Chris Bosso is a Political Science professor at Northeastern University rated 3.31/5 by 130 students, with 3.2/5 difficulty and 60.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Chris Bosso professor reviews and ratings: 3.31/5 from 130 student reviews at Northeastern (60.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Very engaged in teaching and understandingPOLS1000 2024-11-20 17:19:39 +0000 UTC
Bosso is knowledgeable in his field and has equally high expectations for students. Assignments seem straightforward on Canvas, but his grading process is somewhat unclear. There are hundreds of pages assigned for weekly readings, but you just need to understand the general premise/themes and participate in discussion board assignments.POLICYANALYSIS 2023-12-26 18:48:27 +0000 UTC
Professor Bosso assigns ~200 pages of reading a week. This is completely unrealistic and pure insanity. I would not have the time to complete half the reading even if this was the only class I took. A ton of busywork is assigned. The policy assignments and final memo left me completely lost and confused; they had nothing to do with what was taught.POLU300 2023-04-27 19:10:45 +0000 UTC
The class is tough. Lots of reading and case studies to discuss. There is just not enough time in the day to finish all of the assigned readings, assignments (especially if you work full time and have a family). He does give specific feedback (very critical). Not too warm. Knows his stuff. Definitely makes you work for every single point!PPUA6503 2018-01-14 12:31:15 +0000 UTC
Prof. Bosso is a great pick! His lectures are straight to the point and very interesting. He also brings a lot of guest speakers so it's a nice change of pace. He grades very strictly but never unfairly. I would take him again!POLS2395 2017-04-03 10:45:17 +0000 UTC
could be betterPOL000 2008-08-08 22:43:14 +0000 UTC
Very knowledgeable, hence it is impossible to hear from him, "I don't know", which is very common among other professors. May not be very nice, but he teaches you, and never leaves your papers formally graded, but provides harsh and deep comments that makes you learn on your mistakes and think.SCIENTECH 2008-02-25 12:45:14 +0000 UTC
Excellent professor. Great class discussions. He brings in current events, is knowledgable and obviously cares a lot about his students. I highly recommend taking a class with him.ENVTLPOLICY 2005-09-16 13:36:06 +0000 UTC
Good class, learned a lot... Bosso is harsh and abrasive though as a person - don't try to seek him out one-on-one, he's not nice!AMGOVT 2005-04-12 10:08:11 +0000 UTC
Amazing teacher, guy knows everything in the world. I highly recommend taking his class.POL300 2004-11-22 18:52:19 +0000 UTC
He's a hard grader,but he teaches you alot.His lectures were extreamly clear and in depth.You learn to raise your level of understanding to catch up with his thoughts,and pretty soon you'll have an amazing handle on the issue.Drop by his office too.POL1111 2003-06-02 23:47:59 +0000 UTC
Full of himself, has a god complex.POLICYANALYSIS 2005-10-26 18:25:36 +0000 UTC
Class is interesting....he definitely knows his stuff and is willing to help you out. Class isn't too difficult, but you do have to put in the time and attend classPOLU300 2004-12-11 13:22:07 +0000 UTC
Can be very arrogant. Most people do not like him as a personPOL1111 2003-03-16 12:55:11 +0000 UTC
No CommentsPOLU300 2004-11-08 16:13:24 +0000 UTC
Chris Bosso has an average rating of 3.31/5 from 130 student reviews. 60.0% of students said they would take them again.
Chris Bosso's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.2/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.