you have to really study the material of her class. Fair teacher.

Yes, you have to read, there is a quiz on book every week (10% of grade) Midterm/final are based on lectures, very straight forward. Study guide tells you exactly what to study, there's a short opinion paper, not too hard. I learned a lot from her, didn't mind all her Chicago stories but she says "okay" a lot

I TOOK CRIM 483 WITH HER, SHE IS HARD BUT SHE ALSO KNOWS WHAT SHE'S TEACHING, OVERALL SHE IS A GOOD INSTRUCTOR. ATTENDANCE IS OF EXTREME IMPORTANCE TO GET AN "A" IN HER CLASS. A QUIZ EACH WEEK BUT IT IS RIGHT AFTER THE LECTURE SO THEY ARE PRETTY EASY, WE HAD TWO ASSIGNMENTS ASIDE FROM THE MIDTERM AND FINAL. MUST STUDY TO GET AN A

She seemed pretty difficult at first but she turned out to be a cool teacher. She gives weekly quizzes on your reading so you should make sure to keep up on your reading. Mid-term and final is a breeze. She lets you know exactly what is going to be on the tests. Just be prepared to answer her short essays.

Dr Graziano rocks! My dad's a cop so I can tell she KNOWS cops. She's got loads of interesting stories/info & she wasn't a cop (who cares?) but worked in the CJ system with both courts/cops. Its college, you've gotta work for your grades & she makes it easy to do so ignore the complainers, she cares a lot & gives cool assignments!

The high school comments below must be students who couldn't pass thru their own fault. Really good teacher, makes you see how ones like Dineen give you nothing you couldn't get talking to a cop for an hour. Mixes up book and other info on tests, not just lecture so get the book.

I hate stats and was worried taking it this summer, but Prof Graziano made it very easy to pass. She makes sure you really get it and is great at helping when you ask. I'd take her again for anything, she's lots of fun in class.

Hands down one of the best professors in the department, you learn so much!

I wasn't too sure about this prof, this is not an easy A class and you need to know your stuff. But she really knows her stuff, gives you great support for doing well, and is everything you'd want in a professor. Recommended. Use her study guide and do the paper as she asks

I wasn't too sure about this prof, this is not an easy A class and you need to know your stuff. But she really knows her stuff, gives you great support for doing well, and is everything you'd want in a professor. Recommended. Use her study guide and do the paper as she asks, you'll be good.

I laughed to see comments about it's a big deal she wasn't a cop. Took her for Legal Issues for Police and she blew me away with her knowledge!! Awesome instructor. No book for the class so you really needed to attend class, but take home tests and I really liked her lectures/exercises. You have to work for an A, but that's how it should be!

LOVE THE CLASS.TEACHER LOVES TO TEACH.. SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT. IF YOU WANT AN EASY A THEN DONT TAKE HER.. SHE TEACHES AT COLLEGE LEVEl

Dr. G sets up her classes in a way so what you learn really sticks. Attendance mandatory, too much in lecture you don't want to miss for tests. REALLY study for her tests, but guides are a huge help. Very very understanding when you go to her with problems. Recommended!!!

Prof. Graziano is the best teacher that I had so far at CALSTATE. She's really knowledgable and helpful when you need her. Attendance it's a must, otherwise you will fail her class, no book needed, tests are based on her lectures which she explains REALLY WELL! The only way to pass this class is by showing up and taking notes.NOT FOR LAZY STUDENTS!

great professor........awesome

Most assignments came out of her powerpoint. Some of the questions on the midterm and final will require the purchase of the book. She is very clear on presenting but the tests can be a bit tricky...she is the head of the department. She is rather strict with talking in class but that does not mean she doesn't allows questions. She encourages it.

Very Informative Class..comes off very strict but her tactics actually helped me learn a lot STUDY THOROUGHLY for her 2 tests and take a lap top to class if you are not good with writing A LOT every class. Overall I enjoyed the class a lot and she is very helpful and understanding if you are honest with her

I like her teaching style a lot! She gets it, goes all out to help if you ask, funny, down to earth, cute. She cares about her students and makes sure you learn lotsl. I'd take her for anything, best one I've had so far.

You have to come to class, she grades you on your attendance and also will have random in class assignments. Not only that, all the exams will be based on the power points so you want to be there. She has vast amount of knowledge and is always willing to help a student. Her class flew by because it was entertaining. Must take!

Pretty straight foward, really good on explaining her material. She hands out extra credit through the quarter to help you pass the class. Four writting assignmens, two exams, and a term paper. Not going to lie but her exams are hard and se expects a lot from you.

You must take good notes, she sometimes gives out a quiz at the end of class. If you miss class you will FAIL. I never missed a day and ended up with a B+, which I thought was fair but I really wanted the A. Study hard, go to class, take good notes, do the extra credit, and you'll pass. She always answers emails and offers a lot of extra credit.

Her style of teaching is awesome. She can be a tough grader at times, but that's because of the subject matter. She wants to make sure you understand the material. Straight to the point. You don't need to buy the book. She covers everything through her lectures, except 2 theories which you can google. Taking her for Crim 483 W2015, seems easier.

Best professor I ever had, no joke. No nonsense, gotta do the work, study, she tells you exactly what she want, so it isn't hard if youre serious about school. Really funny, seems super tight with LAPD so lots of inside dope, brings cop friends to class so nice touch, went by super fast!

Stats isn't my thing, but Graziano made it easy! Easy quizzes after lecture and study time, in-class exercises, doesn't fill you up with anything you don't need to know for tests, guaranteed extra credit if you want it. I was so worried I was going to office hours from the first week but she was super nice and always made sure we got it. Love her!

Liza is a god in the criminal justice department. the best part about her is that there are no exams except a final exam and "It's a take home final" so you can't fail the class. there are essays and short answer question response that is apart of your grade so it is important that you are in class for those.

she's really picking and demanding on what she wants in her essays which makes me feel stupid. I would only take her again because he provides a take home final exam. there are zero exam in her class.

very RUDE! she even calls you out on stupid things by telling the whole class about it. I would only take her again because there are no exams in her class and she gives out a take home final.

Great at teaching, but has a horrible personality. She is always angry! Good thing about her class is that she lectures well and brings in guest speakers which are all cops! Also, there are no tests or quizzes in her class, only 2 papers. I worked very hard end earned a B (

if you want a class that has no exams, take Lisa, if you want a class that has a take home final, take lisa, if you want a class that does nothing but group work, take lisa.

Took Dr. G for my first online class last year it was great! she put it together well and the quizzes are really easy if you pay attention to lectures and take decent notes. I have 4450 now, it's even better in person with lots of important info you can use and great speakers. Ask for help and she can't do enough, don't ask it's on you!

Many critics say she is a horrible teacher, and that is why i was scared to take her. She is great, not bad as what they say. She is very helpful, criteria is doable. Many extra credit, little homework, and part online course but very descriptive.

I took her online course and didn't think it was that bad. She assigned group discussions, reflections, and 3 quizzes. Her quizzes we're a bit hard, but she does warn you to take good notes and review them. I did a lot better on my last quiz than my first 2. She'll deduct points if you don't "express yourself clearly".

I love taking Dr. Graziano for anything!! No, she doesn't hand you a grade just for showing up like most instructors in the department so I totally get the bad reviews. She makes her lectures so interesting and useful in a practical way for anyone wanting to be a cop, that includes what the cops she brings to class coves. Don't miss out :)

OMG, this woman is amazing, I 100% do not agree with the bad reviews. Do her simulation of a crime scene and press conference for the class and know why! Lectures are interesting, she wants you thinking speaking out. Then group work in class usually, but I love the exercises and time goes fast! One paper, an easy group presentation.

One of the best Professors on campus. She does not tolerate using your phone that's because she truly wants you to understand the material. Other than that, her homework requires just a good effort to get full credit. Show up every class to get your participation points that do matter. If you do all this you'll easily get the "A" grade you deserve.

For a lower division class it was a bit challenging. 3 quizzes no final or midterm but they are heavily based on the lectures. You MUST listen to the voice lectures or will not pass the challenging quizzes. Lots of online discussion and reflections not difficult. Focus on listening to the lecture and take great notes to prepare for the quizzes.

Loved this class. Her video lectures made the content very interesting and easy to understand. You must watch them and take note of everything important in order to do well. Simple, straight-forward weekly assignments applying course content mixed with opinions. Quizzes are a little tricky, so review your notes and take your time; it's very simple!

She's one of the best, you learn a lot! 3 quizzes with 16 questions multiple choice and true/false, plus 1 hour to take each. Comments here on lectures not matching quizzes make no sense, it was hard to do bad on the quizzes if you watched lectures and took notes. Also reflections and group exercises on interesting police topics, my favorite part!

I liked the lectures, they're organized and not all over theplace like in some classes. You want to listen, she's into policing and it is fun listening. The assignments tie in and keep it real, you get to talk to your group of students in the class. Tests are ok as long as you take lots of notes . Dr G is always fast to email back.

Professor Graziano will require you to put in work to earn the grade you want. She provides prerecorded lectures, 6 timed quizzes but were pretty difficult, several exercises as well, and 3 exams that were mostly multiple choice along with hand written work as well (she goes over material before the exams). Going to her office hours really helps!

STATS is not an easy subject but honestly Dr. G made it easier to understand. I thought I was going to do bad in this class but I passed with an A! TAKE NOTES, ask questions & you will pass.

Love Dr G! The work she had us do was amazing, she really takes you inside the legal issues and you walk out with new skills and understanding. I want to be a police officer so of course everything I learned can be applied to my future career. There wasn't anything here not to like.

This class is very informative. It's a very realistic workload, no big papers and open note exams. She responds fast to emails and feedback is good. I see a lot of complaining in the online classes, unless it's a piece of cake students get nasty about the teacher. The grading rubric is pretty clear, I don't get students who can't do what she asks.