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CJ 100 was my all time favorite class at the University of Alabama.
Took Professor Klutz's online class in the interim session. I thought the reading material was helpful along with the video lectures.
Internship class with Klutz was a great learning experience. Learned a lot about the law and also really enjoyed my internship at the law firm.
I really enjoyed the class and Professor Klutz was a very helpful and caring professor. He goes above and beyond as a teacher.
I thought this class was great. I had to wait a semester to take it. Basically if you go to class and take good notes and do the out of class readings the tests are fine. You have to do both to do well on the tests.
Always learned so much in this class. His lectures are AMAZING. One of the only classes I actually looked forward going to.
4 tests in the semester and some outside readings. Lectures were always fun and interesting to go to.
Not a crim major but this was a really enjoyable elective class for me.
The internship class provided me with great training and placement opportunities. Professor Klutz was very helpful in getting my internship setup with a federal law enforcement agency.
Very caring and nice professor. I would recommend any class he teaches.
Took three classes with Klutz throughout my college career at UA. Media and Crime was the last one and my favorite class with him. Studied about a lot of really interesting cases and their outcomes. No required textbook in the media and crime class either.
Class was always fun and enjoyable. He is very knowledgeable and helpful with career choices and what they require. He is also approachable and will answer questions that you have.
The internship course was very informative with career information. I learned a lot from both the course and my internship.
Professor Klutz is an awesome professor and CJ 100 was one of my favorite classes. Tests are not too bad as long as you go to class and take good notes. There are also weekly assigned readings but they are interesting and not bad.
Took this class online and it was great. Video lectures were a nice feature.
My focus is international law because I am an international student but this class was good at covering American law. I felt like I learned a whole bunch about the American legal system.
Professor Klutz rocks! Great teacher and advisor!
Loved the class. Professor Klutz is the man. Super helpful and nice guy.
Excellent class. He is very helpful with internships in the criminology field as well.
His class is awesome and its very clear.
The class itself was really big so it was hard to ask questions in class but he would always stay after class to answer any questions. He gives hints and examples in class for a lot of things that will show up on the tests. The textbook readings were interesting. I thought this was a great elective class to take and am glad I took it.
Very helpful throughout the entire class and internship process.
Intro to cj was a lot of run. He talks about lots of career options in class which is helpful.
This was a great class and as long as you take good notes and do the work you will do well in the class.
One of the best classes that I took at Alabama. It was just an elective class for me but I really enjoyed it and felt like I learned a lot of new information.
An amazing class and amazing teacher. He is a really really helpful professor.
CJ 395 is a good professional development class. The textbook was very helpful and Mr. Klutz always provided career information and advice.
Covered lots of legal cases and he teaches about your legal rights. Enjoyed all of the case studies.
Best class I took at the University of Alabama.
The media/crime class has been my favorite in the department so far. Four tests for the semester all based on class lectures. Interesting cases covered.
Took the online course through distance at Bama. Loved it and he was easy to work with online.
100% LOVED this class!!
Learn very useful information about the law and your rights. I thought this was one of the best classes I took in college.
Professor Klutz was very helpful throughout the internship class and helping me find an internship. The weekly assignments were not bad and I found them to have important information. I really enjoyed this class.
Thought this class was the best!
Very helpful professor. Would always answer questions after class when I needed help.
Learned a ton of information on law enforcement, the law, and different careers in criminal justice. Highly recommend.
The internship course provided great work experience. Professor Klutz was always available to respond to internship questions. I thought CJ 395 was important for my resume.
Really enjoyable course with Professor Klutz and thought it was good prep for law school in the future.
Always felt like I learned so much in class. He prepares very well for the tests and reviews the readings. He is a very nice professor.
Career class and Professor Klutz was the best. I got so much from my internship and hope to complete another one soon. Weekly assignments were useful.
Tests are based on the lectures and required readings. Do both and the tests are good! Loved this class. Made me want to study law even more.
Video lectures were clear and informative. Tests were fair. I learned a lot in this online class and Mr. Klutz provided good feedback.
Exceptional class. Take it if you can. We covered so much important information in CJ 100. Always looked forward to this class during my week.
Took this class as a international student and it was very rewarding. He is a very kind person.
I'd have to say this was my alltime favorite class at Alabama. Class was actually enjoyable and he always cared about students wellbeing. CJ 100 was so good.
The internship course was not only a fantastic class but it also provided good real world experience and training.
He was always willing to meet and answer questions. Very helpful and caring professor. I really enjoyed the class material also.
Awesome class. Awesome professor. My fav class at UA.
Learned a lot about the law and legal studies in this class. Talked about law enforcement jobs and court jobs too.
Very helpful professor. By far the best class I took at Alabama.
Professor Klutz helped me get my internship and I felt like his internship class was an awesome class to take to get experience in the legal field. It is really good for law school.
Great guy, wish he had more tests
This guy is an amazing professor. Attendance isn't mandatory. All of the tests are EASY, outside of class & you can use your notes, but I highly recommend going because you WILL learn useful info. The guy helped me in finding my major and he cares a ton about his students. Always talks about internship opportunities. Please take this class
Such a helpful person and teacher. Always looking to get students internships and CJ 100 was one of the best classes I ever took. Very grateful for the extra time and information he puts toward helping students.
Really enjoyed my internship and got great experience in federal law enforcement. Professor Klutz was a big assist through it all and the readings included helpful information in them.
Video lectures were helpful in understanding the material. Gave lots of information for jobs and internships. Very committed to students.
Literally the best and most helpful teacher. As long as you go to class he always gives clues what will be on the test. Class is fun and tests are simple if you go to class and do the readings.
Great class and really helpful with career information. Was always available to ask questions and help with class.
Professor Klutz is a great adviser and I have known him for almost 4 years now at Alabama. He helped me get 2 internships and his CJ 395 class was great. He is so helpful with job advice and academic advising.
Really enjoyed CJ 100 with Klutz. Felt like I learned a lot each class. He was easy to talk to with any questions about the tests. Tests are not bad as long as you go to class.
I took this for an internship over the summer and he always responded very quickly with any questions I had. Is very easy to communicate with and had one big assignment out of the textbook that was fairly easy. Super nice guy and efficient communicator.
Klutz is the best teacher ive had at alabama. hes approachable, smart, and wants his students to succeed. he made the class super interesting which made it easy to learn! i totally recommend taking cj100 just to have him as a teacher!
One of the best classes I've taken at Alabama. His CJ100 class made me want to change my major to CJ. He's super clear in his lectures which are packed with information yet he keeps everything interesting. If you show up and take notes there's no reason you should get an A. Tests are online and open note out of class.
He is a great teacher and everyone seems to love him! I took his class because everyone said his test were easy but for some reason I just could not do well on them no matter how hard I tried. You won't do good on the test without the textbook and class notes
Klutz is a great teacher. I am guessing the people complaining about the tests are not coming to class and not doing the readings. He tells you you have to come to class and it says it on the syllabus. The tests are also open note so if you put in any amount of work they couldn't be much easier.
This is not a hard class per se as long as you go to his class lectures. He is very clear with lecture notes and requirements for the class. He was always available after class to answer questions. It would be hard to do well in the class if you skipped classes.
He is the best professor ive had at bama. his lectures are so entertaining. but you have to go to class to do well on the test. most of the questions on the test are asking what he said in lecture. Only 4 grades and those are the test. every class ended at least 20 min early. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS AS AN EASY A
Mr. Klutz gives amazing lectures that keep you interested and focused. The lectures/powerpoints are a huge part of the tests. He was very accessible outside of class and was willing to talk at length one-on-one about careers I wanted to pursue in the criminal justice world. Highly recommend you do whatever you can to take his class.
All you have to do to get a good grade is show up to class, take notes, and have the textbooks for the tests. Professor Klutz very clearly explains all the material well, and he frequently does examples that show up on the test. All the material covered is very interesting, and even though its a fairly easy class, I learned so much from it.
best class ive taken at the university! Klutz is awesome.
Easy boost for GPA. 4 tests and no final. If you go to class and take good notes, you will know exactly what to expect on the test. Topics are interesting and he is good at explaining. No extra credit but it is not need because the tests are all online, easy, and open book. Definitely buy the textbooks as they are a good chunk of the test.
Super easy class and professor at UA. If you're looking for a GPA booster, this is the place. Tests are pulled straight from the textbook or from his lectures (which are not uploaded online).
I didnt need CJ, but I decided to take it because I heard he was a great professor, and he really is. I Highly recommend going to class because the test is mainly the notes he gives in class or theyre on the books assigned. If you dont go to class it definitely makes the test slightly harder. Also hes very accessible outside of class for help.
BEST class ever with an easygoing prof! Def recommend, you won't regret it! Clear class guidelines.
Took the winter interim CJ 100 class with Professor Klutz and I thought it was a really good class. The online format was easy to follow. Professor Klutz is very helpful with career information and answering questions.
Very helpful person, teacher, and mentor. Always helps students with internships and jobs.
Great online class. Took over the winter interim semester and Professor Klutz was very helpful.
Probably my favorite class at my 4 years at UA.
Very helpful professor and learned a lot in the class. Highly recommend.
Professor Klutz helped me get an internship and then register for his internship class. The class and textbook readings were very informative and helpful.
Really enjoyable online course. Thank you Professor Klutz!
One of the best online courses I have taken. Professor Klutz was very responsive to any questions asked and was helpful in understanding the course material. He sent out emailed lecture briefs on a daily basis that were very interesting and I felt like I learned a lot through this class.
Best class I have take through UA. Professor Klutz was very helpful throughout the entire class.
Professor Klutz is AMAZING! Such a good teacher and class.
You learn a lot about the law and the legal system. Great class. He is very helpful with job information for students.
Professor Klutz is a great and very caring professor. Tests are based on class notes along with some textbook readings. Lectures are always fun to go to. Great class!
Took Professor Klutz's online CJ 100 course over the winter interim and I liked the online course and format. He was very responsive to questions in emails and the lecture briefs were very helpful in understanding the information.
hes great
Very helpful professor at answering questions in CJ 100. Great online class and would highly recommend taking him for your online courses.
He is the BEST professor I have ever had, hands down! His lectures are amazingly good and they are very interesting. I learned more in his class than I had learned in most of my high school classes. TAKE HIS CLASS! :)
Klutz is the best!! His lectures were all so interesting and he really makes sure that you understand the material. Tests were super easy, online and open book. And good review lectures the days leading up to the exams. Also a great advisor. He will help you get an internship. He really cares about his students and is really easy to talk to!
CJ 100 was a great class. Professor Klutz is a great teacher and very helpful with finding internships.
a true legend.
Klutz is super chill and easy. His tests are notes and textbook-based. I never went to class and still got an A. He also adds like 3 extra points to your final grade so that's really nice!! Def would take him again
Really fun class to take! Doesn't make it more difficult than it needs to be and is interesting to learn from and listen to.
CJ 100 was an amazingly great class. His lectures were always very interesting and I felt like a learned a lot of new information every class.
You have two textbooks that you need to have, but they really help on the tests even if you don't read before. I highly suggest going once a week or at least the lecture before the test for the review as there will be material he tells you will be on the test in lecture. He was fun and I would definitely take him again, as this class boosted my GPA
My favorite class at UA. Even though it went online I still learned a lot and thought it was a great class.
Professor Klutz is the best professor Ive ever had. His lectures are very interesting and informative. Hes very accessible outside of the classroom. Would highly recommend.
I took Klutz for CJ100 in the spring of 2020, and not only was he a killer professor but he handled the transition to online school perfectly. The course was not a ton of work, but I also felt like I learned a ton. An outstanding and cool guy, always willing to help and super easy to talk to/contact. 10/10 best professor.
This was my second class with Klutz, and he was just as awesome in this class. It was fast paced with only a few tests but I learned a ton. You definitely had to watch his lecture videos to pass, but it was like 20 minutes out of your day so super easy. He literally gave you the answers in his lectures for the tests, especially his reviews. amazing
I took his internship class in the summer. The questions from the book were super easy and helpful. He responds quickly to emails. As long as you leave a good impression on your supervisor and keep up with your work and hours, it should be an easy A.
Lectures are great. clear communication of what's expected. very interesting
Klutz is the easiest and most informative teacher. As long as you listen to the lectures and take good notes the tests are super easy and straightforward.
Professor Klutz is a great professor!! His tests are straight from lecture notes and the two textbooks and are straightforward. He makes his lectures interesting and I highly recommend taking him!
Great Professor. I'm not very interested in criminal justice as a career, but he had fascinating lectures.
Engaging lectures. Tests are 100% based on lectures. Easy class and amazing professor.
This was my favorite class this semester. Klutz posted the lecture videos online for us to watch whenever we wanted and we only had three tests all semester which were all open note. If you watched the lectures and took notes over it, the tests were really easy to get an A on.
He is the best professor ever. Very understanding and has easy lectures. Lots of things are on quizlet too
Amazing class and easy A
Dr. Klutz is awesome! I wish I had taken this class earlier so I could take more of his classes. His lectures are interesting and as long as you take notes the tests are very easy. He is super accessible and very nice.
Klutz is great! Highly Recommend!!!
Great professor super easy class as long as you somewhat pay attention, also makes it easy to remember.
you already know this guy is great.
Klutz is the GOAT. Interesting material and will scale your grade at the end.
Super easy class. There are only 3 tests and that's the only thing you get graded on all semester so make sure you do well on those. I found all the answers online
Believe the reviews! Professor Klutz is phenomenal, and this class is the reason that I added criminal justice as a double major. His lectures are engaging and interesting and he is always willing to answer questions and give internship/career advice. All of the exam questions come directly from lecture material (and they're open-note)!
Take this class! Klutz is a super cool professor and this is a class that you will NOT have to stress over.
Love him so much. I would take his class 100 times over and over just because he is such a good professor. Super helpful and caring about his students
You HAVE to take this class even if it's just as an elective. Klutz is amazing and it's an easy A.
This class is the reason I'm a criminal justice major
His lectures are enjoyable.
Hes great !
I would recommend this professor.
Super fun to take over summer, class size is reduced to around 15 people. Normally it's 400. Super fun to talk to and learn from.
Best professor by far!! Great to talk to if youre interested in any internships in anything!
Easiest class I've ever taken!! Take him!!
One word: GOAT. This man is a wonderful professor and has a really interesting class. I can honestly say Ive learned a lot about the criminal justice system and my rights through this class. Only assignments you have are tests and they are open notes. 10/10 recommend.
Awesome super interesting teacher, tests are super easy and open note.
Best teacher there is. Super good guy and cares about students. Doesn't give any homework. Post notes online and test are open note which you don't have to take in the classroom.
Amazing I would definitely take his course again. I thoroughly enjoyed his lectures.
Mr. Klutz is by far one of the best professors at the university. His lectures are very interesting and he communicates the material in a way that is very easy to understand. There are only three tests all semester and they are open-note, online. He gives great career advice, and he is all around a wonderful professor!
Ive had this professor for two or three of CJ class and he is extremely knowledgeable of the subjects he taught and wrote a few books on the material he teaches. Hes accessible outside of class and he genuinely cares about his students that actually care about his class and are interactive. Highly recommend him!
GREAT CLASS! Would definitely take his class again. Attendance wasn't mandatory but literally every class was interesting. Three tests throughout the semester but review days were literal lifesavers. Definitely take this class!
Best Professor out there!!! Simply pay attention in class and you will receive an A. His class is beyond interesting and he makes you want to come to class to continue learning. He has tons of knowledge about criminal justice and does a great job of explaining it during his lectures. Must take class!!!
Just show up and take notes on the PowerPoints, exams are easy and need the notes as they are open note and super easy.
Very interesting lectures and he's a really cool guy. Class is graded by only 3 tests but they are all open note. No final either.
Amazing class. You don't need to show up but you should because sometimes the power points he posts don't include everything he went over in class and you might miss it on the test. There were three tests, each 33% of our final grade, but they're online on your own time and open note, so you'll be fine. Great real-world application lessons, too.
I love him and this class so much!! It was super interesting and he genuinely cares about his students. I would take any class he taught. I took this course for my major but I would for sure recommend it for non majors because it is a super easy A+ elective.
Take the class. It's easy.
This class is super easy but also pretty entertaining. I'm looking forward to having Klutz as a teacher again!
Klutz is a top rated professor for a reason. I'm a CJ major, but I'd recommend this class as an elective to anyone. Grade was just based on 3 online open note and internet tests and he added 3 points to your final grade at the end. Lectures were entertaining and he posted the slides from them on blackboard. Optional attendance but I always went.
Love love love. He makes lectures so interesting and if you reach out to him hes very helpful in all aspects of college.
I took this course as an elective for my first semester of college, and it helped my GPA and workload considerably. Lectures are not mandatory, but I found myself attending every one, because Klutz's style, along with the course content, keeps students engaged. The whole class was graded by 3 online, open note tests.
Super informative class, lectures are a MUST. 5 assignments over 8 weeks, 4 open-note tests. The answers are held all within the textbook definitions and the lectures. Easy 100's on all the tests as long as you do the homework reading and lecture videos!
The best professor ever! I have taken CJ courses in the past and drowning on and on about SCOTUS cases can be super boring. Professor Klutz does a great job of making the class interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory but its a class you will want to go to. He posts all the slides online.
Definitely one of my favorite, if not my favorite, professor here! Hes super chill, his lectures are interesting, and hes always willing to help you out with anything you need. The only grades in this class are the three exams throughout the semester, but they are all open note and he tells you what information with be on the exam. TAKE HIM!!
AMAZING!!! The class was so easy. Only 3 tests, that were open note and could be taken wherever you wanted to take it. 1000/10 would take again. I can't wait to take another of his classes!
Even though I knew it would be an easy class if I didn't go, I went because I genuinely enjoyed his lectures.
KLUTZ IS THE BEST EVER!!!! my favorite professor at the university! lectures are amazing and so interesting. I never wanted to skip but could have if needed. Super easy only 3 tests. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!
Take this class if you can! All tests are online and open note, I changed my major to criminal justice after taking this class. No final, 3 tests. last test is not cumulative. No homework. Attendance isn't mandatory, but lectures are interesting. If you have the option to take this class do it.
Klutz is far and away the best professor
It was a very easy class that was also very informative and interesting. Whether it's your major/minor, or you just need an extra class, I would highly recommend him.
Professor Klutz is so wise and knows what he's talking about. He knows how to explain the material in a way to make all of his students understand. His Lectures are the best, not only does he make his lectures fun and interesting but also relatable to his students lives as college students and the importance of knowing our rights! Highly recommend!
My fav professor at UA. A genuinely knowledgable and kind guy. Will literally help you out with anything. His lectures are super interesting. im not a CJ major but I enjoyed his class more than my major courses. I recommend going to every class and being engaged because you will gain so much from him.
Loved this class so much I decided to make criminal justice my minor. Klutz just has a way of making his lectures feel like conversations, I would take any class he teaches!
Attendance is not required. Only grades are 3 tests that are taken online. Super easy.
One of my Favorite teachers at the University! His lectures are not mandatory but, I highly recommend attending them they are very interesting and easy to understand.
This class consisted of 3 tests. His lecture notes are all online and tests are taken during regular class time at home online. No proctoring fee. Take him! You won't be sorry. Very easy class and minimal time needed to spend on it.
He is awesome! Everyone should take his class. 4 tests on material covered in class. Test were online even though it was an in person class. Lecture notes sent to you after each class so you can really pay attention to him speaking. Take him...you won't be sorry.
Amazing professor to have for CJ 100.
Great professor. Brings in real-life examples and is clear when teaching tough subjects. Tests can be taken wherever you want and they are multiple-choice. You can download the presentations in Power Point, no need to go to class.
Best teacher ever. Attendance is not required and your overall grade is only based on three tests. If you pay attention to the power points, you will have all the answers.
Best professor ever. His lectures were so engaging and easy to follow. Attendance is not mandatory but I recommend going because you can learn so much from him. Grades are based on 3 tests that he reviews very clearly before each test. He is super nice and always wants to help his students out.
Klutz is the most kind professor I have ever had. His lectures are amazing and very engaging. I was never bored in class and looked forward to always going. He responds to emails so fast and is so clear. Gave free extra credit at end of semester and rounds everyone's grades. If you want to take CJ take Klutz! If his class is full he is worth wait
Klutz is a great professor. Gives amazing lectures that are always engaging. You don't technically have to go to class as he posts all the powerpoints, but I would recommend it as it is always super interesting. Tests are very easy. He is very caring and willing to answer questions about class or anything CJ related. Take him!
The grade is entirely made up of the tests which are open note. While attendance is not mandatory or necessary to pass the class, I recommend going to lecture as often as you can because Klutz is the most interesting man to listen to. Thoroughly enjoyed his class 10/10.
He is overall an amazing professor but beware the class is m aade of 3 test. If you do poorly on one test, you are not aloud to retake and are almost guarantied of not finishing with an A.
By far my favorite class of last semester. 3 tests that are very upfront and align with the notes given in class. Most definitely would take his class again!
Professor Klutz is AMAZING! Attendance is not mandatory, but his lectures are so good that you want to come to class. There was never any homework and you're only graded on 3 exams.
what a joke he is, show up every month and you get a B
One of the best classes I took as an elective and it was always very informative. Learned a lot of useful information and he was helpful with career stuff too. Highly recommend. If you go to class the tests aren't too bad.
Online interim class. Wish it had been in person but it was still a great class. 5 total assignments and it was a good amount of writing but the feedback was good and the assignments actually served a purpose. A little hard on the grading but gave good feedback to improve.
Challenging internship and learned a ton. Glad I took this internship opportunity even though it was alot of work.
Very good.
Best professor I've ever had. All the tests were online and you could take them outside of class. Definitely take him, easy A class for sure.
Although this class could be an easy A, your final grade is only based on 3 things. This made it so that if you do bad on one of those assignments you will not do good in the class. I ended up dropping the class because there was no way to recover my grade to an A after doing bad on the second exam. Just something to consider.
17/10 take this class. CJ is my minor and I have so much respect for Doug!! Genuinely cares about what he does!!
Prof Klutz is amazing! I literally never went to class but when I did, it was always a great lecture. His tests are open note and very easy. No homework. He always posted the notes. He responded to my emails quickly. Loved his class!
Really enjoyed this class. The lectures on the legal cases were my favorite and served as good law school preparation.
Easiest class at UA. Teach can hoop too. Shoots like Steph
HES WONDERFUL. But you only have three tests and theyre the only things in the gradebook. Tests are super easy though
Talked about a lot of interesting legal cases in class and different jobs in the criminal justice profession. I took it is an elective but it was one of my favorite classes at Alabama.
Very helpful with the internship class and was always available to meet to answer questions. Highly recommend!
Criminal justice is not my major but this was one of the best classes I have taken at UA. His lectures are always very engaging and fun to go to.
Tests are based on class lectures so make sure you go to class. I enjoyed all of the legal cases we talked about in class and learning about our legal rights. He is very fast to respond to any questions too.
This was the second class I have taken with Klutz and it was more of a career planning and development class. The assignments were very helpful for internships and jobs. It was during the interim semester so it was a lot of work in a short period of time but feedback was quick and the class was manageable.
Loooooovvveed this class. Learned so much from it!!
Absolute best professor on campus, attendance is not mandatory but his lectures are super fun to listen to. Great Great teacher cannot recommend enough
Dr. Klutz is undoubtedly the best professor at UA. Tests are the only grades, and they are very straightforward. The only students who fail to perform well on his tests are the ones who don't attend his lectures. He's a very caring professor and is always looking out for his students. He often sends out internship opportunities to his classes.
Klutz is the best professor I have had at UA. You can tell he genuinely cares for his students and makes sure you are well prepared for the tests. Tests were all online and class is not mandatory but highly recommended. Lectures are interesting and fun to learn about.
I literally never go to class and still have a 97%. If you take this class take it as a 9am because if you feel too tired it's fine to skip it. If you do happen to wake up early and go to class the lectures are super interesting!
I am not a criminal justice major but I am planning to go to Law school in the future and I felt like this class talked about alot of important things in the Legal field and learning about the Law.
Incredible. I'm not a Criminal Justice major but I do plan on doing law and he covered a ton of important material to help out in the future. The lectures are super super interesting as well. He also can set you up with internships if you ask him. If you miss class it isn't a big deal. Grade is based off 5 tests which are all online. Awesome guy.
Klutz is an amazing professor. His class is only lecture and all tests are online, but the questions come straight from the notes. Although class is not mandatory, I say go to class because there are things he mentions that will be in tests that he doesn't always put in his slides. (He uploads slides from class to blackboard)
This professor is as easy as it gets lol! I had an 9am class and never woke up in time to attend to be honest. I rarely went to class and easily made an A. Definitely take for a easy GPA boost!
This was a great class. Discussed a lot of interesting legal classes and lectures were always engaging even though it was a really big classroom.
Very helpful with the internship process and discussing different internship options.
There were a lot of assignments for such a short semester but all of the assignments were helpful for career information. Gave good feedback with questions about jobs and internships.
Highly recommend as a social/behavioral elective. It was perfect taking alongside a tough engineering courseload as a GPA buffer. The class is incredibly interesting - I always felt motivated to attend and learned a lot. Klutz is very engaging and probably the best lecturer I have had.
Douglas Klutz is GANG; this class was lit!! I took his class the first semester of my freshman year, and truly, it was the highlight of my semester. The lecture was very interesting and engaging. Besides the lectures, we watched documentaries and had a guest speaker, both very helpful. This class inspired me to add a criminal justice minor.
Goat. Dude can hoop too.
Easiest A+ you can get. On top of that you're gonna love his classes. I took his class only for the GPA, but ended up learning a lot .
Short interim semester I found all of the assignments to be helpful with career and internship information.
Favorite class so far at Alabama.
Some test questions can be a little tricky but as long as you go to class he covers the information well. Lectures were always interesting.
Best teacher ever I had an 86 in the class and he rounded it to an A actually the best man ever.
The most helpful class I have taken for finding jobs after graduation.
Criminal justice is not my major but I always came away from CJ 100 feeling like I learned a lot. Amazing lectures.
Internships are always a breeze. Great guy.
Great guy and great class. Learned a ton and looked forward to going to class. Must take elective.
Klutz is amazing. His lectures are amazing and he is so interesting to listen to. The material that he lectures about is all on the tests which are all open notes and taken online outside of the classroom. He is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is easy to connect with as well and wants to see all his students succeed. 10/10 professor
There wasn't a syllabus for the semester, so you really dont know whats going on. theres minimal communication outside of class as far as updates, whats coming up. so go to class and make it easier on yourself.
You have to go to class to do well on the tests. The test review days were really helpful and the lectures were always really interesting. I felt like I always learned something useful in class.
As long as you go to class and pay attention you will do well. Probably not the best option for people who want to miss class because the test material comes directly from class lectures. There are some textbook readings for each test as well.
Favorite class at Alabama so far. Great teacher.
Really good at giving lectures and explaining information. A couple of the tests are pretty hard so you have to go to class to hear the explanations.
Always felt like I learned a lot of useful information. He was accessible to meet with any questions.
He was extremely helpful to me in getting an internship and then a student part time job.
Professor Klutz was great for CJ100. Class was super easy. Test information comes from lectures so it's important to attend. Tests were open notes and taken online.
This class is extremely easy if you take notes in class and try. Mr. Klutz is very passionate about criminal justice and it shows. He provides ways to become involved in criminal justice, or how your major can be used to get a federal job. He tries engaging with his students and really does want to see everyone succeed.
Never went to class once you can chatgpt every test and get an A+
Learned a lot about legal rights and famous court cases. Also learned a lot about career and internships in the world of criminal justice. Was always available to answer questions after class. Very helpful teacher and loved the class.
The second test was by far the hardest with the supreme court cases. The third test is pretty hard too. Make sure to go to class bec
Be sure to go to class because he helps with the harder test questions. I started out not going to class and did bad on the first tests but then started going to class and did much better with the other tests. Nice guy and very knowledgeable if you have any questions to ask.
My favorite class to date at UA. Really interesting lectures and learned so much for the semester. I wish he taught more classes at Alabama.
Valuable internship experience and was very helpful setting up the internship and helping with the paperwork and interview process. The internship itself required a large amount of hours to be completed. Difficult but good for experience.
Amazing summer class! The legal cases test is hard but he does allow you to refer to notes you have taken in class on the test. The other tests were a little easier than the legal cases test.
Amazing professor, took CJ 100 during the Early College program. Professor Klutz is an amazing lecturer, and has his material articulated in way that is easily digestible.
The tests on the legal information and cases are hard but take advantage of the review sessions and he stays after class to answer questions. Really liked the class!
Professor Klutz's CJ100 class is a must-take. His engaging lectures make the material interesting, and he's always available to help. Definitely attend class to do well on the tests.
Always looked forward to going to class. He made class lectures really enjoyable to sit through.
Best class ive ever been in
He has really good lectures. It isn't really a class you can skip though because a lot of the test questions come from in class.
Great professor to learn from if you want to go to class, but I never did! He posts all the slides he goes over and tests are not proctored and can be taken wherever during the class period given!
Great teacher and adviser. The 2 and 3 tests are the hardest in his 100 class but if you go to class you will do well on them.
Klutz is one of the most understanding teachers I have had. His material is easy, however, the slides he posts on blackboard wouldn't help if you didn't attend class. He writes bullet points but goes in-depth with them. I honestly don't mind waking up for his class at 8 am because it's very interesting.
His class was great and interesting! I definitely would recommend him!
He is the best! the easiest class ever he is so nice and I passed this class with an A+ with only have gone to class for the first few weeks! Definitely take this class
Really fun lectures. Looked forward to going to class even though it was 8 in the morning.
He is a very nice professor and doesn't give a lot of work. I would take a class with him again. I would recommend taking one of his classes.
Very helpful and caring teacher. My fav class this semester.
I loved this class! Klutz is very knowledgeable and seems to enjoy what he is teaching. He posts all of the slideshows for class. They help give an outline of the material, but he goes over the details in class. He also will tell you specific things that are on the test in class. Grade is based on 5 tests.
He was really helpful in helping find an internship and with my application.
Good professor. Lectures are easy
Favorite class so far. Amazing lectures.
Super easy class if you pay attention and take good notes. He tells you everything that is going to be on the test if you pay attention and go to class. Overall super intriguing and interesting class. Would recommend to anyone!
Always talked about interesting subjects in lectures and he was engaging and made it enjoyable to learn.
The class was very easy and lectures were enjoyable, but you can easily pass without going. Easily the best teacher I've ever had.
Really good lecturer and was easy to talk to about any class questions.
5 Tests, all online. Attendance is not mandatory. Very great teacher. He also rounds up your grade a little bit at the end of the semester. I think I was sitting at a 95 after all tests and ended up with a A+
Only bad thing was class was early morning but he made it enjoyable and would stay after class and talk if you had questions.
I took CJ 310 under Professor Klutz and I absolutely loved this class. He offers great feedback on your assignments and provides great advice for internships and future careers. Take this class, you won't regret it.
Douglas Klutz definitely lives up to his reputation! I loved his lectures when I did attend. Unfortunately, I had an 8:00 am class with him and did not show up often so I would definitely not recommend doing that but the times that I did go, he was absolutely amazing. I will say, not going to the lectures did impact my grade on the tests.
He is one of the best professors I have had! He makes the class a lot of fun, and the tests are easy if you take good notes because all the tests are open note!
Good careers class. The assignments were helpful with finding jobs and internships and preparing for interviews and applications.
CJ 100 was very helpful for learning the law and information about jobs in the law field for law school.
100% the easiest class at Alabama. Prof Klutz is so nice, genuinely likes what he does, is more than willing to help you, and just wants to you to learn and succeed. He made a 9am class enjoyable.
The career class for CJ was one of the most helpful classes I have taken. He was very accessible with feedback on resumes and the writing assignments.
Top class I have taken. He doesn't use many power points but his lectures are always really interesting and easy to pay attention to.
Very informative class and helpful with any questions. Highly recommend for an elective class.
His lectures are interesting and fun. Very good speaker.
He is a very good professor who you can tell does what he loves. Attendance was not mandatory, and all tests were taken online, so I would recommend if you want to take a class where you won't stress. I 100% recommend him!
He was always very nice to talk to after class with any questions and you can tell he puts forth a lot of effort with lectures. I really enjoyed taking his class just for an elective.
Awsome teacher!!
Amazing professor, I took his course for a Social and Behavioral Credit. Tests always had a fun answer and then three real answer options. As long as you showed up for most lectures (or looked online for the lecture upload) You would do fine in his class. Funny and tried to let the class be involved, would also allow questions after class.
Great professor. Wish he taught more classes.
I wish that he would teach more class, honestly loved his class.
One of the best classes I have taken.
Literally the best class I've taken here. I want to take more of his classes
Great class I would go sometimes and the lectures where very interesting but he posts the notes and tests are easy
There's a reason he has a 5/5
Some of the best lectures I have sat through and always stayed late to talk after class.
Really nice guy and I loved the class as an elective for my major.
Easy class overall. All tests are online. Some of the test questions come from his lectures but most can be found in the powerpoints.
Very helpful with career information for students. The hours were a lot to complete but the internship was a great experience.
I had everything I need to easily succeed in his class, and I would definitely take more of his classes. Test were never hard and were all online on blackboard fr you to take from home, which made them a lot less stressful. This was over all a great and easy class.
EASY EASY EASYYYYYY A! you dont have to go to class, the tests are online and are open browser. such a good GPA booster.
Great class and teacher. 5 tests and most test questions come from class notes.
Professor Klutz was very helpful finding an internship for me and then getting it setup and started. I am glad I took this class for credits.
He is an amazing teacher. He is so nice to his students, and his class was a super awesome course to take as an introduction to Criminal Justice. It made me declare it as another major. Overall, great guy and great class.
CJ 100 is the best elective class I have taken at Alabama.
Awesome class. You do have to go to class to get all of the test information. The posted slides don't cover it all but lectures were always enjoyable.
Very approachable and helpful with setting up internships.
Seriously the best CJ professor at Bama! He genuinely cares for each of his students, and he is so kind. Also has great advice.
He is a really good speaker and makes listening easy. Talks about really interesting cases and seems to care about his students doing well.
Just show up to his class and listen to him like a podcast. Don't be like me and sleep in and just review the slides he uploaded to Blackboard, you need his commentary to get the full understanding of his teachings. Tests are open note but again, you need his commentary because his slides were just flash cards for him. Nice guy.
As a pre law student this class was very helpful with the law and learning about different cases. He was also very helpful with law school information.
Easiest elective ever, highly recommend
Makes lectures fun and interesting to learn. Highly recommend him for CJ 100
Great professor. I would highly recommend taking CJ100 as an easy freshman class. He was very nice and funny.
Fun lectures and you learn a lot too.
What an amazing professor. He knows what he's talking about, his class is super easy, conveys his material very clearly and makes class fun.
He has interesting lectures that you honestly don't even need to go to to pass the class but they were very entertaining.
Really fun class and informative topics. 2nd and 3rd tests are the hardest.
HE IS THE BEST. wants you to do well and will help you if you need it. 5 exams total, all online and at home. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS AN EXAM!!!!
I had prof Klutz for AS110, and he was super caring. Graded items were based on participation, and he took time to actually give advice to his students.
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