she teaches poly sci as well and those classes are even harder, she will even admit her classes are tough. She makes her self available for help and keeps you awake in class, just study for the test.

she had to step in and take over for Dr. Spears and did an excellent job. She will tell you she is a tough professor but the fact that she really tries her hardest in preparing everyone for exams makes up for it. She responds quickly to questions in class as well as emails. Great professor, but is very tough academically.

She is a very knowlegdable teacher, but gets over everyones head easily. She tells a lot of interesting stories, but when it comes for a test review she tells you to know things in the chapters you never discussed in class. She is very nice, but does teach the class like a graduate class. Hit or miss if you can help it.

Took it during summer it was not bad just a lot of reading and information on the test.

She is all over the place, so if you need strict structure in your classes its probably not a good idea to take her class. However, she is entertaining and a really nice person. I really liked her class, but it is not an easy class. The tests contain a lot of information. Study the book closely and you will do fine!

She gets off topic easily and doesn't teach everything that's going to be on the test during class. Definately use the book! She is always available if you have a question... and she'll go into great detail about it. The class can be a lot of work, but I really enjoyed it.

Goes off topic every class. Just read the book and go to class, even if you dont pay atention, and you will do fine. I Took her twice for intro and courts, she is a great teacher

Goes off topic every class. Just read the book and go to class, even if you dont pay atention, and you will do fine. I Took her twice for intro and courts, she is a great teacher

boring class!

Great person and professor. Make sure you take notes on what she talks about because it will randomly appear on the tests. Not too much work--great conversations in class. Unorganized though--so that is annoying. Learn a lot.

Avoid taking this class with her at all costs. She is VERY nice, is very knowledgeable, but has NO idea how to teach. Is incredibly unorganized, assignments are VERY unclear and are rarely discussed or outlined in class. She is always happy to help if you ask for it, but the headaches you will get from this class are NOT worth it.

Very smart woman. You will go into the last week feeling lost with regards to your final assignment but, if you tried throughout the semester, you'll be pleased with your grade. If you've heard bad things about her from someone, they probably got a grade worthy of their (minimal) effort.

such a nice lady. really enjoyed her class. my favorite teacher ive had. kinda disorganized and hard to know what to study for test. mainly look over terms.

I personally adored Professor Boyd. She does tend to stray from the textbook, and her tests are hard, but she is completely understanding if the rest of the class is also struggling. Often, she drops the last test in favor of a group final. I took three classes with her and she's one of my favorite teachers. A lovely woman.

This lady is so amazing. She is a great teacher and her tests are extremely easy. Definitely take this class I highly recommend it.

She is by far my absolute favorite professor. She is nuts and makes the material very interesting. I don't take notes but I do study the textbook before every test. Only four tests. The second one (police) is the most difficult. Only 3 allowed absences. Although, I HIGHLY recommend this class. She is awesome.

She is awesome! the tests are all on the book, honestly you don't really need to show up for class to do well on tests. But I would anyway just because I loved her so much. Crazy stories from when she was an attorney, funny voice. Great person all around, anyone who doesn't like her is probably just an idiot.

Professor Boyd is great! Her Test are multiple choice, not easy but its helpful that they're multiple choice. She has great anecdotes and little side bars; I had her for 3 hours once a week and she made the 3 hours bearable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

AWESOME!! She is disorganized but she looks our for her students. Extremely talented when it comes to law, I hope to be as good of a lawyer as she is one day. Awesome stories, awesome class. RECOMMEND

She is an amazing Professor!! She went out of her way to help me and while she is sometimes a little disorganized, I would take another class by her.

I absolutely loved Mrs. Boyd's class! I learned a lot from her class and really enjoyed learning from some of her first hand experiences that she has in the field of Criminal Justice. Even though I feel that I may not always agree with her on some issues, I enjoyed the open forums all the same! Hoping to take another class with her next semester!

She is a former prosecutor and likes to tell first hand stories. Very interesting stories but don't necessarily go along with the tests. As long as you read the book you will do fine on the tests. Very straightforward tests. Attendance is mandatory but she offers a few extra credit opportunities throughout the semester.

Boyd is a sweet and funny lady. Her lectures can be a bit confusing, because she doesn't use a powerpoint and she can get off topic, so it helps to follow along with the book. She has no homework assignments, just 4 exams. She will call attendance at the start of every class. She tells a lot of good personal stories to explain terms and topics.

Class was web-enhanced, so there were weekly assignments due on Fridays. Tests are relatively easy if you read and review your notes. She's a kind woman who knows her stuff, even if she is scatterbrained most of the time. She tells stories from her days as a prosecutor.

Professor Boyd is very nice but her lectures are torture to sit through. They do not really help with the tests as most of the material is taken directly from the book. Read the book to pass the tests and you will do fine. As a criminology major, I enjoy this class but would not recommend it to someone just trying to fulfill a gen ed requirement.

Go to class, read the assignments, and study for an easy A. Very straightforward because grades come down to 4 exams. Excellent course for those who excel at test taking or any one who does not like to write essays. I do NOT recommend this class for those whom it is not their major.

Professor Boyd is awesome. She used to be a prosecutor & has many interesting stories that make class fun. She can get off topic easily, but if you pay attention, take notes, & read the book, it is an easy A. In this class we had many case briefs or questions to answer on old significant cases as well as a couple tests. Overall, great class!

After 1 full week of classes, we were supposed to have read over 100 pages for American Gov. As a little freshman, I was overwhelmed. Aside from the bulk work assigned, I quite enjoyed my class with Boyd. She's funny, quirky, and a bit spontaneous. Never fell asleep or got bored in the class.

Very influential on my life. Will never forget what she taught me about life and learning

This would be the CRM class to take! Boyd does talk a lot, but it is the use of real life examples related towards the topic. This really does help get the text across. Take notes of the PP and what she says to help study wise. Everything she says is in the book, but still READ THE BOOK! The only grades are from the exams, so make them count.

She is a very good professor. She does lecture every class, but most of the time it is about her experiences so it helps you understand the textbook better. You have to read the textbook. The only grades were the 4 tests, however, she offers like two things of extra credit.

Prof. Boyd is the BEST professor at UNCW, no contest. Her class is always extremely interesting, made even better by her supplementing the course material with her own personal experience with the criminal justice system as an attorney. If I could take her class again a million times I would. Prof. Boyd is who I want to be when I grow up.

The only reason you need the book is because she doesn't actually lecture from the book, but test on it. She is a fun and energetic teacher and I love her class, she loves when you don't agree with her on something, and she is really a relatable teacher.

Prof. Boyd is a lecturer that includes the information, but also her personal experience within the criminal justice system. She is entertaining and although, attendance is big, she is considerate and definitely one I look forward to seeing every week!

I really enjoyed Professor Boyd! I like her sense of humor, but this is an independent study class. As long as you do the readings and study the cases she goes over in class you'll do fine on the exams. There isn't too much work involved other than that. So if you're looking for a laid back class that is mostly independent study this is it.

Loved this class (CRM105) !! She has a ton of experience as she has practiced law in three states and has been a prosecutor. She gives single word bullet points on her slides so you HAVE to be in class to get the verbal notes. Also, read the book as it covers some stuff she doesn't in class. Overall, I highly recommend her.

Ms. Boyd is an amazing teacher! She is a former prosecutor therefore her lectures are extremely interesting. She is very lecture heavy therefore if you miss class you will fail. Only 4 tests and no assignments. Although if you take notes AND read, you will be fine. I can't wait to take her again!

She is awesome! She only gives out 4 test and that makes up your whole grade. She has office hours and I would take advantage of them. Make sure you read the textbook before and after class. She gives a lot of personal experience because she is an attorney herself. She takes attendance and if you miss more than a 3 classes your grade goes down.

Professor Boyd is a hilarious woman, she is also very inspirational in her classes. She uses stories as examples, so reading the book is the best way to pass the exams. She is an awesome and genuine teacher, I am trying to take any classes that she teaches.

Professor Boyd is hilarious and she makes lectures really interesting. I don't really get the bad reviews but it could be that I had an easier class with her. The class only consists of 3-4 tests and if you come to class and pay attention, you'll do fine. You are supposed to read the textbook but I didn't, paid attention, and did well.

Dr. Boyd is a super amazing professor! I have taken her courts class and she was so inspiring and made me want to become an attorney. Although there is a lot of information to memorize, it is easy to do so because Dr. Boyd is such a great teacher. The lectures are really fun, and I looked forward to them every week. I wish I could take her again.

Criminal Law-Professor Boyd truly cares about her students. She is in her office or there to answer emails anytime you need. She is a difficult professor and believes As are only for excellence. If you show that you care about the class and try, you should do well. She is flexible and tries her best to accommodate students. Great online transition!

I absolutely love Prof. Boyd. She's extremely passionate about criminal justice, and her humor makes the class enjoyable. The class mostly consists of lectures which don't exactly match up with the textbook, so it's important to read that and take notes. The tests use the exact textbook definition. She's also super caring and patient.

This teacher makes class really fun and she has a lot of experience since she is an attorney. She talks a lot about her personal experience. She'll even go over everything you need to know for the test in class if you ask. The tests are a little difficult and they pretty much determine your grade. There are almost no assignments besides a few tests

While I thoroughly enjoyed having Prof Boyd for this class, I would not retake the class itself. It is a lot of reading and analyses, not to mention the weighting of the exams is insane. However, I would love to have Prof Boyd again in the future.

Love professor Boyd but the intro class was hard. Had to memorize a lot. And the exams were hard.

Please dont let these harsh comments scare you away from Prof Boyd. She is 10/10 the best prof I have had at UNCW so far, especially in the CRM program. She cares about all of her students dearly and their success. Her lectures are fun, shes so smart, and she is always willing to help. Classes can be difficult, but if you try youll be fine.

Absolutely loved Professor Boyd. The tests are hard and all about the textbook + cases and she has powerpoint heavy lectures that don't always help. She goes off on tangents but has a lot of law knowledge and a million stories to relate to the subjects. Wish I needed more classes that she was teaching because I would love to learn more from her!!!

I absolutely loved Professor Boyd! She was so funny and often told us stories of her experiences in her field. Exams are directly off of the textbook, however. But I wish she taught classes in my major.

Professor Boyd was a very great professor as she is extremely knowledgeable from having so much experience in the court room. Her stories are very interesting but do not have much to do on the tests at all. She assigns 3 assignments and 3 quizzes throughout the whole semester the quizzes are very difficult which makes it very hard to get an A.

Excellent professor. I took her (trial) race & voting class during my fall semester and loved her teaching style so much I took another class with her as the instructor. Amount of experience in the field not only admirable, but makes her a great professor. Never fails to bring a real life experience to help students understand subject matter.

I really enjoyed her criminal courts class she really cares about her students and brings personal experiences into her lectures. Exams are extremely hard and in person, but I would really recommend her classes.

Professor Boyd is hilarious and a nice person. This class is heavily based on tests and 3 assignments you will not get 100% on. Her aid grades them all. She is late to put in grades. Don't forget to read the book or you will not do well on the tests. She focuses a lot on cases in the tests so know the details.

Dr Boyd AFN 220 class was great! You will learn a lot and the topics are very challenging which I love. I really wish the lectures were more focused though.

Babbling Babette. She will babble. But amazing person and very smart. Hilarious professor. I rec her class but don't buy textbook you won't use it ever. You talk and review the Central Park 5 case so DO buy that book.

Ms. Boyd is a great professor and very knowledgeable about criminal law. Her lectures are engaging, includes class discussion, and she is hilarious! Her tests are pretty hard and you have to study a lot, pay attention in class, and read the textbook. You only have homework once a week which is a case brief which is time-consuming and a little hard.

Prof. Boyd is both an amazing professor and conversationalist. Her fight for black votership class was very insightful, educational, and very conversation heavy. We did have homework and exams/tests but if you do the assigned reading you will pass in flying colors. It is a pleasure to have taken her course and I greatly recommend her to everyone.

Prof. Boyd's class is tough, but engaging. The exams are challenging, so staying on top of the textbook and lectures is key. Unstuckstudy was super helpful for practice questions and studying. Overall, a rewarding class if you're willing to put in the work.

I like her, she is clearly knowledgable. But she can ramble. I find it hard to follow in lectures, I feel lost most times. But for exams, I literally just skimmed thru the textbook and paid attention to things she would EMPHASIZE in class; I got 95's and above. Otherwise, I find her humorous and if you talk to her you can tell she really cares.

Grades with exams + little reflection assignments. There's no point in reading the entire textbook; all the material on exams comes from the "Chapter Review" pages at the end of each chapter.

The class itself was okay but thats bc of the subject matter. I actually liked going to this class even though it was a long lecture every time. She has experience in the field she is teaching so she always has stories to tell which keeps class really interesting. She also prompts us to give anwers and think which is cool. shes also sweet and funny

Prof. Boyd is one of the best professors I have taken. Her classes are filled with insightful discussion where the whole class gets involved. Her exams are more on the difficult side and she is a slightly harsh grader, make sure you give plenty of detail and have correct grammar. Overall, I truly enjoyed her class and I would highly recommend her.