This guy is one of the better professors for this course. He's clear, coherent and very very very intelligent. He knows everything about everything. In addition to that he's also very hilarious even when he's not trying to be funny. You should enjoy his course.

The material he taught was boring,but he made up for it with his war stories when he worked as a correction officer in the illinois prison system.Tests weren't that hard, so overall he is reccomended.

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Great, helpful professor with an incredible sense of humor...and uncanny animal magnetism...when he goes outside, squirrels must stick to him

Great Professor. Everyone should take his class.

It's professors like Kirk Hanson that made me want to come to this school. He makes a 75 minute period fly by, and I don't even have to check the clock. I think his greatest attribute is his sense of style. His knowledge and his confidence make him easily the best Prof at John Jay.

This professor is the best, if you take good notes you don't even have to read the book. His class is very interesting , he knows how to keep the class interested and participating. The hardest thing was his paper and final . Study the notes for the final and you will be ok as for the paper get a head start.

HE IS A FUNNY PROFESSOR BUT THEIR IS NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT HIS GRADING. HE IS A HARD GRADER AND FOR HIS FINAL YOU HAVE TO KNOW 25 THEORIES. SO DONT BE FOOL IT IS NOT AN EASY RIDE!

He is so funny, it is hard to fall asleep in his class. He has short quizzes,a paper, and one exam, the final. His paper don't wait till last minute to do it. Study for the final and you will be fine. He is the best professor to take for this course. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND!!!

Great class! He is so funny and is very informative...Quizzes are given every couple of readings, and there is a term paper, and a final exam....Overall everything is ok , the final is difficult though just make sure you study in advance then again it is a 400 level class so you shouldnt expect it to be to simple. Class is great highly reccomend!

I Have No Clue What The Last Person Was Talking About But That Person Is An Idiot. Its A 400-Level And It's ONE BOOK! THAT'S RIGHT! ONE BOOK and if you take notes good you don't even need to read the book. 5 Quizes all of which are announced and the lowest of which is Dropped. One Paper and A Final Thats It! He's the easiest 400 level teacher in jj

Very good professor, makes the class interesting. Take good notes and you will be fine. His final is cumulative and don't wait till last minute to do te paper it is time consuming

WELL, TO BEGIN WITH I AM IN LOVE WITH HANSON. HE LOOKS TOO FUNKING GOOD,AND HE FASHION STYLE IS THE BEST. WELL LETS GO BACK TO SCHOOL WORK, HE IS THE EASIEST 400 LEVEL SO, GO IT A TAKE THE RIDE

Overall a good teacher. Has a good sense of humor (he has some funny stories) and he will discuss any questions you have. The exams cover a lot of material and he doesn't offer review sheets, but they're not unbearable. He has one term paper in which you can pick your topic. He is definatly worth taking.

I liked this class. He's pretty interesting. Some days are boring but others are funny.I like his Jim Carey laugh, that cracks me up. Midterm, Final 7-10 page paper which is easy. You pick your topic. Midterm wasn't hard at all nor was the final. I stressed out for no reason and I passed with flying colors. Wear purple, it's his favorite color!

HANSEN is one of the best English teachers I have ever had. I feel like I have learned more in his class, then in four years of high school. APOSITIVES, COMMAS, MAIN CLAUSE, SUBORDINATE, PRONOUN REF, and of course motorcycles ARE THE MAIN TOPIC. I never knew so much about a Harley in my life. This class is fun and educational, allowing students the

Prof. Hanson rocked.1 paper, pick topic, 7-10 pages. mid/final. Mid/final are so easy.I stressed out which was silly,after i took it i passed with flying colors.If you're worried about his exams, which you shouldn't be then purchase the prentice halls test prep guide to accompany police administration structures,processes,and behaviors.Awesome Prep

hes a tough grader,but an ok prof. theres other easier graders then him.take good notes in class,and youll be fine on the quiz.write the paper early and ask him to tell you the weak points for a better grade.theres 5 quizzes he drops the lowest one but dont be absent more than 2times,also dont be late. try your best and good luck,b/c its a 4 level.

HE is one of the best professors at john jay right now. He is funny and also intresting. He talks about some real down to earth disscussions abotu the Criminal Justice system and its flaws. I took him for both PSC232 adn CRJ425. Hes very helpful and if you talk to him he will cut you some slack. Take Hansen you wont be dissapointed!

THIS PROFESSOR IS VERY FUNNY AND INTERESTING USES EVERYDAY EVENTS AND IMPLEMENTED INTO CLASS HOWEVER HE IS A TOUGH GRADER, GIVES A QUIZ EVERY 3RD OR 4TH CHAPTER, A PAPER OF ABOUT 7-10 PAGES AND A FINAL WHICH WILL INCLUDE EVERYTHING.

I learn alot in this class and i am very glad i have taken it however, hes a though grader what you earn you will get or less. Do the work and pay attention you be ok recommended for learning something but not for a easy grade.

Prof. Hanson is amazing. Uses the original CRJ works and broke them down in an interesting/entertaining way. There are quizzes (short essays) & midterm/final (which is easy to study for if you take notes). Write down whatever he says (he slows down when he wants you write something down). There is also a 12-15 pg research paper. He is the man.

He gives a quiz,every 5 readings.The quizzes are essay form.He grades it from a scale of 1-10.Expect a 7 or less(no joke).He goes over the readings very thoroughly.Take GOOD notes!Term paper:7-10 pgs. If u write a good paper, he'll give u a "C"(his words).Final is based on all readings-2 essays.Must know all theories/research & Authors. Good luck!

He is a tough grader on the paper. If someone chooses the same paper topic as you, he compares the two and may change the grade in comparison. The class is fun and he explains everything clearly but do take notes, don't just sit back and discuss the topic. You MUST read the textbook. Don't take this class if you just want an easy A, wont happen.

Loves teaching, love his stories. Really knows alot on the subject. very helpful. can go to him for advice. Tough grader in papers but lenient. i would recommend him to anyone. you will have fun

Took this during winter session - he is highly intelligent and made the class as interesting as reading 25 crj works can get. 5 quizzes, a 7-10 pg paper, and comprehensive final. It was not easy trying to learn the theories AND remember the authors as well within 2 1/2 wks (didn't help that I sat by the window and almost froze every class either:)

Yes Hanson is a tough grader - however the majority of my class received B's along with a few A minuses. To the people who received horrible grades - you either need to study harder or perhaps college is not for you...

Highly Educated Prof. If you want an A without working for it, this is not the class for you. SERIOUS STUDENTS ONLY, if you are not - you will fail. If you really want to learn the topic, this is definitely the prof. to take.

Prof. Hanson is a tough grader, nothing is ever enough! gave me a D, which is my first of the three years i've been at john jay... avoid him at all costs!

ONLY FOR SERIOUS STUDENTS, Hanson is a excellent prof, very clear and explains the internal part of policing very nicely. I warn you tho, this class is for A students, I got an A, but I busted my ass studying and preparing for the Final and 5 quizzes. He is a hard grader, expects a lot. Again, Only for serious students..You must read the text bk.

pretty funny, outgoing guy. Constantly walked around with a diet coke and NEVER drank it. But, more importantly, the class was not bad at all. Just one 7-10 page paper, a few quizzes, mid-term and final. Probably deserved a better grade than what I got, but overall a pretty good class.

good educated professor, but if u are not a hard working student don't take his class...he is a cery hard grader and lots of work. im straight A student and receive a B on his class..so he is hard ! quiz and finals is about textbook.

He is a very brilliant man,nice guy, funny and keeps his lectures interesting and loves his stories, which are pretty amusing. His quizzes are straight from his lectures so if you miss a class be sure to get the notes. I found his final very straight forward if you study you will do fine.

Professor got SWAG! Great! Straight forward. Do the work, get the grade. Everything thatll be on the test will be in your class notes. Doesnt write on the board, but notes are easy to take because he has a good flow. And he has the best wardrobe in the dept. lol

This professor is by far one of the best at John Jay. He is very clear with his lessons. he has a significant amount of experience in the Criminal Justice field. He's very understanding and straight forward. You must attend class!! Must be a good note taker, if you are, dont worry about reading the book. I highly recommend him!! You'll learn a lot!

He is a great professor and fair when it comes to work. You earn what you work for in terms of grades. Often times he tells really funny stories during lectures. All material covered is from the textbook.

He's strict. Makes you work hard, allows you to hand in work late, albeit, he takes points off, which is more than fair. This is a senior class, if you want to be babied, and told you're a unique little snow flake this is not the class for you. But if you want an actual education, take him. Don't complain about your C if you didn't work hard.

Has awesome stories about his time in the armed services, max security prisons, and on being a professor. He cares about his students and is always willing to give you his time to help you with the final paper. It is tough, I cried while writing but now I have a great understanding of criminology. All because Hanson encouraged me to work hard.

great professor. funny too. just pay attention

Very funny Professor and has great stories to tell

I enjoyed his class very much so. He's extremely funny. If you pay attention in class then you should be good for the quizzes. He's a very nice person. I would recommend.

Super funny and helpful. Kind of easy going but this professor is not for you if you are not willing to put work into the class. You have to read the material to pass tests. But overall he kept me interested and I was never bored.

One of the best, if not the best professor I've had at John Jay. His lectures are very interesting, also, they're so good that I got by without the textbook (wouldn't recommend it though will take some personal online researching, if you don't get it). He breaks down each reading for you every class and also segues off into very interesting convos.

Very competent, open minded, receptive, and extremely knowledgeable professor. He is so kind, funny, inspirational, and down to earth. He will give you so much individual attention and help you grow significantly. I'd highly recommend this course to anyone contemplating the pursuit of police studies.

Real cool professor. Talks about the chapters each class but relates it to his experience in the NYPD which makes it real interesting. Likes to talk about movies and everyday things with students. Gives a "quiz" once every two weeks which is just a paragraph about a topic. One 5-7 pg paper and no final. Class is a breeze

Hanson is a very smart professor with a great experience. This is college, and if you want to learn, you should take him. He explains each reading assignment thoroughly, gives 5 quizzes (drop the lowest), 8-12 pg p. and a final. He use the time wisely and highly respects his students. Each student will receive the grade he or she deserves

Keeps you ingaged in whats being taught and is very down to earth.

Professor Hanson is a very knowledgeable person. He clearly knows what he is talking about. If you want to learn, I would definitely recommend taking him. If you just want to pass with little work then do not take him. You have to work for your grade. Overall he is a great professor and I learned a lot from him.

Took his winter class which was only 3 weeks. You need the textbook, 3-4 readings per night but not necessary to read b/c he talks about it in class thoroughly. Take good notes. No hw. 5 quizzes, dropped the lowest one. Final paper 8-12pg on any topic from the textbook. Youd have to study for the final exam though and remember most of the readings

Professor Hanson is a nice and caring man but very tough grader. He gives 5 quizzes and the lowest one gets dropped and there is a paper you have to do its 12 pages. The way he grades the work is just weird if there are other professor take them don't take him.

Makes you read a good bit of the book. 5 Quizzes & an 8-12 page paper you need to write. He is a tough grader & he pretty much just gave me a B on everything. Not terribly difficult, but I'd recommend taking it online in the summer in 3 weeks because he will drag it out if not.

Light lectures, easy class. Had 4 small quizzes and one final paper.

Great Professor, but you have to work for your grade. Take lots of notes. Assigns a lot of readings, but great notes can help offset some of them. 5 Quizzes, drops lowest grade. 8-12 page term paper and final exam. Took the Winter course which turned out to be great. Very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor! TAKE GOOD NOTES, you'll do good

He is very clear on how he grades. After each quiz, he always made sure to explain why he gave the grades he gave. If you pay attention to the critiques, incorporate them to your work, you will do well. He gives students many opportunities to ask questions for clarity. Very big on details which happens to be a strength of mine, I always got 10/10.

I took him for PSC321, he is a nice professor but the problem is that the grades he gives back is super low, like you might think you did good in the quiz or exam but the grade he gives you will be super low, so he is a good professor but nah don't take him if you not good in test taking or not good in taking quizzes.

Professor wants whats best for the student and wants everyone to be successful.

This is my first semester at college and i can strongly admit that the professor was very fair with grading, lecturing, and assignment. There was no overwhelming in this class at all. The topics on the quizzes and on the exam were discussed in class and not once. I believe this teacher gave me an amazing experience.

He ok professor he really try helping if you ask the final 40 percent and quizzes 30 and paper 30 quizzes are scaring.

This professor is chill, humorous, and really knows how to lecture. You just have to be a decent student who can pay attention and actively listen because he can talk on and on about the class material. You do need a textbook and showing up is importance to understand the content more and what is going to be on the quizzes.

The professor is nice, gives the lecture in detail and gives you enough information for the quizzes and quizzes were also not that hard.

Great professor. You must take notes and pay attention because he does not use slides and does not post on Brightspace. Lecture heavy, but he explains very well. You are graded on a few quizzes (lowest grade is dropped), term paper, and final. Very humorous and helpful. No homework. He uses a textbook, but you can find it online for free.

Prof Hanson is one of the best professors I've ever taken, I really enjoyed his lectures and he adds his own creativity to it instead of your average long and boring lessons. He's definitely a very tough grader so I highly recommend studying for those quizzes, read the textbook, and he doesn't do slides so please be prepared to always take notes.