4.8

Cale Crammer

Political Science - Santiago Canyon College

4.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
119
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

119

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What Students Say

Took his 4-week online political science 101 class, and it was the best online class I've ever taken

POLT101 - 5.0 rating

This was by far the best online course I have ever taken

POLT101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 99 grades
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A+ (19)
B+ (11)
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Based on 102 reported grades
A: 54
A+: 19
B+: 11
B: 8
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Gives good feedback (65)
Clear grading criteria (39)
Amazing lectures (33)
Caring (29)
Respected (27)
EXTRA CREDIT (24)
Get ready to read (22)
Participation matters (21)
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POL101

5.0

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POLITICAL101

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POLSCI101

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POLT100

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Reviews (119)
5.0
3.0
POL101
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

I took one class with him. He is awesome, he helps students with extra credit. As long as You do the study questions and homeworks, you can get a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Crammer is by far on of the best professors I've ever had! He makes politics fun, and is hilarious! His term paper prompt was really confusing, but if you start on it the moment you get the assignment you will be fine. There is 1-2 pieces of homework from the textbook, but they were easy and could be finished in 30-45 minutes.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2017
Would take again

Professor Crammer is the best professor I've had at SCC. I'm really not that interested in politics, but he made the class fun. I would definitely take him again!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2017
Would take again

This was one of my favorite classes! His lectures are super interesting and he does a great job explaining ideas and concepts. The book is used for homework assignments that aren't too hard. As long as you put in some effort, it's very easy to pass. He also gives lots of extra credit opportunities.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

Cale is great! He is new at SCC, but really knows his stuff. He'll do everything he can to help you do well in the class. He offers lots of extra credit opportunities and if you do the work, it should be an easy A. He also doesn't force his personal opinions on you, unlike other professors. I would take him again.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2017
Would take again

Took professor Cale's first online political science class in Winter Intersession 2017. Great class, wasn't too hard. Just a good amount of youtube lectures to watch and small quizzes along with some reading and study questions to do.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2017
Would take again

I just finished taking his course online. There were weekly quizzes and discussion posts, but they were easy. He does assign a good amount of work, but if you do the work, its a pretty easy A. Course was interesting too. Didn't really feel like a online class and he seems to really care. Glad a took him.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Feb 14, 2017
Would take again

Took his Political Science 101 Class. Awesome teacher, genuinely loves the subject and makes the class enjoyable. Gave us extra credit just for going over tests with him after class. Definitely recommend taking his class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
POLT101
Grade: B+
Mar 16, 2017
Would take again

Cale! was my favorite teachers I've taken so far. Always made politics something id look forward too.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
POLT101
Apr 23, 2017
Would take again

Took Cale for the first 8 weeks of spring and really enjoyed the class. It wasn't too difficult, but there were weekly assignments. Stay on top of things! He communicates a lot, which I liked and the course was organized well and was easy to follow. I'm taking him again for POLT 201! Would recommend!

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
POLITICAL101
Grade: B+
May 26, 2017
Would take again

First is first, he is hot! He is well spoken, could sit and watch him all day! Super articulate! He is extremely educated in this field! You need the book guys, but it is worth it! He is worth it... His lectures are easy to follow and he makes his class a safe environment to share your thoughts on politics!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLT101
May 29, 2017
Would take again

Incredibly passionate about his field, he was able to spark an interest in politics for someone who had abhorred the idea of talking about it before.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Jun 13, 2017
Would take again

The class was organized well and easy to follow. He posts online lectures and communicates a lot. You definitely can't put off doing the work, but if you do it, the course is pretty easy. He makes the class interesting and seems super nice.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POL101
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2017
Would take again

Super easy class, great professors. Class consisted of lectures and group work. I had to miss class for two weeks and he was flexible with it. Was able to still get an A in the class. Only thing I would say is to pay attention during the reviews. The test are fairly easy so long as you study and pay attention in class

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
POLI101
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2017
Would take again

Great professor!!Took his 4week online course and was scared it will be too fast or too disconnected. Was very responsive to emails most of the time within a few hours. Was very helpful throughout the course and gave very positive feedback. Very fair and unbiased especially as this is politics. Very open classroom discussions where all sides matter

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
POLI101
Aug 28, 2017
Would take again

amazing prof! took his online class this summer and he made it VERY easy to follow! definitely recommend

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Professor Crammer's class is how all classes should be! Tests clearly reflect what was discussed in lectures so if you are present, pay attention, and study, easy A. As far as projects go, if you demonstrate a good understanding of the topic and put forth effort, easy A. Criteria is easy to learn, overall great professor and class!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
POLISCI101
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

He makes political scenice easy to understand. He is an easy grader even though he makes it sound like hes going to be a tough grader. There is a group project where you have to present. Overall, the class is easy.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
POLSCI101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

You can tell he's very passionate about politics, it's very moving, he makes class very fun. he's probably the best professor I've ever had in my many years in college. he doesn't take roll but his lectures are basically what's on the exams and assignments, so I wouldn't miss more than a few. barely used the textbook, my only complaint. he's amazin

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Such a great professor who actually knows how to teach the subject. He makes politics fun and easier to understand. No attendance it taken, but don't miss class because tests are all lecture based. Always available during office hours, one major group project. Book isn't really necessary.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POL101
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

I totally recommend taking any class with him

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2018
Would take again

Political science is something a lot of people don't enjoy, but Professor Crammer makes it better. You can tell he puts in so much effort into his lectures and prepares for us. He is accessible outside of class and I have nothing but good things to say about him. One of the best professors I've had in SCC.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2018
Would take again

Professor Crammer has such a passion for what he teaches, and it really shows through his lectures and assignments. He doesn't reveal his political stance to his students so you feel really free to express your opinions. His assignments are easy and his tests are a combination of multiple choice, essay, short answer, and matching. Fairly easy class

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2018
Would take again

Took his class online and it was fantastic, he breaks up all the sections equally, gives links for his lectures on youtube and then gives his own notes that break down each section, 3 papers and if show you know the material he'll give you a good grade, you need the book every now and again, but overall great class and he loves what he teaches

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2018
Would take again

Crammer is a really good professor. I had a really hard time getting into Political Science, because it's personally just not for me, but he does a great job at explaining the material and breaking it down for people. The only thing i didn't like was how often we had to get into groups.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Cale is the best professor I have had at SCC! He really knows his stuff and is passionate. His lectures are amazing! His exams are pretty easy if you follow the study guide. The assignments are also pretty easy if you want to do well. I personally hate politics, but he made the course enjoyable. Would recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
POLT100
Grade: B
May 2, 2018
Would take again

He is by far my favorite teacher I've had to far at this school. He is clear on his standards, but is also willing to work with you if needed. He cares a lot about his students and keeps his class organized so that you know what is expected.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
POLT201
Jun 1, 2018
Would take again

I never do these but Professor Crammer is the best Political Science Professor I have had in a long time. I am currently in three Political Science classes, and really wish I took him for all of them. He gives great audio feedback on every paper, I learned a lot, and he is just an awesome Professor all around.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class is too much work for a 4 week summer course. Lengthy discussion boards, 4-7 page paper, and free response exams that are way too long (about 10+ questions that requires paragraph answers). On one of the exams, he wanted a 5 paragraph response. Seriously? This is a 100 course. Relax. Overall, OK, but boring and time consuming. Don't take.

5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2018
Would take again

Ive taken a couple online GE courses and this one was by far the best. Exams are writing based, but pretty easy. Gives good feedback on papers and assignments. Politics is not really my thing, but the course was interesting and an easy A if you put in the effort. Would definitely recommend.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2018
Would take again

He's a very observant professor and it shows that he loves what he does, he made it very easy to grasp the material and pass

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2018
Would take again

Crammer was one of the nicest professors I have ever had. Great teacher. You can tell he cares and is interested in teaching and interacting with the students. Allows cheat sheets on all 4 tests and had one easy group project. Was a mandatory class I could care less about but ended up being one of my favorites. He's easy-going, smart, and funny.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2018
Would take again

Took him over a 4 week summer course. Pretty easy to get an A in the class as long as you put in the work. 4 discussion boards per week, along with 1 exam and a final 4-7 papers. Make sure you're extremely detailed on the exams since they're all free response questions. (Roughly 10 questions).

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2018
Would take again

Took his 4-week online political science 101 class, and it was the best online class I've ever taken! I was worried that the pace would be too fast, but he made it super easy, straightforward, and is clear on what he expects! Even travelling cross-country while taking this class was no issue. I absolutely would recommend taking him as a professor!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POL101
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2018
Would take again

Crammer was a great teacher very clear on his lectures and what would be on the test he is a fair grader and grades based on opinion also lets u use a flash card to write anything you want for tests gives extra credit he is very funny also loved his class and recommend you take itt !!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
POLT101
Grade: B+
Sep 2, 2018
Would take again

Crammer is an all around great guy. However, he is a harsh grader, not clear on what he wants. You have to pay attention to lectures to pass, he moves fast. A few opportunists to get extra credit. Three tests, one paper that was pretty hard to write and I'm good at papers, one group project, and one homework assignment aside from the reading.

Tough Grader
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

Amazing Class! I did not like politics but this teacher made me like it. He demonstrates an accurate knowledge of Politics. If you do all the homework, and pay attention to the lectures, you will get an A. He even have video classes on Canvas that you can watch if you miss a class. He is a very nice professor, one of the bests I have ever had!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Professor Crammer understands that not everyone is a political science major and teaches his class, grades papers, and creates assignments with that in mind. I took this class online, however he was available on campus for any needed help. There were times when he gave us extra credit for usual assignments that were around the time of term papers.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
POL101
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2019
Would take again

He's amazing! He explains things very thoroughly and the videos he sets up online HELP SO MUCH! Especially when studying for tests! I enjoyed going to his lectures because unlike other professors that fill their slides with a bunch of information that can be hard to grasp all at once, his power points are simple and to the point with some humor!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2019
Would take again

This was by far the best online course I have ever taken. I took Cale's class over intersession for 4 weeks and expected 4 weeks of hell, but instead I got the best of the best. The class is very well structured with clear and well-worded video lectures. The discussions were very engaging as well as the book assignments. 10/10 professor!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: B+
Feb 10, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. Definitely would take again

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
1.0
POLISCI101
Grade: A
May 28, 2019
Would take again

Best PoliSci professor Ive had so far! He gives great feedback and offers additional help if you need him. His passion is shown through his lectures, and every topic was made interesting! Id recommend him to any students looking for a political science course to take.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
POL101
Grade: A
May 29, 2019
Would take again

This guy was born to be a teacher! He is so clear in everything he teaches, his slideshows are awesome. He is funny and a great professor.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A-
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Professor Crammer is an amazing professor. I don't really enjoy government classes, but his attitude towards the subject and towards his students really made me enjoy this class. I would 100% take another class with him.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
POLT101
Grade: A-
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

Great Professor! Has very good info and does a great job explaining certain policies and issues relating to the subject! He's very organized, online and in the classroom and has many of his resources online if you missed a class. My only complaint is the lack of homework, tests basically dictate your grade.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
POLT101
Jul 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

TOUGH GRADER

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Jul 2, 2019
Would take again

If you do the work and put in the effort, this class is a breeze. Weekly discussions and quizzes. Easy. The midterm and final are written exams, so they are kind of time consuming. And there is a short paper. Cale gives great feedback and you can tell that he cares about his students. Would take again!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
POL101
Grade: A+
Jul 6, 2019
Would take again

I took his 4 week class, it was the best online class I've taken. He has everything clearly posted so you know exactly what is expected. He does weekly video updates & gives feedback daily. The work was manageable & you can easily get ahead in the course. Although it's a 4 week class, it was easier than some semester long classes. Best professor!

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Jul 31, 2019
Would take again

This was by far the best online class I have taken! Course was well organized and you can tell Professor Cale cares a lot about his students. The discussions were by far the best part. Exams were simple and straightforward. Watch his videos! 2 papers but they were really easy. I didnt think I would like this course, but I ended up loving it!

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2019
Would take again

I took my first ever college class with Professor Crammer. I was beyond satisfied and definitely recommend to take at least one course with him at SCC. He responds to emails very quick and is very helpful if you have any questions. Out of all my teachers, he is by far my favorite teacher!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
POLT250
Grade: A+
Oct 17, 2019
Would take again

I consider Cale a mentor now. He's by far the best professor I have ever had. He really understands how to get the most out of you in every course hes taught. I wish he taught at the university level because I would definitely take his classes as often as possible. I'm gonna miss you Cale!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. 11/10 would recommend taking a class with him. I've returned to take classes that I wasn't even interested in after seeing that he was teaching them, that's how amazing of a professor he is.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT201
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

You get out what you put in, grading and informational. If you take an in classroom course and need to miss a day he has online videos to help you catch up! He has thought through every frustration students may have and has worked to help ease the stress of the class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

I took Cale's class to fill a requirement, but would seriously consider taking more with him because he's an amazing professor! This class challenged my thinking and helped me open my mind to opposing views. You can tell how passionate he is about politics. He is such a kind man and always makes sure any questions or concerns you have are answered.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Crammer is great! I took his 4-week intersession class. His lectures/instructions were clear and easy to understand. When I needed help with the course paper, he was quick to set up a call with me and answer my questions. He genuinely cares for his students. What could've been a nightmare was a pleasant learning experience! Just do the work!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A-
Feb 11, 2020
Would take again

Professor Crammer was a phenomenal teacher. One of the nicest guys you can learn from. Gives you ample opportunity to pass and overall makes the course super fun.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2020
Would take again

The best professor ever. Professor Cale made his lectures understandable and short. He is very flexible and understanding with his students recommend him 10/10.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2020
Would take again

Such a nice professor! Just the usual weekly discussions and readings. The midterm and final are basically essays and he is very caring about the students. It is a very interesting and fun class to take! He always sent me feedback videos of himself actually speaking to me and giving me feedback on my writing. Pretty cool!

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

I have one major point that I want to make clear, he is quite possibly the most amazing professor I have ever encountered. His "mini-lectures" don't put you to sleep, he is caring and understands, heck.. he gave us 50% for just doing the assignments. If I were to write about every positive thing, I would need to make at least 2 other posts.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

Good professor. He gives feedback on everything and isnt a tough grader. Do the assignments and watch the lectures and you will be good. Has four exams, one given every 4 weeks. Exams consist of answering questions about the material (easy). Has multiple choice quizzes every two weeks for two chapters combined. Very caring and respectful.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
POLT201
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Hes so nice. He cares about if youre available to do work he kept in mind things that could keep us from doing the class work. During this pandemic hes been really thoughtful and understanding.

Caring
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Hands Down one of the best professors. Professor Crammer is so understanding and caring about his students. 1 Discussion every week and a Test about every 2 weeks, and 1 essay consisting of 5 essay questions . Work hard and youll receive and A in this class theres also a lot of opportunities for extra credit do them all.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
POLSCI101
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

I learned so much in this class! I cannot wait to take more of Cales classes. Put the time in and do the work and you will get a good grade. Its worth it because you will learn a lot. I am 14 and since the professor was so clear on his expectations, the class was very easy to manage. I recommend this to anyone who wants to actually learn.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

The course is very easy, just watch the lectures, do the reading, make quizlets, and you should be fine! He is a very caring Professor and makes Political Science very interesting and relevant to your life. You can tell he is passionate about it, I 100% recommend him! :)

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2020
Would take again

Professor Crammer is an all around great professor. He cares for all his students and gives everyone many opportunities to succeed. There are extra credit opportunities and I highly suggest going to the optional zoom lectures. There are some great conversations and they make the quizzes and tests much more understandable. Great class overall!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

This was definitely one of my favorite classes. All you have to do for the online is watch his lectures and take notes using the templates and you won't need the book. It says required but I didn't even use it once. The tests are fairly easy, just make sure to give a lot of detail. There are also short discussions once a week. 10/10 would recommend

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

Great Professor! I took this class over intersession and quarantine, so it was all online. He gave audio responses on all test and our paper which were extremely helpful. The test were not too difficult it was short answer questions given at the beginning of the week, and we had till Sunday to turn it in. Overall great experience, would recommend!!

5.0
4.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2021
Would take again

Professor Crammer was amazing! I took his POLT101 interterm class and I would've taken it 100x over!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLSCI101H
Grade: A+
Jun 4, 2021
Would take again

He is legit the nicest professor and person I have met. He made my semester the most enjoyable and made an impact on my life. Excellent feedback on everything and truly wants people to succeed in class and life. I'll remember him when I graduate, no doubt. Cale, if you ever see this, thank you for doing what you do.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
POLT201
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2021
Would take again

Due to COVID, he graded us mostly on the midterm, Final and course paper, all were free response. There were weekly quizzes/discussions, that aren't worth that much of your grade, but still do them! I feel that if you are an active participant in the class he will take that into consideration when grading and bump you up to the next letter grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
POLYSCI101H
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2021
Would take again

Prof. C provides engaging discussions, rich lectures, and excellent course content. Interesting class and it is ok to come in with no previous knowledge or opinions on American politics. Professor is awesome. Keep an open mind, absorb tons, and work for it. Mid term and final consisted of answering eight questions via analysis- it was work!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
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POLISCI201
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Crammer puts a lot of time and effort into his courses. I have had him for three classes and would take more if I were not transferring next year. He knows the materials inside and out and actively engages with students during class time. He asks questions that require original thought that go beyond simply restating the textbook materials.

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Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Jun 22, 2021
Would take again

Great Professor, really cares about his students and if they pass! Gives great feedback and super super nice. Definitely take his classes if youre able too!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 8, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Crammer is a 10/10 recommended professor. You can tell he knows what he's doing and how to attract an audience. He makes people WANT to participate in lectures and he is so organized and easy to follow, you can tell he likes what he does. There are no blind sides in the tests and quizzes, it's exactly what he teaches in lecture.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Amazing professor, one of my favorites. Not a lot of homework at all, three main grades (midterm, essay, final) he gives the questions on the midterm and the final beforehand. Super informative / clear grading policy. Definitely take this class if you need political science, amazing teacher!!! 100000/10.

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Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A+
Jan 27, 2022
Would take again

Top 2 professors ever. Easy extra credit, short mini lectures, and great feedback. Grades within a day usually. No required tests for the 4-week course.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
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5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A-
Jan 29, 2022
Would take again

Great professor, easy extra credit, makes my least favorite subject fun, and has really helpful video lectures. I took the 4-week online class.

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Amazing lectures
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2.0
POLT101
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2022
Would take again

Took his Introduction to PS during intersession and his class is an easy A if you put in the effort. He offers a good amount of extra credit throughout the course, responds very quickly, and helps to the best of his abilities. He had recorded lectures and they were all very straightforward. Take him!!!

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Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: B+
Mar 22, 2022
Would take again

This class was in person, but I never went to class. As long as you are a decent writer and have common sense, you can pass. He gives you all 14 possible short answer questions for the midterm and final a week before. Then the test will be 5 of those questions. You can also bring a cheat sheet, so there's no reason to not pass.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
POLSCI101H
Grade: A-
Jul 25, 2022
Would take again

Cale has to be one of the coolest professors I've ever had. He treats his students like adults and always makes time after class to talk to us. Although the lectures can get a little repetitive, it is a very fun and interesting class. The most difficult part of the class are the essays, and those aren't even that bad. Make sure you read!

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5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2022
Would take again

I took his summer course which consisted of a midterm, a paper, a final, and weekly discussions and quizzes. His class was pretty decent. He is very helpful and gives helpful advice on your work. He's a pretty tough grader, but he still makes it possible for you to pass his class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Crammer presented politics from an unbiased standpoint, and made it really easy to want to get involved. He assigns a lot of reading each night, and if you don't stay on top of it things can become hard. He wants you to succeed, just make sure you participate. The final also had a 2 sided cheat sheet, which helped tremendously.

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5.0
1.0
POL101
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2022
Would take again

I took the 4 week intersession course and I loved taking his class. Very organized and straight forward. He says you need the textbook but I finished with a 95 and only watched his lecture videos. Videos are very detailed and he goes beyond what the textbook says. He makes it easy to understand and his quizzes and exams are based off of his videos.

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5.0
3.0
POLSCI101H
Grade: A+
Oct 26, 2022
Would take again

W Teacher overall! He is very knowledgeable, has a subtle sense of humor, grades very fair, and makes it clear what he is looking for. Taken multiple classes with him and honestly have not regretted it, especially because his advice is priceless.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
POLI101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

He's very passionate about his subject and is a lenient professor. The only issue I found was that the course took more time from me than expected due to having to do the weekly quizzes as they seemed unnecessary. Other than that, his online lectures are great, he responds quickly, and he's also part of PTK chapter staff! I would take him again.

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5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

I really liked Cale! He's a strong lecturer and assigns a lot of reading, so if that works for you he's great.

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Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2023
Would take again

overall a great guy and he knows what he is talking about

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Respected
2.0
4.0
POLISCI101
Grade: A
Feb 13, 2023

I took Crammer over Spring Intersession so maybe that's why I felt this class was so difficult but it definitely didn't feel like an introduction class. He definitely requires you to have critical thinking skills when it comes to his assignments/essays. The only reason I got an A in the class was because of the extra credit.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POL101
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2023
Would take again

Easy course. Seems to care. One of the better courses I have taken at SCC which isn't saying much. Would recommend.

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Caring
5.0
2.0
POLI101
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

One of the best Professors I've ever taken. Gives many extra credit opportunities and is very engaging with everyone. He truly cares about the students and is very passionate about his class. 10/10 Professor

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5.0
2.0
POLI101
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

By far one of the best professors. Gives a lot of extra credit opportunities and his lectures are very helpful and clear. I would highly recommend him to anyone who's looking to take Political Science.

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Caring
4.0
4.0
POLI101
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2023
Would take again

This wasn't an easy class personally as I have never taken a political science course before, but Professor Crammer was always clear on his instructions. He gives a lot of extra credit throughout the semester so that is what really helped boost my grade.

Tough grader
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1.0
POLT101
Grade: B
May 12, 2023
Would take again

Honestly, I did the bare minimum and passed with a B. As long as you take advantage of the extra credit opportunities and pay attention to lectures you'll be fine.

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5.0
1.0
POL101
Grade: A+
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Super easy course. I got over 100% in his class because he offers so much extra credit. He hides them, but all you have to do is quickly run through his lessons or watch his update videos. Generally nice professor. Crammer gives lots of feedback and seems like he cares. Good experience and easy A.

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5.0
2.0
POL101
Jun 12, 2023
Would take again

Prof Crammer is a great professor. You will enjoy his recorded lectures. You need to have the text book .Although his lectures are fair and balanced the text book is a biased one . I am surprised how he selected a very liberally biased book like this one. All in all an excellent class to take.

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5.0
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POL101
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2023
Would take again

Great professor! He has very clear grading criteria and gives detailed feedback on assignments for you to improve. Very lecture and textbook reading heavy but if you put in the work, you should have no problem earning an A in the class.

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5.0
2.0
POLT201
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor Crammer was awesome and I love how he really cares about the quality of his teaching and how we wants to keep his students engaged and always learning. He truly wants everyone to learn and is super willing to help. I took this course online in a 4 week session and it was very manageable on top of working full time. Great class overall!

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Caring
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2023
Would take again

Professor Crammer is definitely one of my favorite teachers. He puts in enormous effort with his online lectures and slides to give us a better understanding of what we are reading. One thing to note in this class is that if you don't read the textbook he provides, it will be much harder to get an A in his class. He also gives a lot of extra credit

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5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A+
Aug 19, 2023
Would take again

Most of class is a group discussion where he lectures about specific points and asks you questions. You will have to read a new piece of media every class. Assignments do not have clear instructions- but it's because he's looking for broad interpretation that differs between students instead of 40 essays saying the same thing.

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5.0
2.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2023
Would take again

Mid, as long as you know how to take notes and write an essay you will do well.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
POLT201
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2023
Would take again

Class is simple and straightforward. 4 discussions, 4 exams and 4 essays. The exams are 100% based on the book and his lectures. You can get away with just reading the book. Essays are short and he gives detailed feedback. Overall, stress free and easy.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
POLSCI101H
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

I hated the work at first, but Crammer does a great job of making sure you understand political science, and makes it really interesting. Dense readings, but he almost works as a translator in class. Would take again.

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Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2024
Would take again

The best professor I've ever had. He does not make you pay for TB or do lots of hw. He is an excellent lecturer and explains things really well and interestingly. He makes sure people learn core concepts as opposed to throwing tons of facts. Grades depend on a midterm, final, and 2 papers, but the way he structures his tests makes them low stress!

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5.0
3.0
POL101
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2024
Would take again

"He is an amazing professor. I took his class because I was interested in politics and considered majoring in it. He is unequivocal in his lectures and wants you to pass the class. He allowed us to bring a cheat sheet for an exam."

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
POLT201
Grade: A
May 21, 2024
Would take again

His lectures are great and his grading is very reasonable. He is the best at explaining things! He gives four exams and 3 essays (+ discussions that are super easy and graded basically on completion), and he drops the lowest of each, which is amazing and takes the pressure away.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
1.0
POL101
Grade: A+
Aug 17, 2024
Would take again

Take his course. His lectures were amazing; he is so passionate and knowledgable about poli sci. His finals were short essays and he is an easy grader. He also offers ec if you go to the writing center. Super cool guy. Always positive.

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5.0
1.0
POLT101
Grade: A-
Nov 16, 2024
Would take again

Really nice guy! his lectures are really interesting and they're never boring at all. Exams are pretty easy just go over the review videos and textbook. Gives great feedback on essays and overall you can tell he's there to help you.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
POLT201
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Second time having him and he is overall an amazing professor. The lectures are very well organized and easy to understand. Highly recommend for anyone that is taking POLT classes.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
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3.0
POLT101
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Crammer is a great lecturer who makes the material engaging. The workload is manageable if you stay on top of the readings. Unstuck study was a lifesaver for exam prep.

5.0
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POLT101
Grade: A
May 28, 2025
Would take again

If you're considering taking any POLT classes at SCC take it with Crammer! Lectures are fun and simple. If you ever feel like you're falling behind, the reading is easy to catch up with. His style of teaching is how all polisci professors should teach. No bias towards any political party, pure neutrality.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
POL101
Grade: B
Jun 8, 2025
Would take again

Took him online. He does a fantastic job of providing feedback and opening out question times. Makes the class feel connected for something online. I think he was very mindful of everyone's views and made sure to just provide facts.

5.0
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POLSCI101H
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2025
Would take again

Amazing guy I'm sure I would've loved him more had our class not been online. The thing that's hard about this class is figuring out how he wants you to think. If you can figure that out I'm sure you'll do great here. Tests are FRQ, critical thinking is key here.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
5.0
POLT101
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2025
Would take again

I personally liked Mr. Crammer, pay attention to his videos (lengthy) but full of useful information to help you with your short answers and long essays. As long as you go over the videos and textbook (free) you should be able to pass his class.

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POL101
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2025
Would take again

I just graduated from a UC in political science. I took prof crammer back in scc for multiple classes. Unequivocally the best profeesor I have taken. He teaches you how to think not just regurgitate information. I remeber his slides usually have like one or two words and he justs knows what he is talking about. TAKE IF YOU CAN EVEN IF NOT POLISCI!!

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Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
POLT201
Grade: A+
Oct 20, 2025
Would take again

I actually found his class to be insightful, but also really fun to do the assignments. This is because you can tell how passionate he is about it, and he actually gives you good feedback on how to improve. There's not a crazy amount of work, just enough to keep you flowing. I would highly recommend him; his lectures are really good as well.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
POLISCI101
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Crammer is honestly one of the best professors there is. Definitely take him for political science. A lot of reading, but he goes over it all in the lecture and video lectures. He also gives good feedback on essays and assignments to help you improve Definitely be ready to participate!

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Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLISCI101
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Crammer is honestly one of the best professors there is. Definitely take him for political science. A lot of reading but he goes over it all in the lecture and video lectures and gives good feedback on essays and assignments. Definitely be ready to participate. Take advantage of office hours! He definitely wants you to succeed

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5.0
3.0
POL101
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

A great professor, during his hybrid class and testing if the class finds a problem when testing he always aware and helps adjust grading. His online class is is great and covers many things in his lectures

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
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POL101
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

I took American Government and Politics through the CVC, and he is a great professor! It was a shortened course with only half a semester, but he opened all the assignments up so students could get ahead. If you stay on top of the reading, you'll be fine. Provides great feedback, and there were 2 essays. Modules come with 1 quiz, 1 attempt.

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