4.4

April Cubbage-Vega

Sociology - Saddleback College

4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
88%
Would Retake
122
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

88%

Would Retake

122

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

78

4

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3

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What Students Say

I took the online class, and this teacher is a great choice

SOC1 - 4.0 rating

Loved her class she made it so much more interesting then it was

SOC1 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Textbook Required

20%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 73 grades
Most common grades:
A (48)
A+ (16)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(64)B(2)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 78 reported grades
A: 48
A+: 16
B+: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 2
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (26)
Gives good feedback (22)
Participation matters (21)
EXTRA CREDIT (18)
Get ready to read (14)
Caring (13)
Amazing lectures (9)
Inspirational (9)
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SOC30

5.0

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WOMEN10

5.0

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WS20

5.0

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WS189

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3.3

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SOCIO2

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Reviews (122)
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Apr 6, 2010

Best Professor ever! I've taken her Social Psych class, Women's Studies, and Sociology 1 class, needless to say, she is amazing. Her lectures are fun and interesting. If you go to class the tests are very easy and most questions come straight off the quizzes.

3.0
3.0
SOCSOC
Dec 12, 2010

Her class felt more like hanging out rather than learning. Although she is nice, she is a tough grader. I'm still not sure why I got a C in her class when I showed up every day and never missed an assignment. The tests are only based on the book so theres no point in showing up to classI think she is more comfortable teaching online than in person.

2.0
4.0
SOC1
Dec 17, 2010

April may come off as witty and as if she knows what she's doing but pretty much the class teaches itself and her test/quizzes were un passable...and if she doesn't like your class, it def. shows..shouldn't really be teaching, prob tutoring.

5.0
2.0
SOC30
Jan 11, 2011

GREAT teacher and class. If you go to lecture and read tests are easy, lots of group work and she will e-mail you right back.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Feb 2, 2011

Very good professor. She clearly outlines the material and what she expects in regard to homework and quizzes. She breaks up some of the lectures into group discussions to keep topics interesting. (The point was probably to learn from your peers guys, not tutoring!) Would recommend her class, she makes an uninteresting topic relevant and fun.

4.0
2.0
SOC1
May 19, 2011

I took her online course and it was pretty easy (if you are organized). Just complete your discussion board posts on time and read the material on time. Textbook reading was crucial! Also, doing the study guide before the tests help a lot. This class is not for you if you will slack and let the reading pile up.

3.0
2.0
SOC1
Jun 16, 2011

She's real passionate which is cool, but she gives nasty looks if you have a dif opinion. I was reading everything & was getting Cs on tests, so I stopped reading & started getting A/Bs. Her grammar and wording on tests are so flawed and confusing that it's tough to get an A on exams, but she offers LOTS of extra credit. Easy B, not quite easy A.

4.0
1.0
SOC1
Nov 13, 2011

Pay attention during lecture, read the book.. STUDY & you'll do fine! Her assignments are clear.. Grammar nazi though:) Offers easy extra credit. Just do NOT forget to do the online stuff, set an alarm on your phone or something, it's the only reason I'm struggling to keep an A

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Nov 17, 2011

Professor Cubbage was super nice and her class was very interesting which made it easy! You have to read the book to do well on the quizzes but they're not bad at all. Exams are based on lecture but since the topics are interesting going to class isn't dreadful. Definitely take her!

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Dec 6, 2011

Online. Lecture, textbook and other readings. Several discussion board postings required each week. Two essays and three exams. She provides instructions for everything and study guides for the exams. Utilize those resources. This class is not very easy, but it is not very hard. If you put in some time and effort you will get an A like I did!

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Dec 14, 2011

Her online class was fairly simple and straightforward. 2 text books to read, weekly discussion board postings, 3 exams, 2 essays. Lots of work, but she is a fair grader and gracious with extra credit. Not a hard class you just have to pace yourself and do the assignments.

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Jan 11, 2012

Really cool teacher. Not the person to disagree with haha. She is really helpful and a great person, just remember if you are taking the hybrid course to do the online quizzes. I forgot to do one and it ended up costing me my A. I got a B. Easy B to get, the A is simple too just remember quiz dates.

3.0
5.0
SOC2
Mar 15, 2012

passionate about what she teaches.sometimes is all over the place. class is hard and tests are confusing.She is a hard grader which isnt fair if you have done what she required plus ex credit and still wont give you the grade you deserve. its best just to agree with her views even thou she says she wants for you to discuss your views.

5.0
1.0
WOMEN10
Apr 5, 2012

This is one phenomenal professor. I want to take all her classes. She responds immediately to emails, and grades your paper right away so you are never wondering if you will pass her class. Take her, you will learn a lot.

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Apr 15, 2012

Pretty straight forward class. She likes to say she gives frequent quiz's but those don't last past the 3rd week of classes... She likes group work and those grades are an easy A. She gives lots of extra credit opportunities. She likes people who agree with her.

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Apr 19, 2012

Pretty easy. A good class to take for students who have a lot on their plates. She enjoys doing what she does, which makes the class fun. Her classes are fun to attend; there is a lot of group work, she likes to show videos, and everything is posted on blackboard. Overall she is a good teacher to take.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
May 23, 2012

BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!Her class lectures were amazing, I actually looked forward to her lectures!!! Super interesting!!! BEST BEST BEST Professor!! She opens up your mind! She clear with what she wants, do what she asks and you'll get an A!

5.0
4.0
SOC2
Jun 21, 2012

Fun class,answers email fast,very very liberal minded, easy to talk to,passionate about helping the world,tests unbelievably hard. Great professor!

3.0
3.0
SOCIO2
Aug 13, 2012

Not an easy class!

5.0
1.0
SOC2
Oct 6, 2012

Great Professor, I currently am taking her now, and she is so helpful. I wish more professors were like her. Her test are hard, but they are not impossible. Gives plenty of help if you have any issues, and quite honestly if you cannot pass her class, then it's your for fault for not trying hard enough. Plus plenty of extra credit.

5.0
3.0
WS20
Oct 18, 2012

Had her for Intro to Women's Studies. I literally want to take ALL of her classes, that's how much I enjoyed the course. Participation required, but that's not hard as most of it is done in groups. She's clearly passionate about the topic matter and genuinely tries to keep students interested as well! Highly recommended!

4.0
3.0
SOC1
Nov 4, 2012

Her style of teaching isn't for everyone. There is a lot of group work which can be good or bad depending on who your paired with. Her tests are hard, but not impossible. I got a B with her, but could have put more effort into her tests.Very friendly and beware shy people she is very interactive!

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Nov 26, 2012

Average. Wasnt too bad but wasnt too easy. Intersting class. Group work. Tests and a paper.

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Dec 12, 2012

I wish I learned this much from my other professors and I wish their classes were this easy. She is great, but very liberal and she shows a LOT of movies. She is very helpful, smart and outgoing. I would recommend her class any day, any time. Put some work in to it and you will get an A.

4.0
2.0
SOC2
Dec 20, 2012

I really recommend taking classes with her. She is very easy and offers a lot of extra credit opportunities. Her tests are very easy and are open note.

5.0
1.0
WS189
May 23, 2013

This teacher is amazing, really kind and intelligent. Loved the class, focused on intense discussion and films. The class was intimate and we felt like a family by the end of the semester. Definitely a worthwhile class.

4.0
4.0
SOC1
Jun 5, 2013

Class was really interesting, even though I took it online. She was really good about communication with the class regularly. Some of the test questions were ambiguous and the online lecture materials were not specific to the online class and often referenced items from the class held on campus which was a bit confusing. Overall, good teacher.

5.0
1.0
SOC1SOC2
Jul 11, 2013

First of all, she's hot. In her early 30s, & super cool. She makes class fun, you do in group activities, 3 test, and a paper. There's tons & tons of EC! She shows movies all the time including dave chappel, southpark...class is more of a discussion then an actual class..her tests are not hard! And the class doesn't drag on.. I enjoyed her class!

5.0
1.0
SOC1
Aug 12, 2013

I really enjoyed this class! There was only one discussion a week and it got me thinking on a deeper level! There were 3 tests and they were kind of hard because some questions were so detailed that you most likely wouldn't remember them from the book, but overall good class!

5.0
1.0
WS10
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 23, 2013

Great class, great teacher. I highly recommend taking it!

5.0
1.0
SOC1SOC2
Nov 15, 2013

April is great, not only did I take her for Soc 1 but I took Soc 2 with her too. As long as you come to class there I no way you shouldn't get an A. Very interesting and fun classes. LOVED HER!!

3.0
2.0
WOMENSSTUDIES
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 15, 2013

This class is very easy. Easy A. Only thing is her midterm and finals are ridiculous. About 0% are things we covered in discussion boards and her phrasing of questions is bizarre and child-like. This causes it to be very confusing.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Jan 13, 2014

Loved her class she made it so much more interesting then it was. Will most likely take her Soc 2 class.

4.0
2.0
WS10
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2014

Interesting class, learned a lot about women's and human rights issues. Professor very helpful with questions, although slow on updating the grade book. Overall good quality and pretty easy, just keep up.

3.0
2.0
SOC1
Aug 1, 2014

If you take her online class in the summer it is a little rushed and a lot of work. However, I got full credit on all discussion boards because I think she relies on tests, which have random things we did not cover at all. Her online lectures are scattered, full of typos, and look like she did them all in one night. But, overall it is an easy A.

4.0
2.0
WS10
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2014

Prof. Cubbage is great! However, I think that the best part of this class is the book. If you are interested in gender studies- you must buy and read the book- Reconstructing Gender. So interesting and informative. It's probably the only textbook that I didn't mind reading. Overall doable class- but midterm and final are difficult and ambiguous.

5.0
3.0
SOC1
Dec 2, 2014

Best teacher I have had in a while! Her lectures are always interesting, clear, and interactive. She's a fair grader. If you attend class, do your work, read the assigned readings, and study.. you will pass with flying colors! She is always available to help or answer questions, which I love. You won't regret taking her class. Cubbage is the best!

5.0
3.0
WS10
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2015

This is a really interesting class and I love the topic. The only thing I'm not a fan of is that you are not able to completely do the work on your own time. 1st discussion post is due wednesday and all your discussion posts for the week are due SATURDAY, not Sunday like most online courses. That kinda threw me off at first. But offers EC.

5.0
2.0
SOC2
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2015

I've taken her WS 10 class and her SOC 2. She's super sweet, but if you miss one class, you will lose 10 points! Facilitations are not that bad and you don't need the textbook because she provides notes. Exams are open notes. Lots of in class discussions.

5.0
1.0
SOC1SOC2WS10
Grade: A
May 29, 2015

I took all 3 classes Cubbage taught and I sincerely wish she taught more courses. Her lecturesdiscussions were always interesting and you can tell she truly loves what she teaches. She's not only a phenomenal woman, but a passionate professor. PLEASE don't hesitate to take any of her classes. She helped me fall back in love with sociology.

5.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: C
Oct 7, 2015

Great and passionate teacher. I love her lectures and always find her lectures to be mind opening. I wish she didn't require discussion or partnering up in class all the time because it really made me not want to go to class due to my crippling social anxiety. I probably would have done better in class if I didn't miss so many lectures.

5.0
1.0
WS10
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2016

I took her online course and go 100% on the final. Her tests are short answer, so as long as you read her power points and participate in the online discussions, you will get a good grade. You have to pay attention to doing discussion boards on multiple days and she provided on and off campus extra credit opportunities. Excellent teacher!!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC1WS10
Grade: A+
May 4, 2016

Professor Cubbage is AWESOME! She's super sweet, her instructions are super clear, and I found both her Women's Studies and Sociology classes to be extremely interesting! I would 100% highly recommend her to anyone.

5.0
2.0
SOC2
Grade: A
May 9, 2016

Dr. Cubbage was an amazing professor. She is super passionate about Soc which made the class even more interesting. Didn't give much homework except discussion boards and the term paper. Very good professor if you're willing to listen to her lectures (which are interesting) and come to class.

4.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Loves to talk. Shares a lot of personal stories and welcomes her students to do the same, creating a rare intimate environment. Class goes by quick. There's a decent amount of writing but she grades easy. The tests aren't bad and are online giving you time to choose to take it on your own schedule. Can get offended easily. You learn a ton.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 20, 2016

Great Professor! The material was so informative and manageable; I truly enjoyed this course! Required weekly readings from two books, 3 online tests (90 min/60 questions), 2 papers, and weekly discussion board posts/comments. Very kind, replies to emails, seems very passionate and knowledgeable. Keep up with the work and post on time (NOT late).

5.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 29, 2016
Would take again

One of the best online classes I've taken! The professor is very involved in the class, gives individual feedback, and is active on the discussion boards. She is a very fair grader and the tests and papers are not hard if you do the assigned reading. The course material was very interesting and If I wasn't transferring soon, I would take prof again

5.0
1.0
SOC2
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2016
Would take again

Probably the easiest A you will ever receive. She is not only understanding, kind, and sincere, but she genuinely cares about her students. Her midterm and final are both open book and open notes. She offers endless amounts of extra credit if you need it. She will work with you in every way possible to help you achieve an A. Wonderful teacher.

5.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: A+
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

Professor Cubbage makes this subject fun and interesting even if its not your major. She is very clear and fair. She engages students and gives good feedback. I highly recommend taking her class if you want to learn and be interested. Good lecture notes and supporting info to text readings

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2016
Would take again

BEST TEACHER AT SADDLEBACK. I took her Women's Studies and Sociology classes. Best to take her 8 week online. Do the work and keep up with the due dates and you will get an A. Professor Cubbage makes the lessons interesting and fun to learn every week. Honestly the best teacher I've had in college

2.0
4.0
SOC1
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I will not take any classes with her ! Exams are difficult based on book materials, I took this course online and I think that was not a good idea. she is grading not easy.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class makes me not want to take another online class ever again. Exams are difficult and she only gives you 50min to complete 50 questions and her study guide is too broad. To get an A I literally read the books (PLURAL) and took hefty notes on every single section. There are online discussions as HW which helps your grade a lot though.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
SOC1
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Cubbage was really fun but also tough. The online class was fine, just discussion board posts 3 times a week, but her exams were NOT easy! Just be sure to read the lectures and actually study. It's an online class but that doesn't mean it's easy. Don't be fooled, you have to work hard, pay attention and be consistent or you'll have a hard time!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC1SOC2
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

She's a great teacher. Take her you won't be dissapointed.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

This was a fairly easy class. I managed to score well on her term paper,all her discussion boards, and ecs.I did not do well on her tests( 2Ds and a B). They were the hardest part, but if you do the readings you will be prepared. I pulled through with an A.I went to her in person office hours alot. Very nice lady and easy to talk to. Overall good!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
WS10
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

Don't hesitate to take this course! Professor Cubbage is clear in her expectations and if you follow her grading criteria you can easily achieve an A!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

Her lectures were very informative, and I liked how she would apply her lectures to real-life situations. The tests were pretty easy as long as you show up to the lectures and review your notes. As long as you know the general terms and ideas, you should pass her class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: B+
Mar 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I will never take a sociology class again because of her. If you have the slightest conservative view, stay away from professor cubbage. If you are a left wing feminist type of person, than sit back, relax and enjoy your A without any frustration. I asked a question about her beliefs and she went off on a left wing rant. Good luck republicans!

Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
WS10
Grade: C+
May 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Bad professor. Power point presentations were badly written. Final exam questions did not make sense at all.

4.0
2.0
SOC1
Jul 2, 2017
Would take again

I took the online class, and this teacher is a great choice!! Every week there are readings, a lecture, and a discussion post, but the topics are very interesting. The exams were fair if you did the readings, maybe 1 or 2 hard questions. There is 1 short paper. The workload was very manageable. She gives lots of EC so easy to get good grade.

5.0
4.0
WS10
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

Loved the book and the discussion posts. Midterm and final were easy as long as you do the work and participate actively in the discussion. Professor Cubbage is great and very attentive to respond to emails. Highly recommend this class if you want to make a change in today's society.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC1
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Professor Cubbage is relatable, caring and all over the best professor i could have signed up with to take Soc 1. I loved her class so much I signed up for Soc 2!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Would take again
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

By far she is one the best professor at Saddleback, she gave you a link to get a free textbook. You have 3 exams, she will post the study guide but is not only that, she posts good videos and power points, also 3 extra credits. each exam 60 Q in 90 min you have plenty of time to do it. I definitely recommend this professor.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
WS10
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Everyone should take this class, especially if you have some preconceived ideas about feminism. Easy A if you follow instructions and particularly the post on the DB. Informative lectures, vids and statistics which expands your world view. EC opportunities. Some vids could be updated with new content, but still very relevant regardless.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
SOC1SOC2
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

Absolutely loved her class. Take her! So caring and understanding of her students and gives the best lectures. Shed also bring in guest speakers to talk about their experiences and it would be such an eye opening class period. Very clear in what she wants from you. Isnt scared to tackle current events in class, which is always fun.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
WOMEN10
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

Incredible professor! Works with you for you to understand the material and get an A. The readings are 100% relevant to the class. What she expects from a student is basic: Participate in the weakly assignments, give meaningful answers so others can benefit. Grading criteria is crystal clear. Only take her if you want an A!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2018
Would take again

This was a really class online, just participate and do the discussion boards and you'll pass. Easy exams if you do the reading, she is mainly just looking for participation. Her lectures made the subject material interesting.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Cubbage is a wonderful professor and person. This class unifies concepts that you would typically learn in psychology and communications courses. It makes you think in a different way. Even though this was an online class, I feel that I have gained a lot.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Cubbage is an outstanding professor. Sociology is an interesting subject and her class makes you think in different ways than you have before. There are weekly discussion boards and three exams, none of which are difficult as long as you read her online lectures and read the textbook.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
2.0
WS10
Grade: A
May 24, 2018
Would take again

I took this class the second 8 weeks of the semester and would highly recommend it to anyone who's considering taking it. Your grade is determined by weekly discussion board posts and 3 replies, a film analysis paper, and two exams (short answer/essay midterm and final). Offers up to 15 points of EC for reading/posting about articles she provides.

5.0
4.0
WOMEN10
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2018
Would take again

Great Professor, took her for both sociology and now women studies! Shes very passionate about her classes! She does assign a good amount of work but if you stay on track and submit everything, you can manage an A! Definitely recommend her!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A+
Jul 21, 2018
Would take again

Cubbage is a relatively solid choice, and your grade is mainly determined by the amount of participation you put in. If you do the discussion boards and actually put a fair amount of effort into them, you'll be fine. The exams were fairly straightforward, but they did consist of a lot of questions that weren't covered in the book or lectures.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
SOC2
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Cubbage's knowledge of and passion for sociology is amazing, and she is such a compassionate and empathetic person. Her lectures are engaging and interesting. The exams may initially seem overwhelming but are actually easier than most multiple choice exams with more chances to earn points. She also chooses awesome and memorable guest speakers.

5.0
2.0
WS10
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2018
Would take again

Grades are determined by discussion boards, two exams, and a film analysis paper. Dr. Cubbage's PowerPoints and selection of videos do a great job of covering important topics and clarifying many misconceptions about feminism. It was also interesting to get male and female perspectives on topics covered in class in the discussion boards each week.

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2018
Would take again

Easiest online class ever! Must take if you want an easy A.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

I recommend you to take this teacher, such a great professor, the material is easy as long as you study it for the test, she hands out study guides, and also gives you a couple questions that are on the test and you can memorize them. She offers several extra credit throughout the semester as well. Overall its an easy class.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
SOC1
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Cubbage is a really great Professor and has easy to understand lectures. I learned a lot from this class, definitely a must for anyone wanting to get into sociology.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
SOC2
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Cubbage is very passionate about Sociology. Her lectures are very easy to understand and interesting. The guest speakers she brings into class make an impact in your life. Fairly any hw, extra credit on every exam. If you want a good professor take her class!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2018
Would take again

I took this online class and it was great. The usual for an online class with doing a discussion board every week, but it was very enjoyable. Didn't converse much with Cubbage but the class was fun and easy. I learned a lot even though it was very easy.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC2
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

By far one of my favorite professors. Professor Cubbages lectures were all super entertaining & informing. Her tests were long because they were all free response/ short answer (essay) style questions, but she made it so easy for you to explain everything you know to get every point. Also, you get to use an entire page of notes on the exams.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

I highly enjoyed this class. This teacher gives hilarious lectures and not a lot of readings. What stood out from all my other teachers was the time she took to give positive words of affirmations and constructive feedback on assignments. She also offers extra credit, but most likely, you won't need it. Overall, an enjoyable experience!!!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Cubbage is one of the best teachers I have had so far! Her online lectures made reading the (free!) textbook super clear. The discussion boards were interesting and Prof. Cubbage's feedback is not only helpful but really nice to read. I really loved this class :)

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2019
Would take again

This rating was for the online course. I felt like Dr. Cubbage was a great instructor and the course was fairly simple to excel in. You need to put effort into the discussion post content and your replies. 1 post per week with 3 replies. 3 tests and 1 report. Follow her grading instructions and youll be fine. Not a hard course. Offers extra credit

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
SCO1
Grade: C
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

Recommend taking this class and instructor. Interesting class with good learning materials.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
WS10
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 2, 2020
Would take again

I havent finished this summer course yet, but I really wish I could have taken an extended version. It is so fascinating and Cubbage has selected some amazing reading material. She handles the topics with so much tenderness and care and has engaging lectures to help us further understand. She also grades very fair. LOVE her!! this class is a must!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
WS10
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2020
Would take again

I learned so much in this class. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be tho. Not saying it's a difficult class but you definitely need to read all the text she assigns to do well in the midterm and final. Definitely recommended.

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5.0
3.0
WOMEN10
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2020
Would take again

Professor Cubbage makes you work hard but her material is very updated and relatable. She loves teaching, and you will learn. Her website is easy to navigate, and organized. I wasn't interested in this course initially, but it was so well taught, it will be a subject I will continue to follow and research moving forward.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

She was amazing! I took her for a 8 week course over summer and she's great. It was her all online course for SOC 1. All you have to do is post on the discussion board once a week and do 2 replies. There is a final paper but you are given the instructions the first day so there's plenty of time to work on it and it is graded easily (i got 100%).

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 9, 2021
Would take again

Online class consisted of 1 discussion board every 1-2 weeks + 1 extra credit, 3 easy exams based on readings & 1 easy 2-4 page paper on "what is sociology?" with clear and simple instructions. discussion topics were interesting. an overall good class. Dr. Cubbage responds quickly and is helpful. Easy A, great, personable teacher, highly recommend!

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 31, 2021
Would take again

Shes very caring and sticks to her classs format. Her tests line up with the book and her discussions as well. Very straight forward on grading and her expectations for assignments. Would defiantly take her again!

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOC2H
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

Great person and professor. She made the material very engaging and interesting. I highly recommend taking her classes.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2021
Would take again

She was wonderful. There was some discussion boards but not hard. There was some quizzes and exam. Take her its an easy A as long as you do the work.

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5.0
1.0
WS10
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

Professor Cubbage is good for the Gender Studies course. There aren't much assignments in this class and the assignments are easy. If you just do your assignments, you will be fine and you can get the perfect score. I took her during summer, and I recommend you to take this class during summer. Even though summer is heavy load, this class is fine.

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Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2021
Would take again

I took her 6 week course. There was 4 discussion boards (not hard and first one is extra credit), 2 Exams + Final Exam, and lots of reading (book is free). Her class isn't hard, but you do need to know the material to get a good grade in the exam especially the true or false questions. Easy A is you do all assignments.

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4.0
4.0
SOC1H
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

The 6-week summer version of SOC1H might be fine for anyone who just needs to take it for GE requirements and who is willing to put in a lot of work. For anyone who's truly interested in studying sociology, wait for a full length semester. There's a ton of ground to cover and you'll need time to soak all of the information in.

Respected
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
GSS10
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2021
Would take again

I took her 6 week summer course and it was really fun! I learned a lot about gender and women's studies. There is a discussion every week, unless there is a midterm or final. You only get graded on those assignments and one paper, so be sure to do good. Make sure to study a lot too because the exams make you think critically about the topic.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
SOC2
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

easy class

5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2021
Would take again

Taking 19 units this sem. Have her for SOC1H and Easy A's! Weekly discussions, 1 paper, 1 presentation, 3 exams open book. She's super nice

Clear grading criteria
Caring
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1.0
3.0
SOC1H
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

rude and not understanding at all, very snarky and gives a ton of attitude, afraid to ask her questions because of rude responses, expects you to know what she is think, the mood she is in and how she wants any of the assignments to look, essay to work on all semester but does not give any updates on where you should be or what it should look like

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
SOC1H
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Pretty easy class, she can be a little organized at times but other than that the exams are open note and you are given plenty of time to do the final paper and presentation.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
SOC2H
Grade: B+
May 21, 2022
Would take again

Loved this class! Dr. Cubbage is an amazing teacher who truly cares about her students and what she is teaching. She wants her students to succeed.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SOC2
Jun 2, 2022
Would take again

She is a good professor. I took an 8 week course which was super chill. Only one db a week. The midterm and final are about 10 essay questions but gives 2 hours which is plenty of time. This class does require service hours so plan for that. This class is definitely worth taking for the units.

Caring
Online Savvy
Respected
5.0
1.0
SCO1
Grade: A+
Jul 15, 2022
Would take again

Awesome Professor. She is great. You pass her class by completing all your assignments on time and scoring good on her test which are really easy. I really enjoy her class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
GSS10
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2022
Would take again

A great teacher. If you read the textbook and lectures, you can pass. Tests were easy but I still left the class with a lot of useful information. I'm not going to be a sociology major but to this day I keep a lot of what I learned from her Gender Studies class in mind. Even though the class was online, I could tell she was passionate

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Online Savvy
3.0
5.0
SOC2
May 8, 2023

She's overall a great professor but honestly I did feel like the exams were a little too much. It was 13 essay questions to be completed in 2 hours which I had a hard time doing. Maybe it's because I'm a perfectionist but I did always end with 1 question not being answered which hurt a lot because they were worth 10 pts each.

Participation matters
Respected
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
GSS10
Grade: A
Jun 14, 2023

Her class is kind of confusing(?) I didn't really know what the grading is like, there's this one paper where almost everyone got a B-, but the grading criteria weren't clear. I did end up with an 'A' still, but I was on the verge of a 'B' and I didn't know what went wrong. Anyways, take her if you did not have any other options.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
SOC2
Grade: A+
Sep 6, 2023
Would take again

Professor Cubbage is an amazing professor! She cares about her students and wants them to succeed. The work load was not heavy and she makes sociology very interesting. I loved the community service requirement, it really adds to the class. I will definitely be taking another one of her classes.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SOC2
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2024
Would take again

I had this professor for Gender Studies, Soc 1, and Soc 2. I learned a lot from her classes, particularly from those first two classes. Her Soc 2 class uses a textbook that seems fairly outdated. Her classes are overall easy. Gender Studies is probably her most theoretically rigorous course, but it made me want to major in Sociology

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Inspirational
1.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: A
May 28, 2024

The course is extremely left-leaning; any deviation or right-leaning facts lead to grade penalties. When my dad was in the ER, I missed a class. Other profs understood, but she gave me a 50% and ignored my email. No empathy or professionalism. Don't take this class unless you silence your own views. Had an extra credit event that was so misandrist.

2.0
2.0
GSS10
Grade: B+
Jun 2, 2024

Took her 8 week course, one discussion post per week (no word count required + peer reviews) and is an easy 150pts total. One orientation quiz(25pt) film analysis paper(100pt), one short response midterm(60pt,easy), one short response final(50pt,easy), and two reading quizzes(40pt). I was one single point away from an A and she won't round it :D!

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5.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Sep 10, 2024
Would take again

I took her summer class and it was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. She is so caring and all the assignments were very manageable and straightforward. The content is interesting and a lot of your grade is just discussions plus a few quizzes. One final paper answering 'What is Sociology?' - easy A as long as you follow the rubric.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2024
Would take again

Take this class if you want an easy A for an elective. Quizzes are short and easy and there is only final research paper. Took it over the summer and it was a breeze.

5.0
2.0
SOC2H
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2024
Would take again

Best class I've ever taken. It genuinely changed the way I saw the world. Cubbage is an amazing professor, very kind, and great to work with. The work is pretty easy, mostly just group discussions and the quizzes are easy if you pay attention to the lectures and go to class.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
SOC2
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

An amazing sociology instructor! Her grading is always fair, and she's incredibly understanding, especially if you communicate with her. The material is well-organized, the assignments are manageable, and she makes sure you're engaged even in an online format. If you're considering a sociology class, I highly recommend her—you won't regret it!

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Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2024
Would take again

Very simple 8 week class, consists of discussions and lectures. Make sure to pay attention to dicussion due dates, and you will do great! Only one paper, and it is very simple with clear instructions. I would recommend this class! Finished with an A! She also offers extra credit.

Participation matters
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Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
SOC2
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Cubbage makes Soc 2 engaging. The workload is manageable, and she cares about student success. I found unstuck ai and the free textbook helpful for studying. Definitely take this class if you need the credits.

5.0
3.0
SOC2
Grade: A
May 21, 2025
Would take again

Really kind professor and she replies relatively quickly. Her discussion posts were pretty easy. But, on the papers and written tests, I usually got marked down a few points but not a big deal. the only hard part was the 9-12 hour service learning component, where I had to volunteer at SHFB. But, the mcq tests were pretty easy. would recommend!!

5.0
1.0
SOC2H
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2025
Would take again

She is super caring and kind, and her lectures are great. 10/10 would recommend

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5.0
2.0
SOC1
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

Interesting class, lots of reading. Two exams, both pretty straightforward, but had some ambiguity I found unfair. Final project is a 4-page essay, took a while, got points taken off that she didn't explain, no rubric, marked it late even though I submitted it over a week early. Would recommend, just be careful on the final essay.

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5.0
1.0
SOC1
Grade: A+
Aug 13, 2025
Would take again

I took two classes with her during the summer. The lectures were short and to the point. Every week, there's a discussion board and a small quiz. At the end of the semester, there's a final project, which is 4-6 pages long. There are two exams with short open-ended questions. She grades generously, and the homework is not hard. TAKE HER CLASS!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
GSS10
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2025
Would take again

Class has midterm and final which are short answer. Some reading quizzes and then essay at the end. Class was not too hard just make sure to follow directions on essay. Offers 5 EC points at beginning. Make sure to watch lectures and read them it will help in short answer exams.

Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
SOC2H
Grade: A+
Sep 25, 2025
Would take again

Her lectures are clear and good. She changed her syllabus like 30 times and would get mad when people did not know where we were. Exams are super long but if you study and take notes, you'll pass. Overall just do exactly what she says and you'll be her favorite and pass. Passable class but can be intense.

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