I had Dr. Early at OU and he was the greatest. He has some of the most memorable stories. Plus he makes you stand up when you speak. He was one of my favorite professors and always will be.

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He has lots of interesting stories. He also goes out of his way to help, for tests you can get him to have a study session before hand with other students where he goes over everything. He does have an attendence policy but the class is enjoyable.

Very entertaining and gives good information. I did awesome all year long in his class (90% and above, but did not put a lot of effort into the last paper and got a B in the class, scandalous!

Hard on grading

Had Dr. Early at OU, and he is still as good here as he was there. Pay attention, do the reading, and show up. You get the grade you earn.

I don't understand how he could have bias against minority stidents, when he himself is considered a member of a minority. If you aren't willing to go to class, don't bother taking any of his. You actually have to show up to pass.

His class was easy when I read the material, showed up, and wrote "real" essays on his all-essay quizzes-- he doesn't want short answer replies. Tests are multiple choice, mostly easy with a more difficult true and false. Early's an interesting lecturer and brings personality into it (without opinions). Bark is worse than bite; easy essay grader.

Amazing professor. Does a great job of teaching real life lessons. as for class material you better read the book and show up to lectures. He challenges your views but in truth he only does so to test you. He enjoys it when students argue with him or voice their own oppinion, simply put, dont take him if you get your feelings hurt easily.

You will need to read textbooks. His lectures are more conversive and don't cover much of the test material. This class felt like a self-study class with a mandatory class discussion. His exams are okay, but the essays can be tricky. He's really smart and knows his stuff but it does seem like he singles students out.

Great professor! You will actually have to read the textbooks but you walk out feeling like you learned alot! Teaches on a more casual level than the normal everyday lecture! Worth every cent of your tuition!!!

Prof. Early was sweet. I got all A's on his tests & on his quizzes too. I got one B+ on his first quiz (but that was the first one). But I did study a lot for them. You get the grade you earn & his lectures are insightful. You do need to read the book on your own. He scratches the surface of topics during lecture but you have to read further.

Interesting lectures. Great debates. Sometimes the conversations would get off-topic but Early lets them take natural turns. If you know how to properly take notes, you will be fine. If you can't figure out what is important info and what isn't- that's your own fault.

Professor Early is an amazing professor. He knows what he is talking about, based on his experience, and his resume. Pay attention in class, read the book which is really crucial, and come prepared on test days. I should of got a B, but instead I got a B+. Very fari in grading as well.

Excellent teacher and scholar. He really cares about his students. The best professor that I ever had!!

Dr. early id one of the best professors that I've ever had. He is knowledgeable and takes the time to help those who want help. he does not tolerate students that do not put forth the effort needed to get passing grade. I had excellent experience.

Professor was clear and concise, very friendly and keeps the topic interesting by providing analogies that we find fun.

Dr. Early made the class very interesting by sharing personal life events that correlated with the current topic. Kind of hard on grading the essays. If you don't incorporate the exact terms used (every one of them) you will be marked down anywhere from 5-20% of your grade.

He's truly an amazing prof. who can open your eyes to aspects of society you didn't know exist. On top of that he is extremely lively and will keep you interested all semester long.

This prof is intriguing. Your going to either love him or hate him. His group projects are easy, the big video project took my group 6 hours to do. His written quizzes might as well be summerian, but multiple choice exams not so bad. Has a good sense of humor and interesting. Don't dare miss a class EVER.

early is interesting. he does tend to get off topic and i believe he is at times a tough grader. however, you learn alot and every lecture is very interesting

You have to come to class. In class he is very interesting. Do NOT expect him to return e-mails. He won't. Don't miss a test. He does NOT care what's going on in your life. He thinks his class is the most important thing in your world. As a teacher he's wonderful. It's just hard when life hits you. Tough Grader.

Very helpful. Class may seem intimidating, but if you stick it through, study, and participate, you will do great. I enjoyed class discussions and debates. Quizes are much harder than tests. Tests are true/false and very tricky though. Overall an excellent teacher. Take advantage of the extra credit assignments!! Highly recommend taking his course!

He's only intimidating the first week Most say the quizzes (essay style) are more difficult than the exams (multiple choice) He looks for specific terms and hints pretty well at what you should study also expects participation He offers multiple extra credit assignments, take advantage of them he lets conversation flow off topic too

One of the best teachers ever! Take my advice! He is intimating the first week but once you get to know him he is extremely nice and caring for his students. He is very intelligent and is hilarious! Can get off topic sometimes but you are still learning about something interesting. Keeps class very entertaining! Recommend!

Prof. Early is ok. He is one of those instructors that always calls you out to answer questions. Also, his tests - essays especially - have to be exactly from his lectures to get full credit. Tough grader but not too bad.

I enjoyed this class so much. Anyone who calls this class "hard" is just lazy. One thing I didnt like was doing the big video project. For the quizes, make sure you write ALOT of EXAMPLES. Dont just answer the question. Exams are tricking. but I came out with an A- as a freshman. His class is very interesting and he cares about his students.

A challenging yet amazing professor one of the best UofM has to offer. Step out of your comfort zone and get ready to be challenge with your concept of thought. I learned so much information from this professor. He is not recommended for lazy students.

Not gonna lie, Kevin Early is a hard.. but he is a GREAT professor. If you really want to learn, take him! He opens your eyes to so many things, not only with this subject. Attend lectures, read, and study and you should be fine. Definitely HIGHLY recommend

Kevin Early is great!! You learn so much in his class. However, if you're a lazy student, I do not recommend this class. He is not an easy professor - you must put in 100% effort if you want an A. Don't be intimated though, I recommend everybody taking at least one of his courses!!!

Okay so I checked this site prior to registering for a Sociology class and I read all bad writings about Professor Early... However, something in my gut told me to stick to him. He is honestly one of the most inspiring teachers I've had EVER. If you pay attention, you'll do well, If you're respectable, you'll do well. WOULD RECOMMEND!!!!!

Professor Early is not easy by any means. I would have had a 78% in his class if it wasnt for all the extra credit he offered. Which, he offers a lot every seamster. He does grade very hard, however, if you plan to go to graduate school and cant pull a passing grade in this class then good luck. I learned a lot and worked very hard. Good Luck

Dr.Early is an amazing,very well spoken, approachable and funny professor. I enjoyed his teaching style very much. He knows his stuff.You have to come to class. You HAVE to read, there's no way around that. Take advantage of ALL the E/C that he offers. Talk to him if you have trouble. It's NOT an easy class though. I will be taking him again!

I am writing this two decades after having him as a teacher. I can honestly say that he is the foundation of my world view. I moved away from Sociology and Criminal Justice, but the lessons that he taught have stuck with me. I now have a MBA and multiple professional certifications… but his classes were far more valuable.

Dr. Early is by far one of the best in his field. He's extremely astute, and a fantastic lecturer. His class is not easy and you will be required to do the readings on the syllabus if you intend to pass. I had to bust my hump to do as well as I'm doing in his class. He will definitely impact the way you look at the Criminal Justice System!

Prof. Early is one of the most interesting and engaging professors. Discussions make the class a little tense but it's a great experience overall. I'm really glad I took the class despite some of the negative reviews. Only problem was the group work. ALL group work except for the tests. I would've gotten an A if everything wasn't group work.

Kevin Early is a mainly CRJ and SOC teacher at UMD. A very tough grader, attending the class is a must, if you dont, youll probably fail as he gives you credit for simply being there. His exams are just essays done in a blue book. Buying the book is also a must. Overall he is a great teacher, well informed and can be quite hilarious.

His class was amazing had it first thing in the morning and it was great because the class was anything but boring. He knows how to keep everyone engaged and his group discussions are very interesting. My only problem was the group projects, at times it was difficult to work around everyone's schedule to get project done.

Great professor. Absolutely knows the topic and is obviously passionate about it. You must read the book before class, he'll call you out if you don't. Also, must read it carefully for tests, he pulls random facts for test questions. If you get 100% on a test he'll either take you +1 out to dinner or give you like $600 cash your choice, no joke.

Dr. Early is an asset to the university. His dedication to student achievement helped me to make the transition from HFCC and also more importantly assisted in my understanding of the expectation of being part of the University of Michigan community. I will look forward to the opportunity to take additional classes with Dr. Early.

I took Dr. Early in Fall 2015. He was specific and funny at times. His lectures are very informative. He is a great guy and I would take another course with him as the instructor. Very professional and never a dull moment in his class. Tests are somewhat difficult only if you have not looked at the material. Would definitely recommend.

One of the best professors I've had.

Early is a great guy, and an awesome teacher. He is very knowledgeable in everything he presents, and wants you to get as much out of the course as possible. This requires reading outside of class and taking decent lecture notes. He has a cool sarcastic sense of humor that some students don't understand, it is pretty entertaining. Tough Grader....

Early is a great guy, and is very knowledgeable when it comes to sociology however he is an extremely tough grader and his requirements are unclear at times. I would not take another class with him.

Early is a great person and his stories about his life were so interesting and enjoyable. The only problem is he pulls random facts from the test book and doesn't inform you on what to study. No one was really able to pass and I wish he would tell you what to study or at least go over some of the textbook in class

Awesome guy absolutely loved having him as my professor. Great class and actually made me want to go to class everyday.

Man I loved Kevin Earlys class. It was probably the highlight of my semester just to go. Although many people would disagree with me about how he teaches, I think its really helpful. His exams are easy to do well on if you actually read the book, many people complained about his exams but its obvious they did not put the necessary work in. 10/10

The exams are tricky. Study, you will do fine. There is group work. You get to pick the topic. Final is an essay. He does answer questions about the final but you have to ask by a certain time. He clearly stated he will not respond to emails after the exam is issued (ethical reasons). Gives extra credit. Nice bonus for upper level course

Hands down the best professor at the university.

Dr. Early was awesome! I love his stories! He is a very interesting person and so is the class. I think anyone who complains about him is just looking for an easy A!

Amazing professor! Put in work and you will get the grade you deserve!

Professor Early runs a challenging but rewarding class. If you put in the work, the exams are manageable. The textbook is helpful, and unstuck AI can be a great supplement for study prep. Overall, a worthwhile course.

Dr. Early is one of the best professors I've had. Super knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely cares about his students. Lectures are clear and engaging. Highly recommend!