WILL DEFINATELY LEARN AND HAVE FUN!!! LOVED HIM!!! AND SO WILL YOU!

4.0
1.0
SOC203
Dec 30, 2007

Prof. camacho is a cool guy but a bit cocky and is ALWAYS LATE!!! sometimes doesn't even show....he didn't show for our final, we all had to wait eventually dropping our finals off in his box. Makes class interesting, i do recommend though....

4.0
1.0
ETHNISTUD
Jul 30, 2008

Professor Camacho is young and fun. He's very easy going and informative as well. The classes are never boring nor are they useless or exessively filled with hard work. the classes are interesting and fairly set up with work assigned. PRofessor Camacho is a good professor.

5.0
1.0
SOC203
Aug 6, 2008

NOBODY DROPS HIS CLASS it was packed from the 1st-last day 1 midterm & final midterm is a reaction essay 2 a book called generation me which pissed me off so my essay was profanity laced which he loved & read 2 the class the final is part take home MAKE HIM YOUR 1ST OR LAST CLASS he is always absent or very late religiously, u wont work hard @ all

5.0
2.0
ETH125
Nov 14, 2008

this the best fken prfossser he is madd cool, funny helpFUL not alot of work ... but makes you think about the society u live great guy great teacher TAKE HIM.

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ETH125
Nov 18, 2008

Hes a cool guy, but not the most intelligent Professor. Sure, he's an easy A, but I didn't learn anything except that we weren't going to get anywhere in life because 'that's how it is.' He's a bit ignorant in my opinion, but plays it off rather well.

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SOC203
Dec 12, 2008

This professor is the greatest! He is one of the best professors that I have had since attending John Jay. He forces you to think about the government and the various entities within a society in a different light. He removes the veil from your eyes and reverses the classical conditioning if you are open minded. 1 Midterm & 1 Take Home final!

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SOC203
Jan 7, 2009

od!!!! if you need to take this class take him, hes the best and he doesnt put you to sleep. very interesting. you wouldnt even want to miss a class

5.0
1.0
SOC203
Apr 29, 2009

Awesome professor easy A, he's very funny and knows his stuff

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ETH125
Aug 26, 2009

He is great!!! U have to take this class!!! Easy A and lots of fun

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ETH125
Sep 5, 2009

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR!!! Prof. Camacho is a great teacher, perpect presence and easy class. Not too demanding and easy to talk to. Upbeat, funnny, interesting classes! HE LOVES TO TEACH!!!

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CRJ101
Oct 19, 2009

Great! Test were to the point and everything he taught was on the test. Essay was easy so were the take home final and mid-term. did I mention he was clear in his teaching.

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SOC203
Dec 18, 2009

GREAT PROF! THE MIDTERM IS A PAPER ABOUT UR LIFE CONNECTED TO A BOOK & THE FINAL IS TAKE HOME. PROF. CAMACHO IS VERY HELPFUL HE OPENS UR EYES TO THE REAL WORLD. TAKE HIM!!!!! YOU WILL LOVE IT

5.0
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ETH125
Dec 24, 2009

This has got to be one of the easiest courses I have ever taken in my life. With that said, it is still rather interesting. Most of the course is casual discussion about the material with a lot of film viewing. The final is ridiculously easy -- a take-home. I almost felt guilty taking this course it was so easy.

4.0
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SOC203
Dec 29, 2009

If you have multiple class on any give day, Professor Camacho`s class should be last. He will revive you, he is extremely funny and the class discussions are to die for. Overall, an excellent professor, he teaches you about reality in the Criminal Justice System, scary.

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ETH125
Dec 30, 2009

Reality is different that what's in the books...You better open your eyes earlier!Prof Camacho would told you about it, and he is absolutely right. His class is a very good lesson about life!I greately appreciate opportunity of taking it!Thank you, Professor!!!

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ETH125
Jan 4, 2010

HE is so f.... awesome!!!! THe best teacher ever!!!!! and hot!!!!

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ETH125
Jan 21, 2010

MUST TAKE HIM.. I WANT TO TAKE HIM AND LISTEN TO HIS LECTURE FOR THE REST OF MY COLLEGE LIFE. HE IS INSPIRING AND INTERESTING.. HE WOULD WORK THINGS OUT FOR YOU IF U CANNOT MAKE IT TO HIS CLASS BUT ONE THING YOU WONT MAKE THAT STEP BECAUSE ONCE YOU TAKE HIM EVEN IF THE CLASS IS 8 AM IN THE MORNING YOU WILL GO EVEN IF UR NOT A MORNING PERSON. <3 HIM

5.0
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SOC203
May 22, 2010

Professor Camacho, is a terrific professor, mentor, teacher... he has changed my views of life without him even knowing... His Lectures and teaching is a Life experience, he makes Beccaria and Lombroso's theories interesting... It's an Honor to have taken this class!!!

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ETH125
May 30, 2010

Look up the word 'dynamo' in the dictionary and you'll see his picture next to it. Prof. Camacho injects a lot of energy into his lectures; he gallops back and forth, from one end of the room to the other (gesticulating all the while). His talks on social class dynamics and ethnic relations in America are thought-provoking. He's also funny.

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SOC308
Jul 2, 2010

Took professor Camacho before for SOC 203 and I must say, nothing has really chance. He is d best professor by far, also he has the best sense of humor ever.Highly, highly recommended.

5.0
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ETH2667
Dec 3, 2010

Where can I start this off...Well, hands down, the best teacher ON EARTH! I love his lectures, and trsut me I get bored easily. His class is three hours long, but it feels as if it were an hour! Like you don't feel time passes by. Everyone attends his class...what does that tell you. 3hrs+Prof.Camacho= :)

5.0
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SOC203
Dec 4, 2010

he seriously is the BEST TEACHER EVER. he's hilarious. he gives you 3 absences which you're prbably not even going to take cus his class is a lot of fun. Theres a paper, a midterm & a final. for my class he combined the paper wit the midterm & gave us the final as a takehome! TAKE HIM!

5.0
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SOC3103
Dec 28, 2010

Professor Camacho is the best professor at John Jay, you learn a lot in his class, and all you need to do is a Midterm,six to eight pages easy term paper and a final.i recommended to anyone who want to take his class.

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ETH124
Sep 3, 2011

Attended class on Friday drop class the same day So, So

4.0
1.0
ETH124
Sep 21, 2011

Great professor, fun, charismatic, and expresses his opinion in a unique, non-offending way.

5.0
3.0
ETH124
Dec 20, 2011

BEST PROF IN JOHN JAY!!!!!! HE'S A MUST TAKE, I WISH I COULD TAKE HIS CLASS ALL OVER AGAIN. I LEARNED A LOT IN HIS CLASS, HE'S GREAT :)

4.0
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SOC305
Dec 27, 2011

Do want to get A? then take Camacho,He's the best professor at John Jay,in his class you learn a lot, and all you need to do is a easy Midterm,a ten pages term paper and a final.Participate and do that and i guaranteed, you will not get less than A in his class. I got an A by doing what i mentioned.

5.0
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SOC305
Dec 28, 2011

he is one of the best prof at jjc. i was scared at first when he gave the syllabus but as long as you're a good writer and you do really well on his paper you'll get an easy A. Class is interesting and he's funny too.

5.0
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SOC305
Jan 2, 2012

A.Camacho is the best professor at John Jay, you learn a lot in his class, and all you need to do in his class is a ten pages term paper,and a easy Mid term and Final exam. I got a A on his class. I recommended his class to anyone who need to take this class.

5.0
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SOC101
Jan 26, 2012

really easy. smart. funny. keeps the class interested! Learned a lot from this guy!

5.0
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AABCSOC
May 1, 2012

THIS MAN IS AMAZING. HE IS ONE OF THE PROFESSORS IN JOHN JAY THAT KEEPS IT REAL.HE DOESNT SUGAR COAT ANYTHING HIS CLASS WAS EXTREMELY INTERESTING NEVER MISSED A CLASS SO FAR MY FAVORITE.CLASS IS EASY TO FOLLOW ALL YOU HAVE TODO IS TAKE NOTES AND AS A FINAL HE ASKS YOU FOR KEYTERMS ND A PAPER.NOT HARDWORK AT ALL ENTERTAINING AND YOU LEARN ALOTSOC101

5.0
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SOC350
May 30, 2012

BEST TEACHER EVERRRR!

5.0
2.0
SOC308
Aug 19, 2012

He is awesome notonly is he helpful with the class but he was able to help me with problems I was going through outside of the classroom...he knows what he is talking about and he makes the class fun. There is a take home midterm and a 10 page term paper and sometimes he waves the final =)

5.0
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SOC101
Dec 4, 2012

HE IS THE BEST!EASY A! He makes the material really easy to understand.You wont get bored in his class.he is a very funny man. 1 paper which is ur midterm. then there's a final. he gave a review. I wold tke him again if i can. DEFINITELY ONE OF BEST PROF IN JJAY!

5.0
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ETH124
Jan 1, 2013

One of the best professors at John Jay! He makes the material really easy to understand.You wont get bored in his class because is a very funny man. One midterm paper and one final paper. No homework. If I could I would take him again. Keeps all his students interested.

5.0
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ETH124
Jan 13, 2013

if we could give out prof awards, he would get all of them. he is the most interesting prof ever. i looked forward to fridays so i can go to his class. you learn so much and hes hilariouss. its like going to a comedy show each lecture. his enthusiasm and charisma are by far the best ive seen in a prof. you can tell he loves his job and his students

5.0
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SOC308
Jan 28, 2013

He is the best, he will have your brain working like never before. I wanted to drop his class at first but he was so interesting that i could not bring myself to do it. You will not regret taking him, TRUST me!!!

5.0
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ETH124
Feb 2, 2013

AMAZING. Very informative, not only on class subject but career, life etc. Very fun. Never a boring lecture. More like a conversation. Is Very Passionate. Very funny. Amazing person. Amazing Professor. Its a pretty easy class and you ACTUALLY learn. Loved him. Would take him a billion times again. TOP PROFESSOR OF ALL TIME.!!

5.0
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MIGRATIONCRIME
Jun 13, 2013

This is what you want from a Prof veteran worked the feds and now teaches super fun guy almost gave away the grades makes a point to have students learn what goes on around them take him if you can more so if your PR he always likes a good laugh and has a cool sense of humor no BS in the class enjoy you wont regret it

5.0
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SOC101
Oct 30, 2013

Awesome professor... Funny guy, really laid back, and if you have him for sociology, it WILL be the greatest class you will ever take in your life. Such an eye opening class about society and the class will change you for the good. He is also a very good speaker. Overall great professor

5.0
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SOC101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 4, 2013

Very laid back, easy grades. hardly hws, just do the research paper and his other paper. a take home exam and thats about it. very funny, definitely recommend u to take him

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY101
Nov 5, 2013

The best professor at John Jay. He is the most intelligent professor I have ever taken at John Jay. He doesn't teach out the book like the rest of these professors. He teaches the real deal about society. A man who says he came from nothing to someone now. I am still currently in his class and he has changed my view on life. Take him!!!

5.0
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SOC308
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2013

One of the best professors at John Jay! Extremely laid back.I am not a morning person but I enjoyed coming to his class because he makes it interesting. Not only do you learn a lot in his class you also learn about life. I wish I could take him again for senior seminar. There is only a midterm, paper and a final. Take him. You wont regret it.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Nov 27, 2013

Awesome Professor ! Very Realistic. Highly Recommend !! Guarantee he's one of the best in John Jay

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Dec 19, 2013

LOVE this professor he is so down to earth and doesn't try to sugar coat what society is really going through. He teaches his class with passion and focuses more on teaching you through real life stories than HW and tests all the time. DEFFFFF take his class! Not your average professor (in a good way) and very funny.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Jan 14, 2014

BEST TEACHER EVER!! His classes are not boring at all. He lectures more than using powerpoint. No textbook needed. 2 essays. TAKE HOME midterm and final. Thats it! GREAT CLASS! EASY A

5.0
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SOC101
Apr 27, 2014

Best.Professer.Ever. Really learn stuff that will stick with you forever, so clear, so passionate about teaching, one of the most easiest/fun and overall best class at John Jay

2.0
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SOC309
Jul 1, 2014

I'm not sure how he got sch great reviews. Yes, he's animated and intersting. However, the entire semester we had maybe three lectures that actually pertained to the course. Other than that it was irrelevant information. He did not have a syllabus until mid-way through the semester. It felt like he was completely unprepared for the class.

3.0
2.0
SOC305
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2014

He missed about 7 classes throughout the semester. He's very opinionated and one sided on very controversial issues such as capital punishment, abortion, and rape. No tests, we had a final (10 pages) paper and a paper prospectus - our grades were based on those and im guessing participation.

5.0
1.0
SOC240
Nov 16, 2014

This professor is really down to earth and approachable. He is very helpful I will def take him again.

5.0
1.0
SOC203
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2014

Best professor ever. No homework. 1 paper, 5 pages reaction to book. TAKE HOME FINAL AND HE GIVES YOU A WEEK TO DO IT. Really funny, very clear and the stuff he teaches u actually learn. Misses class a lot so I would make his class the last or first class of your day so u can leave early or go in late. SO far has missed 6 or 7 classes. TAKE HIM

3.0
1.0
SOC203
Feb 19, 2015

Camacho is not a difficult professor and have a good sense of humor to keep the class enthusiastic and interested. But he is extremely unprofessional, I cannot even begin to count how many times he had an excuse for him not to be present in class. Barely gave homework and didn't have to do much reading, just show up but you better hope he's there

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2016

Have him once a week, his class is easy and you learn a lot and he doesn't sugar coat how society really is. One 5 page reaction paper, TAKE HOME QUIZ and FINAL. He does miss class often. TAKE HIM.

3.0
1.0
SOC203
May 26, 2016
Would take again

Super easy A. His lectures are interesting but not very relatable to the course. He only gives 3 assignments through out the semester. However, he sometimes doesn't take attendance which is annoying if you actually show up.

2.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

While I like Prof. Camacho's personality, he's really a lousy teacher. I took him once a week, he cancelled 4 classes (lots of excuses too). Also, he only used about half of the period allotted. I learned next to nothing in this class, we were assigned 2 chapters from the textbook and had 2 HW assignments+final paper.

5.0
2.0
SOC203
May 30, 2016
Would take again

Great professor, makes class interesting and funny. I enjoyed this course very much. Very straight forward on teaching and grading. Definitely recommend.

5.0
1.0
SOC203
May 30, 2016
Would take again

One of the best professors in John Jay.

4.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A-
May 30, 2016
Would take again

THIS PROF IS SO NICE, EVEN THOUGH HE CANCELED CLASSES SOMETIMES BUT THAT WAS UNDERSTANDABLE. PROF IS ALSO HUMAN WHO WOULD GET SICK SOMETIMES JUST LIKE YOU STUDENTS. TAKING HIS SOC203 NEXT SEMESTER.

2.0
1.0
SOC101
Aug 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class is probably the easiest A you'll snag at JJ. But, that's because he doesn't do much in class, if he's there at all. When he is, all he does is gripe about the 1% and how it's unfair that he's not rich. I'm against the wealth disparity too, but, wow. This man really wants to be part of the financial elite. Used the textbook once. Really.

Participation matters
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2.0
1.0
SOC213
Aug 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I was extremely disappointing and uncomfortable. Although he seemed passionate, he discusses topics out of his scope of knowledge and very inappropriate. I do not think asking students is they are single or married, or standing in front of the class with your shirt buttons undone is cool. If you want an easy A, you should have stayed in hs. Waste!

Participation matters
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1.0
2.0
PSYCH213
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

It is NOT okay to pay to attend this class where I learned little to nothing about race and ethnic relations. I did get to feel judged and shut down for my personal religious views that I was asked about directly with no pertinence to the subject. Camacho made sexist, homophobic and insensitive comments constantly. Glad he quit mid-semester.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jan 23, 2017
Would take again

Professor Camacho is one of the best in John Jay. He is very laid back, hilarious and keeps it real. If you are easily offended, stay away. He has cancelled class a few times but always notifies his students. I would definitely take another class with him again.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

50%

Textbook Required

74%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Not sure yet (2)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 8 reported grades
A: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (3)
Participation matters (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Inspirational (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Hilarious (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

203

5.0

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SOC

5.0

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CRIMN101

5.0

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SOCIO03

5.0

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SOC231

5.0

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