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Would Retake97
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“As long as you do all the work you will pass”
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Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
84%
Textbook Required
7%
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Reviews (97)
Good Professor, but assigns a lot of work. We had weekly discussion papers, several online quizzes and several in class short answer tests as well as a research project/presentation.
exellent professor!! makes class interesting everyday. there is a lot of work but its not that hard and shes very clear and understanding abt it!buy the book! go to class and ull be fine!
Wonderful teacher, does give a lot of homework but will allow you to turn in late, very understanding. Loved her class, easy material, easy to do well.
She's really laid back. Has very good insight and life stories that are coherent to the subjects.ALL WORK IS ON blackboard. Make sure you check the announcements section DAILY!!! overall, pretty easy class and fun.
professor goes off topic and expects you to pass the midterm. she doesnt really care if she teaches the right curriculum or not. she called Emile Durkheim, Emily Durkheim. take a real professor, such as Salvador Murguia. She shares too many personal stories.
Very upset that this instructor did not provide appropriate lectures. She did not prepare the class well for testing. She is extremely unorganized, she came to class looking like she just rolled out of bed, and she expressed too many opinions.
Dawn is an awesome teacher. Granted she tends to seem unprepared but she does know what she's teaching and is always willing to answer questions. You HAVE to read the book and power points in order to do well on the tests. If you just stay with the syllabus you will do fine.
Talks about her personal life a lot, as well as her opinions about things but the discussions, panels, and the powerpoints done by the groups were very interesting. Must read the book and follow power points because her lectures don't have much to do with the class at all.
Too much busy work; quizzes, essays and personal opinions that had nothing to do with class syllabus/material. I had to take two classes with her last fall quarter and I didn't feel I learned much.
She is wonderful. She gives a ton of work, but it is easy. Test are open book and online, so if you don't pass the class with an A then you are just not trying at all. Relates real life situations to the lectures. Everything is on blackboard. I encourage you to take her if you want an easy A and want a wonderful professor.
Really don't learn much in her class. Very easy because the quizzes are open book. Takes a lot of days off along with toooooo many furloughs. Take if you want an easy A. Do not take if you want to go to graduate school.
Didn't learn ANYTHING! She was gone half of the quarter and maybe gave three lectures. The rest of the time was group presentations that went on FOREVER. Since there were no guidelines on the presentations they were filled with falsehoods and incorrect facts which she did not bother to point out. Easy A.
Complete waste of time. Took 4 extra days off along with her 3 furloughs in the syllabus. Really doesn't care to teach. Just rambles and tries to be everyones friend. Easy A, but nothing really worth if you want to learn something
This teacher is great. I feel that she teaches about the stuff in our society that actually matter, it just seems like she rambles because she likes to make it extremely related to real life events. She's great. learned a lot. there is a significant amount of work but it's EASY!
This proffesor is the best! :) and i recommend her to all who are looking into taking soc 100 and soc 354. Her lectures are very clear and her clicker quizzes are fun. i learned alot and she is very helpful and knowledgeable. Overall an AWESOME professor :)
Great professor...knows her stuff and is straight to the point with her lectures...tests online.
She is a great teacher, very helpful, and the reading is very interesting.
interesting class very nice teacher loves to relate everything to real life which I personally find very entertaining and her clicker quizes were pretty fun overall it was a pretty good class.
Vey fun class. I highly enjoyed my first SOC class experience. Lots of clicker quizzes thats why attendance is mandatory. Just go she is fun.
This professor understands that students have a life outside of school. Her class was really interesting. Fair grader. I recommend you take a class with Howey she's awesome!
Professor Howey is amazing! By far one of the best I've had while at CSUSB. She's clear, funny, interesting, and tells stories that connect to the material. She understands that her class is not the only class we have. I highly recommend Howey for any class you can get. Also, I like how she uses facebook and twitter for the clas! Take Dawn Howey :)
Great!!!!! Class is EASY! Do assignments on time (3small papers) take online open book quizes and you pass easy as that. Even works with you on late work. Take her!!!!
Easy A. Take her she is a good teacher knows her material. Fun assignments!
Professor Howey is the most amazing professor I have taken. I have taken her for 5 classes so far and she makes everything so interesting. She has real life experiences to help explain certain topics. She isn't biased, not does she try to cause conflict in the class. She is wonderful!!
Don't miss a class;you lose points.Studyguides in class before online quizzes (hard questions; not all on studyguide). Not "amazing" but good teacher.Likes to talk about herself.Go over Powerpoints for quizzes; you won't be sorry!Group work can be problematic (with lazy students!). Easy A!
Easy A class. Nice proffessor. Rushes through her lectures, I basically just learned vocabuary in her class. Be in class for those unannounced clicker quizzes!
Great professor, knows what she teaches. Work is really easy. Tests are easy.
This course should be easy, but the quiz/exam questions are very tricky. It was not terrible, but not the easiest. Very doable.
I enjoy classes with Howey because she usually has is very engaging and has relevant assignments due that make the material come to life. As long as you read the chapters (for online exams), show up to class, and do the assignments, there's no reason why you can't pass with an A. Highly recommended!
This was my second time taking her class, her SOC 352 course isn't hard. You just REALLY have to go to class, read the book and do the extra credit!
Not hard class, however you should avoid it if you hate doing busy work. I mean their is some thing do also every week, with little instruction. But she does do extra credit.
She's great. if you go to class, do assignments, and read book, and listen to her lectures, you'll do good. She's funny, realistic, and invites the class' opinion.
She gave out a lot of assignments compared to most other classes but as long as u do them and study for the tests u will do fine. The tests are mostly on the powerpoints and have some questions from the book.I missed those from th book because i didn't have the bk but I still got an A in the class since I did real good on the other assignments.
Awesome teacher! Lectures are clear and helpful! Exams are easy if you attend class and organize your notes. She is funny and laid back, but teaches in a way that everyone can understand! Loved this teacher!!
OMG!!some of these reviews are HILARIOUS! seriously TAKE her!she's awesome & makes the class interresting & funny she is very sarcastic. She helps her students as much as she can w/out spoon feeding you a grade. The work is not difficult just do it! you're at a university! and you will get an A guaranteed! Ps she makes fun of students on FB!
At first she seemed like a good professor but after just a week I realized that she was no good. She read off slides and didn't explain anything. If you want to learn something avoid this professor and take someone else.
Professor Howey is an awesome professor! Class discussions were always interesting and useful for the test and for life. I really enjoyed this class and it wasn't difficult. I want to take her classes every term!
There was homework/readings assigned every week; which were interesting. Went over midterm/final tells you whats going to be on the test. Makes your life relate to the class and is very interactive. Hopefully I have the opportunity to take her for a different course in the future.
Howey's amazing. The college should give her a raise!
amazing prof
I'm going to keep this short.. Lemme just say I read these ratings and thought she was going to be awesome, after taking her course, she is not as amazing as everyone claims. Her tests are confusing, lectures vague, she covers 4 chapters and midterm review in one class period and let us out after a hour.
She is a very cool teacher! Very funny and keeps your attention the whole class period. Homework is not overbearing, and the essay is simplistic. She does random attendance so coming to class is a must. She gives a study guide for her exams, and they are usually on point with what going to be on the test. If I could take her again I would.
Excellent instructor. She definitely knows her topics. She has made me a fan of Jodi Piccoult. I have taken two classes with this professor and was very pleased. She is engaging and entertaining. Nothing is easy without some level of effort. All of her assignments are relavent to the course.
I have taken Howey 3 times and if possible would take her again. She is entertaining, helpful, approachable, she makes you WANT to go to class. She does go through test, but read about it, her questions are a bit tricky.
Professor Howey is passionate about what she teaches and it shows. I've taken her for several classes and they are all different. She makes lectures fun and relatable with true life events. Down to earth and easy to approach. Must have the textbook and read and follow the study guides so you can do well on exams.
Howey is amazing! She is funny and well respected by many. I gave her a 4 because she talks fast sometimes and because there is a lot of reading. Start reading, 19 minutes. She cancels class from time to time, which is cool. She loves group work too. If you do not show up to class you will lose points.
She is a great professor, attendance isn't mandatory but (which is assigned in the beginning of the quarter)she randomly tells you to meet with your group to discuss and answer questions. There are about 4-5 essays within the quarter and has weekly journals that are due by the end of the class. Good lectures, she tries to be interactive with class
Took this professor since I saw numerous positive reviews. However, my experience was the exact opposite. She doesn't seem to truly care about student success. Her entire class is based off notes in a binder that comes from the textbook. Very poor teaching style.
Professor Howey is a true inspiration. She keeps it real! Course work consists of 2 essays, one field interview, and 10 journal articles, plus a midterm and final. She is also a VERY easy grader just do what she tells you do its not rocket science! Everything is mapped out in her syllabus so its very easy to keep up with the class!
I'm not here to speak any crap about Professor Howey like other people. But I will say she tends to get off topic quite easy. She is indeed funny, but funny doesn't cut it when all she does is briefly discuss her slides then transitions quickly into stories about her husband, kids, and the people who annoyed her. I didn't learn much, but it's easy.
Attendance is a MUST considering your whole grade is based on the unannounced in-class quizzes. The quizzes are based off the readings, so buy the book. 2 term papers, 1 midterm, 1 final. She's really chill and funny but, honestly, gets off topic a lot. She's really passionate about Domestic Violence and clearly loves what she does.
She's really funny and is a great person. But her teaching style isn't for me. Lectures are pure powerpoints, that don't entirely help for the midterms. She assigns random pop quiz's at the end of lectures, so don't miss class. Her lectures don't really serve a purpose, she just reads off slides and test's you on the book instead.
Random quizzes at the end of lectures and they're on KAHOOT! Only have 30 seconds to make up your mind for an answer. Need to read the book a bit too. She is nice and really funny though. I like her class, I just hate the way we take quizzes. Probably would do better if I did not feel under pressure to answer in just 30 seconds.
Prof. Howey is great! She really loves what she does. She's funny, but can get off topic sometimes. Pop quizzes at end of lectures, so attendance is mandatory if you want to pass. Two papers, a midterm, and a final - not too hard if you pay attention and study the material.
She shares alot of her personal advice about everything. Shares personal information about other students with other students (entire class). Gives really bad jokes. Goes off the topic. Really outspoken and great with the freshman population. Would recommend for first years only.
Professor Howey is by far the worst professor I have had in my College Career now being a Junior. Her teaching style is terrible, not helpful at all. Has 11 random pop quizzes attendance is mandatory. 2 papers, a midterm and final. way to much work for only a 100 class. Very opinionated and annoying. definitely recommend taking another professor.
very passionate about the subject & a very easy grader. Posts ppts on blackboard, which usually have most of the info that is required for the exams but there's also info that she doesn't mentioned in the book so textbook. gives the study guides a week before exam during class & does not post it. assignments very easy and straightforward.
Make sure you understand what Qualitative Research is. 1 midterm, 1 final and 1 long paper. Professor Howey is clear about the grading criteria, super easy grader. Follow directions and you will do fine. Tests are easy, provides in class study guide in class. Does not post. Attendance is mandatory, your assigned a group., lots of group activities.
Professor Howey is pretty much one of the nicest professors I've ever had. She is so caring and really is interested in hearing what her students have to say. She cancelled class like 4 times this quarter, so that was also a plus.
Professor Howey is straight forward. Follow the assignment, group activities are important towards your grade. The final paper is 15% of your grade. Focus on the midterm and final. Provides verbal study guide, do not miss the day/date. Start a google docs within your groups. Group activities is 30% of your grade, make sure name is on everything.
Lectures are great! Until she gets distracted and talks about something else and tells a few long stories. She's funny though.
I have had professor Howey for sociology 352, 301, and 311 she is one of the nicest professor's. As long as you do all the work you will pass. it's different for each sociology class but she goes off of points. you can miss 150 pts and get an A. She is funny and tries to relate the material with stories from her personal life.
I took Howey, over the summer. The course is about qualitative research, and there are a lot of group assignments. So, make sure, to attend class as they are worth many points. Be sure to follow her instructions on each assignment or points will be deducted. She does provide a study guide for midterm & final! Final paper is worth 300 points!
Took this class and considered changing my major to sociology. She relates her lectures back to real life and makes you realizes how helpful her coursework is for your own personal gain. She makes the class fun and exciting everyday with her humor, videos, Kahoot, or movies. Great class to end my day with
Howey is the best, took her for Soc 100 and found myself retaking her for Soc. 311 and do not regret it at all. Makes lectures very interesting, did use the book and quite amount of reading involved but not too much. Accessible outside of class, and care about her students.
4 exams consisting of 50 questions each !!! with a final that is based off of everything you have learned from the beginning. In addition, she adds Kahoot quizzes at times you take up to 2 in one class period. She talks too much about her life. I really wished that I took someone else . btw two papers
Professor Howey is very passionate about what she teaches. That being said she may have social and political views you may not agree with. With that aside shes an awesome professor and as long as you show up to class everything should be easy. A book was recommended but I didnt read it and got a B in the class. Definitely show up for the quizzes
She gives lots of assignments but watch out and always check blackboard because she doesnt always tell you when something is do! Do not buy the textbook. Overall she is really easy to pass like theres quizlets for all her exams except for the final, youll pass with an A if you do everything (do the SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT, its simple)
super sweet great lectures.
Dont buy the book its not needed. She does random kahoot quizzes/blackboard attendances. There are 4 exams and then the final. The final is easy, it is a cumulative test of 50 vocal words. She doesnt grade by percentages but by points. For example, 900-1000 pts. is an A, 800-900 is a B and so on. She does give pluses or minuses.
This class had a lot of assignments and is based on points. Two papers, four exams, approx. 25 quizzes, and the final. Professor Howey is sweet, but lectures are boring. Quizzes are on Kahoot and out of nowhere, so you have to attend class. She offers extra credit, which helped grades, but overall this class was assignment heavy and challenging.
Check blackboard and syllabus, she will assign homework or assignments and will not inform class, so make sure you check. Textbook wasnt used at all.
Honestly I really enjoyed her class but attendance is mandatory I MEAN IT DONT MISS ONE CLASS lol I ended up missing one class and my grade took a hit. I didnt need a text book and there are mini In class group projects. Just study for the exams and do the journals early and you can ace the class.
Took Professor Howey for SOC 311 and 343, loved her class!!!! Lectures are very clear, papers are short. Used the books assigned as reference for the papers. She gives study guide for tests!!! Professor Howey is very approachable and charismatic!!!!
She literally never informs the students when something is about to be due and she never answers your email when you have a question. Never gives feedback and is very hard to communicate with. Take another professor dont take her class!
Lectures can be better, they felt rushed and she was reading everything off her phone. She would always get off topic, I personally feel like I could have learned more.
Professor Howey is an easy teacher to get. Mostly all quizzes and discussion boards. Just stay on top of your work and its an easy A. Only thing I would complain about is her attitude. Make sure that you did everything you could find the answer you're looking for before you ask her, she tends be very rude.
This class was very easy. Zoom meeting once a week. All your worknis on a free online program that has 6 activities, readings, poll, quiz, case syudy, video, and refelection and dissussion board . all your work is due at the end of the week so you get to go on your own pace and time. Just do the readings and do the activities easy A.
We had discussions twice a week, reading, some quizzes and a large project consisting of multiple papers due at the end of the semester. Optional zoom but I would try to go. It's a lot of work but I wouldn't say its hard. As long as you stay organized and don't get behind you can pass with a good grade. I'm taking her again
Straight forward, clear and organized. easy to follow modules so you don't get lost. there a lot of reading. but the test reflect the reading. Discussion boards are fun and inviting. she gives good direction.
Professor showy is an awesome Professor, who takes pride in her work and goes the extra mile to insure that her students retain and under the material in the course
Between 1-3 Inquizitives every week. A discussion every week (very easy). A quiz every week (super easy) and she offers extra credit every week! she is an amazing instructor!
Professor Howey is awesome! Her lectures are hilarious and informative. She brings real life experience to her class. She's engaging in how she presents material which makes you want to learn more. Her assignments are not difficult, as long as you keep up with your readings. I'd recommend her anytime.
Professor Howey is so funny and very knowledgeable. She's also really easy to talk too and responds fairly quickly to emails. Her lectures are straight forward and somewhat entertaining considering the sensitivity on some topics. I'm glad I took this class and wish I could take her again.
I enjoyed the structure of this class in that it was fairly simple to pass. However, she definitely incorporates her extreme political views and personal life into lectures which I am not a fan of.
I would def take her class again. There is class participation as attendance but fairly easy and the class does not feel like class but very educational. The test were about topics talked in class and the hw. So don't get scared by the online textbook purchase its super helpful and easy. Loved her!!1
Every class I have taken with her has been awesome!
Took hero online for SOC 4440. Weekly chapter readings, discussion posts, and quizzes. Chapter assignments every other week. Not difficult at all, just make sure you are clear in your writing. The more detailed the better. Other than that, the material is super interesting! She's great.
She doesn't grade your work by quality but whether or not your opinion lines with hers. She gives full modules during holiday break. (Three 15-20 question tests, each on different chapters and up to two 750 word discussions posts.) Very narrow minded.
Professor Howey is super cool. I will say she tends to get off track a lot during lecture and it feels more like you're just chatting. I would recommend reading the textbook to understand material better than from lecture. The class is easy though, she doesn't grade tough at all. You'll hear what her political views are, if that matters.
Professor Howey is a tough one. Missing class means losing points, no exceptions, even for emergencies. Her slides are confusing, and lectures are hard to follow, making note-taking tricky. She's strict about specific terms on assignments, which can feel unfair. If you can avoid her class, do it—I definitely won't be taking her again.
(Perspective of Gender) The course is fairly easy. You will need to read the textbook. The assignments are correlated to the textbook. Make sure to be on top of the reading. Her assignments are straightforward. Make sure to follow the directions. Her quizzes are easy and her final project is a piece a cake. I would take this professor again anyday!
Professor Howey is sweet and kind. Assignments are usually straightforward. She's heavy on citing when using outside sources. Easy lectures. Participation is a huge part of grades. Be involved and it will be fun.
Overall Professor Howey is a great teacher! However, some downsides were that attendance is mandatory and she doesn't really "teach", her slides are literally sometimes 3 words so it is hard to take notes. Exams are written but turned in as a group. Her grading system was also confusing....if you take her, just be ready to lock in.
It would be impossible to pass this course without showing up to class. If you miss there are only 3 oops assignments which have to be at least 2-3 pages long when you could have missed an assignment as easy as defining something for like 20 points. just make sure to GO to class. If you are someone that misses a lot DONT take this class
She takes a long time to grade assignments. Waits until the deadline and is a little rude when you inquire about how long it will take her to finish grading. It doesn't make sense how we have to turn assignments in by 11:59 pm, but professors can take their time in grading the assignments. And the excuse of having a lot of students is void.
Uhn uhn would not recommend. The class lectures aren't heavy, the assignments that are about 3 sentences could be worth 10 participation points of your grade or 30 points. There is no clear grading system for participation points as they change constantly. Lectures consist of 40 minutes of venting and ranting sessions rather than quality.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
84%
Textbook Required
7%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.35 avg changeRatings by Course
SOCPROBLEMS
5.0
(1)SOC01
5.0
(3)SOC360
5.0
(1)SOC301
4.8
(4)SOC444
4.5
(4)Difficulty by Course
JUVDEL
4.0
SOCPROBLEMS
3.0
SOC360
3.0
SOC301
2.8
SOC01
2.7