4.6

Donna Bacon

Health Science - Nassau Community College

4.6
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
82%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.6
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

82%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She loves educating her students and is a very fair grader

HUMANSEXUALITY - 5.0 rating

She is one of the best professors I ever had

HED251 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

63%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 34 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 3
C+: 2
B+: 2
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Hilarious (13)
Clear grading criteria (11)
Amazing lectures (10)
Graded by few things (7)
Participation matters (6)
Inspirational (5)
Respected (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
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Reviews (86)
5.0
1.0
HUMANSEXU
Sep 23, 2003

Great Teacher, very helpful. Very informative. You learn alot in this class and it's very fun.

5.0
1.0
PED251
Nov 30, 2003

She's a great teacher, always helpful...i loved being in teh class, made my fresh year ez

5.0
1.0
SEXUALITY
Mar 24, 2004

AWESOME TEACHER TAKE HER CLASS

1.0
5.0
HEALTH
Oct 3, 2004

igota D in the class, and she gives hard tests

5.0
1.0
PED
Nov 4, 2004

I guess if you are comming it means u havnt heard about her around campus.That is surprising. I took her because i heard great things about her around campus.There are to many things to go into how great she is..if i were so sick.. id never miss her class.. her classes were so amazing. Thumbs up!

5.0
3.0
HEALTH
Nov 5, 2004

I will remember the stuff she tought forever. She treats the students like they are her friends. Shes a very good teacher and she makes the learning fun.

5.0
1.0
PED201
Nov 18, 2004

A very helpful professor..really had a good time in her class

5.0
3.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Dec 19, 2004

i took prof. bacon's human sexuality class and it is by far the best class i've ever had in my LIFE. bacon is so sweet, she's young and energetic, she speaks loud and clear, and i guarantee that everyone will walk away learning and REMEMERING at least 1 or 2 things from her class. i love her.

4.0
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HUMANSEX
Apr 27, 2005

She is great-very easy to understand. Makes learning easy and fun. Talks about everything-yeah treats the students like friends-interesting stories. i learned a lot in the class and will not forget.

5.0
3.0
SEXED
Apr 29, 2005

SHE IS GREAT, I LOVE BEING ON HER CLASS!!GREAT TEACHER!

5.0
3.0
PED201
Dec 31, 2005

This class was not a cakewalk, but she might be one of NCC's best professors. Pretty much everything else you've read is true.

5.0
5.0
ENG102
Jan 10, 2006

This teacher was very open about the topic she teach. The class was pretty good and you get to from new friend their. She very loud and fun all the time

5.0
3.0
PED201
Jan 25, 2006

She is a great professor. The class is 3, 50q MC questions which come straight from the board. If you pay attention you should do ok, but the class is not as easy as she says it is. I would take her again but I only needed 1 health class.

5.0
2.0
PED251
Jan 25, 2006

An all around great teacher. You have to do the work but you will definatly learn something and enjoy the class.

5.0
1.0
FAMILYHEALTH
Jun 1, 2006

Professor puts her students first and genuinely cares about people...She is a tremendous asset to NCC.

5.0
2.0
PED121
Apr 27, 2008

Knowledgeable , Inspirational, Comical! One of the best teachers I ever had.

5.0
1.0
PED251
May 1, 2008

She is truely awesome...so Freaking Hilarious...keeps so Interested....You'd wished you had her for the whole day....You learn so Much from her and She is so helpful....I WILL MISS HER...Love U Pros: Bacon....The best Professor EVER!!!!

5.0
2.0
PED251
May 24, 2008

She's an extremely helpful professor. There's a Midterm and Final, study for it...YOU WILL BE FINE!! She's not really big on tests tho. She's hilarious too. Theres an oral presentation for ped251 at the end of the semester, seems hard at first, but if you get to know everyone it's a piece of cake.

5.0
1.0
PED251
May 26, 2008

what a great professor. She teaches well and is a lot of fun.

5.0
1.0
SEX01
May 27, 2008

completely awesome, extremely helpful, can be a bit loud at times but funny as all hell

5.0
1.0
PED201
Jun 11, 2008

This woman is AWESOME, very interesting and insperational. She has a lot of life expiriences that make her extremly interesting. You'll learn a lot from her.

5.0
2.0
HED251
Dec 23, 2008

Good Class, Nice Teacher, answers everyones questions and good personality. Midterm,Final and only one project. Only 1 or 2 homeworks that are easy. Extra credit available.

5.0
1.0
HED251
Jan 19, 2009

She was fun and unique and brought enthusiasim to the class that I feel was very contagious. I enjoyed her class very much and she is a fantastic teacher. She really knows what she's talking about and she's very down to earth.

5.0
2.0
PED251
Apr 18, 2009

I love this woman with all my heart, you really can't ask for more in a professor, or a human being in general. Sweet, caring, funny as hell, and really dedicated to her classes, students, and cause. I always tell my friends that if they're going to take human sexuality, that they HAVE to take it with her. Definitely one of NCC's best assets. <3

5.0
1.0
HED251
Apr 20, 2009

Amazing professor brings everything to life and brings in real issues

5.0
3.0
HED231
May 25, 2010

i had her for DEATH EDUCATION. i loved the class although it was 3hrs long she made it go by quickly! shes a great professor

5.0
1.0
HED251
Jan 12, 2011

Total pleasure being in her class. Easy, informative and highly entertaining. Only downside is, she is rather loud. Highly recommend her

5.0
2.0
HEDYA
Jun 22, 2011

I took an online class with her.There is not a whole lot of work required during the semester.Perfect for very busy students.One term paper is required,but make sure you Cite EVERYTHING or you will fail.Read the textbook for the exams!!.There are no trick questions, verything is from the book.If you have a bad memory,don't read too far in advance.

5.0
1.0
HED251
Sep 18, 2011

I loved my HED 251 class w. Prof. Bacon. She's real and gets straight to the point, material might gross you out a bit but still keeps you interested. Wants you to read chapters before class. Doesnt assign homework; gives multiple choice midterm & final, and a class presentation on a topic (you picked). TAKE HER, SHE'S AN EASY A.

5.0
1.0
HED251
Oct 25, 2011

Professor Bacon is a wonderful instructor. She's fun and very interesting. The textbook is never used, her exams are multiple choice maybe some short answers. A very easy A. Must attend all her lectures.

5.0
1.0
HED251
Dec 23, 2011

Awesome professor, she is so funny and makes the class so interesting and fun. All you have is a midterm, final and a presentation. easy class. I would definitely recommend her. TAKE HER CLASS!

5.0
3.0
HED231
Jan 19, 2012

Very good Professor. Extremely helpful. Just do the assigned readings and the papers aand youll be fine. Not a hard class at all. Very informative.

5.0
1.0
HEALTHUMA
Mar 29, 2012

I HAVE NEVER ACTUALLY RATED A PROFESSOR MYSELF BUT SHE IS WORTH TO RATE. AMAZING AND HILARIOUS PROFESSOR. DONT THINK TWICE TAKE HER!!!!! HAD A 3 HOUR CLASS BUT FELT LIKE NOTHING SHES THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER

4.0
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HED251
May 15, 2012

Just going to let you know what the class consists of. You have a midterm which is basically the first half of the text book. An oral presentation, which if you dont like doing dont take the class bc its a big part of the grade. And a final which is the second half of the book. Make sure you show up to class or you will get DROPPED!!

5.0
2.0
HED251
Nov 15, 2012

I love her! I'm taking her class this semester and I LOVE THIS CLASS! She is funny, blunt, and a great professor!

5.0
1.0
HEDEA
Nov 30, 2012

Omg shes mad funny awesome and cool and shes fairly easy on test :) love this prof.

4.0
1.0
HED251
Mar 5, 2013

Took her for the Health class. She is mean and doesn't really care about the students. HOWEVER she does teach the material very very well. Her exams are all definitions, so take notes and glimpse at the book.

5.0
1.0
HED231
Apr 11, 2013

She is freakin' amazing. I love her class she is by far the BEST professor I have ever had! One would have to experience the class to understand the amazingness that comes out of this woman's mouth.

5.0
1.0
HED251
Apr 27, 2013

she's so energetic and lively makes class fun

5.0
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HED251
May 24, 2013

Best professor ever! If you're an open person she's the perfect teacher to have. Keeps class fun and interesting. Gives out a lot of sheets that has all the test info. Presentation @ the end of the semester but it's easy. Didn't open the textbook once, don't buy it. Would take the class again if I could! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

5.0
1.0
HED251
Dec 19, 2013

She's an amazing professor! She's so funny and laid back. She definitely made class more fun and interesting, even though this was a 3-hour class. She gave out a lot of review sheets and we took a lot of notes. Didn't need the textbook at all. Very informative class overall. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
HED251FAH
Dec 20, 2013

She is funny, which makes the class less awkward. She's a good teacher, and really does care about the things she teaches. A wonderful person.

5.0
2.0
HED201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 19, 2014

Great professor, taking a 7am class of hers right now... Definitely wakes me up but in a good way!

5.0
1.0
HED251
May 23, 2014

Professor Bacon is the BEST! She is so nice and so funny and her swag is crazy. Very beautiful and a very intelligent woman. No homework or quizes just a midterm, final, and a presentation so as long as you keep up with your studying you'll do great. EASY A! Take her now!!

5.0
1.0
251
Nov 25, 2014

Easy class ... Took in at 7am . You'll be taking a midterm exam a final exam , then a presentation on topic .. very simple .. she simply lectures you every class which is great for notes.

5.0
2.0
HED251
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

Dr. Bacon is the best professor ever. Took her HED-251 class at 7AM and enjoyed it tremendously. Subjects are interesting and she makes it fun to be in class at 7AM. Would take her class again if I could.

5.0
2.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Feb 28, 2015

Professor Bacon is one of the funniest professors I have ever had. She loves educating her students and is a very fair grader. I took her honors human sexuality course and the honors classes are smaller so we had resting discussions and were close knit group. I highly recommend taking her class.

5.0
1.0
HED251
May 4, 2015

I absolutely loved this class. Professor Bacon is amazing. The lecture topics were interesting and fairly easy to understanding. Not really that much work, a couple of tests and a final project. Tests are easy as long as you study and the project is simple. Would definitely recommend taking this class!

4.0
2.0
HED251
May 7, 2015

Professor Bacon is an amazing teacher! I highly highly recommender her. Considering, I went at 7am and she kept me awake and often laughing was a plus. She loves her work and students and it show in all she does. Pay attention, do your reading, and you'll do fine. Cant say enough, just take any class she teaches. She is amazing beyond words.

5.0
2.0
HED251
May 21, 2015

I never missed a class because professor Bacon is just so funny and has the best stories. This class is interesting and easy. She is strict with attendance so show up if you want to pass. At the end of the semester you have to present a topic in front of the class, if you have stage fright this might not be for you because this is 33% of your grade

5.0
1.0
SEXED
Grade: A
Sep 15, 2015

Best class you will ever take

5.0
2.0
HED201
Grade: C+
Jan 20, 2016

She's a very smart woman. Her projects make you get involved and are fun to do. She has a very funny sense of humor on topics that could come off awkward to speak upon. You'll enjoy her stories.

1.0
1.0
HED231
Grade: F
May 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She was my professor for an online course which was fairly easy in my opinion. However, she did not answer any of my phone calls or emails and I ended up failing the class instead of receiving an incomplete or fair grade because I did not get the chance to do the final exam.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
1.0
HED231
Grade: A
May 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Good luck getting her to answer E-mails. Sent her 3 e-mails over the entire course of my FULLY online class. It is absurd that she does not contact students, even so much as write a 5 word email to answer a question. She gave me a zero for an assignment that i had to submit on paper to her mailbox because her computer couldnt open the file i sent.

5.0
1.0
HED251
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2017
Would take again

She is honestly the best professor Ive ever had. She is funny and is always there to help students. There is a presentation at the end of the semester though. She is hilarious and knows what shes talking about. Her stories are interesting and I never wanted class to end.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
HED251
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor especially with how honest and blunt she is in this course. She is a bit tough on grading and won't just give you an easy A but if you pay attention, do extra credit, STUDY and do every assignment, you have no worries. Love her !

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
3.0
HED251
Grade: B+
Feb 10, 2018
Would take again

She is one of the best professors I ever had. Super funny, very engaging and she knows what she's talking about. Attendance will affect your grade, but you're never going to wanna skip a class of hers anyways. She is such an awesome person.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Professor Bacon is an amazing professor. She knows her stuff, shes so informative and overall a funny down to earth professor. She incorporates examples from our daily lives to her lessons which makes things easy to understand and relatable. 10/10 would recommend her.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
3.0
HED251
Grade: C
May 15, 2018
Would take again

She's an amazing professor! I had her at 8:30 in the morning and the only reason I got the low grade that I did was because I'm not a morning person, but I made an effort to be there on time on the days that I had her. She woke me up in the mornings. Don't be late, don't skip class, and hand things in and you'll pass

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
HED231
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Bacon is very helpful if needed. She makes everything cut and clear on how to pass with a pretty good grade. If you do the work you will pass no problem. She has 10 weekly modules consisting of reading the chapter and writing relating to the topic. There is a midterm and a final along with 2 fairly easy projects.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
HED251
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2019
Would take again

Bacon was great. She's so funny and made the class a blast. However, DON'T buy the textbook, wasted like $150, you don't use it at all. The material is easy. Only two tests: midterm and final. You also do a very easy powerpoint at the end. Overall, the class was great. Don't go above your three absences cause she gets angry about it. Great class!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HED251
May 17, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Bacon is literally the most funniest person ever. Very straightforward with her lessons. And is there to talk to. Doesnt judge

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HED251
Grade: A
May 22, 2019
Would take again

Best class I have EVER taken. She is the best professor! Attendance & participation mandatory! Trust me, you wont wanna miss because she is so funny and her classes are AMAZING. Dont get the textbook; we never use it. Midterm & final exam all based on lectures. 1 paper and 1 oral presentation. COULDNT RECOMMEND MORE!!!!!!!!!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HED251
Grade: C
Aug 11, 2019
Would take again

At first I wasnt too fond of how unreasonable this professor was, but she ended up being one of the professors I respected most. Dr. Bacon may be seen as a tough grader, but without a doubt she is fair and had reason behind everything as opposed to some teachers because I said so mentality. Also, extremely brilliant, I am glad that I took her

Respected
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
HED251
Grade: A
Sep 10, 2019
Would take again

professor bacon is by far most the best professor bc she loves and cares about her job she loves her students and is willing to help them if they are in need shes also HILARIOUS even when I was feeling down I always found myself laughing respect is a must, followed by attendance oh and her lectures are amazing her tests are so fair

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
HED231
Jan 21, 2020
Would take again

Shes great !! Highly recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
HED231
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2020
Would take again

Had her for the online class. The tests r easy if u read the chapters and shes an easy grader on the papers

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
3.0
HED231
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

Super clear with instructions and well organized in study materials

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
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4.0
HED251
Dec 28, 2020
Would take again

Absolutely love her shes one of the best professors Ive had. Definitely recommend

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Inspirational
1.0
1.0
HED251
Grade: C+
Jan 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Overall, the course was very easy. Now.. I gave this professor a low rate being her communication was horrible. If you need help with anything or you're confused, she will not help and she's very rude. Any questions.. she'll just tell you to look at the syllabus

5.0
1.0
HED231
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2021
Would take again

Make sure you go over the slides that she sends and really look over the syllabus. The class itself is really interesting. The assignments are straight forward and Professor Bacon is a fair grader. The discussion boards are simple. If you put some effort in this course it is an easy A.

Get ready to read
4.0
2.0
HED251
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

Overall she is a good professor. I took her online course for human sexuality and it was pretty easy. You had to do weekly work and look over all her lectures and participate in the discussions. It was an interesting class and if you do the work youll pass. Textbook is required but you can pass without it. Prof dosnt communicate with you at all

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HED231
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

I think she was a great Professor honestly. The workload is not too much and she says at the beginning of the semester that she is making sure its do able and not taking advantage of a student's time because it's online. If I could take the class again I would. She's a great professor and is very funny.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
HED251H
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

I loved Professor Bacon. Awesome personality, funny, and the class was very interesting. I emailed on multiple occasions and she always responded in a timely fashion. I would definitely recommend taking her classes!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
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1.0
HED231
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2023
Would take again

Professor Donna Bacon it is a great professor , Easy Class , extra credit available, Easy A.

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HED251
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

I took the asynchronous class, it's very straightforward, she doesn't communicate with you except to email each week's itinerary. It's a couple discussion posts, 7 quizzes, and 1 final project. Easy peasy, there is a textbook but I found it online for much cheaper than the one she listed for us (shh!)

EXTRA CREDIT
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Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
HED251
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor I learned so much about health and myself, she teaches about important things we relate too.

Inspirational
Respected
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
HED251
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 6, 2024

Great class & topics, very rude and snarky professor. Wish she had a better attitude.

5.0
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HED251H
Grade: A
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Bacon has been absolutely amazing as a professor. She's so knowledgable and funny and definitely knows how to make class interesting. Health can be kind of a weird topic but the way she goes about it makes everyone (in my opinion) feel super comfortable.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
HED251
Grade: A+
May 27, 2024
Would take again

Honestly easiest A for this class, I had taken her class online and it was easy just have your camera on and gave us an option for 8 quizzes or tests we chose quizzes and for final project was a presentation of 7 slides total and she clear what she wants on it and I recommend taking her class and overall amazing professor.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
HED231
Grade: A-
Jun 19, 2024
Would take again

4 online discussion - takes a coupe minutes and you have to respond to a couple classmates 6 reading quizzes - quizlet 1 book quiz - the pdf is free online and the quiz is very easy, just read the book it takes a couple hours 1 Essay - a self eulogy that is two pages and easy to write. took an hour

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
HED251H
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

She teaches really well and the classes are great, every class I leave there learning something new. The tests are easy, she cares more about our learning than our grades, so she makes a point of having class discussions in a very dynamic way. She is an amazing person!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
2.0
2.0
HED251
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 24, 2024

Prof bacon does not answer emails outside of class. She complains about how much work she has outside of class and does not prioritize her students. There is a project that is intended to make you uncomfortable where you have to physically go to a place involving sex and write a paper about it. Though she can be funny in class, she is not helpful

Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
HED251
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2025

doesn't answer emails , you'd spend your time confused waiting for a email back. very snarky.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

She is in amazing teacher if you are not comfortable with hearing certain terms or opinions don't take the class she teaches great very interesting you learn pretty much everything you need to know with the functions of your body test is easy only downside is sometimes she may not answer emails.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HED251H
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2025
Would take again

Only negative is relative email irresponsiveness. Aside from that, this professor is extremely kind and provides instruction in a clear way. Excellent educator. Even with controversial topics, she presents them in a fair and facts-based manner. Professor cares about students and work. Definitely take, even as a gpa booster.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

63%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (3)
C+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(0)C(4)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(3)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 3
C+: 2
B+: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (13)
Clear grading criteria (11)
Amazing lectures (10)
Graded by few things (7)
Participation matters (6)
Inspirational (5)
Respected (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
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5.0

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5.0

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PED

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3.0

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