3.9
Quality2.4
Difficulty63%
Would Retake96
Reviews63%
Would Retake
96
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What Students Say
“The lighting was bad in my speech and she gave zero credit for the entire assignment”
SPC1608 - 1.0 rating“She is also incredibly rude on emails”
SPC1608 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
80%
Textbook Required
20%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
Declining
-0.89 avg changeRatings by Course
1608
5.0
(1)SPC1608800
5.0
(2)INTROTOORAL
5.0
(1)SPEECH
5.0
(2)SPCSPC
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
1608
4.0
SPEECH
2.5
SPC1608
2.5
SPEECCOMM
2.0
SPC1608804
2.0
Reviews (96)
Very unprofessional teaching skills. Never hands out guidelines or rubrics for speeches and projects. Very vague directions are given. If just ONE tiny aspect of your outline or project is accidentaly left out, you are not allowed to present on a speech day. Horrible communication for a speech professor. Highly recommended to avoid.
She is amazing, best teacher ever!
She is very nice. I like her personally! She can be unclear with what exactly she wants out of your speech. And if one little detail or word is out of place on you outline she wont let you present, so keep that in mind. Would recommend over all though!
Mrs. Hudspeth is a very amazing woman who truly loves to teach. When you leave the class you always feel good about yourself. Her instructions are specific and you must make sure you have everything correct or else you won't be able to present. Just follow directions. I highly recommend her! She's a very special mentor!
Professor H was absolutely awesome and I would highly recommend her. Prepare and follow instructions and you will do well. I would love to take a class with her again. Passed with and A!
AWESOME TEACHER! If I could take her for another class I would even if I didn't need it! She only teaches speech though. She's awesome, loves to laugh and honestly doesn't take too much seriously. However, she's strict on what rules she has, and means business with assignments. but the assignments are super easy and you can do them on the spot!
Best teacher ever!
BEST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD!
Definately take this teacher. She is very patient and truly cares about you. She is straight up about what you need to do. Speeches are fun topics and she's layed back and funny.
<3 dr. h. ssc needs some higher-level speech classes so she can teach them & i can take them. dr. h is very well-read and very attentive to her students. much of the class grade is from in-class participation so you get a good grade just by showing up. all she asks is that you follow the guidelines for whatever the current speech project is.
One of the best teachers I have had the pleasure of sharing a class with from all the 8 different schools I have attended over the years. A great class for any major to take to polish your speaking skills.
She is not an easy professor!!! Prof Hudspeth means business! You have to do all your speeches & assignments on time, DONT SLACK. If you show up every class, take notes and do things on time you should be alright. I ended with a B int the course , but if I tried a little harder I could have easily gotten an A.
She gets u involved. You learn without realizing it. She is very motivating. I think she is a very nice, secure woman that could be a great mentor. She seems fair and upfront and she is approachable. Wish I could have her for more classes
I Love, Love, Love this professor, she is kind, caring and approachable. She makes learning so fun and easy and you will always remember the information she teaches. You even have fun presenting your speeches. I would recommend her class to everyone
Best teacher ever!!
Best teacher, very smart lady, sweet, and very helpful. She follows everything in the book, and she wants every assignments on time.You will be happy with her.
Dr. Hudspeth took pride in making sure her students were achieving and working at the fullest potential. While she did not use the textbook very often, her knowledge on public speaking(which I despised before taking this class)and teaching styles will only set you up for success. I actually do not fear talking in large groups anymore.
My favorite class ever.I hated speaking in front of a class and now I just do it.I really don't know how she does it but it works.Never did I feel overwhelmed in her class.Loved the volunteer project and had fun doing the cultural project. ALL FUN CLASS.And I miss that fun, laughs, and getting to know others on a personal level.
Best class ever. i hate talk and speaking..... now i cant stop. i love this teacher.. im not afraid anymore to talk in front of a group of people. Take her class even if your shy.
Best class ever! Learned alot,now i can speak in front of large groups of people with out being scared.
Dr. Hudspeth is a fabulous teacher. She genuinely cares about her students and only wants you to succeed. I was terrified of speaking in front of people and feel confident when doing so now. She uses helpful strategies to remember things for tests. I highly recommend this professor.
Dr.Hudspeth is a wonderful teacher, she is sweet and always knows how to make her students laugh. I am a very shy person, but she made our class a warm place to express ourselves. She gives 3 free days where you can miss class, laid back
In the beginning she's fantastic then just horrible. She grades speeches way to hard & all that caring is a act. 90 percent of the class is upset with her because how she grades. She will give you 4980 & tells you, u did a great job as if you cant figure out your average. She waves away your concerns about your grades. Pick another teacher.
very fun class she gives good notes and advice that can help you in your speeches and that can prepare you for your speeches
Dr. Hudspeth has a passion for Communication. She is Great! I enjoyed this class and blossomed with my delivery abilities. The two things that bother her would be talking while others are speakingpresenting and having your cell phone andor electronic device out. This is a easy A!
She is a great person in general. Her class was fun and easy to get through. The speeches weren't too difficult and she grades fairly. Very clear on what she wants and gives you great study guides for the exams. I would take her again if needed.
Professor H was the best teacher I've had at SSC. She is so funny and she does everything she can to help you pass her class. I wish she taught all the AA classes. She is an easy A as long as you take notes, do not miss the day of your speech, and you follow the criteria for your speeches. I would take her again!!
Mrs Hudspeth is a great teacher! If you show up to class and do your work and fallow her guidelines for work you will pass! Participate and respect her! Test questions are more tricky than expected but if you fallow all of the guidelines for every speech and study her test reviews well, you'll be good! Ask questions if you don't understand! :)
SHE IS VERY GENUINE IN WHAT SHE DOES AND KNOWS HER STUFF, SHOW UP TO CLASS AND FOLLOW HER DIRECTIONS AND YOU WILL PASS WITH FLYING COLORS.
GIVES A REVIEW BEFORE TESTS!! SPEECHES HAVE TO FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC RUBRIC!! ABSENTS COUNT TOWARDS YOUR FINAL GRADE :( & MUST BE ON TIME TO CLASS!! PROFESSOR CAN BE TOUGH AT TIMES, AND SOME MATERIAL ISN'T CLEAR.
Dr. Hudspeth is a wonderful professor. I have no negative comments towards this instructor. She's not an easy grader, you have to work for your grade!!!
Great lectures, and serves that real life advice you'll use after school. Show up to EVERY class, follow the rubric EXACTLY for the speeches and you'll get an A. Midtermfinal were only tests and tricky, but she hands out a great review sheet and uses mnemonics, which are very helpful. NOT a pushover, but she'll help you if you're sincere.
Her class is really easy but she is really full of herself sometimes.
Really good teacher and is very clear and helpful. However she can be very full of herself (often) but can also be funny at times. Overall I enjoyed the class. She messed up my grade but took a lot of her personal time in order to help me get it straightened out. If you do the work, you will pass.
I absolutely LOVED coming to her class. She was clear as to what to expect & really helped you succeed. Coming to class is definitely key or else you will fail. She gives you everything you need in order to pass with greats ways to remember key points from her lectures & reviews to assist. She was funny & a realist which i appreciated
I HATE public speaking so I figured I'd really struggle in this class. Professor Hudspeth is very pleasant but talks to her students like they are 8 years old. If you participate and follow the instructions for the speeches, you'll have an easy "A".
Hudspeth is VERY into group work and interacting. If you don't like this kind of thing, do not take her. She is a very sweet person. Do not actively use your phone in this class, she doesn't tolerate that. There is no relief in between speeches, it's one after the next. The speeches are very random, ranging from your favorites to cultures.
Amazing professor. Very easy class. Just make a speech within the time frame and you get credit. She literally spoon feeds you when it comes time for the exam. She will give you a study guide with all the answers. TAKE HER!!!
I was really nervous to take speech thinking it would be me standing in front of a podium 24/7 talking about politics. Dr. Hudspeth really made this an enjoyable class. She is such a kind person & she really sets you up for success. It is powerpoint based and if you follow the rubric you will ace them. She is easy going and funny. Love her!
Don't get me wrong he's a good guy but he disarms you with his kindness then half way though the quarter you realize your doing just too much unnecessary work to justify for an English 101 class.
She's a very sweet teacher. But she doesn't give you very many notes to help with the midterm and final. If you don't become close with her she's very blunt and rude like. She's very strict on grading speeches. I don't recommend taking her unless you plan on kissing butt to get a good grade.
Dr. H and I got along quite well and I never had too many issues with her. Show up on time always and always show up prepared and you should have no problem. Follow the instructions on the speeches to the T and it should not be that hard. She can be rude and harsh at times. Come on time, come prepared and all is well.
Best teacher that I have had in college, engaging, challenging and made all of us enjoy learning. Fascinating lectures, and great speech examples. I loved the Service Learning and Culture Speech. Definitely take her, awesome!!!
Professor Hudspeth was a great teacher! She was kind and caring to her students as long as they put effort into her class and wants the best interest for her students.
90% of the year she was fine, 10% she was horrible. Would not recommend taking her.
I loved loved this professor!!! Very supportive and encouraging, great teacher, good examples. One of the best professors I have ever had in college. Definately take her she's awesome.
Dr. Hudspeth is one of the greatest professors I have ever taken. Not only does she truly care about the success of her students, but she teaches in a way that keeps the entire class engaged. She is defiantly one of the main reasons I decided to be a Communications Major.
I love this teacher. Her class is very easy and she is enjoyable to be around. She gives many study aids to help with the test but you have to show up to class in order to get good grades.
Prof Hudspeth made this class fun. She's caring, helpful, and tried to get everyone to loosen up and enjoy this class as much as possible. She knows communication in and out.
I was so nervous about public speaking because I'm not outspoken, but Hudspeth made the class such a welcoming environment. She does not comment on your speech in front of everyone she does it in private. She truly loves her students and wants them to succeed. We used the textbook only once at the beginning of the semester.
Awesome, caring, motivating, knowledgable, fun, I would highly recommend!
What a phenomenal Professor! Honest, caring, and simply a joy to be taught by. Midterm and final exam count for just as much as the speeches so make sure you study as they are slightly difficult if you do not pay attention in class. Would take her again in a heartbeat.
She is simply AMAZING! Growing up, I've always had a hard time speaking in front of people because I had a low self esteem. She does an amazing job teaching and motivating people to be brave and get over their fears of public speaking. She creates an environment that is welcoming and fun and the perfect speech teacher.
Touch grader, but is inspirational and lectures are meaningful and relatable. Great analogies and connections to real-life situations from lectures. Leaves you thinking about the class after every session. Presentions have strict guidelines. Pushes you past speech anxiety.
Since I have to make this short, I will say she does not tell you your grade in the class until the end of the course when it is too late. Nothing is online. I got a C when I am an A+ student. I was absent 3 times but made up 2 of those times on extra credit and still got a C. The course revolves around your final exam I guess. Ask about grades!
I took oral communication as my one of my last classes for my degree. I was dreading this class for 2 years. This professor made it so easy and great any time I had questions. I took this online and during summer session A which was 6 weeks. We did 3 speeches that you take in front of 5 or more. She made it super easy.
Missing classes will add up. She acts as if she cares about any and all things but lacks constructive feedback on speeches. She is a bit full of herself but I would imagine she has earned it since she as Doctorate. Sometimes obliterate students over some issues depends on her mood. No grades until after the semester. DO NOT TAKE
Mrs hudspeth is the best speech teacher! She gives so many examples on how to create and how to present your speeches. The class is based off of 4 speeches but theyre fun and pretty easy! I highly recommend taking her class!
Best teacher I have ever taken. Explains exactly what I needed to do for a good grade. Loved her!!!! Definitely take this professor
Great Professor. She was always willing to help and gave clear guidelines for the speeches and review for the exams. Great examples and really cares about all of us. We learned about different Cultures and did a Service Project speech. I wish I could have her teach all of my classes, she's awesome! Definitely take her!
FANTASTIC!!!!
Not great. Doesnt communicate well and requires extra curricular activity for assignments. Meanwhile this is a mandatory class for all students. Had quite a few problems with this teacher. unfair and not understanding what so ever, nor flexible
This professor is the best. The only people who complain are the ones who don't do their work. Teacher is straight forward, tells you what you need to do to be successful. If you don't come to class, don't do your speeeches or study then you can't blame this teacher it's your fault. My friends and I did our work and we all did great. Loved her!
Shes very narcissistic, she could spend the whole class talking about herself if she wanted to. Doesnt give the greatest feedback, and doesnt give good reminders of when a specific event is. Overall, 2/10 would go there again.
Very Good, I would definately take again.
My favorite professor EVER! Great class, I learned alot, became a better speaker, great discussions. Really cares about her students.
She gives no clear grading criterias on anything, and she does not care if her whole class fails. She is also incredibly rude on emails.
Great Professor.
Excellent professor, I learned alot from her, caring, fun class. Assignments and grading criteria clearly explained. Encouraging and helped all of us learn. I didn't want to have to give a speech because of my nerves but she reassured me and made everyone feel comfortable. Definately take her. My favorite professor.
I took this class since it was the last one before my degree, whether you take it first or last be sure to pick professor Hudspeth's class, speaking in public or making a video of me doing so was never easy for me but she made it possible with good feedback and she pinpoints what you need to work on, do your homework and you will ace this class
I base my rating off my grading experience with this professor. This professor is strict on the smallest points with even one project and can issue you a 0 for things that only deduct points. I understand that there are things I can improve on, I downright accept that; but when you are issued 0s for a nitpicks isn't okay. Don't take this professor.
By far the worst professor Ive ever had the misfortune of having and just interacting with in general. She is not only extremely rude, she just flat out does not care about her students. The lighting was bad in my speech and she gave zero credit for the entire assignment. The worst professor Ive ever had, surprised she still teaches. Avoid her.
I took this course online and this professor was really organized and fast at getting grades back. She grades fairly and as long as you do your work this class is an easy A.
This Professor is amazing. I would highly recommend. She is straight up about what needs to be done. She gives encouraging feedback. Don't plagiarize, it's a zero. I just followed the directions and did great. She inspired me to want to be a better speaker. Assignments are fun and I really learned alot. She's the best! My favorite!
Best Professor! Amazing! Clear assignments and speech examples. Best class, loved it! Follow the examples and turn in work. The only people in my class that didn't do well didn't turn in their assignments or plagiarized. She's really cool, great examples and fun speeches.
Really rude to me in class just because I talked too much
She is very strict with her grading. You're only allowed one resubmit through the whole semester and if you need to do more than one there are no exceptions. One missed speech and your grade at most a C-. Would not recommend.
Dr. Hudspeth is a solid choice for a speech class. She provides great feedback and will answer any questions you have. She grades fairly and as long as you follow her directions for the assignments you will do fine.
Yeah try to avoid this woman if you can. She only allows one late assignment. I had an issue where technology had messed up and she considered the assignment late even though it was not my fault? Also un-clear with her directions. I emailed her about an assignment that messed up again and she would not take it even though I put a lot into it.
Most assignments are watching a bunch of videos and reviewing them. Two speeches, directions are long but also not super clear. Watching a bunch of shark tank segments depressed me but workload is not heavy if you keep up with it make sure to turn everything in on time.
Amazing Professor. One of the best that I have had. Take this teacher, loved her class. Gives clear directions on assignments, provides good examples and interesting.
Unreasonable
10/10 would recommend, workload not too heavy, provides feedback, clear instructions! Take her! I had her for summer 2022 online course.
I took this class online and it was pleasant. There were few assignments and most were simple. Some of them are quite time-consuming though, but as long as you have time to contribute to this class you'll be fine. The professor gives chances for retakes and extra credit as well. The textbook is only needed a handful of times throughout the class.
This professor is very difficult to work with, her canvas page is empty, not very collaborative, very rude responding through emails, doesn't answer the questions asked through emails, and her presentations in class are vague with no details. Professor Hudspeth is Impossible to work with and I highly recommend taking a different professor.
Professor Hudspeth was a good pick for speech. There are only three speeches and a couple of assignments. I had an issue with my last speech, and I had to resubmit, but she ended up giving me a grade above the penalty. The rubric is clear, and she gives good feedback on assignments. Follow the instructions and guidelines and you'll be fine!
I was her student, and I will never forget what a great teacher she is.
So easy, gives good feedback and is very light on grading. Little to no work. 10/10 would take again.
I missed a point in the rubric, and she wanted me to redo the video instead of taking 5 points off. Even after I told her I'd rather have the points taken off then, have to get five people together again to retake the video. So then I got a lower score than I would have originally because she took off points for it being resubmitted.
Her grading policy is strict, allowing one late assignment with a 20% penalty. She graded one of my late assignments normally, so I thought I hadn't used my late pass. Weeks later, she changed my grade from 100 to 80%, saying it was my one late pass, which caused me to fail the course. Avoid her if you need more leniency.
This professor was pretty easy to work with, and the class itself was very easy. She doesn't use honorlock, and there were literally ten assignments for the whole course. However, if she says a time requirement, it has to be exact. I got a zero on a lengthy speech because I was nine seconds over. She also only allows one resubmission for a speech.
Professor Hudspeth is a wonderful instructor. She provides clear feedback and is flexible with grading. The workload is manageable, and using resources like unstuckstudy can really help with study prep. Overall, a great class to take.
Dr. Hudspeth is a great professor. Rubrics are clear, and she gives very clear feedback. Follow all the directions and read the material for the quizzes. They're timed, so be careful. She responds to emails quickly to answer questions. She offers extra credit and a makeup speech too. Overall, a very nice professor, take her if you have speech.
Very nitpicky and specific with the grading.
This was an easy course, only because of the teacher. She made the class fun to do and easy to pass, unlike many others. I took speech online and she was a great teacher, making everything simple for her students. She is a nice lady.
Her assigment rubrics can be vague, which leaves confusion and frustration for the student. She wasn't very nice, and the class wasn't very memorable. But, I was seven seconds over on a speech I had to record in front of five people (100 pt assignment) and she gave me a zero and redo. So I might be biased. It's simple but don't go over time.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
80%
Textbook Required
20%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.89 avg changeRatings by Course
1608
5.0
(1)SPC1608800
5.0
(2)INTROTOORAL
5.0
(1)SPEECH
5.0
(2)SPCSPC
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
1608
4.0
SPEECH
2.5
SPC1608
2.5
SPEECCOMM
2.0
SPC1608804
2.0