3.9
Quality3.5
Difficulty48%
Would Retake101
Reviews48%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
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What Students Say
“Confusing, sarcastic, mean, and doesn't understand your point at all when you say something”
CRJ6300 - 2.0 rating“Avoid taking her class”
POL64 - 3.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
87%
Textbook Required
37%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.25 avg changeRatings by Course
POLDO1A
5.0
(1)POLD7OF
5.0
(1)POLD02B
5.0
(1)POLD50A
5.0
(1)POLSC63
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
POLDO1A
5.0
POLSCPOL
5.0
POL6700
4.5
POL06400
4.3
POL6400
4.2
Reviews (101)
She makes the class interesting!!!
Difficult professor!!!
Profesor Barnaby is helpful and kind but you have to read and work really hard to pass the class. She gave me B+ but she is still the best.....if you want to be a beter student take her clas.
I am so happy she gave me an A but I had to work real hard for it. I would take her class over again because she cares. I had her early in the morning and she kept me awake.
I read the other comments, Professor Barnaby's not a difficult teacher at all. You just need to go home everyday and read the material. Don't expect to get a passing grade if your text book looks like it was just printed by the second week. Just know the material and PARTICIPATE. Everything that's on the quiz's was in class discussed in class.
Professor Barnaby is my role model, and has inspired me to do my best. She is not only very knowledgeable in her area, but is also extremely effective in transferring the material to her students. She's very helpful and caring of all her students; she wants us all to get good grades, but we need to earn it. I'd love to take more classes with her.
She is the best....I had to work so hard and wanted to drop the class. Afer my conversation with her, she challenged me to do my best and I did. From failing to a B-. She wants students to do well and she is not concerned if you like her as long as you do well
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT PROFESSOR BARNABY IS HOT, HOT AND HOT. She knows her subject but also cares about the students. I took her last semester and being in my forties I was a little hesitant but she kept the class flowing and interesting. I worked my tail off to get the 'A' but it was worth it. She challenged me and now I know that I am ready f
one of the best teachers i've had in kingsborough so far. she challenges u but its for the better. she keeps the class real interested and makes the material so easy to take in as long as u pay attention. i would recommend her class to anyone and i would gladly take another one of her classes.
one of the best professors i ever had. she is great and very helpful. she is interesting and funny. you cant fall a sleep in her class. she will work with you if u are not doing to good. also does her best to make sure the class is prep for the exams
Absolutely the best professor i've ever had. I love her to pieces. She takes her time and she cares. She does her best but you have to meet her half way. She's fun BUT don't cross the line with her. She isn't looking for an outstanding but rather she looks for a student that gives their all and tries their best. Take the class I highly recommend it
Intense on caring if you passed. Respect her and she respects you back. Really interesting lessons. Integrates technology, using email addresses, or a website to discuss your grades privately. This is college, just do your work, pay attention,and read what she assigns.
Read the comments and I am sure these are students who failed her class. I received a B+ but my engrade said C. She is fair and wants her students to do well. I am from Canada and I appreciate her so much - class was good!
Professor Barnaby is the best professor ever. I am older and reading the other comments - students are upset because they failed. You have to do the work in her class. It is unfair to expect a good grade just by being in the class. Let us be fair to our professors - she really cared about every student.
Prof. Barnaby helped thru some difficult times during the semester. She is the best prof. ever - love her world without end
She was very understanding and very helpful throughout the course. Sometimes diffiecult && a bit rude, but overall a great professor... Gives lots of chances for extra credit!
Prof Barnaby cares about her students. Lots of extra credit to pass the class and she is helpful. Would take her again!!!
Tough, but thorough!!!,, very impressionable....could hear her voice in my head during my final exam...I would take her for every Pol. Sci. course if I could....Excellent Professor!!
prof Barnby is one of the best in Kingsborough. She is helpful and kind a bit sarcastic. She loves her studetns and make the class interesting and fun. I would take her again
comes off as tough but is really a nice person, great teacher, will explain things as many times as you need until you understand the material, textbook wasnt really used, i didnt buy it and i got an A in her class, gives many many extra credit oppurtunities, gives 7 quizes and picks the best 4 , TAKE HER CLASS
comes off as tough but is really a nice person, great teacher, will explain things as many times as you need until you understand the material, textbook wasnt used. I got an A in her class, gives many many extra credit opportunities.Picks the best 4 grades for her quizzes. Amazing sense of humor and her stories of Jamaica are soo funny!! Take her!!
this teacher is the best
Amazing Professor!! DOes a really good job keeping your attention about the subject. Never lets the class get boring and tells you fun stories about Jamaica too!! Loved her!! Please take her if your taking and Criminal justice class..you will be more than satisfied with this class!! :))
She's beautiful, smart, sarcastic!, knowledgeable, fun, and makes the class extremely interesting. Check her blackboards!!!
I love her style always well-dressed and hot. i received an a for her class. she is very sarcastic but class is fun. the best professor in kinborough.
I LOVE HER. SHE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR IN KINGSBOROUGH. SARCASTIC AND STRICT BUT CLASS IS FUN!
Saw grade on BB got a B+. Prof. Barnaby is the best. TAKE HER.
We dnt get a long at first but then she told the class that she is not interested in making friends but to help us get thru the class and achieve outside in the world. I worked hard blackbord grade was a B+ but got a A-. I like her alot now and she is a good professor
She is absolutely the best professor ever! She is only interested in the student's walking away from the class with a lot of knowledge. The workload in the class isn't that much as long as you keep up with Blackboard! Definitely would take her a million times!!
Just saw my grade on bb - received a B-. The grade was c- but she adjusted grade based on particpation and hard work. I much older and from other culture so I understand why she is strict. Love her and hope to take her again!
I love her...she is hte best professo in Kingsborouhg. Some students find her strict but she cares about every US. No late papers. She took us to the lab to work on research paper. Draft grade was C- and the final paper i got an A. SHE SHOULD TAKE HER!
zYeah! Got an 'A-'
Knowledgeable in the subject area. We have fun in class but no late assignments. Teaching style is differnt.lots of fun. She is not easy but if you do your work and aask fo her help you will get a good grade. Love her for helping me to get through the semster
I had fun , she is a hard grade ... The work isn't hard
This professor has some issues. She will give you an assignment and then tell you that is not what she wants. I really don't believe that she is fair when it comes to grading. I have a lot of knowledge and background in this subject, but this professor was the worse out of all my .professors the criminal justice classes.
Pf Barneby grading seem dificult at first but she takes the best 2 or 3 grades from a each thing u do. She want you to do well. the tutor in the lab said she is right on how to write the artilces we do. got a 60 65 75 80 85 bboard she took the best 3 grades. taking her for other class. like her alot and class if fun always!
She is the best."" received an A ,,,,class is always fun never missed a day
She explains her material very well. She may seem challenging at grading, but as long as you try your best, that is what you will get! I had her twice and both times A plusâ?¦. Really is the best professor Iâ??ve had so far!
Great professor, excellent knowledge of topic covered in class and open to helping student. Great learning environment for students who want to take advantage of the opportunity.
Excellent professor, she may seem very strict but overall she wants you to do your best. Very helpful if you get to know her and one of the best at KBCC.
By far one of the best professors I have had!!! I truly recommend her.....
this professor is the best in Kingsborough. She pushes you to do well. From quizzes she takes the best three scores. We have writing workshops and final grades improve if you go to class and work hard and she is hot
prof barnaby is the best. I took her friday class and it was fun and I never missed a class. She makes you work on your writing assignments until you get it right. Hard work but she is the best and those suits are nice.
Took her for the winter session and the class was challenge. But she helped us with the writing assignment and the final exam preparation My friends told me that she is sarcastic but I like her. She is the best
The best in Kingsborough. class is not difficult if you work on the assignments and exams. I am returning to the classroom after 15 years and she is helping me with my writing.
Confusing, sarcastic, mean, and doesn't understand your point at all when you say something. She is a little funny at times, but really doesn't care about you nor your grades. To be honest, she is not easy and being one minute late can be an embarrassment for you! (SIGH)
Professor Barnaby spends time with her students. This summer was difficult for me because of my work schedule but she helped me when i need help. This is my last semester but I would recommend her to any student who wants to learn and work hard.
I received an 'A+' in her class. I am a vet a the class was challenging. The first assignment she gave me a C+ and told me that we will work on improving my writing. I was upset but at the end of the summer my writing improved and she use creative ways of teaching and assignments. I like her teaching style, her attitude (like the army). Funny.
would not recommend her at all!! horrible teaching method.
I took her for the winter session & didn't learn anything.She was trying a new learning method with the class which was a disaster.The way she grades is beyond me. If your a sarcastic person & have an attitude I don't suggest you enroll in her class.
Sarcastice. Cool at times. I forgot I was in a Politics class at one moment we were doing a lot of other stuff.
Absolutely an amazing professor she, very understanding and genuine, She takes her time and she cares. She does her best but you have to meet her half way. She's fun "BUT" don't cross the line with her. She isn't looking for an outstanding but rather she looks for a student that gives their all and tries their best. I advise CRJ Major to take her.
love love love this professor had her 2 semesters and she's the best.
Professor Carlene Barnaby the BEST PROFESSOR ever!!! I ll definitely take her class again. Love her ! Always help and understand you!
She is very good at what she do. I love her and everyone should take here
Terrible professor!run away as fast as you can!Don't take her class
I can't say she was a horrible professor but she is very difficult. Being it's an intensive writing class her assignments cant be doNE overnier it requines alot of thought. Alot of learning on your own and textbook is barely used. If you want an easy class don't take this class
she doesn't explain a lot but she is OK if you are lazy you fail if you don't do the work you fail well in any class you have to work
She's a good Professor, if you are a hardworking student. She helps students, who respect her and her subject who want to learn and who are willing to perform a huge amount of work. It is not an easy class, but if you choose it, be willing to do absolutely anything she asks. It was a good experience.
She's a great professor but a hard grader. It's still possible to get an A. Honestly it's the amount of effort and dedication that you put in that really forms your grade. if you're a hard worker, you study, do well on her tests and papers, and you do all assignments that then you will most definitely get an A. She's always willing to help.
Professor B makes you want to be in class , class flys when your there and she makes you want to stay past the time given. She's a hard grader but I love it !.
Definitely committed to teaching, engages you, keeps you wanting to come back. Covers a lot in class and doesn't ask too much from home. She grades pretty rough but she wont let you fail if you show interest and follow directions.
Nrver ever think taking her the worst teacher in whole school
work needs to be done so don't expect a good grade without trying to succeed. Her tests can be hard if you do not know very specific information. Asks questions in class&tests that can be tricky as you needed to review and understand material WELL. May higher grade for your effort. connects to students individually-trusted, & cares about students.
She is very tough at grading your work because she wants you to work a lot, if you have perfect attendance and try the best for the class, she will give you a good grade. There is papers to do and there is many quizes, midterm and a final exam. Any class you take with her will be hard and she is a good teacher but you have to work for that "A".
She is awesome.. Do not take her class if u r not prepare to work hard. Highly recommend!!!
Very difficult, stay away!!!
Absolutely amazing professor. Definitely would take her again. Lectures were clear and we knew from the onset what we need to do get good grade! She is awesome!!!
She doesn't use the textbook much but breaks down all the information from it in her lectures. She's a tough grader and makes you work hard for a good grade but I learned a lot in her class. If you're going to constantly be late or absent then this class is a no go, she will fall you!
She is a fair and straight forward professor, but a really tough grader. I mean no matter how good you think you did on your essays or on your test, don't be surprised with the grade you're going to get from her. Don't try to miss a lot of classes form her because there might be days where she will give out quizzes. Overall, she's a hard professor.
She is straight up with any one and MAKE sure youre ready to work. She does see if you try your best and tries to help you w extra quizzes which can affect your grade in a positive way or a negative way, shes a good teacher but a HARD grader, make sure you come to class every day, pass most quizzes, midterm, paper and the final and youll pass.
Prof. Barnaby lectures are nice and interesting to listen to & I do like the way she explain's the work. But she isn't worth taking if your GPA is at stake. Because of her & this class, I was Academically Dismissed. Now it's been a year and a half latter, & I'm just now being able to return back to take classes again. Avoid this class. Not worth it
Dr. Barnaby is the best professor on campus. As long as you come prepared and do the assigned readings you will not have a problem. She gives about 9 quizzes throughout the semester and only counts the best 4-5. If you perform well on the quizzes, midterm, and essay then you will be exempted from taking the final. She is very sweet and helpful.
Prof. Barnaby is good at teaching the material. She is nice & cares about the students. Try not to miss any class because she barely puts the lessons on blackboard. Also, make sure you work twice as hard for your grade. I think that if she sees your efforts she'll pass you with a good grade. She is very attentive of her students, she's watching u.
Avoid taking her class.. she makes you work super hard for that A which I got but I had a lot of sleepless nights when I took her class.
The hardest Political class in KBCC!
She is straight up with you and that's something that i like about her. she tells you how it is. You'll fail if you don't put in the effort for the class. The grade you get is the grade you earned. She's pretty awesome. I didn't need to take this class at all I was just interested in the class that i decided to take it. It was well worth it.
She is good professor, but her class is hard!
Great professor. Could be tough on you at times. Caring
Great professor. Her lectures are very interesting. Dont skip her classes and work hard and you will be fine.
Professor Barnaby is one of the best professors I had coming into Kbcc . Her tests arent all that hard if you understand the material and her classes dont require textbooks as the material is on blackboard .
Professor Barnaby is a caring and enthusiastic professor that tries to work with her students to accomplish the goals in the class, she may be pushy but its worth it and she's always there to help
Tough grader, heavy readings and and a lot of quizs .... wish she was a bit more kind to her students. Otherwise a decent professor
She was terrible during the pandemic. I regret taking this class. Yes, i got an A, but trust me I've never worked harder. Knowing what a difficult time we are going through, she pushed us way too hard. She was rude! She got mad at students often and sent out rude emails about our "behavior". The quizzes were VERY specific true/false, super hard.
This professor was very entitled and unwelcoming. Academically, she made the class feel so hard by giving tricky true/false quizzes. The final seemed so random in comparison to the lectures. You will never get a good grade on the discussion board no matter how hard you try. Theres a 1.5 spaced 5 page essay based on a docu. if not passionate, avoid.
Take her.. you won't regret it ! She is so amazing and the class is never boring! She's a tough grader only because she sees so much potential in her students!!!
Professor Barnaby was supportive. The class was fun and got B+ she gave a workshop for the writing assignment and called me when I missed a few assignments. I am taking her for the Fall.
Prof. Barnaby is caring professor who believes you should excel and not be a minimalist, she pushes you to go further and wants you to excel in your four year college, so you may find her a little harsh, but do the work, read her notes and you will be fines. Email her and consult her, explain too her, she his very understanding. God bless her!!
Gives you a lot of very difficult reading every week with a hard grading system. I followed the rubric to the t and would still get low grades. DON'T TAKE IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR GPA!!!!! Doesn't allow re-takes for hw or tests. Find another teacher if possible
Dr. Carlene Barnaby will come to understand your potential and your grades will reflect your effort in surpassing it. She encourages scratching below the surface and respects students who drive discussions forward. Consistency and commitment in the beginning of the semester might improve your chances to be forgiven for missed assignments.
Wonderful professor, great communication and cares for her students.Lectures are long but very knowledgeable and fun. Attendance is a must, don't skip class and you'll reap your rewards. Participate and do all your work and you'll have an easy good grade. She is very punctual with assignments though so don't forget to be on time with work.
mean.
She may be a tough cookie but she only wants your best interest
Carlene Barnaby Hinds is by far the worst professor I've ever had. She grades so insanely strictly you feel you're writing papers at Harvard and let me tell you its not a good feeling to feel like you're on the edge of your seat at the end of the semester whether you will pass or fail. I think she's borderline prejudice. Don't take her.
This professor is one of the worst Ive taken in my 2 years of college. I did all my work for her on time, struggled a bit on the test and somehow still got a failing grade even though my class work was graded well. #assteacher
She's very strict on due dates and will not reopen anything because she drops your lowest DB and Quiz. I'll say this was a very tough course, especially compared to my other courses, however, if you're usually on point with your assignments and review the material before quizzes and exams, you'll do fine. Just know this might be your hardest class.
If you do not want your GPA to be ruined below an A and a B, then don't take her. She is a very tough grader, and she is not afraid to give you a low grade even if she says you did good. Be prepared to read everything she assigns because her quizzes are no joke. Glad I am graduating and out of this school. 2/10 experience in this school.
She is not understanding and gives the lowest grade possible for your effort. Not worth to take her class.
She will fail you regardless the effort you put in. She is failing straight A students. #DONTTAKEHER
Carlene Barnaby has high standards, but if you stay on top of the work, you can do well. The quizzes and exams are challenging, but using unstuck study alongside the textbook really helped me prep. Overall, a rewarding class if you're willing to put in the effort.
!!!!! TAKE THIS PROFESSOR AT YOUR OWN RISK !!!!! Be prepared to have a million things to do. professor demands too much work, as if this was for a JD degree and is probably the toughest grader at KBCC.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
87%
Textbook Required
37%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.25 avg changeRatings by Course
POLDO1A
5.0
(1)POLD7OF
5.0
(1)POLD02B
5.0
(1)POLD50A
5.0
(1)POLSC63
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
POLDO1A
5.0
POLSCPOL
5.0
POL6700
4.5
POL06400
4.3
POL6400
4.2