4.1

Carol McCandless

Religion - San Joaquin Delta College

4.1
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
68%
Would Retake
125
Reviews
4.1
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.1
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4.1
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68%

Would Retake

125

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What Students Say

Would definitely take her again

REG14A - 5.0 rating

If you fail this class, then you sir, should not be attending college

RELGN14A - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

48%

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Reviews (125)
5.0
1.0
HUM14A
Aug 14, 2004

She involves the class.Gives crossword puzzles for review.Tests and quizzes are easy. One big paper on an aspect of any religion covered.You keep a personal journal on reactions to lectures. Lots of extra credit.Easy class,I learned a lot.Kind&respectful.

5.0
2.0
EASTERNRLG
Aug 26, 2004

McCandless is a very fun and laid back teacher. I recomend her class to everyone. She knows a great deal about the material she teaches, and she knows how to make it fun too. The class is very easy if you show up. Easy A and fun.

5.0
1.0
HUMANITIES14B
Nov 15, 2004

Simply awesome. Involves every student in class. This is the easiest course ive ever taken.

5.0
2.0
HUM14B
Dec 1, 2004

Very good teacher. Very clear. She gives out study guides before tests. Really helpful if you need answers.

5.0
2.0
RELIGION
Dec 8, 2004

She is a great teacher and has a great personality. Makes you understand religion very clearly. She is one of the best teachers at Delta College. And class is fairly easy.

4.0
2.0
REL
Mar 22, 2005

AWESOME TEACHER. VERY CLEAR. TAKE HER! :)

5.0
2.0
HUM14A
May 3, 2005

she is hot

5.0
2.0
RELIGION14AB
May 18, 2005

Awesome Teacher! My favorite! You will learn a lot and she makes it fun. She is very respectable towards the students.

5.0
1.0
REL14AB
Jun 1, 2005

I took this the Western religion class and enjoyed that class so much I decided to Eastern religions just for the "hell" of it. As long as you study from your crossword you should do fine on the test. Her tests are pretty easy anyways as long as you have been paying attetion to the lectures. She's a great teacher (and really fit)!

5.0
4.0
RELIGION
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 9, 2005

She is so fun and easy going. I loved her class and learned a whole lot. Great personallity and beautiful smile.

4.0
3.0
WRELIGION
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
WRELIGION
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
REL14A
Aug 27, 2005

You use the book, but very little. Take good notes. Most everything is from lecture. The crosswords are very helpful. Show up to class. No homework except reading and one research paper. Start researching early. Final was really easy. All tests are multiple choice, true/false, one short answer, and maybe one matching. Final was all multiple choice.

1.0
5.0
RELIGION14A
Sep 6, 2005

It is a BIG class FULL of EXCITED STUDENTS wanting to learn... BUT 1 thing is SHE just talks upfront lecturing and talking soo SOFT and in the back of the class CAN'T even concentrate to hear her at all. AND she DOESN'T write much on the board or gives VIS

4.0
1.0
WRELIGION
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2005

the class is really interesting and the she tries to keep it that way. I like it

5.0
1.0
RELIGION14A
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2005

Ms. McCandless is hella easy! There are no tests, just small, super easy quizzes. She's cool and straightforward. There's just one term paper (6 pages, which is CAKE), and a final. The class is interesting somtimes, hella boring other times. Just your basic class with lectures and notes, and occasionally a video. She's cool though. I recommend her.

5.0
2.0
REL14A
Nov 21, 2005

Currently enrolled. She is easy, just show up to class and take good notes and everything is from them.She is really straightforward on what she wants you to know for quiz and stuff. So far I have A. I sit at the way back and her voice is definately loud enough...highly recommend her!!

5.0
1.0
HUM14B
Mar 12, 2006

really easy teacher! she gives you crosswords in class and it's not only easy but fun

5.0
2.0
RELIGION14A
May 7, 2006

She knows her stuff! Very interesting class, she makes taking the class worth wild. If you take notes and do the crosswords, (which are fun) there is no way you can fail!!!

5.0
1.0
RELIGION14A
May 18, 2006

Mrs. McCandless is hella cool. She really knows her material. She made learning fun. The class is really easy. Before the quiz she always give you a study guide. Not only the study guide was easy but it was fun. The term paperis easy too. If you dont get full credit for your journal, you must be retarded or somtime because that is soo easy like hec

5.0
2.0
HUM14A
May 19, 2006

Don't buy the book. You really don't need it... All you have to do is show up and do the crossword puzzles and you'll be set.

5.0
1.0
HUM14A14B
May 28, 2006

This teacher is awesome! She gives you crossword puzzles to help you for the quizzes. Don't buy the book!!! You only have a 6 page term paper to due. She gives tons of extra-credit. Easy "A" class. If you are close to an "A", she will give it to you.

1.0
3.0
RELIG14
Sep 15, 2006

very boring, always shows movies and lectures like you already knows the material, and really favors her past students

5.0
1.0
RELIG14B
Oct 20, 2006

reallyyy easyy techer at delta. i was soo nervos first time i enter the classs but feww days after she become a nice teaher. i really want evenybodyy to take her and have fun. she gave pezzls before test and then she gave everything in that test we learned in the puzzle. really easyy to passs the class with A by doing EC. take her..by

5.0
1.0
HUM14AB
Dec 12, 2006

SHE is a 5 on all. She wants you to learn so she makes it fun. Everything they say is true. Dont buy the book. She is the nicest teacher I know. I took both classes at the same time.. not as hard as people may think. Highly recommend her. She is a fair grader.

5.0
1.0
RELIG14B
Dec 17, 2006

She is so easy..and her lectures are clear and informative. I loved this class..Don't buy the text book you don't need it FOR REAL. I took her during the summer and got an A. Take her.

5.0
1.0
HUM1
May 16, 2007

So easy! Her study guide is a crossword puzzle that she gives the answers to at the end! She is really nice, and one of the best teachers! I dont think I used my textbook other then to write the paper, and you dont even need it! So I wouldnt buy the book!

4.0
1.0
RELGN14B
May 20, 2007

very easy class, but you must attend class.

4.0
2.0
HUM14A
May 30, 2007

Just attend class every day and study for the quizzes and you'll be fine. I got an A in her class. My grades for my quizzes weren't so good but I did good on my term paper and final so I ended up with an A. She'll give you an A if you're really close to it. Take her class. It's easy and she's a GREAT teacher.

5.0
1.0
REL14B
Jul 19, 2007

Gr8 teacher! Easy and helpful! awesome class abd teacher!

5.0
1.0
REL14B
Jul 20, 2007

Fun class, a lot of knowledge, requires aprrox. 1 hour of studying every week. great teacher, enjoyable and fun. Book is not needed. EASY A.

4.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Jul 24, 2007

Her class is hard to sit through cuz it's just lecturing about diff. religions. Pretty dry stuff. Sometimes class is fun if u find the material she's teaching interesting. She gives a quiz after each religion u learn, i think we had around 5 quizzes. To help u prepare she gives you crossword puzzles. No hmwk. she tells u 2 read, but no1 ever does.

5.0
2.0
REL14B
Feb 1, 2008

Great teacher and surprisingly took late work.

4.0
1.0
RELIG14B
Feb 7, 2008

SUCH AN EASY COURSE!!! AN EASY A, IF YOU SHOW UP. REVIEW SHEETS FOR EVERY "QUIZ", WAY MORE EXTRA CREDIT THAN FAIR. BUT, SHE SHOWS SOME REALLY BORING MOVIES. AND AN 8-10 PAGE TERM PAPER AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER. I'D RECOMMEND THIS CLASS TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS AN EASY A, IN A HUMANITIES COURSE.

5.0
2.0
REL14B
Apr 8, 2008

McCandless is a good instructor. Her lectures are interesting and informative. She incorporates group work as a lesson tool. Dont worry, group work is not heavy part of your grade. Glad I took her class. Would recomend to others.

4.0
1.0
RELIG14A
May 9, 2008

Easy class! Don't need book! Grades are mainly based on quizzes(review worksheet for each one), but there is a research paper due at the end! Advance warning bring something to do when she show a video cause it's BORING!!

5.0
1.0
REL14B
May 29, 2008

Enjoyed this class. Don't need textbook. Borrow it from library. Quizes,research paper and final make your grade. Offers lots of extra credit. Recommended my son take her class next semester.

4.0
1.0
HUM14B
Jul 17, 2008

"EASY" A! TEACHER IS FUNNY AND CARING. CROSSWORD PUZZLES EQUAL TO QUIZZES+ 1 TERM PAPER. LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! ALTHOUGH THIS CLASS IS DRY, ITS AN EASY COURSE.

5.0
2.0
RELGN14B
Dec 12, 2008

She is really nice!!! She called me Mr.(Name) all the time which is really cool , because I felt this respect! I would recommend her, Prof. McCandless is a Professional-expert in the field of religion

4.0
2.0
RELGN14B
Dec 28, 2008

Lots of note-taking but tests are fairly easy, you have to attend class tests are on the notes taken in class. Very interesting subject.

4.0
3.0
HUM014A
Jan 20, 2009

this teacher failed me! and i dnt kno y. i scored good on the quizes ,journal, midterm, and on the final i even turned in some extra credit!and wen i tried emailing her about it, she never responded! so thanx to her im taking this class again!

4.0
1.0
HUM14B
May 20, 2009

cool class to be in, you could def. get an A in the class as long as you do your work.

4.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Dec 17, 2009

She is a very nice teacher, But does not provide all the information you need for this test nor is it in the textbooks. Almost every week i would have to email her to get the answer to a few problems. But once you get the information needed the class is very easy. You must study, but with about an hours worth you shuld be good to go for the test.

4.0
2.0
RELIG14B
Jun 11, 2010

good class i had nooo interest what so ever in religion but the teacher made the class easy! our only homework is to write in our journals after every class, she really doesnt care what you write and for our midterm, all we did was turn the journals in!!1 easy class. she hands out a study guide b4 each quizz!! i recommend her

5.0
1.0
REGREG
Jul 16, 2010

Mrs. McCandless is the best teacher here at Delta College. I took her class in Summer of this year and pass it with no problem. She is the greatest teacher. Just do what she ask you to do and you will do just fine. If I can do it everyone can. If I have to take this teacher once in a lifetime, I would do it for sure.

5.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Dec 13, 2010

McCandless is a woulderful professor. She clear in her lectures. And provides study guides for quizzes and final. An Essay Paper and some Extra Credit. And Very Funny. I would recomend her class

4.0
2.0
RELIG1A
May 27, 2011

Had her in the fall and she was pretty cool. Tests and final were online. 1 paper. Extra credit available. Pretty easy A. Lectures were pretty interesting at times.

4.0
1.0
RELIG14A
Nov 8, 2011

Easy class, good teacher. do the work and study questions and you will get an A, even missing class will not hurt you, not suggested tho, she does usually take role.

2.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Dec 6, 2011

Easy A. Do the study guides, get a good grade on quizzes. No homework. A few in class classwork. Easy extra credit options. 1 term paper. It's mostly online enhanced.

3.0
2.0
RELGN14A
Dec 14, 2011

great professor. it's good to always attend class bc you don't want to miss out on important lectures and notes. 1 term paper, don't do it last minute! there's extra credit as well. study guides will be given. i enjoyed this class.

5.0
1.0
RELGN14S
Dec 15, 2011

EASY!! You take notes everyday if you do not attend then you must use your book but if you do attend you never touch it. One term paper extremely easy topics on your choice. I did it the day before and got 45/50! Final is super easy. All multiple choice. You have a quiz on each religion and you receive a study guide which is very helpful!

5.0
1.0
RELGN14B
Jun 11, 2012

Mrs. McCandles is a fun and good teacher. She makes the class interesting and enjoyable. Test are very easy, it is impossible to fail this class.

5.0
2.0
REG14A
Jun 28, 2012

Great teacher, super friendly. Will pass if you take good notes, and study before exams

4.0
2.0
REL14B
Jul 23, 2012

Super easy class and interesting!!!! I learned a lot about Eastern Religion from McCandless.. I took this class during the summer and it went by so super fast.. a GREAT teacher..shes a must have!!!!!

5.0
1.0
REL14B
Nov 22, 2012

Good lectures. It was an interesting class. A pretty laid back paste on covering chapters. A quiz at the end of every chapter which is no sweat off your brows if you study and read the book. There is a study guide provided before every quiz. blah blah blah... 1 pain in the rear research paper but you have 3-4 months to do it! Wonderful class.

4.0
5.0
REL16
Jan 24, 2013

All points come from online quizzes and tests and a large research paper. She marks you wrong for misspelling on online quizzes which is rather annoying given some of the weird names and words that are used. Overall she loves teaching the class and attempts to keep students involved and interested. I'd advise not taking this class with in a 3 hour setting, grows old fast.

3.0
1.0
RELGN014A
Jun 3, 2013

Easy class but not a fan of this professor. Quizzes and final online. This semester she didn't require the large final paper only short in class essays on each topic. She doesn't want to be there anymore than you do.

3.0
2.0
RELIGION14A
Jun 24, 2013

Professor McCandless is the only professor that has ever made me fall asleep in class. Her teaching methods and lectures are super boring. But there is little to no homework and all quizzes and tests are online. It's a pretty easy class so i'd recommend it to someone who's trying to knock out this course with little effort.

3.0
2.0
RELGN014A
Jul 16, 2013

It's an interesting subject, and I learned a lot, and got an A. But use a pencil when taking notes, because she will be jumping all over the place and coming back to make corrections. She's terrible at lecturing, and makes things confusing. And the book isn't necessary. I never even bought it, it's all covered in the lectures.

5.0
3.0
RELGN14A
Aug 4, 2013

McCandless is an amazing teacher. She makes the different religions easy to relate to and she's entertaining. Be in class, and yes there's stuff online, but it's easy, do it and it will be great. One all one of the best teachers! Oh, and if you like to talk in calss... Don't.

3.0
2.0
RELGN014A
Dec 13, 2013

Professor McCandless was a good teacher. I learned a lot on other religions. I just recommend not writing in pen in this class.

4.0
2.0
RELGN14B
May 24, 2014

All Quizzes are online, essay question in class.

5.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A+
May 29, 2014

class is super easy! If you fail this class, then you sir, should not be attending college

5.0
1.0
RELIGION14A
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2014

Quizzes and extra credit are done on etudes. Do the study guide and they'll be on the quiz. Pay attention to the main/basic concepts of each religion and you'll pass the essay questions in class. Super easy A

4.0
2.0
92175RELGN014
Jul 17, 2014

She is a funny little thing. Overall easy enough to follow and get an A. Just make sure to pay attention and take notes. Be sure to make a friend in class so you have notes the days that are missed. She was pretty understanding of students who had to miss certain days of class, especially considering it was an excelled summer course.

4.0
2.0
RELIGION14B
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2014

Easy class. Online quizzes. As long as you do the crosswords and study the lecture notes you're good.

5.0
1.0
RELGN014B
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2015

She is an awesome teacher! We were a big forum class but it was very easy to get to know her. She's really understanding when you miss class if you tell her ahead of time. We did this big group project type presentation so be sure to make friends! Great teacher and has a interesting sense of humor.

4.0
1.0
RELIGION14B
Grade: B
May 31, 2015

make friends in class so they can sign you in if you miss class! research the religion you study online before a test an you'll pass, her study guides are online posted by former students take of advantage of that. make sure you TAKE NOTES during lecture and she gives extra credit as well, very easy A if you do the work and try of course.

5.0
2.0
RELIGN14A
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2015

Easy A, you just have to endure her long lectures. All answers to her etudes quizzes and final can be found on quiz let. But for the weekly essay question, you need to pay attention in class if she keeps repeating a certain topic that will be the essay question.

4.0
2.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2015

Professor McCandless can sometimes be strict and her notes are written all over the board ( a bit unorganized); however, she assigns no homework. Be sure to take notes and she will always have an essay question, reflection question, and a mini quiz online, once the religion was reviewed in class. Note: all quizzes and final have a time limit.

5.0
1.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2016

FINAL / QUIZZES ARE ON ETUDES GIVES A LOT OF EXTTRA CREDIT the question she asks randomly are not hard. just take notes her class was really interesting regret not taking 14B with her

5.0
1.0
REL14A
Feb 23, 2016

This professor is SO EASY. Her essay questions are so easy too. Just everything about this class is so easy. I don't even care about religion and she made it so interesting to me. I don't know how and why but it just does. I guess she's that good. She's funny sometimes. Most of the assignments are online so it's really easy.

5.0
2.0
RELGN14A
May 27, 2016
Would take again

Her lectures are on the white in the classroom no power point , therefore, taking good notes is key in this class. She is very nice . Her tests and quizzes are online she gives a study guide for every quiz and the book is must have.

5.0
1.0
RELIG14B
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2016
Would take again

There are a few group projects. there is an essay question which u have to attend class to get a good grade on. there is a reflection question and quizzes on eash religion which is an easy 100% if u do her crossword study guide. This class was all easy the only part slightly difficult was the essay question. plus no essays. great prof !

4.0
2.0
RELGN014A
Grade: A-
Jul 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Take notes and you'll be fine! Most of the assignments are online - reflections, quizzes, FINAL. The only in-class assignment is the in-class essay. Honestly, the class is pretty boring, but it's easy!

4.0
1.0
REL14A
Grade: A+
Jul 21, 2016
Would take again

Take notes on everything she writes on the whiteboard and do the crossword puzzle study guides. The book is definitely not needed. Read books in the religion section of the library to understand the material better, if needed. All of the quizzes and reflection questions are done online and a short essay question is done in class.

3.0
1.0
RELGN014A
Grade: C+
Jul 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She repeats herself quite often in her lectures, which gets boring after a while. But, she is straightforward, and I passed without reading the book.

3.0
4.0
REG14A
Nov 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't take her again. She is very funny, but not very approachable. Is difficult to follow along, and puts you to sleep.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
2.0
REL14B
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

her lectures are all over the place and very monotone but its a easy passing grade so its whatever

3.0
3.0
RELGN014B
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her lecture is all over the place. Students falling asleep. She just talks into the microphone and no use of technology. She is very nice and sweet but I hope she changes the way she teaches.

TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
REL14AB
Grade: A+
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Good teacher, Online quizzes and final and studyguides given for the quizzes. I took her for both 14A and 14B certain religions like islam and shinto she didnt reall cover due to time which was sad, I learned quite alot and love her, easy class in general essay questions are like 5 lines,her lecture is repetitive because no one answers her questio

3.0
1.0
REG14A
Grade: C
Jul 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

lectures somewhat dull, very nice, she can be a bit straightforward at times, which can be taken in wrong way, classwork is just in class essays (not often), 1 group project, online quizzes, so long as you take the notes she writes on the board, & do the crossword, you're good, don't really need book. not sure if I'd recommend, its an easy A though

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
REL14B
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2017
Would take again

Just show up to the lectures and complete your only group project and you'll be fine. Buying the textbook is not necessary since most of the content she quizzes you on she goes over in class. Just pay attention and take notes in class and you'll be fine. She gives you all the answers to the quizzes you'll be taking in class just pay close attention

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
REG14A
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2017
Would take again

I took Prof. McCandless over the summer, and it was an easy A. Her lectures are hand written on the board so be prepared to write. Quizzes and reflection questions are online, and she posts a crossword study guide(do them and you'll be set for the quiz). Short essay questions in class, always easy obvious answers. I recommend her.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2017
Would take again

She's really simple. If you show up to class, you don't even need the book. Fair warning: she's not too good with note taking - you need to write down everything she writes, including things she says that might be on the quiz.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
REG14B
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2017
Would take again

Let me simplify this for you. Textbook: No. Need to be in class: Yes. All her exams take place online, however, you have to go to class and write every single thing she WRITES and SAYS bcuz her notes aren't that good. Study for the in-class essays cause they are tough... no h/w. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. literally could get you the A you need.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
REL14B
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

She is any easy teacher but you have to be able to focus! Her voice is sometimes low I sat close and could barely here her. Also no book need because she rights everything down! You will have one group project which is fairly easy as well. extra credit is there as well!

EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
REL14AB
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Quizzes are a little difficult because everything on the board is not all that is on the test. Listen to her very closely. Essays in class aren't too difficult mostly the main concept of the religion. The group project is easy, just have to work with a few people and I suggest doing it first because you can get it out of the way. Extra credit too.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
RELGN14A
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. McCandless was the first professor I had in my college career and I fell in love with the class and loved m the professor. She gives clear lectures and is very detailed orally. Be careful when you listen to her and listen carefully. If you participate in the discussions, you'll do fine. The reflections and quizzes are online. Great! Loved it!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
REG14A
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher. She's a little unorganized but overall her lectures are good. She is very nice and willing to work with students as long as you are respectful during classes. Would definitely take her again.

4.0
2.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2018
Would take again

she's an okay teacher, her lectures are a bit sloppy and can get you confused. All the quizzes and final are In canvas. she docent really give time on the quizzes so study. She also gives a in class mini essay about the religion that you are learning at the time. Give LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT. she's really boring but she's easy so take her.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
REL14A
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2019
Would take again

Very simple class to pass. Small, inexpensive textbook. All you need is the book and you're required to reach one chapter every three weeks or so. Homework isnt crazy. I usually get distracted but the book isnt super boring. 10/10 recommend this class to everyone and anyone.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A+
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Class is overall easy to pass. Many opportunities for extra credit. Highly recommend sitting near her because she is very quiet. Do not need to pay attention to lectures to get 100% on quizzes.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
REL14A
Aug 3, 2019
Would take again

Really easy class. You can't fail if you do your work. Gives you extra credit and exams are not hard at all.

Participation matters
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5.0
1.0
REL14A
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2019
Would take again

Be sure to take notes on things she says and write; this will make it easier for the online quizzes and in class essay question. She has study guides and the answers are also on quizlet. In class essay are easy, just be sure to pay attention. There is reflection questions which are opinion questions.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Taking this class online is easy. All you have to do is complete assignments and do extra credit. Most of the answers on study guides, assignments, quizzes, and the final exam can easily be found on google/Quizlet so you don't have to stress yourself out with this class. Overall, this class is a breeze when taking this class online with her.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
RELGN14A
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Honestly shes the best religion professor ever. A reflection, essay question , and quiz each two weeks. Answers can be found by study guide or skimming thru the important parts of each chapter. Your only graded on the important information. Study guides prepare you. Honestly almost every answer on the quiz and final exam can be found on quizlet.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
2.0
2.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Unclear grading criteria, luckily its a online class and I googled tf outta the whole class. ion even care if I snitch on myself what she gonna do bout it.

Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
REL14A
Grade: C-
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

During the Covid 19 pandemic I was unable to reach her at all for months. She is incredibly hard on testing and grading. When I did get a hold of her she was very rude. Most of the answers are impossible to find in the book. I had a passion for Eastern Religions and she killed it. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU HAVE THE OPTION.

Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
RELIGION
May 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is kinda unorganized, tbh I didnt use my book at all and passed with a B. She had little assignments online but her quizzes were lw hard. Eh she isnt that bad

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A
May 23, 2020
Would take again

Easy class the class is okay. The topics we learned were all kinda the same so it gets boring. But an easy GE class to pass for credit

Respected
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Jun 30, 2020
Would take again

This class was interesting, and I enjoyed learning from Professor McCandless.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A+
Jul 3, 2020
Would take again

If you need this class for credit, take it. Professor doesn't communicate that much but do what you need to do to pass and you'll be fine.

4.0
2.0
RELGN014A
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2020
Would take again

Really easy class. There were 5 religions that we learned about. There was a discussion, quiz, and reflection question on each one. It was really easy, she gave a study guide for each quiz and the study guide was on quizlet. Plus she gives a lot of extra credit. You do not need the book at all. Highly recommend.

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5.0
1.0
REL14A
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

One of the easiest classes I've taken. Super easy A

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
REL14A
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2021
Would take again

This class was pretty easy. There weren't any essays but the weekly assignments usually have some writing to them. Usually just a paragraph on the modules. Pretty simple class, try not to miss any assignmsnts though because the total possible points is quite low compared to other classes. I passed with an A without buying the textbook.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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2.0
4.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I found the class harder than it needed to be. Only things posted are the assignments and brief chapter summaries. Other than that you have to rely on the textbook and maybe outside research. Didn't always email me back in time. Plus the assignments were posted randomly every week to be honest.

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
EASTERNRLG
Grade: A
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Really easy class. She grades a bit hard on the essay questions, but the actual Multiple choice exams are VERY SIMILAR to the study guide. I got a 94% just by following the directions and study guide. This class never took longer than an hour a week. I recommend this for people who are busy! I did not even do the Extra credit b/c i was confident!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
3.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2022
Would take again

Pretty easy class! Barely thought about it throughout the summer and passed with an A. Lots of EC offered, 4 exams, and some discussion boards. Graded by few assignments, so you need to get A's on almost all exams and assignments to finish with an A. Highly recommend this class, easy GE requirement.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
RELIG14A
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2022
Would take again

This class was really interesting and a good class to take over the summer. Just do your work and you are guaranteed an A! Overall highly recommend this professor.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
EASTERNRLG
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2022
Would take again

The class has very few assignments, some extra credit opportunities, and is overall easy. Assignments consist of discussion/response posts, reflections, prompts, and quizzes/exams.

5.0
2.0
REG14A
Grade: B+
May 24, 2023
Would take again

Great professor! Does require textbook, I got mine on Amazon. Gives great, clear instructions. Class mainly focuses on your interpretation and topic of the week. Definitly would take Professor McCandless again.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
3.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2023
Would take again

The layout of the class was nice and easy. There was a lot of reading, but really you just got to do your work and you will do well.

Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

You do have to buy the textbook you can find it on kindle, around like 60 dollars for having it for a few months. The class was very easy and clear, just do a lot of reading and take a quizzes as well. The final was just a big quiz. Just do your work on time and you will pass.

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Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
RELGN14A
Grade: B+
Aug 21, 2024
Would take again

Amazing teacher would take again.

Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024

Lots of reading needed to get a good understanding to do assignments. Discussions were easy; one paragraph, respond to 2 peers. Her study guides had typos and weren't very clear, so they didn't help. There are opportunities for extra credit though. Easy class to pass just a little tough on grading. Also checks if we exit the test/quiz page or not.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

take this class you won't regret it. Doable with any other classes or difficult class. For the book go on delta Facebook group where you can find good support. Professor provides videos and information of each chapter, study guides for quizzes which are not difficult.5-7 discussions weekly and respond to two others and final exam.

Caring
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
REG14A
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

easy class. Quiz after each religion professor provides a crossword puzzle study guide which could be helpful, extra credit work is provided but I didn't need it. This class did not stress me out at all just do all your work to pass with an A, Just understand the material to complete your responses correctly. Doable class

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Caring
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
RELGN14A
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

I took this back in fall of 2022, so I'm reviewing this off what I remember. She assigns discussions, quizzes, and a final quiz. I believe there was a midterm quiz, not sure. She has EC opportunities. Be careful bc she checks if you exit the test/quiz page or not. Her class is simple, but if you don't work then you fail (EC won't be enough).

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
REG14B
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2024

Her class wasn't difficult and not a lot of assignments. Just a lot of readings and she does provide a study guide cross words, however, it was hard to even understand her study guide, give us a short amount of time on our quizzes/exam. I did EC work but it made no difference in my grade. I did pretty well on my final but I ended up with a B.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
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3.0
3.0
REG14B
Grade: B
Feb 7, 2025

TBH, her class is relatively easy, but it involves alot of reading.The study guides she provides are confusing,due to the typos and mistakes she sent out for a different class.Even tho I did EC and made progress on my quizzes and exams,it didn't impact my grade at all. I put in so much effort to improve my grade,but it didn't make any difference.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
REG14A
Grade: D-
Mar 3, 2025

When picking the class I was understanding that there was no text book. Go online for class and we need books that cost over $100, close to $200. I'm doing my best reading the modules and utilizing the online library book for the class. I'm doing the best I can, I give my opinion in our discussions and she gives me half points.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
REL14B
Grade: B
Apr 6, 2025

Professor McCandless wasn't my original instructor, and once she took over, the class atmosphere shifted. Her feedback felt crass and unprofessional, and instead of feeling supported, I felt discouraged and anxious. It was emotionally draining, and I hope the school considers how her behavior impacts students.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
EASTERNRLG
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025

She forgot to submit almost every lecture, which made it hard to work on tests. She was a kind person, but she was not organized. Heavy on tests, took forever to grade. Textbook costs over 100 bucks if you're lucky a lower price is 50 or 75. It's possible to pass, but extremely stressful and I would not recommend this if you get overwhelmed easily.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
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3.0
5.0
EASTERNRLG
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025

A lot of extra credit but she wasn't organized. She regularly forgot about grading and also releasing work. She doesn't give good feedback and her textbooks are SUPER expensive. Overall she is a kind person but if you have a lot of classes going on at once, choose a different professor.

Tough grader
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Test heavy
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