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“He tells the most amazing stories about his experiences in the CJ system and is hilarious”
CJVO2CJVO8 - 5.0 rating“Very knowledgeable on criminal justice”
CJV02 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
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89%
Textbook Required
63%
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Reviews (86)
Very easy. Very funny. Very worthwhile. You'll learn alot about the law and get an easy A.
Funny funny guy! Take the class.
Awesome teacher for any of his classes. He can keep anyone awake no matter how tired you are.
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This was so fun. I took it just to take it during summer and got an A. He's very understanding and I felt at ease with him about talking about legal situations in my life. Awesome!
Goff is really easy bc his tests and lectures are straight forward. He's really funny, makes the subject interesting, and is easy to communicate with as far as absences etc. He also drops your lowest of 4 test scores, which is cool.
best teacher that I ever had in my life. You must take at lease one of his classes before leaving vc
I didn't learn very much from taking this class. Goff was funny at times, but crude and obnoxious at other times. Class is really easy as long as you go; however, serious students might want to look for a different professor.
This instructor brings with him not only his expertise and knowledge of criminal justice, but his personal experience in the field. Every class is fun and educating, a lecture that you could never fall asleep in. I have been a student for 9 years and know which teachers really care about there job and he does. He is the best teacher on campus.
Mr. Goff is very inspirational and outspoken. I recommend every class he teaches to anyone interested in the CJS.
This class was fun, but i didn't learn much from him. CJ is my major and i wanted to learn more than i did. He is an outspoken guy and very funny. Tells a lot of jokes. Easy A! Just attend class and follow directions and you will get an A.
Good teacher... really helpful... do not cheat you won't be happy and neither will he.
He's an ex-homicide detective from NY,NY. He's so funny and very knowladgable. Easy if you show up and take notes.
Very funny!! loved his class..
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He's a G. He's the funniest teacher I have.
This dude can kick some ass...Runs the class very well, with a good blend of fun and discpline. I feel for whoever tried to fight with him when he was on the streets of NYC...Poor fools.
Prof Goff is the best! I learned so much from him... He's funny, entertaining, serious..and his stories are AWESOME! Great Teacher.... thanks Mr. Goff!
Mr. Goff is the best CJ teacher at VC! He's funny, entertaining, serious..and his stories are AWESOME! He'll make you laugh so hard you think you are going to drop dead! His true stories are funny and help you learn the stupidity of people on the streets.
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Prof. Goff is one of the best teachers at VC, he knows a lot about what he's teaching and just to make things fun he throws random off the wall funny stuff in his lectures. He is AWESOME and he can kick some mean ASS . . . litterally(take his Ju Jitsu class and you'll see)! He made coming to school fun . . . everyone should take him!!!
good teacher and very help full. Hardest class of his is probably Intro to criminal justice, other than that the rest of his classes are a pc of cake
He is a great man, very funny, and a blast to be around. Not to mention he is a wonderful teacher with so much to give.
Very helpful. If you pay attention and come to all the classes you will learn SO much! It is a very good workout so bring your water!!!
hate his class
hilarious guy and im learning a lot!
good teacher but will let you hang yourself if you allow it - ask questions he will give you the exact awnsers he wants on test - will deal with just about any problem you have if you comunicate with prior to
awesome class
Prof. Goff is by far the BEST teacher I have ever had, which includes the 4-year university I attended after VC. He is highly intelligent, clearly spoken, funny, and completely entertaining! He has very useful real-world experiences which he shares with his students. His classes are never monotonous; he makes every subject interesting and fun!!
His class is easy. U could sleep through it & still get an A. He uses different material every year.He writes up the tests the night before the test day. He gives you exactly what is on the test the day before. Gives a lot of notes on the white board they are veuseful. He is really nice a most of the time acts like a smart butt.
Great class. He's really funny and has a lot of interesting stories. He keeps the class interested and it is really worth going too. He gives you all the information you need for tests and is really helpful. It is always good to have a teacher that knows what he's talking about, and Goff definately does.
Awesome teacher. The tests are kinda hard, but if you take the notes and study them you'll do fine. He is hilarious and fun, and picks on people (in a funny way). No homework at all.
cool teacher, makes learning fun. I had a great time in his class and I learned a lot
Great teacher! Funny keeps class interesting. Will stray off from lecture and tell you many stories of being a cop/detective. If you show interest for your grade he will bend over backwards to help you. Very smart professor. Take notes!
Geat Ju Jutsu instructor. You MUST come to class or you WILL fall behind. Helps you wheter you want help or not =). Makes safety his top priority, before actuall instruction. This means that you have to follow his instructions to the letter, but its so you wont get hurt. Just make sure your in ok physical shape or class might be kinda of hard.
I took a cj class with Goff as a filler class to finish my degree in another major. After taking his CJ1 class,his inspiration was inspiring. I changed majors to CJ and just received my CJ degree. If you pay attention to his stories you will find a lesson in each one If you show him an interest in learnig, he'll show ainterest in teaching you.
Like to tall about new movies and not about CJ. Had LAPD in there for two days so he could skate off.
FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE
Hilarious teacher!! if you didn't like his jokes... maybe you should grow up and take an actual joke. he had the class rollin!! (not rated PG) his tests are to the point. he wants exact answers. but he will give u them in the notes.
He is such a great professor, he knows the material and proves his points i have taken him twice for two diffrent classes hes a funny guy anyone who didnt like him must have not had a good grade
Very funny. Very interesting. I learned a lot from him.
BEST PROFFESOR EVER!!!Goff is so hilarious and he really knows his stuff.If you have any questions he will answer them.He has a sense of humor so he's prone to cracking jokes on students,making class interesting.His class is not very hard,requires very little studying.I've taken CJ1 and CJ3 with him and i'm looking forward to another next semester.
Very interesting man. Keeps you entertained with his experiences, theories, lectures, and overall personality. He's pretty bias and went on his soap box a lot but it was a rather enjoyable class.
Yes, I will admit he is pretty funny and the class is entertaining, but hes a **** and if you ever prove him wrong he literally freaks out. I have had him for like 5 classes. Hes just jealous im prettier and smarter than him
I took Goff for a couple of my cj classes very funny guy. He really knows what he teaching hes a little hard on grading test but you study you should be fine. If your a smart a@@ he will keep you on your toes .
very sarcastic. if u dont want to get made fun of dont pik him. but is a good instructor
very sarcastic. if u dont want to get made fun of dont pik him. but is a good instructor
GOOD TEACHER.. HARD CLASS BUT IF YOU TRY YOU WILL GET A GOOD GRADE.. HAVE TO SHOW UP TO CLASS 7 ABSENCES AND YOU GET DROPPED.. FUNNY MAKES YOU LAUGH AND CAPS ON PEOPLE JUST STAY QUIET DONT SIT IN FRONT
Sensei Goff is the best teacher I've met on campus. He keeps class entertaining, makes crude sexual jokes and really gets you in the mood to have your ass kicked. Er.. to kick ass, yeah. That's what I meant.
BEST TEACHER!FUNNY AND MAKES CLASS VERY INTERESTING. HE KEEPS YOU LAUHING AND AT THE SAME TIME TALKS ABOUT WHAT HE HAS TO GO THROUGH IN CLASS! AWESOME TEACHER RECOMMEND HIM! BUT DO ASSIGNMENTS AND HE WILL PASS YOU AS LONG AS YOU DO WELL ON THEM!
super funny, always off topic but somehow its still relevent to what he's talking about, always 15 mins late, jokes around all the time, hard on grading but fair. good to talk to outside of class. highly recommended
2 tests and one big research project. show up to class take notes and you will do fine
Funniest professor ever! This is the class you look forward to. He picks on people who can take it. Works with the class to understand what he wants on tests. He's very straightforward. Always has interesting funny stories that tie in with lesson. Jokes about his wife's high sexual demands, and acts gay sometimes too. Too funny! I got an A.
Dude!! If you get the chance to take Criminal Law TAKE IT WITH GOFF! He's got a wild sense of humor, class is fun to attend because your too busy laughing and learning some pretty darn interesting material at the same time. Test=open book/ open note. EASY A :)
One of the best professors I have had in college. Always looked forward to his class. Extremely funny & never boring. He has a lot of experience and is really good at teaching this subject. Definitely recommend.
Goff is one of the top 3 teachers I have ever had. His extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the CJ field are extensive and somehow he always made class fun and interesting! Even if you aren't that into Criminal Justice his classes are worth it!
Great professor! I definetly look forward to his class. Funny, tells amazing stories and very helpful. Show up and take notes and you'll love it.
good instructing;however, rude and treated students like children. arrogant
I loved his class. He may come off abrasive to some students, but he is a real nice guy. He makes the class laugh and he is very knowledgeable about criminal justice and law. The criminal investigations class is awesome and fun. There's a typed term paper and midterm that is take home. The final he goes over in class. He is very helpful
He's really funny. He does curse when he lectures but he does that to make class entertaining. He tends to go off-topic when he is in a good mood. There are only 4 tests but his grading is a bit rough. Highly recommended!
Phenomenal professor. He is very knowledgeable in law enforcement and makes you want to come to class. He is very entertaining and can be a little crass but doesn't offend. Will take more classes from him. I give him a 10 out of 10!
The smartest person I've met so far. I have learned so much from this instructor. Have taken 4 classes with him and would take more if they were offered.
Great teacher I learned a lot and would recommend him to any body interested in criminal justice. Don't take his class if easily offended.
He's a wonderful professor. Before joining his class I had no idea what I was going to major in, but he was so helpful and made cj so interesting that I am now a cj major. He's hilarious, very knowledgeable, and overall a great professor.
Great Class
I wish he could teach every class
tests are very precise but learn so much and good lectures. don't miss class ever and pay attention. would definitely take again. always ask questions. no homework
The most fascinating professor. Love his humor and very knowledgeable about criminal justice. His tests are challenging and you need to attend class in order to get a good grade. His whole lecture is mostly based around what will be on the test. If you are a sensitive person then this class is not for you.
I LOVE Professor Goff!! Hes a really good teacher. He breakes everything down so you can understand. As long as you ask questions if you don't understand and pay attention youll do pretty good in his class. He is an ex detective from NY so he has some awesome stories. he is super funny too. get ready to work and laugh all at the same time.
His AMAZING! Listen and take notes you will DEF pass! Keeps class entertained!
He is easily the most engaging professor I've ever had. Everyone majoring in criminal justice should take him for at least one class
One of the coolest teachers, ever. He can relate to students and enjoys his job. He also gives real life experience since he worked on the force for very many years. I could go on and on praising him, honestly.
Very knowledgeable on criminal justice. Classes are usually packed and attendance is mandatory or you'll be dropped to make room for others. Taking precise notes will help during tests otherwise grading can be tough. Gives extra credit throughout the semester. Would take again.
Talks a lot, Some test you may use notes, not clear on deadlines
At first I didn't think I'd like him and was about to drop but he is actually one of the best professors ever! A couple extra credit opportunities and the tests are pretty easy. Never a boring moment in the class. His stories from NYPD are my favorite part of the class.
Professor Goff should definitely be taken if you are a CJ major because he is one of the most inspiring people you will ever meet. He tells the most amazing stories about his experiences in the CJ system and is hilarious. Course-wise: For the most part his classes are really easy IF you take good notes, pay attention and complete the assignments.
Professor Goff is one of the funniest teachers I have ever had. He is also one of the most informative in the criminal justice subject. He may be hilarious, but he is also very smart, knows a lot of information, and is straight to the point. Be prepared to be mocked if you give a bad answer but it's all fun and games. Take him, you won't regret it!
If you pay attention and take good notes then you can pass the class! Such a funny professor, he's cracking jokes 24/7. He was also in the NYPD so he has some great stories that he tells! Awesome guy!
Professor Goff is hilarious. Take good notes. He gives plenty of opportunities for Extra Credit which are fairly easy. Pay attention and laugh at his jokes lol. During Covid 19 he was very supportive, I would definitely take another class of his.
Goff has a good foundation for his online courses, but towards the end he did start to fall back on grading. Very lecture heavy and though he does do videos for his lectures, you definitely need to pay attention. The quiz answers can be very specific so it's super important to pay attention.
Great professor recommend taking him
I had a great experience with him. 3 Tests, 1 quiz & 1 discussion per week. 1 extra credit paper. Offers online lectures & an electronic book so you don't have to break ur bank account. Accessible outside of class if you are interested in the CJ/law field. Provides great feedback & really cares about the material & students. I would recommend 100%.
What more can I say about Prof. Goff except he is an amazing human being. Helped me out as much as I could during a bad time for my mental health and it pains me that I had to withdraw from his class. He is a very funny professor and add little funny images to his lectures. Created a safe and helpful environment for me! :)
Really enjoyed Prof Goff's class. He has a lot of experience in the criminal justice field and is passionate about it. He recognizes and appreciates the students who show interest in what they're learning from his lectures/discussions. Don't float your way through because it's really interesting. Utilize the slides during the open book quizzes.
Good professor! Funny, and hard core, experienced everything he teaches firsthand. Opinionated for sure. Takes forever to grade, like months. Other than that fairly easy. One attempt on all quizzes and exams a bit stressful but ok.
Took his cjv02 class over the summer awesome class and professor .You will take 3 test online and 3 discusses
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
63%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
CRININALJ
5.0
(1)CJV12A
5.0
(1)CJ1
5.0
(2)CJV0V90
5.0
(1)CRIMINALPRO
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CRIMINALINVEST
4.0
CRIMINALJUSTIC
4.0
MANYCJCLASSES
4.0
PEV32
4.0
CJ8
4.0