This guy knows his stuff!! I learned tons about the subject and beyond. Very fair about grades. Dont confuse this to mean he is easy.

Great guy! Great professor! He is VERY knowledgeable, and totally approachable. We all learned a lot- both the theory of punishment and the broader social causes and effects. Some readings are daunting, but Paul balances these out with less heavy stuff.

I don't know, he never took attendance I never went I got the notes from the webct because he puts everything up there. I studied off of those for tests, I found the tests easy and I got a B+ in the class after going about 30% of the time. I liked him tests weren't too detailed as other Soc Prof

This professor is not so bad! His lectures are very thorough, so it is a lot of material for the tests- but pretty fair. He is very helpful if you go see him during his office hours. He's also super-nice and very understanding! If you are interested in the subject, I'd recommend the course.

If you're interested in learning about crime in America this Prof is your man. In fact, he's THE MAN. He tells it like it is. Some other students say he's hard, but if you come to class and do most of the reading you'll do fine. He's very fair. Most enjoyable and interesting class I've had.

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I really enjoyed this professor! He had lots of outside experience with the topic so he was able to relay personal stories to make the class more interesting. I didn't feel the exams were extremely difficult as long as you did all the necessary readings and took notes.

He is a very nice teacher and makes the learning experience very fun and interesting. This exams aren't hard as long as you read the text and attend class.

Not an easy class, but you'll do fine as long as you go and read the assignments. He gives review sheets for the exams so thats a plus. He does tend to ramble on some topics and tells pretty corny jokes, but he's not so bad.

This class is probably going to be more difficult than you expect. However the teacher keeps the material interesting and attempts to maintain a discussion based class. Not a bad guy, not a bad class.

This class was very interesting and included a surprising amount of discussion for a 8:40 a.m. class with 200 students. It wasn't an easy A, but the class was well worth it. If you're really interested in criminology, you'll like this class.

This is a fairly easy class, do the readings, take notes, and simply understand the material. He gives review sheets for exams (3exams, multiple choice). Not a class for you, if you are lazy.

I would have to agree with the other comments. basically, dont take this if you're thinking it sounds cool and ill be an easy A.i happened to LOVE this class, Hirschfield was clear and he gave a review sheet before every test. there was alot on the review, but if you knew it all, you could ace the exam. i recommend it if youre willing to work

Good professor. A some what easy course to take. Pretty fair grader. Probably should read the book, but i got by without following the readings faithfully and i managed a C+. I'd say take the course if you have the need or desire to. Its not an easy A but its not hard either.

Great Class. If you work and use the review sheets its an easy A

I <3 Hirschfield! He is such a cutie! This class is pretty cool and Hirschfield is funny and entertaining! Three exams, very straight forward. Take it even if its not required! :)

He's not as hard as eveyone makes him out to be. He gives a great review sheet before every exam and curves generously. There is a lot of work in this class though-3 exams, one huge paper, takes attendance. Slackers need not apply.

This was such a boring class. Material started off interesting, but got dull real quick. Powerpoint slides every lecture. The material is easy to learn, just use the study guides that he provides. He takes attendance half the time. If he notices class isn't doing so hot, he offers some extra credit or optional paper.

hirschfield is so good! class definitely is interesting and i like how he has the class participate (for extra credit!). just attend lecuture (its why you are at college) and keep up with the reading (its really not much per night, just dont get behind). use the review sheets, exams arent so bad. i definitely reccommend this class!!!

this guy is the man .. definitely take this class !!!

awesome class. take it with hirschfield!

the class is really interesting and honestly if you go to class and do the readings the tests won't be bad...the study guides are really long and intensive but the actual tests really aren't that bad, plus you get extra credit for participating

Great prof and the best class! The exams are not hard if you come to class and understand the material. Hirschfied keeps the class interesting with a lot of examples, film clips etc.

i have to say that i really liked this class. i think that prof hirschfield is a good teacher and he definately puts in effort, which is not always the case with other professors. it is a hard class because exams are challenging, but go to class and study and you will do well. i got an a and i definately worked for it.

Juvenile Justice: Prof Hirschfield is the man!!! The course work was interesting and the exams are not bad if you keep up with the readings and lectures. He challenges you to think for yourself and he does it in away that helps you learn. I recommend this class to anybody who really is interested in learning about the juvenile justice system.

I found Pro. Hirschfield to be extremely helpful and a resource thnroughtout the enire '08 spring semester. As a returning student (twenty two years after high school)Pro. Hirschfield provided a welcoming atmosphere. Education opportunities are what we make them and his class and teaching style made it (criminology) comprehensible. Enjoy learning

Prof Hirschfeild is a really good teacher- he wants to help you learn. He's very smart and although you really have to work hard in his class to do well, it can be done and it's worth it. I plan on taking a class with him again.

This class i'm not going to lie was a LOT of work. You need to read the information more than one for each exam, do the reviews which he gives (that are sooo helpful) and study hard as anything if you want an A. I got an A but I love this kind of stuff. If your looking for an easy class this is not it.

If you go to class and pay attention, you will have no problem doing well. He also hands out review sheets for every exam that give you all the information you need to know and his exams are fair.

The fairest professor i have ever had at Rutgers. Gives an in depth review sheet prior to exam with NO SUPRISES. If you study, you will get good grades. If you slack, you won't (course will pass you by). Intelectually engaging teaching style. Actually CARES how his students do. Great guy, and as aforementioned, extremely fair.

Great Class!!.. He's a very pleasant guy..prob the easiest class taken thus far. Just read the articles and take good notes on his lectures and youll be fine,i dont know what the kids under me are talking about, it was an interesting class, i got an A nd i would def take another class with him!

I was very skeptical with the vast amount of information Prof Hirschfield wanted us to know. After doing bad on the first test, i read every reading, took notes at every class, and did his awesome review and ended up with a B+. He is a great guy and it is a great class!

3 tests (all curved) + 1 announced quiz + small % participation. Easy B because he curves test grades so heavily because they are a little hard. Appears nice, but he wouldn't let me to take the mini-quiz late w/o a DR note when I had a 100+ fever even though he knew I was a good student (attended & participated EVERY class, which is not mandatory).

This is my second class with him. he is really smart and he has a lot of real world experience with this stuff. hes a really nice guy and he breaks his back making sure you understand the material. his tests are kind of hard, but if you do all the readings and look at the slides two days before the exam youll probably get an A. Huge curve!!!

Professor Hirschfield's exams are not easy or one of those 15 minute exams. His exam questions require good knowledge of the various theories he lecture about. And the key to success (it might sound cliche) is to really attend every class and take good notes, which means things he said outside the powerpoint slides. Pay attention to that.

Prof. Hirschfield's class was not that easy, but it is doable. His exams require that you know his theories well and that means attending class and taking notes on everything he says. Pay attention to things he say that are on powerpt. He is really knowledgeable about the subjects he teach.

Prof. Hirschfied's class may not be the easiest, but it is possible to get a good grade. The key to success is cliche, but students should really attend each lecture and pay attention not only to powerpoint slides, but the information he says on the side. Also, memorize the review sheet: it's long, but it's useful.

Everyone is exaggerating, yea his tests are hard but guess what he curves SOOO much, which is something people are not saying here. our last test he double curved it. so if the majority of the class do bad he curves it and makes it fair. the readings are annoying. Do the readings, and start the study guide early not the day b4 and u will be fine!

He is a really nice guy Seriously, i took him for juvenile justice and he is now the reason why i wish to study it for my career. If you're not fascinated in the material the class will be tough. He hands out study guides with ALOT of questions, i did them all for the final and got 100. Has a ridiculous curve. Also, looks like Edward Norton :)

Go to class, take good notes, do the study guides & you'll end up with an A. I'm not the smartest of all but I did this and ended up with 100 in all 3 exams and passed with an A. What you put in is what you get.

Hirsch is the man. He really knows his stuff. His tests are difficult and I like that because I want to be rewarded for my good work. I developed a system in working through his tests. His leftist tendencies reveal themselves often but what do you expect from a Sociologist at Rutgers. Great Guy. Took him for Criminology and Juv Just. 10/10.

Had him for juvenile justice. Super smart man but expects a lot out of students. Test are super hard but he curves generously. The material and lecture can get dry but he gives his power points to students. So all and all he is a decent professor.

I took him for POLICE and he was great. Probably the best professor I have had at Rutgers. I always looked forward to going to his class. His exams are not easy but if you do a thorough job with the study guide he gives out you will be fine.

He's a cool guy but IF UR LOOKING FOR AN EASY A DONT TAKE THIS COURSE. I got an A and a C on the 2 exams so might get a B but as an elective it's more effort than it should be. A lot of focus on theories (which I dislike) but moves toward stuff like racial inequalities near the end which is better. Class will be more interesting if you participate.

gives you a different POV into policing as he's studied it a lot more than experienced it (no law enforcement experience, he's a sociologist) but for some reason I was able to understand him better than Khol (who has a lot of experience in law enforcement) Exams are tough but he curves and he really likes participation. I'm sure he means well

Just avoid. He seems nice at first, but his exams are focused on specific, detailed information. He bases a lot of his questions of class, so participation is necessary. He gives you a review sheet, which is pretty much the exam but he consistently uploaded it late. So, you have 2 days to finish 70-80 questions. He makes it too hard for a 200 level

Started with bombing the first exam, but I was lazy and sat in the back. I moved to the front took great notes and started actually paying attention. He gives extra credit to the few people who participate. He says read material before class, I barely skimmed and was able to get an A in the class and a 106 on the final, Not easy but great teacher

Took Dr. Hirschfield's interdisciplinary honors seminar to satisfy an honors requirement, and because it sounded really cool - surveillance, freedom, democracy, etc. He had a super interesting class and discussions were thought provoking and entertaining. He spent a lot of time giving feedback on written assignments, and he graded really fairly.

He's a quirky guy (you'll see what i mean), but he has good intentions & is very passionate about his subject. U can't miss class, & there's A LOT of reading (but they're interesting!) Class discussions r awesome & he rly wants ppl 2 be engaged. Tests are NOT difficult if you just read. Weekly quizzes can be annoying but the curve is GREAT.

Good teacher. Lots of information and truly learned from this class.

i liked hirschield! if u participate a lot he will remember u (good for professional recommendations). hes left leaning and that can spill into his lectures if thats an issue for you. classes are hard to pass b/c his exams are tough but he curves them. dont skip class and study the slides and youll be fine & i also took him for police and got an A

hirschfield is my favorite professor ive ever had at rutgers. he is extremely knowledgable and passionate about what he does. his lectures are very interesting, but if you want to do well on exams, you need go to to class, and you need to take notes. you cant just rely on the powerpoints posted on sakai. not an easy A, but you'll learn alot.

really great but come to class and make sure to raise your hand, ALOT!

Dr. Hirschfield is a really good person, but not my favorite teacher. Although he shares the Powerpoints online, his exams are also based on what he tells. He shares study guides for exams which consist of more than 60 questions. Grades are curved well. His quizzes are online and consist of 5 questions however, they're based on 20-page readings.

If you pay attention to classes you'll pass. That's for real since his study guides are literally answering questions that will straight up be on the exam. So if you have all the info you can be as prepared as much as possible with no curve ball questions. I've taken 3 classes with him and gotten all As cause of this. Very nice and forgiving too.

Idk why so many people don't like him, if you're not expecting to be handed a passing grade than you'll be more than fine. He curves all exams generously so if you show up to class and study than you'll at the very least pass but it isn't actually THAT hard to do well (B-A range). Participate, show up to all lectures, study from the study guide.