5.0

Michael Woodrow

Criminal Justice - Brookdale Community College

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What Students Say

Just had him last spring semester

CRJU101 - 5.0 rating

He was one of the best teacher I have taken at brookdale

CRJ101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

67%

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Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
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Inspirational (13)
Amazing lectures (6)
Caring (5)
Hilarious (3)
Clear grading criteria (2)
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CRJU101
Apr 13, 2005

soooo much fun .. work load is not bad at all, tests are so easy, and we go on a field trip to an insane asylum. loveeee it

5.0
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CRJU101
Jun 15, 2005

Great class. Had him at night and managed to stay awake. Awsome guy, funny as hell. Tells great stories which keeps the class interesting. Manages to keep you interested each class. Can fail every test(which is hard to fail) and still get an A. Def. Take him

5.0
1.0
INTROCJ
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 10, 2005

He is the best at Brookdale!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
THEBASIC1
Oct 24, 2005

i took this class as a 10 week last year...it rocked...we ate 1/2 way through the class..talked about funny stuff and helped eachother out on every test...and at the end of the class he gave out one PBA card for answering a question...take this class! he's funny as hell!

5.0
3.0
CRJU101
Feb 1, 2006

fourteen years of school, never had a teacher like this, one word, incredible!

5.0
1.0
CRJ101
Apr 12, 2006

I learned alot in the class, more so than in any Law class in College. Woodrow knows what he is talking about. I actually am now considering a job in law enforcement. Take him or get on his waiting list!

5.0
1.0
PRCOMM
Jul 8, 2006

I took both of his classes; Introduction to criminal justice and police role in the community. I would never take any other professor if he taught all the core classes, he does'nt read from the book, he brings it to life.

5.0
1.0
PRJC102
Jan 20, 2007

Police Role in the Community with woodrow was really impressive. I generally don't like professors or cops, woodrow is the exception A+ highly recommended.

5.0
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CRJU125
Apr 26, 2007

Woodrow is the man. Easy A and everything he teaches is interesting. Jokes around alot which makes the class funny. He even helped me with references and taking an out of school course with him. GREAT GUY! Take him even if your not a crju major

5.0
1.0
INTRO101
Apr 30, 2007

He makes all three of his classes (Intro to crim. Police Patrol, Invest)entertaining and fun instead of being monotone, even the dry stuff is interesting. You actually learn in his classes. I took a police civil service course of Woodrow's, 10 months later I'm now a township police officer.

5.0
1.0
PROLE202
Jun 21, 2007

Great experience! I'm waiting for him to do his own show! He wrote the book on criminal justice. All his classes are really good. I took his civil service prep course with another student and got hired full-time as a borough police officer recently. I recommend him.

5.0
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CRJU125
Jun 27, 2007

I heard alot about woodrow before taking his class. He is ^%&*$ funny and really really smart. The class was excellent even for an early summer class. I was dissapointed though we did'nt go on the field trip to greystone like the other classes did.

5.0
1.0
CRJU125
Jun 28, 2007

Awesome teacher and very funny! Easy A, not demanding in the least and he really cares about each student's success. Tests are based on lectures and presentation is a joke. Definitely take CRJU with him

5.0
1.0
CRCJ101
Nov 15, 2007

He is really a great teacher and cares. I will take another class of his.

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Dec 2, 2007

Thanks to Woodrow I'm a County police officer. I had two of his college classes and took his police prep course. He mad learning a great experience for a change.

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Dec 28, 2007

The best Criminal Justice Teacher at brookdale. He is the man!!!

5.0
2.0
CRJU101
Feb 14, 2008

If he doesn't have the answer, it doesn't exist. woodroe knows this stuff in and out. He lectured at Oxford University that should tell you something. take his classes if you really wantt to learn about justice. i got a B-, my bad.

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Mar 6, 2008

He is the hottest prof. I have ever had. i thought he was a student at first. Even though I am in the nursing program I would take his other classes just to take him. You do learn agreat deal too. :)

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
May 6, 2008

After all I heard i took him instead of another profesor. It was worth it really. I actually learned a great deal more in woodrows class than in my core classes.

5.0
2.0
CRJU127
May 9, 2008

Probably the funniest teacher in the world. I always looked forward to class. He knows his stuff and is a bright guy.

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
May 12, 2008

He is really really funny and really really smart! He is adorable too!

5.0
2.0
CRJU101
May 13, 2008

Probably the funniest teacher i have ever had, and actually learned something from. i am still convinced he is some sort of CIA agent, because really does anyone in union beach need to speak farsi?

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Jun 3, 2008

Just had him last spring semester. Ha! I kinda agree with the other student, good point. He is also a polygraph examiner I think. Something is definitely up, he is an awesome teacher for BCC should'nt he be teaching at Princeton??????

5.0
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CRJ101
Oct 15, 2008

I took his prep class for the civil police test and got a 96.781, all my friends got 80s. Take his classes intro. to cj, police role, and cri.invest. he's the best.

5.0
1.0
CJU101
Dec 13, 2008

The best class I have taken so far at BCC, he's really smart and really funny. i learned alot and he's really cute.

5.0
1.0
CJ101
May 5, 2009

Really sharp professor, very smart and cute. Brings the required reading to life through his background. I attend Rutgers and can say by far he is the best teacher I have had in the CJ program as I graduate in June.

5.0
1.0
CRJUS101
May 1, 2010

By far the best Professor I have ever had. Wish he taught everything. He makes the book come to life through his practical experience.

5.0
1.0
CRJ105
Jun 21, 2010

WOW amazing teach probably my favorite of them all. I go to Rutgers n took criminal just at Brookdale all I can say is im glad I took his class it was a 3 hour class that flew by everynight. He makes learning fun, easy and gets the information across. And he really cares about you passing unlike some profs. Def take this class aint none like it!!

5.0
1.0
CJRU101
Aug 14, 2011

He was by far the best instructor I have had at Monmouth and Brookdale. I just bought a copy of the book he wrote on the polygraph from amazon.com. Also, we actually got to see the lie detector in the classroom.

5.0
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CRIM201
Sep 15, 2011

Almost impossible to get in one of his classes as his name will never appear in the college syllabus. My sisters guidance counselor says because it will fill up in the same day. I did manage to get in woodroes class. It was a wonderful experience. I will never forget his criminal investigation class.

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ICRJU101
Nov 9, 2011

Woodrowe was the best professor I had at brookdale, no one comes close although I had good lecturers here. I needed his class before I enlisted in the US Marines and enjoyed every minute. My Father who is a police captain for the NJSP said that he is highly regarded in the police world. I also enjoyed the polygraph demonstration and field trip!

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Nov 30, 2011

The best experience I have had in College. Get into his class or wait until the following semester.

5.0
1.0
CJ101
Dec 6, 2011

Really, really, great professor! I enjoyed all of the class. He actually cares about his students learning as oppossed to the posers I have had here. I agree with the other student get his class or wait the following semester.

5.0
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CRIM101
Dec 19, 2011

Woodrow is the best teacher ive had so far at brookdale and probably will ever have in my college career i cant think of anyone possibly being this great of a teacher! take woodrows class if you're interested in law enforcement he will help you every step of the way! i can guarantee you will laugh every class!!!

5.0
1.0
CRJU100
Jan 3, 2012

Great professor of Criminal justice. Def get into his course, the best available easily.

5.0
1.0
CRJUO101
Jan 18, 2012

An excellent experience for anyone serious about criminal justice. I agree with the other reviewers, TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU CAN GET IN IT!

5.0
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CRJU101
Jan 23, 2012

Truly enjoyed each class with Professor Woodrow. I found the class to be the most creative and insightful of all my social sciences.

5.0
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CRJU201
Feb 6, 2012

Woody is a great professor who really cares about your success. This guy is as smart as they come. Hard to get in his classes, as they fill up almost instantly. I can tell you I loved every class he taught. Hope he teaches at Monmouth also.

5.0
1.0
CJ101
Feb 29, 2012

Best class I have yet to take, I'm a senior now at monmouth. Hats off to this guy, brilliant, he wrote the book on criminal justice. Go Woodman.

5.0
1.0
ADMIN201
Mar 20, 2012

An excellent experience. Really great teaching style. He should teach other professors how to do it. A+

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Apr 11, 2012

best professor ever very sarcastic guy but thats how he operates. jokes around all the time and their is little to no work. highly reccommend

5.0
1.0
CJ101
Apr 15, 2012

The best of the best there is in teaching, super smart. The mid-term was tough, but take notes during the powerpoints. He also allows open book on some tests. Wish I had heard about him earlier and took all his classes.

5.0
1.0
EDU202
Apr 22, 2012

I so enjoyed his teaching style... very, very cute and as smart as they come. I took his education class that I was required to have for Rutgers. I agree with the other posts on here, take his education and CJ classes or wait until they become available. Thanks Prof. Woodrow ***** STARS

5.0
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ADM202
Apr 24, 2012

Outstanding experience with Prof. Woodrow. Smartest person I've ever met. He made the topics come to life. The Mid-terms are tough but he gives open book. Considering changing from History to CJ Major.

5.0
1.0
CI202
May 1, 2012

Wonderful experience in learning. Thank You Professor Woodrow!

5.0
1.0
CI202
May 5, 2012

A league of his own. Take this instructor.

5.0
1.0
CI202
May 12, 2012

The class was epic. The Professor literally wrote the book. Brilliant presentations. Great experience. Some students also volunteered as part of polygraph research. I was one. BTW, no one was able to trick it.

5.0
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EDU202
May 25, 2012

Highly Recommended! Thumbs up to Woodrow.

5.0
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CJ101
Jun 4, 2012

Unique technology filled learning environment. As the other students have posted, wait until you can get into Professor Woodrows class if they are filled. No one comes close.

5.0
1.0
CJU202
Jul 4, 2012

Epic experience, it was something to look forward too, woodrowe knows his stuff, he wrote the book literally.

5.0
1.0
CI202
Aug 1, 2012

Great class, make Sure u get in his class, the fall classes are filled already.

5.0
1.0
CJ101
Aug 13, 2012

nice class, really learned alot.

5.0
1.0
CJU101
Aug 16, 2012

THE WOODMAN!!! HE IS LITERALLY THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD.. HIS SLIDE SHOWS ARE INCREDIBLY INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE. THE BEST PART OF CLASS IS WHEN HE BRINGS IN THE LIE DETECTOR TEST!!

5.0
1.0
EDU101
Sep 7, 2012

Take this Professor for all your education and cj classes, he rocks!!! Learning made fun!

5.0
1.0
CJRU101
Sep 22, 2012

I truly believe the "Woodrow experience" is the best learning environment possible. Really, really, really an encyclopedia of knowledge and cares about the students. Wow! Kudos! He wrote the book.

5.0
1.0
CJU101
Oct 7, 2012

I took three of his classes which I can honestly say I learned more in than any other class I have ever taken.. Loved the classes and his humor and wit!

5.0
1.0
CRJ101
Nov 7, 2012

Excellent class and incredibly interesting, I love this guy!

5.0
1.0
CJ101
Nov 27, 2012

The most impressive educator I have ever had, they should make a mold!

5.0
1.0
CJI202
Dec 6, 2012

Great class, lectures were always informative and funniest I've had.

5.0
1.0
CJRU101
Dec 27, 2012

Definitely recommended if you want to learn from the best their is.

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Feb 19, 2013

Fantastic experience, thank you Woodrow for making learning fun!

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Apr 12, 2013

The Woodman taught me a lot about the Criminal Justice System, But he also stressed the importance of working hard and being a good person. His class is easy but you will work, you'll learn a lot and he is hilarious.

5.0
1.0
CI202
Apr 27, 2013

The best in the teaching world. A+++ I have taken four of his classes.

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Apr 30, 2013

Great professor, take his class or wait in line! Great lectures, he's the guy that wrote the book literally!

5.0
1.0
CRJ101
Oct 6, 2013

He was one of the best teacher I have taken at brookdale..

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 17, 2013

He is a PHENOMENAL professor. He allows you to use the book and your notes on quizzes and tests. He really wants you to do well and will do everything he can to help. He is also very very funny and has a lot of interesting stories

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Nov 20, 2013

Best teacher ever! He has many interesting stories to tell the class. barely take any quizzes. Helps the students as much as he can.

5.0
1.0
CI202
Grade: D+
Dec 24, 2013

Class was the best!

5.0
1.0
CI202
Mar 13, 2014

Professor wood is the best around. No comparison.

5.0
1.0
CJU202
May 15, 2014

PROFESSOR WOODROW THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING AND REGAINING MY CONFIDENCE!

5.0
1.0
CRIMINVEST202
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2014

The best of the best simply put. He is really cute also!!! ;)

5.0
1.0
CRIM202
Nov 6, 2014

Professor Woodrow is awesome! One of the best professors at BCC. Take him:)

5.0
2.0
EDU202
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2014

Loved this class. Take him or wait until the class is open...

5.0
1.0
CJ101
Jan 13, 2015

Really enjoyed Woodrow. Best of the best! He is not only a Professor but also a police detective. Smartest guy i have ever met.

5.0
3.0
CRJ
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2015

Professor "Hottie" Woodrow is truly the "guy that wrote the book" as he is an active Cop Detective, Cop Instructor, and the smartest teacher I have ever had at the Communiversity. I think Woodrow is best suited for the Ivy league. He is the author of Cyber Security 2.0 and also a book on the Polygraph Test. I really am glad I met this teacher.

5.0
1.0
CRIMINVEST202
May 15, 2015

Just a great experience. He is the authority on criminal justice.

5.0
1.0
CRJU101
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2015

I really enjoyed Woodrow's class. He is a police detective and also a polygraph examiner which we actually were voluntarily given to experience as part of a controlled study. He is the best professor I have had at Monmouth University or at BCC.

5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A+
Aug 22, 2015

Great class

5.0
1.0
CI202
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2015

Love this teacher!!! xox

5.0
1.0
CJI202
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2016

Best of the best. Thank-you Professor Woodrow for a great experience!!!

5.0
1.0
CJRU101
Grade: A
May 3, 2016

Great Professor and great guy. Took the class as an elective. Really happy I did. Learned a lot from the guy that wrote the book.

5.0
3.0
CI202
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2016
Would take again

Professor "Hotrow" the best Brookdale teacher. Love him. He also teaches part-time at SHU. We had a few quizzes but he goes over everything.

5.0
2.0
CRIM202
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2016
Would take again

Best of the Best!!!!!!!! I love Professor Woodhottie!

5.0
3.0
CRJU101
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2016
Would take again

I love this professor. He was always informative and entertaining. I always look forward to going to class. I wish he would teach more classes. I am pretty sure he also teaches at Seton Hall and Rutgers part-time also.

Respected
Inspirational
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5.0
3.0
CRIM101
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

I love him. Just wished he taught more classes. We actually took a polygraph test given by him. He is a police detective and also a police instructor. If you want to learn about NJ law this is the guy.

Respected
Inspirational
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5.0
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CI202
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher with a great personality. Just wish all my professors were as dedicated and informative in my major. Class generally ran the entire time but we were given frequent breaks. Very funny as well and hot! :) I highly recommend the Woodman, "The man that wrote the book!" Literally...

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CJU202
Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2017
Would take again

The best Professor I have had by a landslide. He cares about how you perform. Take his classes! Professor Hottie!!!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CRJU101
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2017
Would take again

Such an awesome experience having had the opportunity to attend professor woodrows lectures.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CRJU100
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2017
Would take again

Easily the best Professor I have ever had. Wish Professor Woodrow taught more classes.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ADM202
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2017
Would take again

I enjoyed every second of his classes. I highly recommend Professor Woodrow. A+

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CI202
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2018
Would take again

I have to say I enjoyed every single class as we all learned so much. Prof Woodrow is also a police instructor, polygraph examiner and Detective. He does it literally all. I would highly recommend him!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ADMIN201
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

Just a spectacular inspirational teacher! Enough said. Thank You Professor Michael Woodrow for an experience I will never forget.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CI202
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2018
Would take again

The best their is! Just look at his evaluations!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
CJ101
Grade: C
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Good teacher, class was tough. Woodrow is tough but fair. Would have liked more time out of class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
CJ202
Grade: A
Oct 10, 2019
Would take again

The best of the best I truly mean that! Love Professor Hottie! Take his class stat!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CJ101
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2021
Would take again

One of the best criminal justice professors ever! Not to mention hes easy on the eyes.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CI202
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

So happy I took his class, I'm pretty sure he teaches now remotely at other Colleges because of the Covid thing. Big shout out to Woodrow for his inspiration! The best of the best as others have already said.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CI202
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2023
Would take again

I took his course and had an amazing time, I actually looked forward to going to class. He has really great stories and experiences that make the class content come to life. He is the guy that wrote the book! Professor Woodrow brought in guest lecturers also from the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, Homeland Security and Prosecutors and more. Peace

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
4.0
CRIMINVEST202
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2023
Would take again

Truly the best there is! Everyone loves this Professor!

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A (21)
A+ (4)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(25)B(0)C(1)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 29 reported grades
A: 21
A+: 4
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Respected (15)
Inspirational (13)
Amazing lectures (6)
Caring (5)
Hilarious (3)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Gives good feedback (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.03 avg change
May
Oct
Jan
Jan
Feb
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

CRJU101

5.0

(22)

INTROCJ

5.0

(1)

THEBASIC1

5.0

(1)

CRJ101

5.0

(4)
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Difficulty by Course

CRJ

3.0

CJ202

3.0

101

2.0

CRJU127

2.0

CRIM101

2.0

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