Reviews of professor Shauntey James

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not gifted at explaining things in a way that anyone who doesnt have a PhD would understand. Excessive homework. Implied that you took CRIMJ12 prior to her class. Very quick answering questions or offering help. Expects the use of theories for everything asked even if it isnt relevant to the question whatsoever. Multiple attempts at tests.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Now... I always check here before selecting a class, and y'all really had me fooled. I made an account just to type this... GREAT teacher, offers A LOT of xtra cred, A LOT of zoom study sessions (up to 3x a day) answers Emails almost immediately, Requires txtbk but gives you the links so you dont have to purchase tbh. i got a C because i was LAZY

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
She is one of the hardest teachers you could possibly have for what most people take as a gen ed class. You have to read the chapters and study for weeks in advance unless you have photographic memory youre not passing the exam without studying a lot. Pop quizzes on the weekly and beware she seems to think this is the only class you have.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor James really wants her students to perform at a different level of excellence. With that being said, do not expect to do bare minimum work and get a good grade. She is a tough grader and will challenge you to be better. This class had no papers, several discussions, and several quizzes and exams.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I highly recommend taking a different professor if available. If not, take the course on world campus. Professor James is way over the top in every aspect as to what is normally expected in a course.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This professor quite literally cannot explain her intent for assignments. She's vague, confusing and rude. Wouldn't grant me a 24 hour extension due to a military obligation. One time after asking 4 times, she provided me an example of what she was looking for, I followed it and she still gave me a C+ on the assignment. The worst professor at PSU.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you are sensitive find a different professor. Dr. James, is the best professor I have had at Harrisburg. If you ask for help she will almost always help you and is always looking for internships for her students. She does have high expectations but its good because in the long run you will finish her class actually knowing the material.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Worst professor I have ever had. Her discussion post criteria changes when she feels like it and is never clear. She always wants the use of resources and theory even when it has nothing to do with the question.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. James is super great and helpful. She offers a bunch of extra credit and many zoom study sessions. You should read the textbook for the weekly quizzes. Every once in a while there are assignments but they are not super hard. She does expect real effort to go into the discussions.