4.8
Quality2.1
Difficulty78%
Would Retake111
Reviews78%
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111
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What Students Say
“Great professor overall”
SOC001 - 5.0 rating“awesome teacher, testes are hard”
SOC0043814 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
87%
Textbook Required
0%
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SOCIOLOGY001
5.0
(1)SOC3839
5.0
(2)SOC13
5.0
(1)SOC003
5.0
(1)S004
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SOC3749
4.0
SOC110
4.0
S004
3.0
SOC6351
3.0
SOC013
3.0
Reviews (111)
Mr. Vito is very inspiring!!! It kind of made me want to change my major. Still debating. He's clear with the topic of each chapter. He's always prepared, super young but better than my elder professors for sure! I wish class was not ending so soon, hoping to take another class with him! You'll learn and laugh too!
Amazing professor! Super laid back, funny and informative guy! Always enjoyed going to class! Highly recommend!
He is always clear on what is on his test. Attending class is important because about half of the test questions are from lectures. He is funny and is really interstellar in students optionns.
This class was clear cut, if you utilize the material given and show up/ pay attention it's hard to fail. Professor Vito is very helpful and breaks down the material very well.
True investment from an individual I have not seen from other professors in quite some time. Delightfully insightful, very specific would take another one of his courses in a heartbeat!
Great professor. I've taken a sociology class before and it wasn't a fun learning environment. Mr. Vito made his lectures fun using videos and group activities. In my opinion, this kind of teaching helps me absorb the information better. He's very funny and hip. I'd highly recommend him to all students.
This professor is pretty easy going but you must attend class for his lectures and group work. In the lectures he gives you a lot of information that will be on the test but the lecture slides do not have that information.
Chris Vito is by far one of my favorite professors at College of the Desert. He is super funny, down to earth, and likes to have fun while he teaches. You do need to come to class in order to pass his class. Take his lectures and listen to him. His energy in class made my 8AM so fun, and I wanted to come to class. Also willing to help with grades.
One of the best professor ive ever taken and if i had the chance to take him again i will. knows how to keep you up even when the class is at 8 in the morning .
Great teacher and very exciting class.
great
Awesome! Loved his class would take any class taught by him. Makes class fun and is hilarious. You need to go to lecture because what he talks about is actually on the test. He takes the time to do a review before each test and is willing to clarify anything you're confused about. Show up, pay attention, take notes and you'll pass!
Professor Vito clarifies during lectures what key-terms will be on the exams, so you must be present in class for you can do well on the exams. If you have the opportunity to take his class, do it or you'll regret it.
Really good professor, thorough with instructions and takes the time to help you if you don't understand something. Open for any kind of questions. Not too challenging of a class if you study but attendance is important because he does have give group discussions and notes that may be on the exam.
He is a great professor, very fun, and very helpfull. You have to go to class, do the class work, and reflections if you want to get a good grade. It is a fun class, you will want to go to class. He makes you think outside of the box. The exams are not hard as long as you study for it. Good luck!
Professor Vito was one of the best professors I have ever had. Incredibly helpful and willing to help his students. He made class very entertaining which is important at 8 a.m. I would highly recommend taking his class.
This course is very well organized. Goes by the syllabus, homework assignments well explained and lectures are entertaining and informative. Group-work gives students a chance to work with others and discuss/solve critical thinking problems. Test are passable if you study notes (from lecture) and read the chapters. Well prepared prepared professor.
He explains the material very well and the tests are very easy!
Just be sure to read the materials provided. If you have questions ask. Listen to lectures and take notes, they are part of the test. Makes it easier if you print out the lecture, so you can pay more attention when he is lecturing. Do Not miss any lectures, very important information is given for the test.
Gives extra credit for attendance
Amazing class. Most fun I've had yet at COD. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn about sociology or just wanting to have fun.
Professor Vito really makes the class enjoyable, this was one of my favorite classes. He makes the subject interesting and lectures are entertaining.
The Lectures that he gives are interesting and he explains a lot in class. If you miss class you may miss something that he will put on the test and the reflections that he has you do for homework are important. There is group projects but they are pretty easy and help you with test information. Overall I would take him again for any class.
Christopher and his class are very organized. The assignments are clear and do-able. The lectures are clear, understandable, and informative. The grading is clear, fair, and understandable. He makes it fun to think about the subject, then puts you into small groups to discuss and write opinions about the subject at hand. Great class. Do it.
I really enjoyed the class. Vito was a great professor. He explained everything very well and the test aren't that hard!
Vito is easy to understand, explains thoroughly, and gives you a chance for extra credit. A very fair teacher, with strong passion for Sociology.
Professor Vito give amazing and insightful lectures, turning mundane or abstract issues intro truly intriguing and motivating topics. He always throws a bit of humor into lecture and makes it applicable to the students lives. He has clear expectations and is very helpful.
Lectures are interesting. Must show up in order to pass. His exams are mostly based on the lectures. If you miss class it will effect you on the exam. Extra credit given often.
My opinion is that he is a young cool professor. I like his classes because are very interesting.
Best professor I've had at COD. He is one of those professors in which his lectures catch your interest and gets you thinking. Not boring at all, ok amount of homework but none that you break your head over, and a good amount of studying. Overall, somewhat easy and fun, yet learned more than in many other classes.
Prof Vito is knowledgeable in his field and it shows. He does move through his lectures and information quickly so you need to be paying attention. He encourages participation and interaction during his class by involving students in the topics and having workgroup assignments in class.
He's great professor and makes all his lectures very interesting. He makes it easy to understand the subject he is talking about
Very down to earth teacher. He is on the younger side of most teachers I've had. If I needed to take another sociology class it would be with him. I recommend him, makes lectures interesting as well.
I took Soc-004 with him which is Critical Thinking. Critically thinking is not my strong side. I hate having to critically think because it is so confusing. When I took his class and he started lecturing he caught my attention right away. the way he makes you see things changes the perspective of how you saw society. His lectures are the best.
I took Soc 4 with this professor. He was an amazing professor. Critical thinking is not my strong at all but the way he set up his lectures were very interesting and made you actually think. I learned a lot from his class. He actually made me see the whole picture of how we live and everything that has to do with current and past eras He Is Amazing
Pretty awesome professor over all. Easily relatable and very clear course material. His lectures are pretty great and he always finds a way to make it funny. Additionally, he curses like a sailor.
I thought this class was going to be hard at first, Professor was super helpful and all lecture notes are the exam, exams are not hard at all! One of the best professors Ive had! Would definitely take again!
Really helpful professor, following the instruction and do the homework you will pass the class.
Professor is very helpful, lectures are not to long and is very specific. Tests are focused on lecture and some reading, so coming to class is a must if you want to get those tests questions correct. Very knowledgeable in this subject, and cares about his students. Also gives extra credit.
He is very helpful, the lectures are not very long and are very specific. Tests focuses on lecture and the readings, coming to class is very important if you want to get the test questions right. There is also extra credit opportunity.
Fun to be in class, relates lecture to things we actually understand.
Someone like me with social anxiety, hard for mr too look forward to class because there are too many group activities.
Made the class interesting and fun. Would definitely take another course with him instructing.
Christopher vito is a really good professor. His lecture are entertaining and easy to understand. I would definitely take his class again.
Mr. Vito is not only just my sociology professor but he turnede out to be a freind in the classrom and not just an instructor. His tests are easy enough that if you show up to class and pay attention to the lecture, there is no need to study for it becuase he serves the information quite well and understandable. Overall Mr. Vito is a great teacher.
he is a really good professor, show up pay attention review for your test and you should be fine. awesome man.
Professor Vito is super chill and his lectures are quiet interesting and most of the work done in class is group work so you get to meet other people. His tests are simple as long as you show up and listen to his lecture. He is cool to talk to and has a lot of interesting stories for his lectures.
This class is super interesting and fun! Teacher is pretty chill and understanding. You get extra credit on your test if you attend all classes. It's not difficult to understand the material but if you have trouble he's happy to help. Would definitely take him again. Awesome teacher
His class is relatively easy, just show up and pay attention. It's not hard at all, although some questions on tests are based on lectures so attendance does matter.
Compeling interpretation of contemporary material, engaging on all levels... Inspired by this professor and class
Professor Vito is an awesome professor. Every class, I learned something new. It was never a boring class. He made each lecture fun and interesting. As long as you show up to class. take notes and study those notes for the exams, you'll definitely pass. Hardly any homework. All in all, this is a great class to take with Professor Vito!
Professor Vito is a great professor! His lectures are never boring and he has you engaged in group activities throughout the semester. His assignments are easy and they actually make you think about the discussion on a more personal level .As long as you take notes and show up , you'll pass with flying colors. I recommend Professor Vito !
Professor Vito is an amazing professor. His lectures are never boring and have always kept my interest. His teaching style is what I was hoping for in college courses. He's fun and active and gets even the quietest of students to participate. Show up to class, take notes, do the easy assignments and there is no way to fail. By far my favorite class
Professor Vito is amazing. He made the sociology/critical thinking class very interesting and fun. He gave us clues on what to study for each tests and adds some extra credit to each tests for every time we showed up in class, meaning that if we show up for 5 classes he adds up 5% to the grade of your test. Really helpful and fun.
Don't let his young appearance fool you, Professor Vito is very knowledgeable in his field. Definitely makes you think outside the box. I took his class at 8 in the morning, usually I am all out of it that early but his class is always interesting and wakes you up.
Professor Vito makes critical thinking a common thing in every day life after you take his class. He does not force you to think of things, but instead makes it so you ask yourself the questions and debate among classmates, all coming up with different ideas and answers. I could not recommend Professor Vito enough, if given the chance take it.
tests depend on most of your grade and is based a lot on lecture so if you take notes and listen you should be good. 6 hw assignments based on completion and a final paper.
he is good teacher, but tough grader
Great professor overall. Very clear when it comes to explaining lectures and study guides for test.
Professor Vito is a very professional and helpful professor. Provided assistance when needed and made class interesting and the subject matter a topic worth learning about.
proff Vito makes class really interesting the fact that he speaks of current world problems and it is always a great time to be in his class, we have weekly group projects, and as for the tests he gives, he will literally tell you what will be on the test.
Professor Vito is a passionate professor who is always willing to teach his class. His work is fairly easy and understandable. He is one of my favorite professors who has become quite an inspiration. Chris is compassionate, intelligent and overall an amazing professor. Most definitely take any of his courses.
Laid back, but take his course serious!
awesome teacher, testes are hard
Great professor knows his stuff and gives a great lecture. Show up and do your homework and you will succeed in his class.
He does give a lot of extra credits and the lectures are amazing and fun review them to pass
Gives good feedback, hilarious, clear grading criteria
If I could take him again I would. Amazing instructor. Gives lots of extra credit. He tells you what is going to be on the exam the lecture before the exam. And just overall hilarious and gets on our (and I mean young people's attitudes) level. Show up to class, do the work, and study what he tells you to at least once. You'll at least get a B.
Professor Vito is by far one of the coolest teachers I have ever had. He is very clear on his grading criteria and has no intention of giving students a hard time like other professors. As long as you do all the work, there is no reason why you shouldn't get an A in the course. His lectures are also very fun and interesting, so don't miss!
His lectures were interesting and to the point since day one, and thankfully he gives you various opportunities to recieve extra credit. He also makes sure to go over what will be on the test. i highly recommend you take his class, you will not regret it.
Best professor at COD I would recommend to everyone
Awesome profesor. I feel the the class was informative, but and the same time it was relatively easy. He gives extra credit and he also has the class do alot of group work.
Professor Vito is good professor, keeps things light, makes lectures bearable, and is generally a great guy.
There for you, test? not many, amazing lectures.
This class was so much fun! Lectures were very interesting and clear, even includes all lectures online just in case. He grades very easy and test are based on everything we talk about during class. He is very straightforward no miscommunication. Overall a great class and most definitely recommend!!
The professor is not strict and easy going that's actually what I liked the most that he cares and talks to his students. He is easy to talk to and he understands if you have an issue. Vito is also well prepared and organized. He knows how to keep the class going without making it boring. Not a hard class just pay attention and put effort .
good at lectures are good but sometimes boring. will give extra credit if you miss assignments. overall good teacher.
Great Professor, He is funny and provides all the tools you need to be successful. Lectures are great and not drawn out.
Very fun class. Everything is crystal clear during discussions and applies all lessons to real life situations.
Awesome and funny lectures. You have fun while you learn a lot.
He was my favorite professor for the semester because he made class fun. He makes you work in groups for class work and his tests are directly from lecture and power points. He is clear and gives great examples to help understand the topic better. Overall very awesome professor.
Professor is great!
HE IS A GOOD PROFESSOR AND AMAZING AT TEACING, YOU HAVE TO COME TO THE CLASS AND TAKE HIS EXAMS WHICH AS EASIES EXAMES. HIS CLASS AN EASY A.
He's a great professor! Class was always so much fun!
Great professor, never late and understand you as a student. Can be more helpful, doesn't really bug the students or question them if they are in need of help.
Pretty straightforward class with powerpoint lectures and basic group assignments. I was surprised the exams were multiple choice considering how complex the issues discussed in class were.
One of the best professors I've taken. I really enjoyed the class. EASY A ! Would totally recommend him to anyone.
Mr. Vito gives a clear understanding of the course. As long as you show up for lecture and put in the effort, you should pass. The exams are a little tough, but again, if you put in some study time, you will be fine.
Aweesome teacher!! Really fun class, hes very good at expressing his opinions with out pressuring you to convert and change your opinions. He talks and bout and helps alot of understand current issues that everyone should be educated on.
Great teacher, interesting topics discussed on important social issues. Think critically about the issues discussed in class and explore different sides of the issues.
Excellent professor. He is funny, easy going, and intellectual. Professor Vito's lectures are NOT boring. He finds ways to help you better understand the terminology and is an interesting person, his class is worth taking. He likes to play music before starting and is very social. I reccomend you taking his class!
Very understanding and clear teaching style. All lectures are even provided online! Only thing is that the textbook is barely used, and his tests include questions from it (like 10), but over time, cease. AMAZING professor!
One of the best professors I've had so far. His lectures are entertaining and engaging making class something fun to look forward to. They were also short and informative and he made everything easy to understand. Exams are easy as long as you pay attention and show up. Very rad, easy going, down to earth guy. I'd take another class with him!
Chris Vito is hands down a role model. Many of us had the typical mean poor dress elderly teacher. Don't be fooled by his young sharp dress style and down to earth attitude, this teacher knows his material! Pleasure to be in his class, the test are tough of you dont show up. Review your notes and read a little and your A should be ready
Professor Vito is a great teacher who really explains the material well. He is very laid back and the class has a good vibe where everyone can give their opinion freely and openly. You need to go to class to do the group assignments and study for the tests. He is very helpful and understanding and greatly recommend his class.
Was very detailed when explaining the lecture. Very cool professor!! He also has some funny stories. Test are easy if you take notes because 80% of the test is based on notes so it's best if you don't miss class!!
easy-going,engaging atmosphere. very up to date. participation is mandatory in the sense that you will have a much easier time if you do show up to class. a very laid back personality. concise lecture, very clear in subject matter
Fun and easy going teacher
He's Really cool and very informative.
Great professor, really wants you to succeed. All lectures are related to today's problems and all exams are from every word said in his lecture.
A great person
I was very happy to have taken Mr. C. Vito for this required class. He is up beat and makes learning enjoyable. His method of teaching works for me. Lecture are posted on blackboard, additional notes of the lecture made in class is important. Attendance is key for this reason. I recommend this instructor and would absolutely take him for again.
Talks too much about his own life and everything he taught can be learned from a book. Not inspirational. Needs more experience. Guys not professor material.
PROF VITO IS A Strong TEACHER. His passion for sociology was definitely felt. Even made me want to learn the things I learned from him... More teachers of his nature would be a plus
Great Teacher, makes material interesting with lots of multimedia use. Would recommend to anyone needing to take the course. Tests are a little different than normal but still very easy as long as you show up to class.
Prof Chris Vito really is not like your typical professor. He encourages class participation and creative thinking. He also is very real and relatable when he is teaching. He teaches by explaining book knowledge and connecting them with current topics. His teaching style is very different from usual professors, but it is different in a good way
Gives extra credit if you rate him here. I got extra credit for posting this rating!
Great professor. He cares about his students and knows sociology.
Chill professor. He cares about his students and wants you to do well. Would recommend for all students.
chill professor.
Professor Vito was a game changer for me! I came to college with a clear view of what I wanted out of school for a career, but after his class my entire career goal changed dramatically. I couldnt be happier. I wish HE TAUGHT ALL my classes! He is clear on what will be on test and respects DSS students needs. IF U LUV HIP HOP ULL LUV HIS LECTURES!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
87%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.16 avg changeRatings by Course
SOCIOLOGY001
5.0
(1)SOC3839
5.0
(2)SOC13
5.0
(1)SOC003
5.0
(1)S004
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SOC3749
4.0
SOC110
4.0
S004
3.0
SOC6351
3.0
SOC013
3.0