Dr. McLaughlin
Dr. McLaughlin has been an associate professor at Northwest since 1978. He received his B.A. in Government from Monmouth College in 1966, his M.A. in Public Administration from the University of Illinois-Urbana in 1977, and his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1988. He also supervises internships and works as a prelaw advisor.
Classes[edit]
- Introduction to American Government and Politics (34-102)
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Principles of Public Administration
- Juvenile Justice System in America
- Federalism & Intergovernmental Relations
- Practicum in Political Science
- Field Problems in Public Administration
Style & personality[edit]
Dr. McLaughlin is the type of teacher who doesn't believe in giving a 100 on a test unless he believes the student did a better job answering the question than he would have done. He says he likes to frustrate the perfectionists.
American Government
He gives daily quizzes in his American Government class, worth five points each. The questions will cover the assignment for the day and material from the previous lecture. The top 20 quiz grades will count out of 100 points total. There are three tests, including the final, all worth 100 points. They are non-cumulative (even the final), and all have the same format. Choose five out of eight multiple choice quesitons and explain your answer, and choose two out of three essays. There is also a term paper worth 100 points.
Student opinions[edit]
I had McLaughlin for Government. He is hard, but I liked him a lot. You have to do your work and you have to go to class if you want to do well. He appreciates hard work and will be more willing to round up your grade if he feels like you are improving or if you go to class regularly. He is interesting to talk to and cares about the students. I would recommend taking him if you like a challenge and/or don't care about your grade. He's not as easy as Hesse, but a lot nicer than Smith. -Sillyputty
