4.9

Amy Holzgang

Sociology - Cerritos College

4.9
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
170
Reviews
4.9
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

170

Reviews

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What Students Say

Very Helpful and exams are a piece of cake

SOC202 - 5.0 rating

Holzgang is amazing all around

SOC100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

45%

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Based on 46 grades
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 47 reported grades
A: 25
A+: 13
B+: 5
C: 1
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Caring (11)
Get ready to read (10)
Hilarious (8)
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Ratings by Course

101

5.0

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SOC110

5.0

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SOC101110

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WS103

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HIST101

3.0

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SOC100

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SOCIO101

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Reviews (169)
5.0
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SOC110
Apr 18, 2003

very fun teacher, very easy,

5.0
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SOC101110
May 6, 2004

took for both Soc 101 and 110. She's the best Soc teacher at cerritos college! Both fun, informative, and keeps the class from getting bored. She's a UCLA graduate, for those of you who don't know. I've nothing but positive for her.

5.0
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SOC110
May 13, 2004

GREAT teacher, one of the best. Makes learner so much easier. Going to take Soc 101 with her.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jul 20, 2004

way too easy and hot!!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jul 22, 2004

She rocks!!! Love her class!!! her teaching made the most boring subject alive!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Aug 16, 2004

Nice, funny, and great teacher. very helpful

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Aug 16, 2004

she is the best teacher ever. someone give her an award

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Oct 12, 2004

She made me understand the world and my relationships better.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Nov 13, 2004

The best professor I've ever taken at Cerritos. She is interesting, nice, funny and easy. Take her - you won't be disappointed!!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Jan 18, 2005

Great Teacher! really nice and helpfull

5.0
1.0
WS103
May 4, 2005

You rock Mrs Holzgang

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY110
May 16, 2005

Great teacher. Im so glad i took her class, She made it easy and NOT BORING AT ALL. She is a funny teacher with a great personality. I recomend taking this class. you wont regreat it.

5.0
1.0
SOC110
May 18, 2005

Great and easy teacher!!! You only take Two test which will include 4-6 questions. She will give give you a study guide.I recommend her class.

5.0
1.0
SOC110201
May 20, 2005

She is very easy and helpful. I wan't able to make it to class more than half the time but she worked with me through email. I was able to email my homework to her whenever I couldn't make it to class.

5.0
1.0
SOC110201
Jul 6, 2005

Nice teacher, very helpful and attentive to her students. Easy A class just turn in your assignments, you even get full credit if they're late. Do all the extra credit she offers. She gives you test questions before you take the test so DO them before you take the test Easy A! Sweet teacher! Plus you learn so many amazing things!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jul 8, 2005

Her class is really fun and easy. You just need to study a little bit of the study guide, which is very helpful, and you can easily ace the test. She's funny and her class is very enjoyable.

5.0
1.0
SOC
Jul 29, 2005

She's really really EASY!

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Jul 29, 2005

dude.. a literally free A

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Aug 2, 2005

Dude, seriously she's so easy... it's not even funny.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Aug 2, 2005

She is a very nice and sweet lady. People over due it when they say that she is easy, I am not going to lie she is easy but dont take her because she easy take her because yuo want to learn because she does make you see the world diffrently and Mrs Holozgang if you read this you rock and you are a excellent teacher.

5.0
1.0
SOC110201
Grade: C
Aug 8, 2005

EASY TEACHER! I got an A WITHOUT READING THE BOOK LOL!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Aug 14, 2005

Thanks

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Aug 24, 2005

Her class was awesome, the discussions were better than in any other class i have ever had.

5.0
1.0
MW2330PM
Aug 26, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
AWESOME
Aug 29, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Sep 2, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Sep 3, 2005

shes a pretty kewl teacher n very understanding n straight forward

5.0
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SOCIOLOGYETC
Oct 4, 2005

Knows her stuff, makes subject interesting, cracks lots of jokes! There's no way you can do bad in any of her classes. She's very animated and has lots of energy!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2005

the easiest teacher ever!! take her for her sociology classes!! really easy 2 get a A..

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Oct 9, 2005

she's so cool! she makes sociology fun! and is always willing to help!!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Oct 13, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
INTROSOCIOLOGY
Oct 19, 2005

Dr. Amy Holzgang is the BEST Sociology Professor i know of. She is so helpful in so many ways...I will always remember her 20 years from NOW.

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Dec 7, 2005

This teacher is super easy! She makes the class fun and interesting. You learn a lot in this class, plus it's an easy A.

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Dec 20, 2005

she was great. I had the best time in this class. We discussed current issues and tried to help out the hurricane victims "tried" but alas I would recommend her in a heartbeat. Just do the home work and read a little and be analytical and you will love this class

5.0
2.0
SOC
Jan 4, 2006

I have taken Dr. Holzgang for Women and Religion and marriages & family and she is THE BEST!!!! I LOVE HER. She is the best professor I have ever had (and I have had many good professors).

3.0
3.0
WS102
Mar 15, 2006

2 MANY READINGS...BUT JUST READ THEM...ACTIVITIES RELAVANT 2 COURSE

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Apr 25, 2006

She is very nice. Her class is easy, but you have to work hard.

4.0
3.0
SOC101
May 12, 2006

Gosh people are so not objective! And an easy A is NOT good! What is wrong with people! Anyways, she's good, but I didn't learn too much from her, she's maybe a little too lenient. Grades fairly, though. She's super intelligent, too.

5.0
2.0
WS
May 14, 2006

It was fun and very interesting. Grade does not include attendence. Lots of readings and a novel that is quite interesting.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jul 26, 2006

awesome professor! her class tought me many things and she made it al very interesting.

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Aug 8, 2006

Super easy A. Lots of group work. Interesting class. She's almost too nice. If you're looking for a challenging class, don't take her. But if you want an easy A, she's perfect.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Nov 4, 2006

SHE IS AN AWESOME PROFESSOR! HER LECTURES TAUGHT ME SO MANY THINGS and SHE MADE ME VERY INTERESTING! I thought sociology is not fun until i took her class and its fun to learn about sociology... I would really recommend you to her! My friend recommended me....... I would take her class again, soc 110...

5.0
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SOC101
Nov 22, 2006

I LOVE HER! SHES EXPLAINING VERY CLEARLY AND MAKE ME INTERESTING INTO SOCIOLOGY. SHES GREAT! I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND FOR DISABILITY STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Nov 27, 2006

kick back teacher n class

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Nov 28, 2006

she's one of the best teachers around on campus! She doesn't make her class boring at all... I highly reccomend her to anyone interested in taking any soc class

4.0
2.0
SOC101
Jan 16, 2007

great teacher. interesting. never boring. i look at the world a different way. take this teacher. u won't regret it.

5.0
3.0
WS102
Apr 15, 2007

Great Professor, very supportive

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Apr 19, 2007

The BEST!!

5.0
1.0
SOC201
May 22, 2007

Easy A. Great Teacher

5.0
1.0
SOC110
May 23, 2007

She is really easy. Really helpful and she is not borring.

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Jul 3, 2007

Very nice teacher! She is very helpful and very understanding with your personal situations that occur in you life and family. Lots of reading, but it is very interesting.

5.0
2.0
SOC201
Aug 23, 2007

She is awesome, one can tell how dedicated she is.

5.0
2.0
SOC110
Nov 15, 2007

Fabulous teacher. highly recommended. keeps your interest and loves to teach. She helps you achieve an A and no reason to fail her class.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Dec 5, 2007

oh yea! shes a great teacher and is cute. i mean come one, what else do you need right? am i right? but really...interesting teacher and she actually likes teaching.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Dec 10, 2007

Great teacher who is very enthusiastic about the class. She clearly wants the student to view the world differently.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Dec 14, 2007

take her, just take her. who cares about the other professors, you cant go wrong with this one! so take her already!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Dec 14, 2007

just take her class, you wont regret it.

5.0
2.0
SOC110
May 12, 2008

Dr. Holzgang is awesome! She loves what she does and it shows. No reason for anyone not to get an A in her class

5.0
3.0
SOC110
May 22, 2008

Amy Holzgang goes beyond her time, her duties and responsibilities as a teacher to help her students. She can be a sister, mother, friend and you name it. Take her class, but she also wants the work to be done. So don't take her to be lazy, but to learn how to be a good person.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jun 22, 2008

SHE'S THE BEST! EVERYTHING YOU WILL EVER WANT IN A TEACHER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. AND YES SHE'S PRETTY EASY, BUT YOU STILL LEARN. SHE IS VERY HANDS ON WHEN TEACHING LIKES TO BRING THE SUBJECT TO LIFE. TAKE HER AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT.

3.0
3.0
SOC101
Jun 28, 2008

Beware!This class may seem to look easy but her grading system is way disappointing. You do your best in her online website, in exam, homework, group projects and yet she gives you a disappointing grade. It's like a fairy tale, you do good and wish well and you end up heartbroken. She seems nice and considerate and yet hard to please in the end.

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Jul 25, 2008

This is probably one of the easiest classes I have even taken. I got a 100%, yet I still did learn some valuable things. Overall a great teacher and is very fun.

5.0
2.0
SOCIO101
Aug 28, 2008

If you have any problems, slightest doubt, confusion - don't hesitate to ask Dr. Holzgang. She will give you the necessary attention and fairness that you won't probably get from any teachers in Cerritos. Thank you Dr. Holzgang for a wonderful class/summer '08. You will always be remembered!

5.0
2.0
WS102
Oct 28, 2008

AMAZING teacher!! Even if you dont need to take a class in her area, take it anyway! AMAZING :) all prof. should be like her!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Dec 16, 2008

Loved her, My fave teacher this semester.. take notes do the work and study! shes a lot of fun!

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Jan 2, 2009

Great Professor! Readings are easy, if you don't read, you'll miss out on the jokes or discussion then you'll be sorry because it's THAT interesting! Her exams are very easy, guarantee you an A if you pay attention and read the material!

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Jan 16, 2009

She's the BEST!! You wnt regret taking her class...It's interesting plus fun..what more can you ask for?

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Mar 13, 2009

I LOVEEED this teacher. She is extremely helpful and super nice. I enjoyed going to her class every day. TAKE HER CLASS :]

5.0
2.0
SOC110
May 19, 2009

Great teacher! Very caring and helpful. Willing to work with student even if you miss an assignment. I highly reccomend her.

5.0
2.0
SOC110
May 19, 2009

She is a Great teacher! Very caring and helpful. Willing to work with student even if you miss an assignment. I highly reccomend her.

5.0
1.0
WS102
Oct 24, 2009

She is sooo awesome!!! I am trying to find an excuse to take her again....

5.0
1.0
SOC110
Nov 25, 2009

Super nice lady who actually cares about what you have to say. it is essential to keep up with the reading assignments but if you do, the class is an easy a. she genuinely cares about her students and has a fantastic memory.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Nov 25, 2009

This teacher is super nice and amazing. Her lectures are always interesting and funny. She actually cares about her student's opinions. Her study sessions are really fun, exciting, and helpful. Do all the hw. Even if your getting a C or a B in the class, there's extra credit up to 20 pts to boost you up. I highly recommend this teacher to anyone.

5.0
3.0
HIST101
Dec 1, 2009

Great teacher!...one of the best I have had yet! very helpful and understanding.. interesting class

5.0
1.0
WS101
Dec 3, 2009

Prof. Holzgang is possibly the BEST teacher I've ever had. She's easy-going, CARING, and makes you think outside the box. She showed me that she was genuinely interested in ME being interested in the subject. She's very interested in each of her students and takes nothing for granted. AH-MAY-ZING TEACHER. TAKE HER. Whatre you doing here? TAKE HER!!

5.0
2.0
WS102
Dec 31, 2009

I recently took this class, and it was a great experience. Very helpful and clear teacher. I recommend anyone to take her class! Make sure that you complete the studyguides though, because the tests are usually based on them & they can catch you by surprise. But she's great and I earned an A in this class.

5.0
1.0
WS102
Jan 8, 2010

very laid back teacher

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Apr 21, 2010

She is a great teacher, her class is very easy and she makes you very interested in what she is talking about. Her test are easy if you do the study guide and there is not that much hw which is great. Strongly recommend her!

5.0
1.0
SOC202
Apr 22, 2010

She is a nice person.. her class may get a bit boring sometimes.. shes a total feminist, which got kinda annoying.. but her assignments are reasonable.. she accepts late work.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Jul 16, 2010

I FREAKIN LOVE THIS WOMAN!!! IF I WASN'T A WOMAN MYSELF AND SHE WASN'T MARRIED I'D ASK HER ON A DATE LOL JK BUT REALLY, SHE IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND LOVES HER WORK. I REALLY ENJOYED HER CLASS!!!

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Jul 21, 2010

SHE WAS AWESOME!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!? TAKE HER! SUPERRRRRRRRR HELPFUL AND FUN AND MAKE YOU INTERESTING IN HER CLASS. SHE WAS THE BEST OF THE YEAR! SERIOUSLY!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Sep 8, 2010

SHE IS SO EASY BECAUSE SHE MAKES THE MATERIAL COMPREHENSIBLE AND INTERESTING.

5.0
2.0
SOC202
Nov 13, 2010

Amy is amaaaazing! I had her for 3 different Sociology classes cuz I loved her that much! She didn't give much hw so we were pretty much graded by tests. She gives you study guides for all of them! She also uses current world issues which made the classes super interesting. Super helpful and always fun!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Nov 18, 2010

love her shes a great sociology teacher made class very fun i love her soo much and would take her again and again.. her class is super easy and fun easy A. take troup if u wanna get a bad grade and boring class =P

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Nov 29, 2010

Kick-ass professor! Lectures are thorough, exams are accurate & according to the material learned. Group proj. at the end of the semester, fun & easy. She's entertaining & smart; completely capable of engaging students & helping them learn. Highly recommend her! Anyone who fails is just a moron.

5.0
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WS102
Dec 11, 2010

Best teacher ever. She helps u a lot,& makes things fun. U have a final group project & the exams are short essay questions which she gives u in advance to write them & email her to review them. U learn a lot in her class, I have taken her for 3 sociology classes & the woman's studies class. Her format is the same for all. Highly recommend her :D.

5.0
1.0
SOC100
Dec 16, 2010

great teacher highly recommend her. NO FINAL. 2 exams and easy group project. attendance not mandatory. she gives study guide prior to exam very helpful if done coorectly.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Dec 21, 2010

She is a very good Sociology professor teaches well and knows what she's doing. Only two exams and one final group project. Highly recommend her to anyone.

5.0
1.0
SOC205
Apr 10, 2011

I wish I wouldve taken more of my Sociology classes with her instead of wasting my time with Prof. Troup. Amy is a wonderful, helpful instructor who is so passionate about her work. Always looked forward to class. Makes me proud to be a SOC major. Take her!! :)

5.0
1.0
SOC101
May 17, 2011

Easy professor/easy subject. Take Sociology 101 with her if you want an easy A. The class was pretty boring, but it didn't have to do with her, it was just the subject matter. She did introduce introducing things from time to time though, and put me on to one of the greatest books I've ever read: The Outliers. So read the extra articles assigned.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
May 18, 2011

one of the best professors i have taken! she is fun to listen to and gives you great examples to help you understand the material. she also gives you readings that open your mind to society. i highly recommend to take her.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Jun 20, 2011

One of the best professors i have taken. Very helpful and funny. She makes the class interesting with current topics and makes the class understandable. Would take again.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Nov 29, 2011

Take any class with Holzgang. She is the best. She makes class so fun and interesting. You learn so much in that class. This class will never feel like a drag! Favorite teacher I've had in Cerritos so far.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Dec 2, 2011

the coolest teacher by far..knows her stuff pretty well...go thrugh da study guides n u'll do well..TAke her..

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Dec 2, 2011

TAKE HER OR YOU"LL REGRET IT

5.0
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SOCIO201
Dec 22, 2011

Prof Holzgang was one of the best instructors ive had. shes clear about her papers, exams, lectures and everything. 2 exams, one group final, couple extra credit opportunities. just read the sections she wants you to read from the book and you will be alright. she gives a study guide for the exams as well(if needed). one was take home essay exam.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Dec 22, 2011

Great teacher!!! Very clear with everything (lectures, exams, homeworks). Her class was an easy A! 2 exams and 1 group project for the whole semester! Just make sure you do the study guides she gives you and for sure you will get an A! Oh! and you do not have to buy the first book just buy the chicken nugget books for the final project!

5.0
3.0
SOCIO101
Jan 6, 2012

Great teacher!! keeps her lectures very funny and interesting!Easy class to study for b/c it is interesting. She has study guides available for her exams HW is very fun :D i only got a B b/c i missed her final due to a personal issue.

5.0
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SOC101
Jan 18, 2012

She is a very fun and interesting teacher who genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed. You can learn a lot in her class while also having fun and getting an A. I recommend taking her.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jan 22, 2012

she cool and nice...her study guide r really helpful n exams r kind of easy..highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Apr 9, 2012

one of the best professor i have come across so far..2 easy exams and 1 final project...go through yr study guide properly n you'll do good on exams

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Apr 21, 2012

Greatest Prof ever!!! Very understanding and knows how difficult it could be for students at times. She LOVES her job; therefore, you'll love her class! Highly Recommended!!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
May 22, 2012

Easy class if you're not lazy. Every lecture is interesting you won't want to miss class, but if you do, she is more than willing to help you understand the material. She makes everything interesting and the biggest sweatheart!!! I will miss this class. If I could, I would take it again...and AGAIN! Take notes and study for exams and you will get A

5.0
1.0
SOC202
Jul 4, 2012

Just wonderful. Holzgang always has the students best interest in mind. Her tests are all written exams, but she gives one a very CLEAR study guide. No surprises. Her lectures are interesting, unbiased, funny, and extremely informative. Study your notes and make a genuine effort, and you should get an A.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jul 11, 2012

This teacher is the best teacher ever!! she keeps a smile on your face and hers.....She is helpful and undestanding..Her exams are not hard just study!! EASY A+ you can talk to her ANYTIME

5.0
1.0
HONORSSOC101
May 10, 2013

BEST PROF EVER! Take her! Easy A, class is fun, interesting, she gives her heart out when teaching! Funny,chill,easy going! Best PROF @cerritos! Take her or you'll regret it! Book is not needed for the 2nd half of semester, she understand us students. Easy test,straight forward, NO FINAL just a easy group project!

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY101
Jun 6, 2013

All i got to say is an easy A to achieved through out the semester. There is only about 7 hw, 4 classwork, 2 exams(easy exam) and 1 easy group project. Also she gives out up to 20 extra credit. I'm telling you her class is so easy if you do all the HW and attend to classes then you will get an A.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Jul 23, 2013

I loved having Holzgang as my teacher.! She is very informative, it's an easy teacher and very helpful. She doesn't go by the text book, she had her own notes and power points she gives us. Gives us study guide a week in advance so we can study and her tests aren't so bad. Great teacher and fun class.

5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY101
Jul 26, 2013

I really enjoyed this class. really fun and interesting. Some power point slides and note taking & interesting hw. Also bulletin responses on talonnet as of summer 2012.

5.0
1.0
SOC205
Sep 24, 2013

Dr. Amy Holzgang is the best Sociology Professor ever! After taking her intro class I knew that Sociology was going to be my major. I suggest anyone interested in Sociology to take her, she is always available during her office hours she can help you clarify anything about sociology, so take her! (:

5.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Dec 20, 2013

She is so amazing, nice and funny.. I recommend to read her book, it's important for her exams.. and her homework is easy.. She is such an awesome professor!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Apr 17, 2014

She is a great professor. Easy, yet helpful and interesting homework that she gives out. Sue also provides you with many opportunities for extra credit. Also if you plan to pass the class, you must attend every single class meeting since most of the useful material for the exams will be on her in-class powerpoints. She is the best!

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
May 27, 2014

Mrs. Holzgang is awesome. Class is fun, there is a lot of discussion and participation in her class. she gives extra credit and her exams are piece of cake. literally! show up to class everyday and take notes on easy super quick powerpoints. seriously you learn so much but yet have fun in her class. her hw is easy and very interesting.

5.0
4.0
SOC100
Grade: A-
Jul 21, 2014

Dr. Holzgang is amazing all around! She loves what she does and she cares for her students. It's rare to see professors who care for their students the way she does. If you are unclear about a subject she is approachable and willing to help you understand. CC is lucky to have such an amazing instructor

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2014

AMAZING PROF. I mean, duh. The best prof you'll ever have. She makes Sociology much less boring. Simply awesome.

5.0
1.0
SOC202
Jan 19, 2015

GREAT PROFESSOR. Very Helpful and exams are a piece of cake. She is very sweet and really cares about her students. Only 2 exams, a few reading assignments and 1 group project.

5.0
1.0
SOC101
Jul 2, 2015

Professor Holzgang is one of the best sociology professor I have ever taken. Her tests are straight forward, they are all based on the notes taken in class. She gives a study guide a week before the exam. Her adventures are the best assignments i have done. Every lecture is NEVER boring, its very inspirational.

5.0
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SOC101
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2016
Would take again

By far, hands down my favorite professor at Cerritos College. I definitely look forward to taking more classes taught by professor Holzgang.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

So I am not a regular cerritos student, I attend a university during the semester. So I was expecting the worst, but Dr. Holzgang was the complete opposite. She's funny, nice, and really passionate about sociology. She makes every lecture interesting, and I really enjoyed her class. Tests and quizzes are straightforward. Definitely recommend her!

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Respected by students
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: B+
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

One of the sweetest prof. It was like learning from my aunt haha! I would take any of her classes again

Amazing lectures
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2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2016
Would take again

Would literally take any class professor Holzgang teaches. She has got to be hands down my favorite sociology professor. Her tests are straightforward and are based on notes taken in class. Very nice and very accessible.

Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

I loved Ms. Amy, she's an amazing sociology professor and made this class so interesting! you can tell she's very passionate about the subject and she's assessable whenever you need her. her class is easy to pass and lectures are long and she doesn't give out a lot of homework. I would definitely take her again!

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Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
SOC100
Nov 26, 2016
Would take again

Need an easy A and a great professor with whom you never get bored? Just take her then

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

She's an amazing teacher will help you with anything and cares for her students! Easy A her exams are just like the study guides! Take good notes and you will pass! Would take her again!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC202
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

She is amazing, makes class fun.! I recommend her

5.0
2.0
SOC205
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Great professor, enjoyed taking her class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A
May 20, 2017
Would take again

A teacher who obviously cares about her teaching and cares about if you understood ANYTHING she talked about. Her class is broken down to 2 exams and a final (project-based). Her test is based on the lecture and she even gives out a study guide to prepare for what you need to know including essay portion. Make sure to show/email her what you write.

Participation matters
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: B
May 22, 2017
Would take again

Well respected among the class. Is fair with exams but gives us the information needed to pass.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HONORSSOC101
Grade: A+
Jun 8, 2017
Would take again

Holzgang is AWESOME!!!!! If you are considering Sociology as your major, take her! She gives the best homework assignments, you'll understand what I mean if you take her class.

Inspirational
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2017
Would take again

Genuine and Passionate about teaching. Provides everything need to pass with an A and also goes beyond to clarify anything. Lecture are informative and fun (sometimes depressing because of content). The assigned readings are extremely interesting and she also has her final as a group project which is also fun.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

I highly enjoyed Amy's class! The textbook is online and free. Homework assignments are called adventures, she assigns 6 for the semester, they are easy and enjoyable. There are 2 tests, which can be difficult if one does not stay on top of the readings and lectures. Final is a group project. She takes feedback and makes changes. She is very kind!

Tests? Not many
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

She is a great, and fun professor. We had coloring assignments and they were really fun. She does take a while to grade things, but that's ok because the final is a group project, you have 2 easy exams, and very little homework.

Inspirational
Tests? Not many
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Im a first year but l have to say l love Amy! She is so passionate about what she teaches and is hands down the most caring and most understanding professor ever. She is the sweetest thing ever and the class is honestly an easy A is you pay attention to her lectures and do the readings. Also the final is a group project and there are only two test

Tests? Not many
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC101
Grade: B+
May 17, 2018
Would take again

She's a great professor! she is passionate about what she teaches and hope that you'd want to change your major to sociology. She gives extra credit which is a huge plus and an easy A/B. The homework is not hard and there is one group project but its pretty easy as well. She makes the classy easy to understand and expect 2 or 3 exams.

Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
SOC202
Grade: A
May 21, 2018
Would take again

Holzgang is a great teacher and full of joy when she teaches. The only downfall of her is she's super slow at grading and giving things back. Her class has 2 exams study guide is given, and a few activities.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
SOC202
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2018
Would take again

I am a sociology major and it is my first time taking her class. She is very straight forward with everything that she expects from you from the beginning of the semester with reading and what she calls in class writing assignments as quizzes. Lectures are very interesting and informative different topics to discuss! Hard to reach though!

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Holzgang is a gem. Shes really passionate at what she does and it makes her class more interesting. Shes funny and if youre confused about anything shell make sure you understand it. Two exams and two quizzes its easy if you study your notes. Homeworks are really easy as well.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOCIO101
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Amy Holzgang is amazing at what she does and her passion shows in her lectures and interaction with students. Here's why she is so great: -sets you up for success -no surprises -clear notes and lectures -provides most (if not all) study materials on Canvas -good feedback -mindful & relatable to student's time and busy lifestyle -Fun

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC110
Grade: A
May 21, 2019
Would take again

I've taken two of her classes and she's one of the best teachers I've had, hands down. She tells you when there's going to be a "pop test" and what's going to be on the test. She also posts tests online, and has in-class writing assignments after every chapter instead of a traditional finals. Overall, the class is fun and easy.

Respected
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY101
Jul 8, 2019
Would take again

Took her this summer hands down one of the coolest professors shes so passionate about socio that it makes you really interested, for summer we did 4 homewrk assignments, a in class essay and for the final its a group project. 1010 would recommend taking her in the summer because the class is more relaxed and it was a lot of fun.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: B+
Jul 8, 2019
Would take again

Amy is a great professor ! Easy notes, easy quizzes, easy everything. She made the class fun . Take her and you will not regret it . Best time to take her class is during the summer as she even mentioned herself it is more mellow. The final was just a group project .

Group projects
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Oct 29, 2019
Would take again

Very polite woman and is a great teacher

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: B+
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Amy Holgang provides extra credit, fun group projects. She funny, hilarious, cares about her students helping them out. Take good notes and read your books and do the work. Day of exam or finals she brings candy and chocolate candy for the students to eat during the in-class essay exams. DSPS students you will do awesome in her class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC202
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

i loved this class she does do groups so if you dont like that, you wont like the class. no homework and the quizez are super easy show up to class

Respected
Accessible outside class
Group projects
5.0
3.0
SOC205
Grade: A
May 2, 2020
Would take again

We had to switch to online learning because of the pandemic, which made the class a little bit more difficult. This is a research methods class, so we couldn't conduct any actual research due to social distancing and the lockdown. However, Professor Holzgang did her best to make the class easy yet challenging. I enjoyed her lectures.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC202
Grade: A+
May 22, 2020
Would take again

Shes great. Shes so easy that its almost too good to be true -.- HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2020
Would take again

Prof Holzgang was the best! I took her 6 week summer class and it was a toootal breeze even in the small time frame. The assignments were literally so easy, including the weekly quizzes. I would definitely take a class with her again, she was super great to work with. She was super mindful and caring in the midst of current events too.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOCIO101
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2020
Would take again

Very down to earth and understanding. Relates textbook topics with current issues.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2020
Would take again

Omg let me tell you guys shes the best professor ever! For my first year in college this is the best most easiest class ever! She communicates with her students and gives good feedback on our work! Shes easy on test and easy A! Take her !!!! No one else lol Easiest final ever I lover her ! I am taking her again for another class!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Holzgang is one of the best professors I've had! She's super nice and the class is very easy. You have assignments due every week, but they're very easy and could be done in a day. There's no exams, just quizzes on the reading and material given each week. I also did my first Honor's Contract with her, and it went very smoothly. Love her!

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A
May 25, 2021
Would take again

Took Amy for SOC101-Intro Sociology Principles online and it was really easy and fun. Amy gives straightforward and easy work, with discussions every week. Gives work that lets you express your ideas and dive deep into sociology. Provides videos and assigned reading so it is self study, however Amy holds coffeetime on zoom to hang out

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC202
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2021
Would take again

Took her 9 week class. Learned a lot and the rest of the reviews speak for themselves she's a great teacher. Homework and reading could be done in a day or two but you learn a lot.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC205
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2021
Would take again

Professor Holzgang is a real gem! She gives clear instructions and if you have any questions she is great at emphasizing her expectations. She offers extra credit and If you are on top of all your work theres no reason why you shouldnt have an A in her class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
SOC202
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

She doesnt want you to suffer with loads of hw. She really wants you to learn, have fun in this class and take something in your life. If you do all the work given in a week, youll def get an A(even you submit late work in some). She is very understanding. Use her office hours! She is just amazing. Take her class whether for credit or for fun.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Caring
4.0
2.0
SOC202
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! Easy class with a few quizzes, weekly discussion posts, reading, and some short writing assignments. Learned a lot.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
SOC205
Grade: A
May 21, 2022
Would take again

Great class, very straightforward in what the assignments and quizzes are on and is a very chillax professor. Would recommend!

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: A+
Sep 30, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! She is very valuable to the school. She cares about her students and really wants them to learn. Lectures and assignments make you think about the subject. Great professor

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SOC205
Grade: A+
Sep 30, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! She is very valuable to the school. She teaches in a way that makes the subject fun and easy to understand. She shows passion to teach sociology and she is respected for that.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC202
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2022
Would take again

Her class was amazing. Each Week we have a Discussion, Adventure and bi weekly/weekly quizzes. Everything is easy material. It's impossible for you to fail her class. She truly cares about her students and makes you successful. Take her if you have the chance.

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2023
Would take again

Professor Holzgang is great! I wish she taught more classes. I would love to take them all. I took her 6 week soc 101 class. Super easy. Not too many assignments. She makes sociology interesting and fun to learn. Amazing professor! Please take her :)

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Holzgang is a great sociology teacher ! I took her 6 week Sociology 101 class and it was very easy ! Had a couple assignments per week, but nothing too crazy. She has a very clear grading criteria. Don't worry about having to buy a textbook in this class because she gives it to you, its free and online!!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SOC205
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2023
Would take again

This Honor Class section was really good. Each week consisted of activity, discussion and/or quiz. Her class is an easy A if you manage to complete the work in a good time. She grades until the very end so if you want to know your grade, you got to be patient and on top of the assignments. Overall, great professor.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SOC202
Grade: A+
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Holzgang is a great professor and truly cares about her field and producing graduates that understand the people they will meet in life. Truly one of the best professors I have had at Cerritos! She had very little assignments and what she did assign was always easy to understand and complete.

5.0
1.0
101
Grade: A+
May 17, 2024
Would take again

She was such an amazing teacher! very easy class, stress free, very caring! I really liked her. I will recommend her to everyone. She responds fast and is very understanding. I passed with an A. Did all my work and test plus she accepts late work. Bless her heart I hope she gets a green light every time she drives.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2024
Would take again

This was the second class that I have taken with Professor Holzgang. Amazing teaching style, fair grading, easy accessible, textbook came with the class, clear instructions. Fun assignments and I've learned a lot. Would take more classes if I was able too.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2024
Would take again

Professor Holzgang is an amazing sociology teacher! Her class is super easy, with simple assignments and quizzes. The textbook is free and online, making it super convenient. I also found unstuck AI really helpful for prepping for this class. Definitely take her if you can!

5.0
2.0
HONORSSOC101
Grade: A
May 31, 2025
Would take again

Professor Holzgang's class was fantastic! The content she discusses in lectures sticks with you & makes you notice it in your own life. She's hilarious & peers in the class are very chill too. Assignments are enjoyable & straightforward. You'll get that A & Honors credit. Take her!!! You'll remember at least 20% ;) (you'll get this eventually).

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2025
Would take again

I took this as an online course during the summer, and it was really easy! There was only a few assignments each week. There was a textbook that she had us read from, but she provided a PDF of it on canvas, so you don't have to buy it. The class was really easy and it basically didn't affect my summer at all. I recommend taking her!

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Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

I took this class during the summer and it was really easy and interesting. She just assigned a few assignments on Monday and would make them due on Sunday. Easy!!

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