Reviews of professor Michael Magreta

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Very tough professor. stated at the beginning of course, " this class is tough and should be taken by itself. Very demanding course load." Grades papers like PH.D level.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Horrible Professor! VERY harsh grader and provides confusing feedback. Grades are composed of only discussions & 3 projects (1 is a group project). In reality, if you want your GPA to drop take him, but if you don't avoid this guy at ALL COST! I wish I had!! There HAS to be better professors out there to teach this course for UMUC!!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Zero support from M. Magreta, attitude is discouraging at best. Vague assignment instructions, weekly discussions are not graded on time to give you meaningful feedback. Wouldn't reply to email inquiry and took points off without providing reasons. I withdrew from his class as I felt I couldn't succeed and I want to learn as it is my major. Awful.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I was nervous to take this course based on reviews but it was required. The professor graded based on the grading rubric and criteria, if you follow it you will get a good grade. He provides useful feedback. Only use the course resources for assignments and posts.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Terrible UMUC professor. Grades discussions as if this were a doctorate program.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This professor is absolutely ridiculous. I don't normally rate the professors. But I feel I should warn anyone THINKING about taking his class. Please Run the opposite way!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Class is horribleNOT the professor. Professor was really honest and accommodating (as much as possible). Class is the hardest I have ever taken

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The worst class period. He grades like he wants to fail you. I've worked hard in class yet, he would take off a lot of points or won't even give you the points for it at all. If you care about your GPA... stay away from this guy.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Really, really tough class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Very unhelpful instructor. This class is very tough and I worked my tail off for a C. The instructions for all assignments are unclear and his grading is very tough.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Prof had vague project descriptions, wanted lots of information provided in papers, yet had a small word limit. took off an insane amount of points for going over word limit. Worst teacher I've ever had.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Ridiculous class--it was so hard. But the professor is very accessible and helps you out if you ask him for it.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I don't understand the other reviews, this is a standard class. Assignment requirements are clear. Many references are necessary when writing as with any other class. Requires effort in papers and discussions but the content is not hard. Professor was responsive. Online content. Don't expect an easy A in any class and you wont be disappointed.