Jon Pfeiffer is an adjunct professor at the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Mr. Pfeiffer teaches Mass Communication Law (MSCO 570).

MSCO 570 covers statutes, administrative regulations, and court judgments affecting freedom of information, censorship, libel, privacy, obscenity, legal access, and copyright questions; the implications for print, telecommunications, and advertising practitioners. Prerequisite: junior status.

Mr. Pfeiffer has twice received the Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award.

See what Mr. Pfeiffer's students have to say about him and the class.

Spring 2011

"Amazing, he loves his life and his job and shows that in every class."

"The things I learned through this course will benefit me in the long run more than 99% of the classes I have taken at Pepperdine."

"Overall favorite class at Pepperdine."

"Pfeiffer loves to teach and that's what makes him a great professor. He is very humorous but he knows his law in and out."

"Smart, serious, funny, very prepared, very clear, very organized."

"My favorite professor at Pepperdine. He really understands his stuff and his class is very engaging."

"He is one of the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic professors I've had at Pepperdine!"

"I like that I actually learned things that I will use the rest of my life…. I suggest that Pfeiffer sticks with what he's got because it works."

"Most enthusiasm I've seen from a professor at Pepperdine. Yes, I've been there all four years and have had a wide variety of professors."

Fall 2010

"Professor Pfeiffer is by FAR the best professor at Pepperdine. Completely committed to teaching students about the law. Professor Pfeiffer makes the priority of his course to educate his students. After being burnt out by school, I was inspired single-handedly inspired by Professor Pfeiffer's class to attend law school."

"This professor is one of the best I have ever had. Being a four hour class I was expecting to suffer from my short attention span; however, this professor created a class which was one of the most interesting I have ever taken at Pepperdine. I didn't even realize at times I was in class because he truly made learning extremely enjoyable."

"What makes Professor Pfeiffer stand out is how he really loves to teach and has a lot of fun with it. He's a brilliant guy and knows how to enjoy the classroom environment while teaching the material. He really understands college student and knows what they look for in a college class."

"I have learned more in this class than any other."

"He is AWESOME. He knows what he is talking about and can answer anything. He is a great teacher!"

"Keeps the class entertaining and fun. PowerPoint slides / class activities are great. One of the best professors I have had at Pepperdine."

"One of my favorite teachers at Pepperdine. He is funny and actually puts effort into the class to make it fun and we learn things. The time of the class is terrible but we don't even mind because we like the class so much."

"You really could not make this a better class."

Spring 2010

"The professor's enthusiasm is almost unmatched. It is clear he is here because he has a passion for teaching and for law."

"The professor makes an obvious effort to make the material interesting and relevant. He connects the material to each of our majors and to our daily lives."

"Most interesting and enjoyable class ever!!!!"

Fall 2009

"I feel better prepared to encounter the legal world when I enter my career and am more aware what pitfalls might by lying out there."

"It is so helpful to know what types of lawsuits we will be faced with in the future."

"Very engaging!!!!!"

"Love him."

Spring 2009

"This is the best professor I've ever had during my 4 years at Pepperdine."

"I just loved this class. Props for making law interesting and entertaining."

"Passionate about the course, puts in an amazing amount of effort every class."

"My favorite class."

"Seriously, my favorite teacher at Pepperdine EVER."

"Best class at Pepperdine."

Fall 2008

"Greatest professor at Pepperdine."

"I have never been taught by someone that has related to his students so much."

"Great professor … exciting lectures."

"I have never been taught by someone that has related to his students so much."

"He is very enthusiastic about the course and he presents it in a way that is both interesting and relevant."

"He's very entertaining and I actually looked forward to coming to class every week. He's one of the best professors I've had here at Pepperdine."

"He is very passionate about the course and somehow makes a 4 hour class entertaining."

Spring 2008

"The best 4 hours of my week is in this class."

"He loves law and he is funny enough and intriguing enough to keep my attention for four hours."

"He knows his stuff! Makes the subject extremely entertaining. I love this class!

"One of the most interesting classes at Pepperdine!"

"He is awesome! Best teacher I've had here."

"He is always upbeat and ready to impart his knowledge of Media Law!"

"Professor Pfeiffer is my favorite professor that I have had at Pepperdine."

Fall 2007

"You can tell he likes his job, he teaches us from real life stuff."

"Entertaining, organized, always knows what he's talking about."

"All around awesome teacher."

"Definitely the best COM class I took at Pepperdine."

"Amazing professor. A+++"

Spring 2007

"Actually funny, rather than just thinking he is like most teachers."

The course "is interesting and really makes you think."

"This class is perfect."

Spring 2006

"Best I've had."

"Pfeiffer was great. . . . Pepperdine needs more teachers like him."

"He is a captivating speaker and very funny and cool."

"Makes learning fun."

"3 words: audio/visuals rock!!"