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Professor Collins is very thorough in his explanations and gives great examples to help understand things. The class policy memos kind of stink and it's hard to understand what he wants until you get the hang of him. Very open to questions. participation grade is easy as long as you show up.Rate My Professors ↗
No memorization needed for exams, basically all policy application. They were still tough, though. I suggest reading the articles but they are not mandatory. He teaches you how to write a memo and how to do it well. Final exam was a joke 55 questions and 25 multiple choice - did not have enough time, no one did. Lectures get boring sometimes.Rate My Professors ↗
He really know what he is talking about but has a hard time explaining it clearly in class if these subjects are totally new to you. He is really helpful and way too lenient and not strict. The assignments are really easy as well as most of the exam questions.Rate My Professors ↗
Great professor, very helpful. It is a fun and interesting class with very helpful information. I recommend going to class.Rate My Professors ↗
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Independent Study involves directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis involves independent research and writing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
INDEPENDENT STUDY offers directed study projects as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A cross-disciplinary seminar series reviewing and discussing the latest research by public management, policy, and poverty scholars, including unpublished work and practitioner insights.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 699 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 999 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | PUBAFFR 802 | Public Affairs Seminar Series |
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 699 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 999 | Independent Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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