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“Great lectures, great examples, and fantastic notes for your tests”
AJ01 - 5.0 rating“He is a great professor very caring and helpful”
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Reviews (118)
Professor is very easy. Follow his syllabus and you will receive an easy "A". He is very good instructor and very patient with class. If you do not miss a day of his class, you will get a lot out of his lectures. He is very easy and he helps you out a lot when it comes to Mid Term & final. Enjoy
Great instructor I took him 3 times!!
Mr. Stevenson is an outstanding teacher. He is eager to share his knowledge with each student concerning Admin of Justice issues. He definitely makes the class very interesting and if you follow his outline, you are guaranteed an A. He enjoys class participation and is a very understanding person
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I TOOK HIM ABOUT 4 TIMES
Very good teacher...
Mr Stevenson is a good teacher he defently knows ho to teach !! he is really smart . his classes are really kool !!
Good instructor!
Mr. Stevenson is a good teacher. He makes every class interesting. He explanes everything so good. He also let's you know what material will be on the quiz and tests, and he tells us some interesting stories about his job and yes he did fly a helicopter for the L.A.P.D. If you don't understand you will when you take him. I do recommend him!! :)
He does have interesting stories, he gives alot of material to learn but he prepares you very well before exams. Hes very funny and you can ask him practically anything to do with tickets or whatever.
OMG HE IS AN EASY A TECH HE HELPS ALOT AND IS WILLING TO ANSWER ANY QUESTION YOU MIGHT HAVE OF THE LAPD I HONESTLY RECOMMEND HIM I HAD MR. STEVENSON FOR 5 CLASSES AND I HOPE U CAN TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM.
Great teacher! Just go to class and take notes.
He is a wonderful teacher. He is very kind, funny, and patient.
I would recommend this instructor to up and coming LAPD officers. He is helpfuland will go out of his way to have you learn the material.
great teacher made me not want to miss a day of class! with his stories and the way he he explains things
Mr. Stevenson really helps you to understand. He breaks everything down, very detailed. Hes the best instructor I've ever had. I've taken 4 of his classes passed with A's. Mr. Stevenson loves when you ask questions. He has interesting stories.
Great Prof! Easy class. He's such a great person overall. REally cares about his students and how they do.
Very helpful, easy class, you do need to study, but he will guide you. I love this professor I recommend him before any other AJ professor, you will love the sories and tense movies. A must take class.
i love his classes ive taken a few and wold continue taking them with his if i could, he teaches everything and breaks it down for you, goes over it enought so that it is not so hard by the mid term or final. He has alot of stories that just make you want to return to his class, plus the material he shows are interesting, i deffinetly recomend him!
awesome instructor
he is a really kool teacher i recomend to take him and also depending on the class size if its a small class he gives the ansmwers for the final
COOLEST TEACHER EVER!! ITS NOT THAT HIS CLASS IS EASY BECAUSE HE DOESNT TEACH ANYTHING..LOL. ITS JUST THE WAY HE TEACHES MAKES LEARNING SO EASY. HE HAVES MANY STORIES TO TELL THAT RELATE TO THE MATERIAL. GREAT TEACHER! I HAVE TAKEN 4 TIMES AND HE IS THE BEST. THERE ARE NO SURPRICES ON HIS EXAMS.. STRONGLY RECOMEND HIM! =0)
real cool,laid back kind of guy! tells us exactly what will be on the tests..shows a lot of great films to help students understand the material.highly recommended!! & DO NOT TEXT during class or else!
This has to be the worst professor in the AJ department. Don't get me wrong he's a great person and i love criminal justice but his classes are inadequate. The information we learn is useless and you feel unprepared when it comes to future classes. Overall, if you want a super easy A take him but if you're serious about school don't take him.
Mr. Stevenson is the best prof.! I took him for AJ 1,2,4,49, and 160. There are no surprises on his exams. He is very approachable, and likes to be asked questions. He tells alot of stories of past experiences while on duty...very interesting and related to the material. He goes over the material until it is clear to all.
He's hot!! lol
lmao @ the last comment. Mr. Stevenson is a great professor! might seem a bit intimidating at first.. but he's very chill. Attend class.. STUDY and you will do just fine.. you'll have to be retarded if u dont at least get a B in his class. Semester goes by fast! only Mid Term and Final usually 75 questions each.
Very good teacher. He goes into details of what he is teaching. He makes his classes very interesting and fun. Which is cool cause you don't feel like going to sleep in his class. [[i dont know about the him being hot part]] lol.
he is the best aj teacher at elac..his class is very enjoyable ..got A on both his classes..go to class everyday..read the book and get your A..it can't get any sweeter than 2 test..and sometimes some homework!
awesome professor, easy work, does require reading and class participation but is def not hard, and its very fun n interesting.
He is an awsome teacher...he not only teaches but he makes it interesting....I had to travel out of the area for his class and I attended every class....highly recommend him as a teacher....
LOVE MR.STEVENSON HIS THE BEST CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSOR I ALWAY HAVE A LOT OF FUN IN HIS CLASSES. HE HAS A GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR.
Amazing professor! I've already taken 3 AJ classes with him and plan on taking more. He's very clear with what he's explaining. Tests are easy if you study. Theres only 2 tests, midterm & final. If you don't pass the midterm, you'd have to pass the final. He makes things very interesting & there's hardly a boring class. I highly recommend him!!
He is an AMAZING teacher! Super laid-back and cool.Ive taken 4 AJ classes with him & passed all with A+! i recommend him 100%! i LOVE his classes. Its an easy A as long as you highlight what he says and study them in order. His classes are even more interesting because his experienced it all first hand since he works as a Sergeant for the LAPD!
STEVENSON IS THE BEST TEACHER YOU CAN TAKE FOR ANY AJ CLASSES HE IS VERY HELPFUL, NICE,AND MAKES HIS CLASS VERY INTERESTING.HIS CLASSES ARE ALWAYS OVER BOOKED DUE TO HIS GREAT TEACHING SKILLS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TO TAKE HIS CLASSES NO HW AT ALL BESIDES WATCHING THE NEWS!
AW. SO SAD THAT HE'S RETIRING. HE WILL BE MISSED. GREAT STORIES FROM HIS TIME ON THE FIELD. VERY HELPFUL, EASY TO APPROACH. FUNNY. TELLS YOU EXACTLY WHAT TO STUDY SO YOU LEARN WHAT'S IMPORTANT.
Teaches you what you need to know...really down to earth guy too take him!!!
HE'S A REALLY REALLY NICE TEACHER. HE IS REALLY EASY ONE OF THE MOST KNOLEDGABLE AND WISE PERSON I'VE KNOWN. GREAT TECHER.
He's very helpful funny and overall a great techer you'll have lots of fun and learn even more.
He is such an engaging teacher! Plain amazing at what he does and is beyond knowledgeable in what he teaches. Two thumbs up!
Mr. Stevenson is a very awesome teacher, teaches you in an exciting way that will want you to listen for more. What other teacher will provide you with a book, he saved me money. Very, Very kind and very easy. If you give him a bad rating, you must be on some drugs! :P
Best professor I've had thus far. He has a very good sense of humor and knows how to teach. His test are literally the notes he uses in his power-point, exact order too. All in all, he has my respect
Best Teacher in this campus. He teached me things current police officers dont know about. Best Teacher
Best Teacher Ive meet in this silly Campus.
Easy A loved his class you learn soo much the test is soo easy and in order you do not need the book he gives you everything you need to know in the notes.
i loved his class!
BEST teacher at ELAC!! Extremely informative. You'll never leave one of his classes thinking "What the hell did he just talk about?". More than 30 years of police experience only helps when he instructs his class. I would recommend to any student thinking about taking AJ.
HE IS AMAZING!!BEST TEACHER THUS FAR! HE IS ALWAYS IN A GREAT POSITIVE MOOD. HES TEACHING YOU FROM THE BOOK, AND HIS EXPERIENCE. IVE TAKEN ABOUT 6-8 AJ CLASSES WITH HIM. OVERALL, THE CLASS IS INTERESTING AND VERY EASY!! ATTENDANCE IS MANDO BECAUSE THE NOTES ARE LITERALLY THE ANSWERS TO THE TEST.HE'S AMAZING, AND FUNNY . BEST TEACHER AWARD!!
3 words, best teacher ever!!
He's a good teacher he's very clear and will stop and make sure everyone wrote down what's on the board. He's very fair and teaches very good. His notes are the answers on the tests.
Helpful and great teacher that wants all his students to succeed.
He is the best criminal justice teacher ever!!!!! He will make sure that everyone in class write down the notes. His lectures is base on his experience in LAPD also, he worked there for thirty one years. I truly recommend him because you will learn a lot from him!!!!!
this teacher is very funny and helpful! does not come in with an attitute and hes picky
One of those teachers that care about you,very very fun class you will look forward to attend his class, you learn a lot from him and his experiences from a 31 years LAPD carreer, he is very motivating and makes class so easy, BEST TEACHER EVER.
Great professor, really cares about his students, very crystal clear in his lectures, extremely helpful, Mr. Stevenson is by far the best professor I've ever had. I highly recommend taking his classes.
Very good professor over all. he's very clear on his presentations and what the tests are gonna be about. He's also part of the AJ club and will inform of various field trips we can also take. NO TEXTBOOOK required, he uses the projector for class...TAKE NOTES!!! very helpful and highly recommended!!
Best aj teacher ever highly recommended
Best Teacher I've had so far at ELAC. Highly recommend him. Don't need book, just take notes & study before the tests(Midterm & Final only) and you'll Ace the class. He's extremely helpful, uses personal experiences as examples, very nice, etc. AJ Majors just take his class and you'll see :)
Best AJ teacher, both main campus and small. Best teacher in the school in my opinion. He only teaches in the afternoon so I am not able to take him often. Anyhow,extremely interested in the students and not the shareholders.
best teacher. very motivational.
He is by far one of the best professors there at ELAC. He truly cares for whats in the best interest for all students, he is very helpful, and always willing to help. He has inspired me to finish college he is a great instructor. Come to class take notes & study=A if he doesn't inspire you to be the best you can be then you need Jesus lol
By far one of my favorite teachers at ELAC! He is so sweet and kind. He really cares about his students. Learned ALOT! Plus he gave me some great advice on pursuing my career in Forensics. I'm super shy and don't really talk much but he brought me out of my shell and helped me a lot. He's definitely an inspiration.
Stevenson is one of the best teachers on campus. His class is mostly powerpoint and very fulfilling and you will walk away at the end of the semester with a knowledge of criminal law. A very funny teacher, he genuinely cares and wants you to pass not just his class but all of your classes. Take him for sure.
One of the best professors I had in ELAC. He's very genuine, humble, and great sense of humor. Attendance is mandatory for notes and no textbook needed. Although I'm a Soc Major I would recommend this professor to anyone. Looking forward to take more AJ classes w/ Stevenson :)
He is so awesome! his power points are the midterm and the final! super easy got an A+ on both midterm and final! a lot of memorizing if not good at understanding things quickly.
Simply the best administration of justice professor that I have ever taken as an international student. His class are all power points which give you all the answers to the quizzes. He tells you what will be on the test and is very charismatic.
Best teacher I have ever had.
Great professor, he cares about his students and is very knowledgeable in his field. Show up to class, pay attention and you will do great. I highly recommend taking Mr. Stevenson.
his class is super fun! great teacher! Go RAIDERS!
Only complain that I have with him is that he was constantly late. Other than that, he was a great professor, really interesting lectures, and had fun while learning. The textbook is not really needed if you write down his notes word by word.
Professor Stevenson made me realize how important education is. His lectures were amazing and for every lecture he would give great examples for students to understand. He is very supportive towards students, he is a great professor and I highly recommend him to ALL THE STUDENTS that want to study Criminal Justice. Thank you Professor Stevenson.
I highly recommend Professor Stevenson!!! The one and only instructor that makes the class interesting and if you take notes there is no reason why you cannot get an A!! Great lectures, great examples, and fantastic notes for your tests!!!
Very good teacher, he really cares about his students and wants them to pass. Participation is a must especially if your in the AJ Club, and he knows your name he will call on you. Very enthusiastic about teaching, and making sure his students are learning something new in class. Very funny and respectful teacher, I look up to him as a role model.
Mr. Stevenson is an amazing human being! I've taken almost all my AJ courses with him. He is very helpful and one of the few who actually cares about his students. Take all the notes and pay attention, easy A. Try not to miss or get notes from a buddy. Stick around after class and get to know him, he has an amazing story.
Mr. Stevenson is a great professor and mentor! He loves teaching and working with students, it is impossible to fail his class unless you miss a lot. There may be times where he is constantly late but that is due to scheduling and teaching at both ELAC Campuses! Highly recommended Professor!
Mr. Stevenson is respected by many. He is a great professor very caring and helpful. You will pass as long as you take your notes and pass the tests which come hand to hand. He makes all his aj classes very interesting. I took most of my aj classes with him.
Mr. Stevenson is a great teacher. He's funny and has very interesting lectures. He's a teacher you want to take for almost all your classes.
Mr. Stevenson is a great professor. He makes his lectures so interesting as he is very knowledgable and tells jokes while at it. His tests are fairly easy just make sure you study. Easy "A" if you put your time and effort into the class. He needs to start teaching at the ELAC campus more. I would definitely take him again. 10 thumbs up.
Mr. Stevenson teaches because he wants all of his students to be successful. He is a humanitarian. Aside from teaching, he participates in the community, arranges field trips for students (like to the LAPD academy). He's not always right, but he's never wrong. I gotta say... Mr. Stevenson is an amazing person. Mr. Stevenson makes ELAC stand out. 3
His personal experience on the field and as a police officer gives insight. His stories almost always intriguing.
I miss Mr. Stevenson. Amazing human being. I took almost all My AJ classes with him . I enjoyed his lecture because he always had a story for us (his experience) which made it more easy to understand and made the class interesting.
Best professor I have taken at ELAC so far. He is so dedicated to his students on helping them. I knew nothing about Administration of Justice and after taking Stevenson's class I learned more than I expected. He gives tests but gives you what to study for from your notes. Without your notes you won't pass the class.
Great Professor, AWESOME Human Being. You will learn so much from him! It is impossible to fail his class. Will definitely recommend!
Mel is an awesome professor. I took him 1st Summer Session. You need to attend class or you will miss notes. You need your notes to pass his tests. DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE IN CLASS or he will call you out. His experience as a police officer were pretty inspirational. Out of all the AJ professors, this is the guy you would want to take.
Best teacher ever tbh. Youll pass aslong as you take notes.. Which is every class day hah. But makes the class fun and interesting, Everything you need to pass his class is GIVEN to you. This is my 4th time taking him and I love his class. I feel safe. & no phones in class..
Mr Stevenson is a truly a great and an amazing professor. He truly cares for his students, as long as you come to class show participation, and listen to the lectures, you will get a good grade. Everyone respects Mr. Stevenson, and everyone truly should because he wants all of his students to succeed!
I heard a lot of good things on Prof. Stevenson, so finally decided to take him. WOW! people were not lying when they said he's the best professor at ELAC and super easy. Not only is it an easy class, his teaching method is amazing because everything he teaches actually sticks to you. Definitely recommend him to anyone.
Police Report ,He gives step by steps handouts, gives you extra copies of police report forms. the report is not hard for the first time. Mr Stevenson is there to help you, if you don't understand. No book requires. Don't Used Your Phone in class he will get mad! midterm has to be typed. final is the same. i took it in Fall 2016 "A"!
One true amazing mentor , elac's best ..
STEVENSON WONDERFUL, BEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD. HIS CLASS IS FUN, YOU WILL LEARN. I GIVE FIVE THUMBS UP.
This professor has really changed my life . I love law and Professor Stevenson is a retired LAPD officer , what more can a student ask for. It's the real deal with prof. Stevenson
Professor Stevenson is the real deal . He knows his stuff big time , he is a retired LAPD officer who has had hands on . What more can a student ask for and he has good connections for serious students . best professor .
Professor Stevenson is the real deal I took his course ion the past and have been nothing but impressed he is a retired LAPD officer with real hands on the job I believe what more can a student ask for.
Professor Stevenson is the real deal, I have taken him in the past and have been nothing but IMPRESSED, his lectures are amazing its the real deal folks . I would recommend Professor Stevenson anytime to any student beacuse what you will get out of his class is a lifetime worth of vital information that will help you and your career thanks .
Midterm and Final Only. Everything that will be on the tests are included in his power points and he will tell you exactly what you should write down to know.
It's stevenson! such a great professor, funny and helpful.
I adore Professor Stevenson. He is pretty awesome and class is never boring. He is a great lecturer, and the test are easy, everything is common sense there is no way you can fail his class. Because of him I want to take more of his class which I plan to in the FALL. He knows his stuff!
He was literally the best professor ever super funny and nice! I had him for like 5 different AJ classes. It was nice to have a professor who did not teach off the books but taught by what he experienced and learned throughout his career as a police officer. Going to class is mandatory because his quizzes are exactly what his notes are on.
Professor Stevenson is the best Teacher I have ever took. So far I took AJ 4 with him and AJ 5 online as well. He is funny, fair, and really cares about his students grades. You will no doubt pass his classes as long as you participate in his class.
TOOK THIS INSTRUCTOR FOR SUMMER '18 ONLINE AND PASSED HIS CLASS WITH AN A. EASY GRADER LOT STUDYING W/ HIS POWER POINTS USE BOOK FOR MIDTERM & FINALS AND QUIZZES HE PROVIDES . HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM
Professor Stevenson is hands down one of the amazing professors I have ever had. I would recommend him to anybody taking Administration of justice. His lectures are purely from personal experience and nothing can beat that.
Stevenson is hands down the best teacher at ELAC. Hes very caring and understanding. Class is super easy to pass and attendance is not required just as long as you get all the notes. 2 test which consist of the midterm and final. Study the notes and there is no way you can fail this class. Highly recommend.
Professor Stevenson is very nice and helpful. He works well with dsps students. I really enjoyed taking his class. I highly recommend taking his class, you won't regret it.
Amazing professor, class is only based on tests
Hands down Professor Mel Stevenson is truly more than a teacher he is a mentor someone that you can trust with whatever you are dealing with he is willing to help you besides that he is the only teacher that will constantly remind you that you have to chase your dreams and get your degree I mean it from the heart take him you will not regret it.
The BEST AJ teacher in the whole wide world!!!!!!! Hands down, he makes class supper fun, his lectures are fun but you actually learn from him. The power points are the midterm and final. He pushes you you strive for you goals. I've taken many AJ classes with him and will continue taking them as long as I'm at Elac and his there.
Loved his class. Amazing lectures where you actually learn from him. I always looked forward to the lectures and arrived early cause thats how much I enjoyed his class. Wish I could take him for more AJ classes. Really helped me with my career even though he didnt have to he did and I respect him for that.
Mr. Stevenson is not only a teacher but he is a mentor as well. He has his best interest at heart for his students. All he wants is for his students to succeed . He is understanding , helpful, and most of all caring. He believes in his students potential and will go the extra mile to prove it.
Very easy class to pass. All the information needed on the test is provided on the lectures/ppt.
5 week online summer class. I would highly recommend this class to anyone. 10 quizzes, a midterm, a final, 3 discussions. Plenty of opportunities for extra credit.
Stevenson's insight and format for this course was amazing. Plenty of extra credit, and VERY simple and IMPORTANT slides that basically help you do great for quizzes/ Exams. Although the course was asynchronous, the discussion topics were fun and engaging (the majority of discussions were extra credit). Easy Course and GREAT GUY. TAKE HIS COURSE!!
My heart is broken, he is retiring. Besides such sad news, He is an amazing instructor, a human who puts himself in the student's shoes, You can tell he loves what he does, I learned a lot. Thank you, Sr. for teaching us in a stress-free environment. Bless your soul.
It was OK. Not extraordinary as advertised.
He's more than a professor, he is person I will like to emulate. He really cares about his students and will push you for grateness. He really enjoys teaching and you can see it. He is very wise and gives amazing feed back. He gives a very fatherly figure feeling that you want to make him proud. Good professor. Enjoy your retirement.
I have taken many online classes with Prof. Stevenson and I can truly say he is probably the best at online classes of any AJ professor at LACCD. He assigns minimal discussions, a reasonable amount of quizzes, and recommends some fantastic films and tv shows.
He has recently moved to Lee College, he is amazing in every way possible. If you want to take CRIJ at all at Lee College I highly recommend it he makes it as easy as possible.
Professor at Lee College is amazing - makes the class super easy. Textbook not required, just attend class and you'll learn a lot. Unstuck AI was a lifesaver for study prep too.
Assignments and expectations are clear.Not a lot of overwhelming or unnecessary assignments. Professor is fair with grading, engaging, and provides interesting attention keeping situational videos to discuss. Most importantly, professor is quick to respond. He offers extra credit. Last, his online setup makes you want to learn. Take him!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
79%
Textbook Required
47%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.03 avg changeRatings by Course
3038
5.0
(1)ADMJUSTICE2
5.0
(1)AJ124
5.0
(1)CRIMINALJUSTIC
5.0
(3)AJ
5.0
(5)Difficulty by Course
AJ12
3.0
AJ67
3.0
AJ3025
2.5
AJ14
2.5
AJ075
2.3