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Difficulty38%
Would Retake95
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What Students Say
“Street is fun and made Research Methods a likable class”
SOC293 - 5.0 rating“Debi is an amazing lecturer”
SOC322 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
63%
Textbook Required
40%
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SOC101
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4.8
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Reviews (95)
AWESOME and i cannot say that enough. loves her students and teaching. soooo interesting and fun. she wants her students to do well and she is so sweet!
She is the best professor i have had since i have been at UB. Taking courses is deffinately a must. She has a great relationship with her students and cares about everyone as individuals. Go to class and pay attention you'll get an A.
great class to boost the GPA the test was a little tickey but it doesn't really affect your grade. really think everyone should take this great class.
She's totally awesome! She makes a dry and boring subject interesting and fun to listen. :D I enjoyed attending her class. She's so young at heart!
Had her 2 years ago in August-December 2009 and she was one of the better professors. A breath of fresh air and very enlightening to have. Gives out a fair amount of in class "pop" quizzes to boost your grade, thus you need to show up. Her mcq's were pretty hard for the mid term and final but essay questions were a breeze!
I heard she had won several awards. She would always go thru the answers for the tests & allows an open debate. Engaging us by doing activities as well as pop quizzes!
I'm currently in her medical sociology class and she's okay...she can make the class interesting, yet he gives a ton of notes. she only gives you a outline so you need to rush through taking the notes in class and she goes through each powerpoint so quick you don't always get all the information. but she's very nice.
I loved this class. She gives random quizzes that will only boost your grade if you attend class. One paper, she grades easily as long as you knew what you are talking about. Her tests are not that hard either. She was funny and interesting, one of my favorite professors at UB.
Dr. Street is fun and made Research Methods a likable class! Attendance isn't madatoy but she gives "pop quizzes" to earn participation points which are always very easy. I would definitely take her classes again.
Amazing teacher. I plan on taking another one of her classes. My favorite teacher that I've had at UB so far.
She picked up for Granfield when he fell ill though she has an overall negative attitude towards the material (even said she didn't want to be there teaching) while being highly condescending towards students during class- She must always be right. She has taken an engaging class and made it boring while often speeding through the very dry Pwpt.
She replaced one of my professors mid semester and gave out more work in 2 weeks than the other professor did for the whole semester. We were expected to do a 3-4 page final paper and out of no where Debi Street makes us do a 10 page paper instead, WHILE having another 4 page paper due on the same day. Ridiculous.
Debi is an amazing lecturer! If you turn up, pay attention and participate, it will be an easy A for you! She cares a lot about her students and hands down, one of the best lecturers I ever got in UB.
Dr. Street is one of those professors that truly leaves her mark on students. It was more than a class..a priceless experience. She is so inspiring and every lecture is more exciting than the last. Her exams tend to be very tricky, but grades never seem to be a problem in the end. Highly recommend this class to any pre-med student!! Learned a lot.
Debi is an excellent professor. She is very knowledgeable and presents her information very clearly. She cares very much about her students and their success. She is very down to earth and tells it like it is. You never have to wonder where you stand with her. I would take any class taught by her, hands down.
Debi is one of the best professor's you'll find at UB. If you ever have the opportunity to take any of her classes, DO IT. She really cares about her students and wants the best for all of them. Easy enough grader.
Debi's classes are incredibly informative and relevant, and she's generous with her grades as long as you follow instructions. Really enjoy her classes
She's the best! Her lectures are super interesting, and she's super smart with an amazing life story. I also appreciate that she is honest and bipartisan in the majority of her lectures. I highly recommend her class - it'll make you think more deeply about the world around you.
Debi is one of the best professors I have ever had. Her lectures are clear and engaging, she grades fairly, responds to emails quickly, and her exams/assignments are extremely fair. I couldn't reccomend her enough- if you have the opportunity I highly reccomend taking one of her lectures.
Debi is one of my favorite professors. She is a great person and has awesome lectures. Expectations are fair, but exams are a little tricky. You need to do the readings and pay attention in class to do well on them. I would definitely take a course of hers again if given the opportunity.
Her lecture style was a little slow for me, but she is incredibly kind and funny as a professor. Exams are open note. Some test questions are oddly worded which would frustrate me but it wasn't too bad. If you go to class and read the book you should do really well in this course.
Truly an amazing professor! She is so knowledgeable and willing to answer any crazy question you may have. Read the textbook and take notes, that is where the exam questions come from. I do think the exams were a little tricky and we could have had more time, however if you do well on other assignments you will be okay. Incredibly fair.
Highly recommend taking her classes! She is extremely approachable and friendly. Although the information in the lectures can be a little dry, Prof Street injects humor and her own anecdotes to keep you engaged. To do well in Medical Sociology, pay close attention to the textbook and other assigned readings.
STAY AWAY!!! I am not sure all the other reviews, but she must have changed how she does her course now within the last semester. All her tests now use lockdown, there is no open notes, and she is very critical of assignments and it shows. DO NOT TAKE!
Tests and specific, lock down browser, no notes. Covers all chapters in the section in 60 mins. Not very doable imo if ur taking this to boost ur gpa.
The readings in each chapter were so long and test was hard, no open notes and has lockdown with webcam. Content was huge and tested for all minor details and memorization, no extra credit.
Online class. Fun right? BUT there are a crap ton of papers and videos and textbook content to read every week. Exams are closed book on respondus. 60 questions in 60 minute not too bad to be honest since you'll be guessing on half the test because there's too much to remember. STAY AWAY!!
Not sure about previous reviews, but as the class stands currently, the readings are very time-intensive and tedious, taking up to 6 hours per week alone. There's a lot to memorize, and the lectures aren't helpful. There are a ton of videos set to watch per week, ranging from 10-40 minutes each, so I would not recommend taking this class.
I am truly appalled. I feel this website doesn't even give me enough words to describe this nightmare of a course. Save yourselves, don't take this nightmare. Exams are 60 questions with 60 minutes, are stupidly specific questions, and you are required at least 12-15 hours a week to do well. Exams are ridiculously strict, and you have webcam, crazy
this is crazy 60 min 60 question with respondus and camera. u have to memorize the textbook or else youll fail. there are about 9 30min to an hour long videos to watch each week including lectures, ted talks, and other random videos. plus reading random nyt articles, the textbook, and more. pls dont ever take this save urself
Took this class thinking all I need to do is just read the textbook and watch her 20 videos a week and I would be fine. First exam comes by and I get a 17% on it. Turns out you need to memorize every single detail physically possible from 12 hours of work a week to do remotely well on her torturous exams. I resigned and am severely depressed not ok
If you somehow ever find yourself having enrolled in this course you need to drop it immediately. The professor releases several 30 minute weekly videos, readings, and textbook readings left and right as if we dont have any lives outside of this course. it is actually crazy. i already deal with anxiety from having to go to college and this is cruel
I mean don't get me wrong she seems like a nice lady, but I think she is completely oblivious to not only how unrealistic and unbearable her course is, but also how many students are struggling. I have had nearly 5 of my friends withdraw from this class alone. it's literally crazy, this is by far the most horrific pathway anyone can take as of now
I love this course, totally! I just adore having to watch 10 different 30-minute videos of nonsense a week! I love having to read 3 different NYT articles and 2 full chapters of the textbook on top of the various assignments and quiz due each week! I love being stressed before the exam because I know all my studying will be worthless! How amazing!!
Its pretty normal to see some bad reviews here and there about a professor, and so u can usually dismiss them. This is not the case at all you need to avoid this professor and any course she teaches. she acts like everyone wants to become a sociologist and bc of that her course is unrealistic and just too much in general. simply avoid
i just want to thank Dr. street for this course. I initally thought i wanted to become a sociologist but after having been a 1/3 through it, i am never going to go through with it. she says not to memorize specific statitics but literally the 1st exam was so many specific statistic detail questions. i just guessed through everything and hate this
She is a really sweet lady and responds to emails quickly, so I will giver her that. That being said, this course is not really doable for a full-time student without investing an awful amount of hours into the tedious amount of readings and videos a week. The exams are also harsh and closed-book. Open-note exams would benefit many, that's for sure
i usually dont leave bad reviews but ive honestly had enough, this is the worst course i have ever taken, 0/10
I currently have an A in the class and the only reason why is because I spent 20+ hours studying for the 1st exam, still got barely an 82-83 on it even after 4 points were curved. This class is relentless for no actual reason at all. I studied nowhere near that amount of time for my orgo exam and was fine. 100% save your sanity, DO NOT TAKE PLEASE
This class is absolutely insane. Expect to memorize every statistic and every detail. You can watch every single video and still not be prepared. You have to read every chapter that is covered. You will be asked about everything and your exams will be closed note. This class is more time consuming than my organic chemistry and physiology.DON'T TAKE
this second exam had to have been the most unfair, cruel, and tricky exam possibly produceable. I am absolutely speechless. Imagine having 60 minutes with 60 questions with each question trying to trick you while testing you on ridiculously specific nonsense from dozens of videos, articles, and 4-6 LONG chapters.
While Dr. Street does know her stuff, after taking this class, I will try my best to never take a sociology class ever again just because I always feel so dumb when taking the tests.
Most horrifying and appalling class I have ever taken. Dont make the mistake that I did when I enrolled in this course, I cant escape from it. Run away as far as possible if you encounter this course. I genuinely am at a loss, my grade will suffer and im a premed, i cant afford to disappoint my parents. Someone help me im going insane
This broke my will to uphold academic integrity + I was not the only one. Although the Singapore campus was allowed open book and reference to physical notes, the test heavily covered content outside of lectures. She assigns random assignments to make up for her absence at class, grades students late, and even forgets to grade at times. Avoid her.
The fact that this professor was in Singapore for the first 7 or so weeks of this online class gave me hope that this would be an easy A. My hopes were soon destroyed after taking the first exam. Lectures go off on tangents, and textbooks barely get me through. This class would benefit from being made open note with how confusing material is
Medical Sociology with Dr. Street has a heavy workload and doing well on exams requires studying, however it is comparable in difficulty with most other courses I have taken. If you keep up with the work and prepare for tests, then doing well in the class is doable. Dr.Street is clear about grading criteria and fair and the material is interesting.
Yo whoever just left that "5-star review" telling us this class is "fairly easy", your laughable. I guarantee you you're taking 12 credits like the gender studies major you are. I work 50 hours a week and am taking Orgo and Physics and still am doing well in this class, so I can talk. Exams are oddly specific for a sociology course, good luck.
Y'all need to relax with the hate reviews.For y'all saying that those giving 5 stars are taking a light load, think again! Most of us are pre-health.I'm taking 19 credits, doing research,working,volunteering,and studying for the MCAT. You don't see my whining about the workload do you? The class is fine. Just do what you need to and you'll be fine!
Listen, some of these reviews are
Y'all fighting in the reviews is cray crayyy., This isn't you UwU. But I will say this class is way too hard lol, so I will be giving her a bad review >:(
I think she is a nice and compassionate professor. Unfortunately though, it seems like she's got a bit of an ego. She randomly went off on a rather drawn out tangent in one of her videos about her being "cyberbullied". Last I checked, having students who leave true reviews is not cyberbullying, it's called expressing facts.
If you're taking this class as an elective, don't take it.
She is an absolute sweetheart, that being said, I have terrible dyslexia so any course that is reading intensive is something I do terrible in. I did underestimate this course a bit and didn't expect it to religiously follow the textbook, so I am most likely going to fail. With that being said, I met her in her office hours and she is an angel.
Very annoying and tedious course, especially the difficult and very specific closed-note, full lockdown browser exams. If you plan on taking this as a pathway, simply turn the other direction and pretend like this course doesn't exist. You put in so much work for literally nothing, even if you do well, you gain nothing, its a soc course lmfao
What kind of professor has an assignment called thanksgiving fieldwork?? Your out here giving us work to do during thanksgiving break, girl, please. im not wasting my precious time on this waste of space of a course that im already failing lol
Not going to lie objectively, the course is not too hard, but when compared to the other students who took this course with other professors, it was a lot easier for them. She is very educated in this field and very passionate about the material, she needs to chill a little bit. Comparing two students from different professors shows grade deflation
Debra really isn't a bad prof based on her YT lectures but w the 5 other videos & 25+ pages of the textbook & other articles per week that u need to memorize for the lockdown exams, it really is NOT worth it. i'm doing well in this class rn, but i would not recommend as it is a lot of tedious work, but at the end of the day it is doable
Not sure about previous 5 star ratings. She is nice and sweet. Tests are oddly specific on textbook material. Lectures are long. Quizzes include tedious questions. Just a ton of material. Its nothing against her, just probably stay away from this course. She claimed she was being cyberbullied by her rate my prof. A lot of work for an elective.
This class is not an easy A, and the professor makes that very clear when you start the class. Regardless, the amount of work required for this class was OVERLY EXCESSIVE and completely unreasonable, far beyond what anyone would expect for a three credit hour online class. Also not an effective instructor. Do not take this class you will regret it.
The class had very interesting information. But between the readings and the videos, there is far too much content, especially for a 3-credit class. Tests on very minor details in the readings, which makes exams extremely difficult. Unless you have a big interest in sociology or have a light schedule, I would avoid taking this class.
wanted to like this professor/course, but as i near the end, i can't help but voice my frustrations. please listen to the reddit posts. this course is 98% the textbook. and although we were warned, this is a lazy instructing style that makes this (virtual) course 10x more difficult than it should be.
Asked some of my friends who had taken this course during the spring semester and there seems to be significant grade deflation. I wonder why
She doesn't grade on understanding the materials, its all like direct quotes. The amount of readings, videos, ted talks, etc. is insane. All these little assignments can and will show up on quizzes/exams. She is a tougher grader, while she did grade me well on the assignments she will not give out 100. Exams are lockdown and webcam. prob getting C
This class was very textbook-heavy. On exams, she asks very specific questions based on the assigned TED talks, videos, readings, and textbook chapters. Never gives 100 on any writing assignment and takes points off for silly reasons. The class is completely online but engagement is measured, somehow?? I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS CLASS!!
The course seemed easy at first, but the instructor changed the syllabus mid-semester, adding lockdown browser exams with video and mic. As students struggled, she lightened the exams, and by the final, only the lockdown browser was required. This class is no longer an easy A and has become unnecessarily difficult. Avoid this teacher!
The amount of work is rather odd for a 3-credit soc course but it is doable. That being said, the exams are absolutely awful and are stupidly specific to the textbook. She doesn't seem to understand that and instead of taking accountability and trying to fix it after many student complaints, she instead accused the class of cyberbullying her.
Debi seems like a nice lady, but the 60-question 60-minute lockdown recorded exams were crazy. She said exams wouldn't reference specific statistics but that was all that they were. Impossible to study. The Thanksgiving fieldwork was the cherry on the cake. Didn't even need to buy the textbook. We need to form a premed support group after this one.
Makes exams close to impossible and acts surprised when majority of the class hates her. Made a video practically berating students and saying we were "exaggerating" about how hard her 60 question 60 minute full lockdown exams were where she had you trying to remember the most random and specific statistic over dozens of hours of content, my God.
This class was difficult to study for, as the test questions were extremely specific sentences from the textbook. Test material didn't really follow the lecture material, so the lectures were not very helpful. The assignments were inspiring and thought-provoking, which I really enjoyed. I liked this class, but it needs restructuring.
She changed from open note to webcam exams so ppl didn't expect that. But at the end she had a generous curve 90+ was an A, if you read RMP u will never take this class but ppl exagerated too much, for the BMS elecs u should take it. Just do the bare minimum, reviews are funy but mean, they wanted her to drop an A from the sky into their transcript
I did have a lighter semester therefore it was easier to keep up with but I will say it is very textbook heavy which makes studying for tests time consuming and more difficult. This course was a lot more work than I was expecting but I wouldn't say it was an overall terrible course.
Some say people are dramatic on here but I disagree. She makes you know details not concepts. She is VERY picky with her grading and had very few things graded until the very end. I didnt know if I was going to pass. SURPRISED at the end bc she did curve our grades. She rounded up from a C+ to B- but got rid of an - grades so it curved mine to a B.
I just wanted to come back now that its a new semester and say I couldn't be HAPPIER knowing that I do not have to deal with her. This class was muchhhhhh worse than organic chemistry. stay safe yall :)
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There was a time I remember she was going off about the "mean" comments online and she would dismiss the comments like it was nothing but she just sucked at teaching. I think it becomes a problem when more than half the class starts to struggle. So no, I would not take this class again if I could go back, but the class was interesting.
Debi was an incredible professor-wise and deeply insightful. I took 4? 5? of her classes and genuinely looked forward to them. Sure, they were reading-heavy, but it's a 300 level course- what do you expect? Her grading is v fair, and honestly, I liked the no-electronics policy. It made me focus like never before. 5/5, would take again. (y'all rude)
Insightful. reading heavy but expected. Patient and considerate of individual student needs. you either love her or hate her, but idk how you hate her lol
I think it's valid for her to be mad about mean comments online when there is sm crap on here. GREAT PROFESSOR. teaching is a little old school but her content is VERY relevant. worth it to do her class you come out a better person fr
Loved her class.
I do think her test structure could change, she is an incredible person and professor. The tests were oddly specific though. BUT her classes are worth it, your perception of the world changes and not a loot of lecs have that quality. Worth it.
Debra Street is amazing! Super passionate and makes lectures really engaging. She breaks things down clearly and actually wants you to understand, not just memorize. She's also super approachable and fair. If you show up and do the work, you'll learn a lot and really enjoy her class.
Honestly one of the best profs I've had. Debra Street makes class feel like a conversation, not a lecture. She's super knowledgeable but also down-to-earth. You can tell she cares about what she teaches and about her students. Take her class if you get the chance- it's worth it.
Debra Street is a gem. Her classes are thoughtful and eye-opening, and she creates a space where everyone feels comfortable speaking up. She connects the material to real-world issues in a way that sticks with you. If you're looking for a prof who's both sharp and supportive, she's it.
Debra Street really knows her stuff and makes you think in new ways. Her lectures are clear, and she keeps things interesting with real-life examples. She's also super approachable if you need help. Definitely not an easy A, but you'll come out of her class actually understanding the material.
Debra Street is the kind of professor who actually makes you look forward to class. She's smart, funny, and keeps things real. The readings make sense when she explains them, and she's always open to questions. You'll work hard, but it's the kind of class that sticks with you after it's over.
Prof. Street creates such a welcoming vibe in class. She's incredibly knowledgeable but never intimidating, and she makes sure everyone's voice is heard. You'll leave her course with a new way of thinking about the world. Definitely a professor who leaves a mark.
Debra Street is fair, smart, and expects you to put in effort. If you do the readings and participate, you'll do well. She doesn't waste time and teaches material that actually matters. Solid choice if you want to learn something meaningful.
Taking Debra Street's class was a turning point for me. She challenged how I see things and helped me become more confident speaking up. Her passion is contagious, and she treats students like they matter. One of those professors you'll always remember.
She's the kind of professor where you go in thinking “just another requirement” and end up loving the class. Debra Street keeps it real, explains things super clearly, and actually makes you think. Just don't fall behind -she notices!
Wasn't expecting to enjoy this class, but Debra Street proved me wrong. She actually makes lectures interesting (shocking, I know), and her feedback is helpful. You'll work, but it's worth it. Bonus: she's got a dry sense of humor if you're paying attention.
Prof. Street blends academic rigor with real compassion. She pushes you to think critically and connect the dots beyond the textbook. Her feedback is thoughtful, and she fosters respectful discussion. A great role model for anyone interested in the social sciences.
I'm so glad I took a class with Debra Street. She cares deeply about her students and the topics she teaches. You can tell she puts effort into making class meaningful. It's not just about grades — she wants you to grow.
Debra Street keeps it real. No fluff, no busywork- just meaningful discussions and content that makes you think. She's clear about expectations and super fair. You learn a lot if you show up and actually engage.
If you have the chance to pick Debi's class and you don't, you're not just missing out on great content but valuable life lessons. You come out of her module a better person. Yes, her tests are a little specific but once you figure that out, and put work in- you're getting an A. She's just that good.
You either love her or hate her. I loved her:)
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
63%
Textbook Required
40%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.08 avg changeRatings by Course
SOC101
5.0
(2)SOC304
5.0
(3)SOC358
5.0
(10)SOC496
5.0
(1)SOC206
4.8
(4)Difficulty by Course
382
4.5
SOC322
4.3
SOC382
4.0
SOC309
3.7
SOC358
3.6