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BLAW235 - 5.0 rating“Most interesting class, it will help you in the future”
BLAW235 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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59%
Textbook Required
41%
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Reviews (86)
Very good teacher. Knows what he is talking about. Very hard class but you will learn a lot if you attend class every time. He is a lawyer so he knows his stuff. He is very organized and makes class interesting.
He is super nice and a funny teacher too. Since he is a lawyer he can use real life examples and that helps. Even though the course is hard, it is very interesting.
If you want to learn a lot take him. If you want a good GPA DON"T take him. Class participation is HUGE (50 pts)so be prepared to voice your opinions a lot. Tests are hard. He curves in such a way that more than half the class gets C's. Take someone
great class, great guy, and boy does he look nice in those ralph lauren suits! likes opinions, i talked a lot and did really well. not an easy class per se, but very interesting,....you wont sleep thru this one i promise!!
Great teacher, hard class. make sure you read the book and go to classes. Put the effort in and you'll have a good time while learning a lot! Oh yeah, talk as much as possible.
Professor Johnson is a great guy, very very nice. His exams are very hard, you really have to know the material, but he does let you know what is on the exam. I had this as a night class, got rather boring after awhile. I would suggest taken him.
He only teaches night class, but I would reccommend him! He is very smart and knowledgeable about the material, make sure you talk a lot!! The tests are hard, so be careful. The paper is also really graded on grammer and not so much about the content, remember this!
Whitney is an extremely intelligent guy. His knowledge is second to none. The class is difficult if you don't study. If you take notes, study, and ask questions, you should get by with B. No matter the letter grade, you are going to learn a lot in this class. Originally I had no interest in Business Law however I now find myself fairly interested.
Very helpful...... maximum ease for deadlines.
Professor Johnson is the best. Allows willing to help, wants the class involved and is very easy with deadlines. His tests are really easy as long as you study for them, go to class and most of all make sure you read the book. READ READ READ and you should do just fine.
I really enjoyed this class. It was required for me, but I am so glad i took it with him! I took notes during the lectures and reviewed them before the test, never read the book. Attend class alot of the material covered by him are on the test and no need to read the book then. Very interesting..Take him!!
very good professor, smart, intelligence and knowledgeable. his tests were not easy, almost killed by 60 long questions in 50 minutes. btw, read the textbook, listen what he says in the class and take notes then everything will be fine. grammar is very important in research paper. strongly recommend :)
great prof, but tests are hard. He curves everything in the end, so its not that bad.
Professor Johnson really knows his stuff. That being said, this class was hard. He "tells" you what will be on the test, and then when you get the test, its different than what he said. The paper in this class is a joke. Johnson has his favorites and if you aren't one of them be prepared to work hard and be unnoticed.
pretty dam funny sometimes. He tells you whats going to be on the exams, but the questions can be hard. study and listen in class and you will do fine.
A great guy, this class was fun and you learn quite a bit. It really isnt too tuff mostly common sense. I never used my book. Also he writes tough questions so know the material. Take this professor if you can.
awesome prof and person! his lectures are very interesting and are usually pretty funny. he covers exactly what he tests you on, and is overall very fair. i loved this class with him; he got me interested in law school. highly recommend!!
Great all around Prof. Presents clear lectures, test ususally straight forward, get help on the paper assignment though that is the only thing that caught me up. If your taking BLAW take Johnson
Really good professor. Tries to make class as interesting as possible. Test can be tough, but not too bad. I have had both professor that teach marketing law, Whitney Johnson and Janell Kurtz (albeit for different classes), and I feel Johnson is a better teacher. Take him if you can.
Johnson is a really good prof. I do not find blaw interesting at all but he does a good job of making the class fun with outlandish examples and funny remarks. He is willing to help and if you have a hard time he wants to help you pass. The tests are pretty hard because they are very wordy for the amount of time given. other than that, easy.
does a very good job presenting all the subject matter in a clear and easy to understand form, tests are long- hard time finishing in time. make sure you go to the write place for the paper- he is a very hard grader for it!! i would really recommend him, a great teacher who is very willing to help you understand any of the subjects
great teacher. Great examples in class. goes out of his way to help if you need it. Always available or willing to make time for you. Takes the material and makes it fun and entertaining while making a point. He knows your name and incourages class discussion. One of my best professors at SCSU. I would take him again and recommend him to anyone.A++
Johnson is probably the best teacher offered at SCSU.. Super funny, extremely intelligent and makes the class fly by. This is the one class I actually looked forward going to everyday. BLAW 433 is an awesome class with him, highly recommend this guy..!
He is one of the best professors I've had. His class is extremely interesting! A lot of laughter! The first test is really hard, you should study for it. No need to read the book, only reference it. He's not bad looking either!
He is one of my favorite professors at SCSU. The tests are kind of difficult, but if you go to class you will be fine. He is a funny guy that is good at keeping the class's attention. You only have to write one paper and he gave pretty much everyone an A on it.
Very interesting, this is one class I actually enjoyed going to. Hardly used the textbook except for cases which were only 4 per semester. Tests were hard so its important to study up for those. Great professor.
He is one of my favorite professors at SCSU. He is really good at keeping the attention of the class and is a pretty funny guy. You only have to write one paper, do oral presentations with a group, and take exams. If you go to class and study for the tests you will get an A or a B. Take this professor!
Johnson is one of the best professors I've had at SCSU. His lecture is smooth and easy to follow, and he uses quirky/outlandish examples that are funny yet really help you understand Business Law. His tests can be very tricky, just show up to class and pay close attention. He gives hints about what will be on tests during lecture. Very good prof!
He was an amazing professor! He made every class interesting and made it so I actually wanted to go. He lets you know everything that will be on the test and has PowerPoint's with all the notes on it. You don't even need the book if you go to class regularly and look at the power points
Take this Professor, hes pretty cool. Knows his stuff, and makes class interesting.
More good feedback. This professor has many strengths. One is that you can tell he is passionate about teaching and law. His powerpoints seem to be updated weekly for current events, which is rare. Also, class is fairly interactive, and a funny guy. Work load is perfect. Tests are good, a paper, case presentations, and 3-4 tests. wish more like him
Best prof at SCSU. Johnson has real life experience in the subject, a passion (and talent) for teaching, and he's willing to help in any way possible. I highly recommend.
Very tough class. He is a great professor and gives very good examples but there are only 4 tests and 2 quizzes and that is what your grad is based of off. If you are into business and are good at it, I would take him. Otherwise it is a very tough class, I only pulled off a C.
My favorite class and professor that I have ever had at SCSU. Provides real-world examples that make learning the laws easy and interesting. If you have any chance to take this class with him make sure you do it.
Curves every test. Very helpful! Great prof!
By far the best prof I've had at SCSU. Can definitely tell hecares about teaching. 5 tests that can be tricky, but you'll do good if you study the powerpoints. Also 2 40 pt quizzes. Going to class is optional, but he gives you test questions. I ended up with an A and didn't ever do homework minus studying the night before a test. Def recommend!
good prof. straight forward. tests were not too difficult but had to study
This guy knows his stuff! He brings his knowledge to each topic he covers and likes class discussion when time allows. This professor definitely sparks interest in law for those who have never really thought about it. Breaks down test reviews by chapter with number of questions from each. Helps avoid spending too much time of small test topics.
Can't say enough about how awesome of a professor he is, actually sparked an interest in BLAW (which is saying a lot for me). Makes you understand the material in an interesting way. I was in a large seminar class & I've never seen another prof who was able to get everyone going on discussions on a regular basis. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!
Such a great teacher, he made my list of one of the best teachers at SCSU. He is very helpful and very smart. Highly recommended, take him if you can!
He is an excellent prof. Would take him again. One of the best professors you will find on campus!
Best professor I've had so far. Rarely can I sit through a lecture every day without daydreaming but he someone manages to make the subject interesting. Uses good real life examples to teach the material. Exams follow the lectures very closely. Tries to learn everyone's name even though there are 100+ students. Wish I could take him again.
He was easily the best teacher I have had in my entire college experience. His slides are easy to understand and he keeps the class very interesting with stories and his enthusiasm. 10/10 for Whitney Johnson
i loved this class. i could not sleep in this class for sure. very entertaining and informative. very good class. debate, participation, 4 non cumulative tests, 2 quizes, and research paper. but he curves the grades so hardly anyone can fail. you do have to study though and participate. oh and always in a good mood
Awesome professor entertaining and informative. i couldn't not pay attention if i tried. no falling asleep in here. 4 multiple choice exams, 2 short quizzes, a short paper, 5 minute debate.
Loved this class. Everything he teaches, you'll actually need to know in the business world. He explains all the technical stuff, points out what's going to be on the tests and really only tests on what he presented in class. Case presentations were easy, too.
Cares about his students. If you ask a question, he will use examples until you understand it. His tests were a little difficult, but I got mostly B's. Easy grader for assignments. Two quizzes, four tests, no final, and two group projects (both easy). Take this professor! and don't buy book! Show up to class because he gives great examples.
I took him for Blaw 235 and he was such a good professor! I would definatly take him again! He gives two pop quizzes but he tells you a day or two in advance when he will give them, so definatly go to class! You can tell he loves what he does! He had tons of energy for 8am class, made class worth going to!
He is so passionate about law and makes this class fun. Tests are kinda hard, but if you read the chapters before the class, keep up, pay attention in class, and print out all the power points you should be fine. There are 4 tests, including final, and one presentation in front of class where you read a case and explain to the class. Not hard!
Truly a very knowledgeable individual. Incredible class, though he does tend to digress during lectures. I have an incredibly difficult time with his tests, but I feel that if you study regularly, attend class, and are willing to listen, the tests are probably a cakewalk. He is there to help, and he enjoys helping. I highly recommend.
Professor Johnson shows a lot of passion for the subject matter. The classes are very engaging and interesting. Attendance in this class will go a long way. Paying attention to lectures will also be beneficial. If you can follow the subject matter discussed in class, the tests are straight forward.
Great guy, participate in class and you'll be good. Learned a lot in this class.
Whitney was the best professor I had in my undergraduate! He makes every class interesting, and he answers questions in an extremely satisfactory way. His classes are actually fun, which I found to be extremely rare. If I could have taken every class from him, I certainly would have. Awesome guy, better professor. If you can take him, do!
Great Professor! He made an 8 am class very interesting, and if you listen to his lectures the tests are super easy. I learned a lot in his class and he made it relate to real world examples.
Favorite professor at St. Cloud State. Easy going and makes the class interesting. Very outgoing and cares about his students.
Whitney is an awesome professor, real lawyer and gives good real life information to make laws easier to understand. Passionate about law and fun to listen to, only class I liked coming to. Exams are HARD but he gives you room with other assignments to get the points. 10/10 would recommend!!
Excellent professor. Makes the class interesting and easy to understand.
By far one of my favorite professors. Attendance isn't mandatory but I would recommend it. It'll make tests much easier. Basically, everything he discusses are on them and make sure to look over homework problems. You should have no problem getting an A or B in this class. Great professor would recommend to anyone.
One of the best Professors I have ever had. Very happy and helpful, easy grader.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Hands down! Great advisor as well! He makes everything SO interesting. Really cares about students and making genuine connections with students
Whitney is a great professor he lectures quite a bit but tries his best to get students involved and hear what you have to say. Also very flexible and willing to change the schedule based on the needs of the students. Would definitely take another class with him!
Blaw 235 was one of my favorite classes just because he made it so interesting. He has a lot of experience and I actually enjoyed going to his class. Good guy, good teacher, definitely recommend.
Great prof. Would definitely take again if given the chance.
Fantastic lecturer, best BLAW prof at SCSU!!!
Lectures were great and always kept me interested in the class. Would recommend this class to everyone.
Awesome professor! Lectures are very good (although he may babble on a bit longer than necessary but it is all very helpful). You definitely need to be in class to have a deeper understanding of the material, he knows his stuff and is great at explaining. Just read the textbook and do the homework, you will get an A.
Great Business Law Professor. Relates to his students and makes sure they understand the content. Lots of homework but can but can know it out in one night. He's friendly and shares his past career with you.
Most interesting class, it will help you in the future!! Take it with him. He truly understands other students, I messed up on the time of the final and he told me that it was fine that I could take it during another time, he is so understandable!
Showing up to classes is not mandatory, but is all you need to ace the exams. Homework is due before the tests, not on a running basis. He respects viewpoints and loves engagement in class. His lectures are fun and he tells a lot of interresting relevant stories. Best professor I've had at SCSU thus far.(Junior atm)
Great Professor with real world knowledge and a knack for explain things in a very understandable way. Class isn't the hardest, but not super easy He only tests what you go over in class, so showing up is important. Homework is due the day of the test, but its not hard at all, and there is a lot of extra credit. Awesome professor, Highly recommend.
Very intelligent professor, but difficult tests. Lectures were entertaining. He sometimes flys through material. Need to write down what he says more than what is on the slides. Overall, a great professor.
Professor Johnson is easily the best professor I have had in my time at SCSU. Fun, helpful, and informative!
Law isn't exactly an amazing subject. Professor Johnson tries to make it interesting and fun. As someone who doesn't love law in general, this class was pretty great. He's willing to help and is usually a generous grader on assignments.
Prof. Johnson is knowledgeable and a good lecturer. He was happy to help any students outside of class time and could answer any questions. Only thing I would say is that the PowerPoints were a little unorganized, making them less helpful outside of lecture but if you attend class and pay attention this class will not be hard.
You'll have to do cenage, ethics game, and some discussions. All of them are easy but exams are slightly tough but can be done well. Curves the exams and understands with late submissions. Really good lecturing prof. You won't regret taking 235 with him
Professor Johnson was very lecture heavy online, but gave test hints, strong examples, and personal examples. He also gave one group assignment and an individual assignment to do (this was on top of the online homework assignments due at the end of each test period). He's funny and very reasonable to work with. Ask if you need help and take notes!
Absolutely loved his class was easily my favorite professor and course I took
Easily one of the best professors I have ever had. Exams are tough and he assigns a lot of homework, but the assignments are relevant to the exams and are worth while, not the usually busy work. He is inspirational and keeps his lectures intriguing by including a lot of real world examples. He is also extremely available to students.
In my senior year now so Ive taken my fair share of classes; Whitney is by far my favorite professor Ive had. He is very understanding, gives amazing lectures, and is very nice while grading presentations and will even help the presenter along if they struggle. if given the opportunity I would have taken all of my courses with him. He is the GOAT
Great and understanding professor. Cons may include being called on in class (zoom) but he guides you through. Exams can be difficult, but there are lots of extra credit opportunities for missed points. You have to work for your grade, but overall, the class is enjoyable and easy-going.
Many assignments to complete, alone and with another person. Fairly easy if you show up on time and pay attention. Accessible outside of class too!
Professor Johnson was amazing. Lectures were fun, assignments weren't too difficult, and tests were on exactly what we learned about in class so don't miss lectures. Uses lots of examples in class and relates things to our lives. Overall amazing professor, definitely the best professor I've ever had.
His teaching style is good. But he is not patient listener and stop the student in between presentations which make things tough. His grading is somehow biased towards those whom he like. Further, he is strict with grading as based on his initial interaction he grades the student rather than based on their efforts.
Fair amount of reading and weekly writing assignments, expectations are laid out at beginning of course. Multiple extra credit opportunities, three tests with multiple choice and written sections. Fast response to emails/question. Honestly one of the better professors I've had at SCSU, even more so considering it was online.
This professor was absolutely amazing. He knew what he was talking about and was excellent at reiterating his topics with real-life examples. I will only warn that the exams are example heavy so showing up to class is essential.
Overall I liked Professor Johnson's class. There are two instances when you need to present and you must be very prepared because he will ask you the most random and detailed questions. Two written assignments, lots of online assignments, and three exams. Pay attention in lectures and read the book and you should pass.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
59%
Textbook Required
41%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
Stable
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BLAW242
5.0
(1)LAW235
5.0
(1)BLAWBLAW
5.0
(1)BLAW325
5.0
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5.0
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BLAW612
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BLAW434
3.7
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3.0
BLAWBLAW
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2.9