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“I never went to class and I made an A”
SOCI2300 - 5.0 rating“The only thing I can say about Dr”
SOSOC - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
10%
Textbook Required
27%
Grade Predictor
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B+
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3350
5.0
(2)SOCI
5.0
(1)ALL
5.0
(1)SOC
5.0
(4)GNST
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
FAMIL3346
3.5
SOC
3.0
FAMILYSOC
3.0
SOCIOLOGY2300
3.0
SOCI1001
3.0
Reviews (87)
He is an excellent professor.
Dr. Briscoe is very intelligent and he cares about his students. He can help you not only in class, but just life in general. He knows a lot and he can help you; he's very encouraging.
Briscoe is the teacher you want for ANY Socio class. Flexible, sincere, and thoughtful. Pretty great guy actually. NB
Super nice, likeable guy, but doesn't really teach ANYTHING! Overall I'd have to say PEAW was a total waste of my time and tuition. DON'T WASTE YOURS!
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I really enjoyed his class. He was very helpful at all times. I still communicate with him on a regular bases.
very thorough
Dr. BRiscoe is so nice and his tests are not hard!
This is an excellent professor. He gives study guides to all his tests. He only lectures over info that is on the test.
Ditto to all
Dr. Brisco is awesome, I feel like he heas a second calling on his life. He is not only very professional he really cares about his students on a personal level.
Dr.Briscoe is a wonderful teacher. He wants to help you lean the material and he'll do anything to help you learn. He cares about how well you do and school and that you are able to show your potentional. He wants all students to further their education and will help you achive it. He's the best.
One would have to be an idiot if they cannot pass Briscoe. However you most definetaly have to study. His tests are tricky, but he is fair. He does not test you on material that he did not cover. He doesn't try to set you up to fail like most professors. His kind is hard to come by.
He is awesome teacher and wants his students to continue with their education. his tests are just what he says they are.
Cares about his students.test are pretty simple.he lectures so that everyone can understand.best teacher on campus by far.funny too
Dr. Briscoe is a wonderful human being. He sees beyond race, class, gender...he is interested in helping people do their best in class and in life. What you learn in his class, you will keep for a lifetime.
I love this professor!!! I feel like I am being taught by Bill Cosby. I look forward to his class!!
Dr. Briscoe is the coolest prof ever! He tells us he loves us after every class. He is so much fun. He really relates to us. He talks just like we do. It's really funny. He keeps those early morning classes intertaining!
I can't wait to take Family Violence from him. He is a great teacher! EASY TOO!
Wonderful/
HE IS A WONDERFUL PROFESSOR. HE ACTUALLY SHOWS A GENUINE CARE AND CONCERN FOR ALL OF HIS STUDENTS. HE PUSHES FOR HIS STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN ALL OF THEIR CLASSES, NOT JUST HIS. PROFESSORS LIKE DR BRISCOE DON'T COME VERY OFTEN. HE IS A TRUE BLESSING.
This teacher keeps your interest in class. He is funny and very very attractive older man. I am enjoying his class alot.
I never had this professor, but when my professor got sick for 3 weeks, this guy stepped in and helped us get caught up.
Awesome professor. Loves to teach and loves his students! Would recommend him to anybody. Show up for class to copy the outlines and listen to what he says -- he breaks everything down.
YOU WILL NOT FIND THIS KIND OF INSTRUCTOR IN THE UNIVERSITY.HE IS REALLY GOOD IN HIS TEACHING, VERY HELPFUL, YOU WILL LEARN A LOT IN WHICH WILL HELP YOU IN YOUR FUTURE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS INSTRUCTOR. MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND THE CLASS EVEN ATTENDENT IS NOT MANDATORY. TAKE ALL THE EXAMS SERIOUSLY AND YOU CAN MAKE AN A.
GET HIM TO GET AN A!
Dr. Briscoe is a great teacher who really cares about the welfare and future of his students. Listen to what he tells you to read/study and you will do just fine, he tells you exactly what will be on the exam. just LISTEN. He is a very caring person and a pleasure to be around. A+ in my book.
Very popular with the students. Average criteria. Uses his personal opinion as fact.
A great professor.
Dr.Briscoe was AWESOME !! he is a great professor and i would take another class that he taught. I took his class on mwf at 8 am and he was always energetic and very cool... just a fun loving, student caring professor !! TAKE HIS CLASSES !!!!
Dr.Briscoe is the greatest teacher that i've had since i've been at ualr. His test u understand them he give u all the information in your notes thats on the test. And he helps his students he cares about his students..!!! GREAT TEACHER TAKE HIM!!!
if not the best, one of the best teachers around school. He teaches in real life situations but also making it interesting. highly recommended.
He is very easy to understand. He makes outlines for each chapter that he discusses in class and you copy down to study for the test.
He is a great professor. Likes to keep you focused in class.
Great Prof. Made subject very interesting and his test were pretty easy if you showed up for class and took notes. Highly recommended.
I love Dr. Briscoe!! As long as you come to class for the most part and read the book, you will make an A. The study guide he gives out is very helpful, just copy this down and make notes of what he says is important and the tests will be easy.
Very helpful and full of life.He will help any one who needs help. Show up to class have a good time and pass the test with an A
I've taken just about all his classes because they are super easy. Class is not mandatory but I would recommend for his sociology class. Test comes exactly from his notes. Great teacher and cares for his students.
He is great. Gives an outline for each chapter and explains everything on it. Tests are easy, goes over everything on them. He makes the subject very interesting an easy to understand by using examples.
Dr. Briscoe is super cool! All you have to do is to do nothing in every class but listening until the review day. On Review Day, Dr. Briscoe shows Study Guide on the projector practically telling the answers so write everything down then study it. If you do that, you will pass every test and eventually the class with flying A!
Dr. Briscoe is extremely attractive. He is totally cool! If you dont like him then you would have to be an idiot. Go team Briscoe!!!!:D
Dr. Briscoe is the most awesome professor I've ever had. He genuinely cares about his students, both inside and outside the classroom. He wants you to succeed. He goes over the answers prior to the tests and tells you what pages they are on. He is so sweet. I would suggest anyone take him if you want to have a good time in class.
He is a great teacher. He truly cares about his students.
Dr. Briscoe is a gem. He has a way of making everyone feel like they are his favorite students. He tells us he loves us after class. He goes over EXACTLY what is on the tests and where you can find it in the book. Tests are easy. If the world had more human beings like David Briscoe, it would be a much better place.
Love him! Very sweet and professional. Cares about his students but some might attempt to take advantage of his kindness! Would recommend to anyone.
Dr. Briscoe is a wonderful teacher, I have taken him for two of my sociology classes and plan on taking a few more classes with him also. his class is very enjoyable and fun! He really cares about his students and their education. I would recommend this teacher to anyone. GOOOOO BRISCOE
How can you say anything bad about him? You just can't because he is awesome. You really learn a lot, you actually enjoy the class! He was a ray of sunshine this semester because all of my other professors were awful so it was nice to have him....breathe of fresh air.
can't say anything bad about him he is a great teacher you will get what you paid for. i will take his class again
Dr. Briscoe is an excellent professor. He really cares about his students. Since his lectures contain test questions not found in the book, you do need to attend class, but don't get me wrong he gives a lot of free days where he knows everyone needs a break. I took him for Family violence, social problems, and family sociology all in one semester a
After being out of school for 32 years and deciding to come back, I could not have had a better instructor than Dr. Briscoe. He basically gave you the answers to your test questions in his lectures. He is genuinely concerned about everyone in his class doing their best, passing the class, and achieving their goal in life. Thank God for people him.
Dr. Briscoe is the most amazing professor I've ever had. He's cares about the students, he's hilarious, and he lets us use our books and work with a partner on the test. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone. You won't regret it!
Great professor. He does make it easy to pass, but, you still learn a lot in the process. His discussion style incorporates current situations and past experience. Very good professor, probably my favorite.
Love this professor! He's the most caring professor I've met. He made things interesting & fun. He's hilarious & has a good heart. He truly loves his job, cares for his students, & wants them to be successful. His class & tests are easy but you do have to make an effort. I highly recommend him. If I could take him for every class...I honestly would
Best professor I've ever had! Easy and very helpful. Attendance isn't mantatory but he makes you want to come to class just to hear his lectures. Would take him for every class if possible!
He is as great as everyone is saying he is. Dr. Briscoe is the BEST professor that I've had at UALR the 4 years I've been there. Take him!
Dr.Briscoe is a wonderful professor. He is very nice and sweet. Attendance is not mandatory and the test are multiple choice with some open book! Such a wonderful class and even better professor.!! :)
Best instructor in UALR ! You don't even need to think about taking his class! He is an amazing instructor. It's not a very very easy class. But if you go to test reviews and just read the summaries in the book, you have no reason to get A or B. Dr. Briscoe made me choose my major in Sociology. If I have a chance, I would take him for every class !
Great professor! He cares about you and your grade. He tells you exactly what is on the test. He makes class fun.
This professor is an excellent person and has such a vibrant personality. But I feel like 80% of the class time, he talks about himself and his opinions while 20% for material. I love him but he needs to spend more time going over examples of application questions he puts on his test instead of making it seem like it will be over definitions.
Very interesting professor. Works well with students and understands that life happens. Often gets off topic. Often helps prepare for tests and papers well in advance and does not grade hard.
The only thing I can say about Dr. Briscoe is Awsome, I have him for social problems, and family violence. When you take Briscoe YOU HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL!
It's an easy class and if you show up, pay attention, and read the end of chapter review then you should do fine. He's very helpful and is willing to go the extra mile for students.
Extremely easy class, all his tests are open book and class is not mandatory. I never went to class and I made an A. The tests go in order of the book and they are extremely easy, take him if you want the EASIEST A youll make in college
Dr. Briscoe is all about helping the student excel in the field. You can tell that he's been there. Out in the field working and changing peoples lives. You will understand and have a working knowledge of what family violence does to the abused and the abuser.
Dr. Briscoe is one of the most caring professors I've ever had. He really care about his students. For the most part if you want to pass the test you need to attend class because he goes over the test material then. He gives great examples if you don't understand. If there are raises available he needs it!
Come to class and you're good, seriously. The tests are always based on lecture and he repeats the facts he wants you to know. Lecture is also hilarious, mainly because he's just a super goofy dude. One nit pick I have is that he puts more emphasis on having the book than I found necessary.
Took him for FamViol and SocioFAMily. Very caring, but talks too much about life and not what is going to be on the test. So READ the book bcus u have to! Tests are very specific questions over 4 chapters, so u don't know what will be on it . I heard he doesn't do open book anymore. But really cool Proffesor
to save you time from dropping him don't choose as soci2300
Great person
Dr. Briscoe is an amazing professor! He is very inspirational and tells you what you need to know for his tests. He is one of the best professors at UALR.
He is a really nice person, his class is not hard at all but DO NOT take it too easily. He does read off of his test as his method of teaching. You do not need the book, but he does suggest that you buy it. I bought it and never opened it once, because I took notes since he read off of his test.
I took this class to get my first year experience out of the way and wow did this teacher have a great lasting presence on me. I would recommend anyone to take him.
Dr. Briscoe was an amazing teacher, he is laid back and very understanding. Attendance is not madatory but he expects that since you are an adult you should show up for class. Starts class a little early, so you may miss the first part of the lecture, but he normally repeats stuff. Only gives tests no homework. Note taking is a MUST! Overall great
Dr. Briscoe is a phenomenal instructor who loves teaching and knows his stuff. Dr. Briscoe is a advocate for higher education. He encourages every student to be successful. He has definitely encouraged me to go to the top and not to stop until I get there. He encourages you not to settle with just a bachelors or a master degree. PHD it is!!!!
Briscoe has interesting lectures. He doesn't require attendance. The reason for my rating is because he only had 4 test all semester. They are multiple choice but they are HARD. I'm an all A engineering student, I'm not dumb but never made an A on one test. His class has been my only B in college. I even recorded his lectures.
Dr. Briscoe is very nice, caring, and has great lectures. However, his test are very difficult.
Dr. Briscoe is highly respected and very kind. He does care about your future and offers professional and personal advice when needed. The things that throws me for a loop is the difference between his lectures and his tests, and how off topic he can get during lectures. You need a book and if you dont have one you will get a C at best.
Dr. Briscoe is caring and encouraging. Test are nothing like his lectures and half the questions not even in the book itself you will need it. Be careful on calling him out on it because he will take it out on you passively in class. I ended up with a B in class but I wont take him again. He doesnt pass back any tests (grades Only come from test)
Dr. Briscoe was one of my first on campus college professors. The first test was very easy, however as the semester went on they got slightly harder. The test often has material that we did not go over in class. He is very caring and funny, but does waste a lot of class time getting off topic. He did offer bonus points!! Love Dr. Briscoe
Dr. Briscoe is highly educated (he mentions his numerous degrees on occasion) and pushes every student to consider grad school. Class starts early, and book is "required" but expensive (you can do okay without it). Memorize stats he gives. Only six exams, which are not handed back, but allowed to work in groups for one exam. Unique personality.
A nice/funny professor, interesting lectures, tests were kinda hard however only because the first time there were questions he didn't go over and then for the rest of the tests he told us random facts that were on. Also 3 six page papers throughout the semester but I literally just copied from the powerpoint and got at least a B everytime.
Dr. Briscoe is by far one of the best professors I have had. He understands that we are all living in a global pandemic and doesn't put a large load onto you. He is very inspirational and loving of his students and always stated how he wished we were in person so he could meet all of us. He gives great lectures and note points. I Recommend him 100%
Super easy class and very chill professor. Made 100s on all assignments except for the final one which received a 99. Only complaint is that 99 because I didn’t correctly number all of my pages. Otherwise, excellent course and professor
Took his class online and it was super easy. A discussion post every week and only 3 essays throughout the semester. Essays were chapter reviews so pretty easy to write, made great grades on the essays.
Dr. Briscoe is a voice worth hearing. You will be engaged, challenged in your internalized views, and congratulated on every victory. He's a professor I'm disappointed I won't be taking again. Be careful about turning in group discussion points; I dropped the ball here, which affected my grade, but that was my fault.
He assigns a discussion post each week, it will be over the chapters. There are three papers, easy just follow his requirements. He grades very easy just don't fall behind because he will not make any exceptions. No final. Easy class and you learn a lot. Would for sure take again.
Dr. Briscoe is an amazing professor! He's easy to reach by email and tries to work with his students. I've had him for two of my sociology classes so far and if he taught more classes, I would take hime again. If you do all of the work on time, you're guaranteed to pass.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
10%
Textbook Required
27%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.34 avg changeRatings by Course
3350
5.0
(2)SOCI
5.0
(1)ALL
5.0
(1)SOC
5.0
(4)GNST
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
FAMIL3346
3.5
SOC
3.0
FAMILYSOC
3.0
SOCIOLOGY2300
3.0
SOCI1001
3.0