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She is on one the greatess teacher's I've had online. I Highly recommend to anyone I know This class was an easy A for me.
SHE IS THE BEST GOVERMENT TEACHER EVER!!!!! MAKES CLASS REALLY INTERESTING AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE EASY. ITS AN EASY A, YOU JUST HAVE TO READ ALOT AND STUDY FOR QUIZZES. ONLY 3 QUIZZES ALL SEMESTER, AND YOU GET 3 CHANCES. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND HER TO EVERYONE!!!!!
I took this class on line and it was very easy we didnt have to do exams all we had to do was some quizes and a couple of written assignments which were very easy
Excellent teacher!!!
This teacher is awesome, and the class is easy. American Gov. A's in both classes. Just do everything she asked (no hard) and you make an A or B.
SHE HORRIBLE, DON'T EVER-EVER TAKE HER CLASS. SHE IS JUST A NIGHTMARE. VERY UNORGANIZE. SHE RUN THE CLASS LIKE A LEMONADE STAND. WHAT A SHAME FOR A TEACHER.
take her online classes... easy to follow... just keep up with assignments... can do all work for one module in a half day... three modules total... all tests open book online multiple choice... high recommend for both 2301 & 2302... might be the nicest person alive
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PROFESSOR! SHE IS VERY HELPFUL AND HAS A VERY ENGAGING CLASS. THE ASSIGNEMENTS ARE NOT ALL BOOK BASED AND YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO EXPLORE REAL WORLD ISSUES AS IT RELATES TO THE TEXT. YOU WILL HAVE A BLAST IN HER CLASS AND WILL LEARN SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU'D BE INTERESTED IN IN THE WOLRD OF POLITICAL SCIENCE/GOVT
Prof Shay is awesome. I took her both for gov 2301 and 2302. Her classes.... although long ....are very interesting. If u write her an email she wil respond immediately. she is always available for tutoring. her class consist of 3 modules which in every module has specific assignmnets(normally 4). if u write as much as she says she wants u to and t
Took Doc C this summer online, this is not a class that you should take if you are not willing to read and think. She is very strict about deadlines and due dates, you can get penalized 50% for late work, 1 min or 1 week. Although you know what your assignments are from the beginning of class, but requires thought.
Doc C as she likes to be called is a great teacher. I am taking her Government 2301 online course and we are using the blackboard version of Web Ct, which made the course a little harder at first. There is a lot of reading and all of her material is online. She gives excellent resources and she is very prompt on answering questions you have.
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She is the best Goverment teacher ever. I took Gov 1&2, Intro to Political Science. She is very nice, sweet and extremely helpful. She loves to teach, and loves what she teaches. You learn alot, because she makes the class very interesting. I love her classes!!!!!
I took this class online. It took me a while to figure out the class setup, but once I understood it, I loved it! Very easy! She uses online textbooks so you don't have to buy one! Gives *3* tries for each test! Writing assignments are short. Quick to respond to email. I learned a lot. I definitely recommend this teacher and her online classes.
I took the distance ed version of this course and I loved it. Doc C is very structured and extremely fair. She treats everyone equally and is very enthusiastic about teaching. If you are not self-motivated and do not have good study skills you should look elsewhere; otherwise, I think you will find that she is an excellent professor.
Really on the forefront of teaching via online course! This professor is imaginative and progressive and a pleasure to learn with!
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Dr.Cammy was a EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR.She made the class very interesting.
The best instructor for on line class.
Excellent professor. Excellent class structure and organization. Promptly replies to any questions via email. Recommended for everyone who needs GOV credit !! (She teaches GOV 2301 and other political science classes also)
Taking Prof. Shay Govt. 2301 and Govt. 2302 was an awesome experience. Once I understood the style and format of the online courses it was on. I learned a lot in her class. I recommend her to all who need government. She will respond to all your emails quickly. It might take her a minute to post your grades for some of the assignments but for th
Took 5-week online course while working 45 hours. Not difficult to pull off. Her expectations are clearly laid out in an easy to use website. She sent feedback about papers. Very helpful teacher.
I took the 5 week online class and it was super easy! She gives you 3 tries on the quizzes and there is no final. I really recommend her and I plan on taking Govt 2302 with her.
I took her for a 5 week course. I really enjoyed the class and strongly recommend her. I will be taking her again for 1302.
I took her online course and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was pretty easy, lots of reading online. There were two "big" papers (but only 2 pages max), 3 quizzes (one per reading module), and 10 paragraph essays due. Overall I enjoyed and highly recommend her!
LOVE doc c! strongly recommend her.
Cammy Shay is an awesome teacher. Super easy class. Just do everything that she asks and turn it in on time. The tests were pretty easy as well you get 3 tries to take everything. Very easy class!
A very helpful teacher,everything will be layout easy to do by dates.Lots of reading but very easy to understand.lots of extra credit work,online class is very easy!!i will take her for 2302 this semester.
Strongly recommend...The class was very easy to understand and you are given all of the assignments ahead of time so that you can finish the class early which is what I did..I finished 3 weeks early...what a breeze
I learned a lot in this class. Online class is easy, but you must read the powerpoints at minimum. I tried to get by the first quiz w/out them & I failed it. 90's on the other 2. Two big papers, one page each. 6 discussions plus 6 extra credits. Go at your own pace - finished 2 weeks ahead. She responds quickly and gives great feedback on essays.
I loved this class and everything about this teacher!!!!!
This course was easy, you dont need a textbook, she provides notes, the quizzes are not too bad, I just used the notes as I took the quiz and I got a B the papers are very easy. This is not a regular class she only teaches about immigration. I am taking her for 2302 online for the mini term and its simple easy, I recommend her!
I took her online class for the first Gov class requirement. She's very nice and I enjoyed her class enough to take her again this summer for the second Gov. class.
PLEASE IF YOU DON'T HAVE MONEY TRY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN TO BORROW AND REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS BEFORE IS TOO LATE. VERRY EASY CLASS, YOU DON'T NEED TO BYE TEXT BOOK. EASY CLASS.
Easy, fun class ONLINE. You can work ahead. She was very late on grading. I made an A.
Very easy online class. Just follow the syllabus. She is very clear with her requirements. Definitely do the extra credit, it might make a difference at the end of the class between an A and a B. I received an A in the class. You do not need the book at all. Just turn everything in on time. I would definitely take Dr. Shay again.
Doc C (as she likes being called) is the most straight-forward teacher. At the begining of the semester all the requirements are laid out and you work. Do all the assignements, read and follow the directions and turn in ON TIME and you will not have a problem. NO BOOK.
I am not one for writing reviews, but after taking Govt 2301 and 2302 with Doc C, I felt I had to. She is the best professor I have ever had! Everything that is expected of you is laid out in the beginning, her class is entirely internet based, meaning no textbook. Anyone saying anything negative about this course is plain lazy. I got an A+ in both
I got an A in the class. For an intro class, the readings are ridiculous. Granted no textbook is required the web links are ALL OVER THE PLACE. One is not sure what information is important for her exams. Too much time required for an intro. class.
awesome teacher. class is easy. basically you surf the web the whole semester. She lets you take each quiz 3 times. Anyone who fails is just lazy.
If you enjoy challenging your brain; this is the class for you. Wonderful material, no books, all kinds of interesting websites. You will work hard for your grade but it stimulates you in ways you do not get by reading and quizzing. She is a great professor. I wish more were like her.
Took her 5 week online course and was super easy! No book requiered, all online. I just read he powerpoint slides and watched some videos to take the quizzes. Gives 3 tries for each quiz which is great and takes highest grade. Got an A in that class and government is not my favorite subject. Just 2 papers one 2pg and other 1pg. Really EASY.TAKE HER
I took the Govt 2301 during mini term dec. Trust me you won't get a govt class any easier. You must keep up with your deadlines though. She allows you take exams 3 times-diff questions sometimes. Just use her "hot slides," follow instructions and u will do great. U'l also need to write 1-2 page essays. Not a big deal. highly recommended. I Aced it
For her online class, Dr. Shay is an awesome instructor. Her syllabus is very clear as far as her expectations, and while there is a lot of reading and some writing, it is all very easy to comprehend and accomplish. And what better than to have three tries for each exam?
Took this class for the 8 week course, 1st online class I've taken, and it was one of the best classes I've had. I don't even like Govt., but her topics are interesting, I actually learned! 3 test, 1 final(multiple choice), gives 3 times to take each over. 7 assignts of writing (min 10 sentences,2 pages to write at the most. She is very helpful
Just finished her online RWUR course. The BEST online course I've taken so far, and I already have 30 hours under my belt. Gives 3 tries for exams, short discussion assignments, 14 points of extra cred! I got a 447/452 -> 98/A+!!!
Doc C is amazing. I can not say anything more than what has already been said. She is so structored in her process and really wants everyone to succeed. If you follow her directions to a "T" you can not go wrong. Took her for 2301 and 2302 and really enjoyed them both.
I really liked Doc C, unlike most teachers that make you turn in everything at the end she has deadlines for posts and all you have to do is do the work. I wish I would of signed up for her for 1302 :( That witch Mary Lois failed me by like 5 points. errrrgghh
keep up with discussions, reviews and test and you will pass...no book
Dr. Shaw was a great teacher. Like most of the other comments, I learned a lot in her class. We used an online digital text book which was great. I actually used this book for other history classes I took. I am taking her 2302 class and specifically waited to find her for ths class. Best teacher in Gov.
Cammy is not a hard Prof. she just have a real passion for what she teaches therefore expect a lot from her students. The work is not hard ..but it's a lot of lil assignments that could become time consuming...She gives you 3 trys on ur test...that's great! Overall she's ok..just a lot of assignments. She just loves what she does.
AMAZING!! this was my first online course and i loved it. simple exams, 3 attempts to take them and shows you which questions you got wrong/right which helps on the other attempts. easy writing assignments. she is not strict on grammar, focus more on content. i got a 100 on all assignments, a C on first exam, B on second, 3rd got A, Average: A+
A lot of reading and writing but very fair grader. 3 tries on exams. Grades by adding points. Already enrolled in winter mini session for govt 2302
The class was super easy as long as you make sure you turn in your assignments on time. I missed an assignment by like two hours and she didn't accept it. I still made an A though!
Professor Shay has a very clear curriculum for this course. I wouldn't say it was an easy A, but if you stayed on top of the course load, there is no reason you wouldn't do well on this course. It was nice that we were able to take all test 3 times with the highest score being recorded. This assured that you were on the right page with your stud
Highly recommended! I wasnt very interested in govt but this coarse got my interest. Took online class. Requires some writing but not too bad. Expectations are clearly spelled out. Stay current. No late assignments accepted. Allows 3 attempts on all exams! One of best teachers I have ever had! She is nice eye candy!
Currently taking her. All assignments pretty clear and straight forward. There is quite a bit of reading involved but for the first time I don't mind. She does a great job keeping the class engaged. Assignments due every week, keep up. No late work accepted and you'll do fine. You will learn a lot. Highly recommended
Took her online. All books/notes online. Alot of work, but gives very specific details to complete. You get three changes to complete tests. Really enjoyed her class. Liked her calendar updates and she checks in weekly with the class.
Textbook and notes all online. Read through NOTES and you will do well. MAKE SURE you complete ALL assignments and meet all her requirements, it will help your grade a lot at the end of the semester. 3 test attempts. NO LATE WORK. But overall class was not hard or easy. You just gotta do your work and you will do well. Made an A in this class onlin
Her class is amazing as much as the Prof, very helpful and detailed. Makes you wonna know more. Not a class to lazy about, strict with due dates. Gives three chances for quizzes and exams, everything is online both textbooks and other readings. Take her and enjoy. Be on top of your work and make a worthy A+ as I did. One of my best Prof's
One of the best Professors I have taken, We need to have more teachers like her.
A lot of reading and a lot of quizzes in her online class. She asked to take write an essay after each chapter and he also had discussion questions. Good class if you have a bunch of free time. She was clear about her assignments though.
12 writing. 3 tests, each has 3 attempts and will show you which questions you got wrong. Most of the questions will change though.
Doc C is amazing. I took her online and the class so easy. there are only 7 Focus Free Write, 2 Article Reviews, 3 module inputs and 4 tests includes final. 3 attempts for each exams. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Awesome teacher! I highly recommend her. She gives 3 tests 2 article papers which is only 4 paragraphs, and 1 web work which is super easy. Yu will also do discussions and she gives 3 try's for the tests. You don't need a book she provides you the notes you need to study please take her you WILL not REGRET it!!!!
Doc C was great! No book to purchase and all of your assignments were graded in a timely fashion. Like others said, 3 attempts on ALL tests! Would highly recommend to anyone willing to read and do the assignments.
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She is a great instructor. The class is not easy like others says, but if you work hard and work with a partner you will get an A. Each test is 3 times, but every time is different and you have 1 minute per question. and the final is 105 question and it is the same system. I recommend her because compare to other teachers she is easy.
Mrs. Shay is a wonderful teacher she explains everything very clearly. She responds to your email in a timely manner. I should have done better than what I did. It pays to study.You can take the exam 3 times taking the highest grade Iam plan to take her govt. 2302. I would recommend anyone to take her
PROF. SHAY WAS HELPFUL, CONSIDERATE, AND OPEN FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. I HATE I WAITED TIL THE NTH HOUR TO REGISTER FOR 2302.
I took her online government and dropped her. I'm a traditional learner and I prefer to read the textbook and learn the terms. She doesn't require a book, and makes you read her sloppy online slides and class lectures. I dropped her for Melissa Shelton and Neal Tannahill. So much better!
This is the real, she is a good professor. I took her for an online class mini session 5wks.To take her class online you have to be disciplined.Don't take online if your not mentally prepared for her class.If you are focused and spend at least 30-40 min a day on her assignments you will pass. Overall with this an "A"
Awesome professor. Took online mini term. Don't need the book. She gives powerpoints and notes. Gives 3 tries on every exam. Made an A. Really recommend this professor. Loved the class.
Great professor. She's super nice. Best part is she gives 3 tries on quizzes and you don't need a book. She will provide everything you need for her class. I passed her class with a A. I wished she teaches govt 2.
She is really bad teacher.Don't take her class if you wanna get F
I took her class in this summer and I found that she is not easy like everyone comments here. Her class extremely difficult. If you wanna get A, I prefer you take another the class
The test is difficult and limit time. Doc C is not good teacher
She is bad teacher. The tests are supper hard and limit 35' with 35 questions. You have to write a lot assignments. She will give you bad grades even u do good
Doc. C is the best! I took the 5 week online course for 2301 and received an A and also took the 8 week online 2302! Assignments are self explanitory and you MUST I repeat MUST follow the instructions. She also allows you to take tests up to 3 times recording your highest score. There are a lot of writing assignments, but REALLY REALLY easy!
After all the great reviews I was glad to sign up for her class. Shes not as easy as they claim though. Even though she has 3 test attempts, they are 35 questions and you get 35 minutes. I got a "C", I normaly get A and B's.
Please don"t take her class as it is extremely hard to get an A. All the quizzes are very hard. We are taking government as a prerequisite and not to become a politician. She is too strict also.
very clear information, alot of writing but so many extra points you can earn, it is almost impossible to fail. I learned a lot in 3 weeks course, no book equired, I reccommend this teacher to everybody.
Excellent instructor. Her power points are vry informative. Using her is okay but you have to study. She gives you feedback anywhere you go wrong. Too nice to have as an instructor.
There is quite a bit of reading for this class and if you don't do it, your grade will show it. She's very good about responding to questions/comments and if you study, you can easily achieve an A. She makes you think, but doesn't make you guess what is expected of you. I would take another of her classes in a heartbeat!
This teacher is awesome! I strongly recommend her! I took her online class and received an A and let me tell you government it's not my strong subject. She was clear on every assignment and if you emailed her she responded quickly. I would definitely take her again!:)
Doc C is the best and easiest online gov professor out there. I highly recommend taking her mini semester. Just make sure to turn in assignments by the due date. Best part about her is that you get 3 attempts for her all her exams including the final! Totes easy!
This teacher was awesome! I received an A in this class and let me tell you I suck at government. She was very helpful. Definitely recommend her!
She is such a great professor. Take her. I had her for a mini section in summer. She only gives 3 tests and 1 finals. in addition, you have 3 attempts on each which help a lot. A few discussions and several Article reviews. They are easy. Definitely gonna take her again
Dr. Shay is an incredibly helpful professor, innovative thinker, values her students and wants them to do well. She didn't use a book doing my online mini summer course not sure if this is a usual practice. She respinds to emails, will meets with you and offers three chances to take tests( awesome!)eagle on line set up was confusing at first for me
Prof. Shay is the best! The course was very organized and clear. The writing assignments are super easy. There are 3 exams and 1 final, each with 3 tries each. Definitely take her course!
Best professor ever! not only will she reply quickly to emails but is always willing to meet you outside of class.She is an excellent listener, lets you be very opinionated and will not judge your thoughts. Very laid back and open minded. Love her! Turn in assignments on time, does not accept late work. And follow directions! She counts sentences.
I took GOVT 2305 online, she is very helpful, responds promptly to emails. Writing assignment and test every week, Test are hard and timed. Overall an ok class just make sure you study for test and you will be fine
the worst professor for this course please if you love your gpa and this class is your career choice run from her as soon as possible
I took the one month class. It was so hard and there was so much to cover in such a short period of time that I had to drop it. Also, almost every other word on Eagle online was spelled incorrectly. If you have a doctorate, then you should have correct grammar and spelling. Especially if that is what you are expecting from your students.
Awesome professor! Just got done with the 3 week mini-session and I was very pleased with the course. Had 4 focused free writes, 4 exams and one final exam. Exams were timed but weren't that challenging. I would recommend Doc C to anyone, she was very helpful and I enjoyed the class! Take her if you have the chance!
Cammy Shay was great I missed a due don't and she was pretty lenient. She is a fair teacher take her.
Dr. Shay is one of the Best professors I have ever had. Her class is very interesting. She does not require long 2-5 pages essays every class. Her method of teaching is very unique, where you actually will critically think about solving the political issues. I would recommend her to everybody who wants an easy, understandable and enjoyable class
Your grade will reflect your effort. Follow instructions and you will make an A.
Dr. Shay is wonderful - TAKE HER! She gives you 3 attempts at each test & final and some of the questions are repeated. Very little writing and if you follow the rules she grades it very easy. It's just your opinion on govt issues. The final is comp but has a lot of questions repeated from the tests. She gives easy extra credit assignments too!
Great class just finished 5 week course each week ffw 400 words (replaces one long essay) & 4 test, each 3 attempts and the final as well, follows very clear and organized syllabus, you put in the work you will make an A. Answers all emails and gives chances for bonus points. Best professor!
PLEASE do not take her if you love your GPA. She gives literally ZERO for assignments which is worth 50% of the grades
although there is 3 attemps to exams still you will not PASS. i just finished online class barely passed with C but i had to struggle a lot. Never responds to emails
There were 4 exams, final and midterm 3 attempts at each all online easy class boring. Do not know anything about politics STUDY BLUE has all the exam answers never opened the book. She changes the questions on each attempt. FFW due weekly It's pretty much your opinion of current event Catch UP ON CNN!
Great class! Learned a lot. Discussion boards have interesting topics so be ready to share your thoughts. Interactive course, great instructor that is there if you need her. Responds to emails fast and usually post grades within 3 days of the assignment. Easy grade if you stay dedicated to the task and turn in all work. She will send reminders.
3 week class over winter break, got an A. Interactive class, will need the book but its available in the school library. 4 test, 1 exam, a few essays that require 300-400 words. She is looking for your thoughts, your point of view, so be ready to express yourself.
Doc C is an amazing teacher. Her instructions are clear and precise - she lets you know exactly what she expects from the class. The exams aren't hard but you have to know the material because they are timed. Be prepared for lots of critical thinking when it comes to the writing assignments. I really enjoyed the level of interaction in this class.
I took this course for summer and all I have to say is Dr. Shay is the best! There are a total of 4 exams and the final exam. For every exam you take, she lets you take it up to 3 times. The only downside is that the test are timed (-there are 30 questions in 30 mins). As for the final exam she gives you an 1 hour and 40 mins, you can take it 3x's.
Dr Cammy Shay is a wonderful instructor. She's good! She responds to emails, It was a 5 weeks online class. It was easy, I knew I was going to get an A because I followed all her instructions. Five 300 word essay, four 25 questions weekly exams. 1 final exam. Extra credit was available. Please take Dr Cammy Shay and you won't regret it.
Ms. Shay is a great professor. This is my second course that I have taken by her. She's great about grading your assignments on time and shes always giving us weekly updates and news. She there 247 and allows enough time to finish work. I also love her Focused Free Writes which she grades on completion not opinion. She great! Take her! Easy A
Cammy shay rocks ... Very smart professor her homework on focused free write is amazing . Do assignment on time no make ups three attempts on each exam final exam is 100 questions and one final essay on overall course understanding be sure to give one hour every day to your homework you will have "A" I guranteee Take TAke Take Take ....
Despite it being an online class, Doc C really made an effort to reach out to her students. It made me wish I took her in person. You have 3 attempts for a test and she gets the highest grade. She's really clear with what she wants so you have to keep that in mind. Very reasonable, fun, respectable, and approachable. Definitely recommend her!
Take her! You will not regret. As long as you make the work on time, you will not have trouble. There are a total of 4 exams and the final. Your grade will reflect your effort.
the tests are very difficult ,would not take her class again especially if you love your GPA,hard hard very hard class
Dr Cammy Shay is the best! She responds to emails and is very clear with the instruction on assignments. The writing assignments were very interesting and she also gave extra credit assignments.
if you don't understand an assignment and you ask her, she will most definitely get back to you the next day. I'm behind on one assignment and she has given me about two extra weeks to complete it. Her assignments are fairly easy. she gives extra credit for conversations after each assignment except for essays.
If you are taking this class based on her scores and comments on this site then you are in for a big surprise. There was no test at all, you have to write. You get the grade that you work for. She answers emails quickly and is pretty straight forward ,this is the hardest class I've had since attending HCC. A real nail bitter.
I highly recommend Dr. Shay. She is well-organized, passionate about her subject, and has created a very engaging Texas government course. Her class is not about regurgitating facts but about understanding and application. She is also very considerate of her students' political ideologies and creates an atmosphere of respect.
No exam just 4 task each week, she just changed the class to writing intensif class, make sure to read and use spell check and you should pass, she is really helpful and reply to email quickly overall the grading is hard but if you read you learn a lot in this class
The assignment are not clear, topics are not related, and also she's very tough grader. This class was so depression, stressful with very long and boring tasks . She can easily give u a zero ... Dr. Cammy us the worst!!! Do yourself a great favor and don't take her ;save your GPA.
Online class, no exams, 4 short essay every week about 300 words only, best grader. I would recommend her for an easy A. I got my A for this class. Free textbook online.
Professor Shay's Government 2304 course is writing intensive; in other writing intensive courses I have completed the prompts were sometimes vague and uninteresting, where as in Government 2304, every week Professor Shay assigns really interesting prompts that ask tough political questions relevant to comparative politics around the world.
8 week Course. There was much reading to do, but the content is very rewarding. Major grades consist of short essays 250-350 word minimum. Demanding of academic writing. Fair grading. Extra points for participation. Gave good feedback. Much of the writing done is personal opinion but must demonstrate general knowledge/understanding of content.
Great teacher! She is very nice and grades very fair. We used a new online canvas. It was fairly easy to go through and read. I was a bit worried at first, but passed with an A. She is a writing base class. Take her and you will not be disappointed!
Professor Shay is an exceptional professor her teaching methods are knowledgeable and understanding. She cares about the students to learn and express themselves. Classroom environment is always learning something new. I would love to take her class again. Amazing professor I learned a lot about our government.
Dr. Shay is a wonderful teacher. If you need to a GOVT class (either 2305 or 2306), please do yourself a favor and take her. She will teach you, you will learn, and leave with a lot more knowledge than what you walked in with the first day of class.
Taking her class right now, so far it's the most intensive class I've taken here. A lot of reading and writing! Don't take this class unless you are willing to spend 4-5 hours of your day working on the modules. She's nice, but tough!
Professor shay is is the best, take her ,you will not regret, I took her online class (mini session), there is no test , only essays about interesting topics.
I took Professor Shay for the summer Minimester on 2016 .The workload is intensive and there were a lot of writing assignments. If you want a good grade, you really have to work for it. Professor Shay is not an easy grader so really reading and understanding the material is important. Govt is my worst subject but ended up with an A. Great class!
I registered late for the online course and was late for an assignment. She understood my situation and extended the deadline. This course is writing-intensive. Free online textbook. To do well on the assignment, reading the textbook is a must. Timely grading. She gives feedback on improving. Respond to emails promptly. She cares about her student.
I was a little skeptical before taking the class but I am so glad I did. Since day one all assignments and instructions were very clear. No test, no quizzes, 3 written assignments every week with a minimum of 200 words each. You have to read the chapters assigned for each module to complete work, the book is provided online by her, do not buy it.
-no quiz/ exam -homework : you'll be writing a lot. which is cool if you like to type a lot -she provide online website/book for you (easy to use and read) -Ted Talks/ political cartoon assignments -participation is required. -nice person, replies back if you have a question/concern -highly recommend - get her before her class fills up.
Writing intensive class. Reading chapters and gleaning significance; Reading articles and reviewing them with connections back to textbook reading; Watching TED Talks and connecting it back to the textconcepts in a discussion post; replying to other classmates is encouraged Removing objectivity from learning, really great professor 10/10
Wow! What an amazing professor! Inspirational, approachable, and truly cares about the success of her Distance Learning students! NOT a throw away course. Expect to write. There are no tests, no quizzes. 100% of your grade is based on written responses to prompts. Academic English required, but nothing unusual for a sophomore course.
I took Professor Cammy Shay for the five week summer course. 3 assignments were due each week. On Fridays you turn in an essay about the three chapters you read and what you liked about it. On Sat you read a short article and on Sunday you watch a Ted talk and write a review about both. TB are provided for free. Grammerly really helped me get an A!
Professor Shay will provide you and E-book to use for the class. She will provider you a clear syllabus. The assignments are very easy as long as you submit on time you will pass. This was my first ever online class; which was an 8 weeks session. I am taking her for 2306 as well; She is very easy to communicate with via email. #sherocks
Professor Shay is one of the best and most progressive/intelligent teachers I've met at HCC. Lots of writing in her class, but she will inspire you! Also a very fair grader with lots of tips and encouragement. AWESOME PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!
Pr. Shay really helped me overcome my fear of writing. We wrote about 1 page essays about chapters we read. In the beginning I was scared of writing so much, but I quikly got used to it. It helps to orginize your mind an retain information much better. Each essay had to have 3 significant points of the chapter. Anyway, I got an A !!!!!!!
Professor shay is awesome! Very clear on what needs to be done and when it is due! She uses open stax so no need to buy textbook. DO NOT turn in late work it will affect your grade! stay up to date with announcements. Have short essays to write on what is learned in the chapter and small assignments on reviewing a video.
Prof. Cammy Shay is a very intellectual Government professor, she explores your opinions on our government which I loved. The assignments were mostly due on Saturday, if you want a perfect grade on all of them make sure they are well written and comprehensive, which is not hard. Overall a great teacher and I recommend her 100%!
She is the best professor I've ever had. We have to do a lot of critical thinking but it is really fun. No exam or quiz. I learned a lot from this class. TAKE HER CLASS!!
One of the best teachers I've ever had. Makes government very interesting, makes you think about current problems. Homework is short and easy, doesn't require you to buy a textbook, uses free e-book instead. I learned a lot in her class in a very fun and interesting way. If I needed to take another government class, I would take her again.
I took both 2305 and 2306 with prof. Shay; both in 8 weeks sessions. Her requirements are clear from day one. She will except late assignment but you are will lose 50% of the grade for late submit. Do NOT BUY TEXT BOOK. SHE WILL PROVIDE YOU ONLINE ACCESS REQUIRED TEXT FOR BOTH COURSES. She responds quickly to emails
Ms . Shay is a wonderful teacher. She is very clear and direct in what she wants and expects from the students. I took GOVT 2306 online for the summer.... very easy and responds quickly. She accepts late work ,but takes 50% of the grade( it is better than nothing) .Her in person class for GOVT is very interesting. I definitely recommend her.
Ms. Shay is a very spirited & bubbly person. No textbook required! No tests or final exams for this course (BUT she changes her courses every semester!) & your grade is based on modules that are very interesting. She takes attendance & participation seriously. GOVT might sound boring, but Ms. Shay incorporates modern politics. Great class & teacher
Professor Shay is great professor, I expected the class to be boring but she made it extremely interesting. The modules are fair, as long as you show up and do your work you should get an A! She gives you enough time to finish your assigned work. Super sweet lady, she had great lectures and discussions as well. Id take again I HIGHLY recommend!!!
excellent professor, easy A, no textbook purchase reqd
I took Dr. Shay, for GOVT 2305 online (8wk). No need to purchase the book, she provides it free. THIS IS A WRITING CLASS, so get ready to write. 1 paper (250 words) 2 discussions, and a quiz per week, NO TEST. Do the work and you will pass. I am taking her again for GOVT 2306.
I just finished her 5 week online class. Excellent class I learned a lot about Politics. She is very well organized. She is absolutely the best Educator I've ever had. And I'm an old schooler, you must take her class. Lots of reading and writing but well worth it. HCC is blessed to have her.
I can honestly say that I enjoyed this class because Professor Shay is an amazing teacher, although I took it online. She was very understanding, enlightening, helpful, thoughtful, listens, and knows her stuff! Everyone should understand how government works and this Professor will help you get a clear view w/o opinion but knowledge.
Very good and easy professor. She gives extra credit. No test or quiz just discussion with 250+ words. 3 easy discussion per week, which is not really hard. EASY A++
Dr. Shay is the best!!! She will allow you to learn in a fun way. You do not need the textbook, read her notes and articles and you will earn an A+ for sure. Participation is important and not hard to meet. I was able to succeed in her on line fast paced class, with a full time job and family. Take this class, you will not regret it.
I took Prof. Shay for both GOVT 2305 & 2306 (F8W) online. This is a writing intensive course, which means all papers no test. Do the work and you will pass. NO BOOK NEEDED!!
English is not my first language, for me was a challenge, but with effort I was able to pass. The essays were not long at all. But must be able to turn in assignments on time, will be penalized 50% if late, do not copy from others, or copy or paste, you will get "0".
I was more prepared part II, but still needed to stay caught up with essay assignments, do not missed class you will get points for perfect attendance and for extra credit. She is fair and helpful, but do your part and do them on time. You will be penalized for late assignments 50%.
Best professor, making the course interesting. Gives great feedback on assignments, also extra credit is given for attendance.
Dr. Shay is a great professor. Her class revolves around reading the textbook and applying what you learned to a prompt about current news. She is also very strict with correct English grammar, so make sure to re-read your post before sending it off. Also for her online class, she provides 13 points of extra credit. Be sure to turn in work on time!
Amazing teacher
Best teacher there is at HCC take her and you will pass, it's a lot of work but nothing too difficult. i took her for gov 1 and 2 online
Doc C is an amazing professor! I took this class online during the summer. She was very organized, very timely, and was very passionate about helping her students interact and learn more about Texas Government. This class is reading/writing intensive but if you follow directions and put in some effort, it will be an easy A! Text provided, NO FINAL!
I like this professor. I took her 5-weeks class in the summer. However, she's kinda strict about the grading. No textbook require but she assign you read a lot of online stuffs with the links she provided. If you want an easy A, no! You have to be very good at writing. I don't like the grade I receive even though I tried really hard.
Professor Cammy Shay is the best professor ever. Although, you may have to do a lot of reading and a few essays. She's very compassionate and understand and is willing to help you. I really learned a lot from her. Looking forward to taking her again for GOVT 2305.
Best professor you can take to learn about our government, nothing is easy in life you have to work hard for everything. shes very caring and loving she loves teaching and wants her students to be successful and that what makes her the best professor at hcc i wished all instructors were like her.
Professor Shay is an amazing Professor for the Political Science course. I worked hard in this class and learned to think outside the "grey areas" of thinking onto a broader horizon. Although my major is for Associates in Art; my major for my bachelors is Political Science. I am studying under the program of Government and Public Services.
Amazing class. Syllabus and deadlines were posted sine day 1 so easy to move forward with the assignments. No multiple choice tests, all essays related with current news articles. You will need to use the book (which is provided for free) to fundament your analysis. Not allow to quote, all written in your own words.
Great Professor. Answered all my messages back accordingly, gives a thorough feedback, lectures are clear. She is very passionate, caring and wonder person and that is how an instructor is supposed to be especially when you take the class online !! Take her class you will have gained more then you expected!
Professor Shay is one of the best professors at HCC. She truly cares about her students and is passionate about her job. Take her you will not regret it.
Professor Shay is the person to take for Government. Provides clear instructions on how to do the essays. No test is given only easy fair writing assignments are given. I'm not good at writing and I still manage to make decent grades in all my writing assignments. Also, take full advantage of the bonus points!!
Professor Shay, has truly influence me to be more involved in politics. She is such a great professor and cares about your opinion in the classwork. Also there is no tests, only essays.
Prof. Cammy Shay was one of the nicest prof in HCC. She actually inspired her students to learn more abt Government. There will be no quizz nor test, just essays, discussion each week and reading assignment! There will be a lots of extra credits to boost your grade at the end if you willing to study! One of my best class ever!
Prof. Shay is AMAZING! She really opens your eyes about things & is great with in class discussions. No tests but there are short essays/reading assignments. Does give extra credit & provides great feedback about teaching & assignments. I have taken her for govt 2305 and 2306 and I will be taking her for intro into political science!
I came to this class knowing nothing about govt but i learnt a lot from her. I took both Govt 1 & 2. She's awesome.
Dr. Shay is completely awesome. We didn't have a text book but the topics we discussed were current and very interesting. Taking her class made me want to get more involved in politics. Not your typical read the book answer the questions kind of class. You won't regret it. After taking this class I want to get more involved in politics.
Second start online class, she assigns a book she has you read and answer about 5 questions at the end of each chapter which are posted as a discussion. 8 discussions and 8 video reviews of youtube videos she assigns. No tests/quizzes. She really cares and you learn a lot. She gave students several chances to make up for missed assignments.
THE WHOLE CLASS HAS BEEN CONFUSED FROM THE START. SHE IS NOT CLEAR ON WHAT SHE WANTS. YOU COULD EASILY FAIL THIS CLASS AFTER ALL THE HARD WORK PUT IN. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HER CLASS. SHE HAS GOOD INTENTIONS BUT IS TRYING TO DO TOO MUCH WITH IT. SHE IS CAUSING STRESS AND HER STUDENTS TO SUFFER FROM HER SO CALLED DIFFERENT STYLE OF LECTURE.
Toughest grader I could ever know in my whole life.
Professor Shay is best professors at HCC. She truly cares about her students and is passionate about her job. Take her you will pass . She is the best teacher.
I am so glad that I have taken this class! The work that we put in this class actually helps you learn more about the government and the discussions we take part in really allow a clear understanding of articles. I highly recommend taking her class!
Almost had a heart attack with all the assignments and requirements but had an easy A. You have to work and complete your assignments. Based on my experience with online classes, It is always hard to understand what the instructor wants from you because words could be misinterpreted. This was an easy A. Already taking Govt 2306.
Professor Shay is one of my best prof. I have ever taken. You have to work on assignments to get full score but its not that hard. The Prof. was very quick to respond students. She helped us whenever we got stuck somewhere. She is a lenient prof. I really loved this class. If I will get a chance to take her again I definitely do.
i took introduction in Political Science with her online , it was awesome ! she is super organized and he assignments are easy to understand. she inspired me so much during this course. just do all your assignments on time . also she is not a test heavy or hard marker. a really good professor ! ( if i could just take her for all my classes lol)
Honestly, i think everyone should take Doc. C she is ah-mazing!! Made this class very understandable and relevant to today's issues. The only way not to pass her class is to not do the work. All she asks is for you to do the work and show her you understand it. You have to do yourself a favor and take this class that transfers to a university
Professor Cammy Shay is a wonderful professor. I took her for spring Govt 2305 online, I commend myself for taking her class, I got my A. She explained everything to you clearly, she communicates to you. Every serious student would find her class interesting.
she is so awesome. gets you involved even if you are not political. love her style of teaching. you do have to show up and participate. before 1st govt class was over, i already knew i would enroll in the 2nd govt course. love her!!
just follow instructions.
She is hands down one of the best teachers I've ever had at HCC. For her 8 wk course, we were given 3 discussions, 3 quizzes, and 3 assignments. She gives extra credit in the beginning, as well as extra points for responding to classmates after writing your discussion. She gives clear instructions for the short essays. Easy A if you do your work.
Do all assignments and don't turn any assignments in late. She is very strict with grammar. But Grammerly and proof reading helped me out with that. She is also very organized. She does a good job of helping you relate to the politics and tells you how you can get involved. I would definitely take her again if needed.
Dr. Cammy Shay is best professor one would ever find for GOVT classes. I am an international student. She always pays great attention to her students. The only thing she wants is You to study. If you are not gonna study, you will find lots of reasons to justify your bad grade. She ALWAYS explains why she took off your points. Just need to study
I'm taking Professor Shay's class online for the first 5 weeks of summer and she's WONDERFUL!!! I have learned so much in her class and I always look forward to reading her feedback to my essays and assignments. I'm hoping to take her for Texas Government too. If you want to learn and you enjoy writing, you can't go wrong if you choose her course!
One of the best professors at HCC, highly recommend!
3 Assignments(1.5 pages), 3 Essay(1 page), and 3 Interception respond( 1/2 page). Easy A, great teacher.
Professor Shay is on e of the best teachers I have ever seen in my life. Being an international student I really enjoyed this lass. I must say to my international friends do not miss this chance to get an easy A.
Dr. Shay will push you out of your comfort zone to learn more about yourself your politics. There's no need to buy a book since she uses a free textbook! If you dislike writing, brace yourself because all her assignments require writing, but she grades fairly, and you learn a lot through critical thinking. No exams. Definitely recommend!
Professor Shay is absolutely amazing!!!! I'd definitely take her again! Her feedbacks are easy to understand and she explains why she deducted points and the due dates to each assignment are spread out pretty good. I HIGHLY recommend taking her class! You won't be disappointed!
although she grades hard, she provides great feedback and pushes you to do better
She was very engaged in our online course and she definitely seems to know her stuff about political science. The textbook that we had to read and use for our tests was a free draft that we could download, and the writing was done in a way that was actually fun to read. Assignments are easy and don't take too much time.
I enjoyed this class and Professor Shay. She gives great feedback on papers, but you need to do the work in order to pass obviously. Professor Shay gives an outline of what she expects and also provided extra credit. This class was taken online (8weeks) and we tested a new way of class. Overall, take this class if it's with Professor Shay!
Her classes are amazing. She is experimenting with a new way of teaching where discussions (on Canvas) are the basis for the grade you will receive. She does not grade assignments in the traditional way, rather she says whether your submission to the discussion is complete or incomplete. Just do the discussions well. Also she's very liberal.
The class was just discussions and none of them were ever graded. I found out my grade on my eagle at the very end. I did all the discussions and was randomly given a bad grade at the end.
I despised her in every way, She never graded and just posted grades at the end of the semester. She gave a letter grade at the end without finishing grading.
Professor Shay's class is engaging and thought-provoking. The discussions on Canvas are the focus, and with the help of unstuck ai, I was able to excel. No need for a textbook - just participate actively in class.
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