4.9

Dorothy Anderson

History - Hudson County Community College

4.9
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.9
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

84

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Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Anderson has been the best teacher I've had in Hudson

HIS10601 - 5.0 rating

Best professor I've ever had in my life

WESTCIV - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

17%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
A+ (5)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 18
A+: 5
B+: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (17)
Inspirational (16)
Respected (13)
Amazing lectures (8)
Caring (7)
Get ready to read (6)
Participation matters (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Reviews (84)
5.0
3.0
HONORSHIS
Jun 4, 2004

Great Professor, Makes difficult subject easy to understand

5.0
1.0
HISTHONOR
Sep 1, 2004

prof. anderson needs no book to instruct her class and needs not reference anything besides her mind. she is helpful, fun and eclectic. she makes the learning environment fun and keeps the knowledge fresh. she is fair and honest.

4.0
3.0
HST350
Sep 2, 2004

She is very intelligent. Her exams are challenging she wants you to know the text book and you have to write your own words making sure they are correct with no grammatical error. you know what! just study the damn text book and you will pass.

4.0
2.0
WCIV2
Oct 5, 2004

She was aight, average professor. Some of the things she said contradicted what some of my other history professors have told me. But she is good to take. She is easy is you want her to be.

5.0
3.0
HISTORY
Oct 28, 2004

She's a great teacher,one of the best at Hudson,very down to earth,funny,fun,fun and an interesting class,time seems to fly, one of the best classes I've taken.She's one of my favorite. You will love this class.

5.0
3.0
USHISTORY
Nov 18, 2004

VERY LAID BACK

4.0
3.0
HIS101
Nov 18, 2004

VERY GOOD TEACHER KEEP IT UP

5.0
2.0
CIV12
Mar 24, 2005

great teacher. Knows the material very well. Helpful and fun.

5.0
2.0
WESTERNCIVII
Aug 24, 2005

Anderson is one of my best professors that i have ever had in any college. She knows her history and teachers in a way that makes it fun and makes you more eager to learn more and more about history. I love her.

5.0
1.0
USHISTORY
Grade: A
Sep 1, 2005

great teacher, she knows her stuff and made class fun!

5.0
2.0
AFRICANAMHIST
Sep 16, 2005

Hated history and thought of it as boring; she makes class interesting and teaches what she truly knows, not just what the books says; she really cares about her students!

5.0
3.0
HISTORY
Sep 19, 2005

my favorite teacher... =)

5.0
2.0
HIS101102
Jan 7, 2006

take home quizzes, simple essays, very intersting teacher, u will never get bored from her class and you will understand and really learn from her. love her!!!

5.0
3.0
HISTORY
Mar 18, 2006

She is a very humanitarian person and you'll enjoy great class a lot , she really care about her students and the class is very interesting

5.0
3.0
HISTALL
Nov 15, 2006

Def. my fav teacher.

5.0
1.0
HISTSECT
Nov 29, 2006

very easy class. she is indeed great

4.0
1.0
WESTCIV2
Jan 1, 2007

The easiest professor in HCCC so far. U can tell she really knows a lot. She has a very childish way of teaching that is not at the level of college. Does not care about attendance and class is never held for even half a period. If u want an easy a take her, if u wanna learn take someone else.

5.0
1.0
HIS101
May 16, 2007

One o my favorite professors.

5.0
1.0
HIST211
Nov 14, 2007

Professor Anderson is the best professor I've ever had. She is so kind and sweet and cares a lot about her students. If you want an awesome teacher, I suggest you take her. She is absolutely the best.

5.0
3.0
HIST110
Feb 13, 2008

I took her several years ago. She made class fun and INTERESTING. I never liked History before and I changed my major to History because of her. I am now a secondary History teacher! I hope to someday be as good as her!

5.0
1.0
HIS211
Feb 20, 2008

greatttt professor!!!

5.0
3.0
HIS137
May 19, 2008

great, the best at the school

5.0
1.0
HIST101
Aug 29, 2008

Professor Anderson is the best teacher. Quizzes and test are easy, fun and you learn a lot. If you have any issues she works with you 100%.

5.0
2.0
HIST210
Sep 11, 2008

Prof.Anderson is the best I had her for to class and I'am on my thrid class with her. just do you work and come to class.

5.0
1.0
HIST101
Jan 28, 2009

Best teacher in HCCC, by far. Awesome sense of humor, is never angry, never raises her voice, teaches very clearly; take home tests. Makes the subject a lot more interesting, if you're taking history attempt to take her class at all costs.

5.0
1.0
WEST101
Apr 23, 2009

WESTERN CIV...BEST TEACHER!!

5.0
1.0
HIS105
Jul 2, 2009

An amazing professor! I wish I had her teaching at my own college! Essay writing is major with her, so be prepared!

5.0
3.0
HIST101
Aug 20, 2009

Professor Anderson is the BEST teacher that HCCC has on its staff. I have never found another teacher who knew their information like her. She teaches without books or notes in front of her but check your book! She covers every topic in complete detail. GET IN HER CLASS. But if fills up very fast so regisster early. You will definitely learn a lot!

5.0
1.0
HISTOWEST
Nov 20, 2009

Best teacher ever, boring subject for some, but She makes it very enterteining. Fun, good sense of humor, knows her stuff very well. If you want to learn and laugh at the same time take her.

5.0
1.0
CIV210
Feb 18, 2010

coolest professor around, teaches the main points of what we have to learn although western history makes me wanna zzzz... take her for any history. you can smoke cigs with her ftw

5.0
1.0
HIS105
Mar 21, 2010

She's awesome

5.0
1.0
HIS201
Mar 25, 2011

Had professor Anderson for multiple classes. Took the second one specifically because she taught it. I have been to four colleges, she is by far the most capable and engaging professor I ever had. She even named a bansai tree of her's after me. It is simply impossible to not like her. Take her classes, all of them.

5.0
1.0
HIS103
May 11, 2011

A++++. Great teacher. Do not hesitate to take all her classes. So informative and she KNOWS her stuff. Funny, easygoing, great teacher

5.0
1.0
HIS102
Jul 7, 2011

Professor Anderson has knowledge about US History that helped make the class more interesting. History class was fun with her!

5.0
1.0
HIST106
Jul 7, 2011

Prof. Anderson made my History II class so exciting ... she is simply the best!!

5.0
3.0
HIS211
Jul 27, 2011

Wonderful professor! Makes the class fun and interesting! Do the work the way she requests and you will pass the class.

5.0
1.0
HIS105
Aug 13, 2011

great teacher! best teacher i've had yet!

5.0
2.0
HIST200
Dec 24, 2011

The best teacher hudson county community college took time hiring. She knows her stuff, is reasonable with her grades, and best of all never teaches out of the text book. In the begining of the class she makes you feel history before looking into it. literally...love her and her love for teaching.

5.0
1.0
HIS211
Dec 12, 2012

AWESOME PROFESSOR! She makes Western Civ II so much fun. She knows the material by heart. She is very fair. Be punctual and present as well as participate (even if it is the wrong answer) & you will do great. One of the best at Hudson hands down

5.0
1.0
WESTCIV
Jan 9, 2013

BY FAR THE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD. SHE MAKES HISTORY SO MUCH FUN. TRUST ME KNOW ONE WILL FALL ASLEEP IN HER CLASS...NOT BORING. LOVE THIS WOMAN...SHE'S FUNNY BUT KNOWS HER STUFF. TAKE HER TAKE HER TAKE HER!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
HI102
Jan 24, 2013

She is da bomb, off the hook, the dam best professor in HCCC. She knows her history and also makes learning enjoyable. Not taking her class will be a big mistake in your life. There is no other professor that tops her. I LOVE HER!!!!!

5.0
2.0
HIS201HON
May 25, 2013

She is absolutely the greatest, funest, and funniest teacher of all time...she knows what she is talking about and she makes learning fun

5.0
1.0
HISTORY211
Aug 19, 2013

She's the best professor I ever had. She changed my life beyond school!

5.0
1.0
HIS211
Dec 13, 2013

She might be 'easy' but you better know your stuff. No textbooks required in class but you are expected to read at home and while you only get two papers to do these dictate your grade so they better be great. Other than that this lady is the bomb, knows her stuff, is engaging and really cares about her students.

5.0
3.0
HIS10601
Dec 18, 2013

HOLLA! Prof.Anderson has been the best teacher I've had in Hudson. She knows so much and makes the class interesting. I had her for 2 classes and I don't regret it. I wish I could have her for all of my history classes. Amazing, Inspiring, humorous, open-minded and very educated.

5.0
1.0
WESTCIV
Grade: A
Sep 4, 2014

Best professor I've ever had in my life! So down to earth and is full of energy. you'll never find history boring with this teacher! I hated history. She changed my perspective and I am now traveling the world to see what she has taught me. I wish I knew about this lady in all of my HCCC days.I love you Professor Anderson. You are the best! =)

3.0
3.0
211
Mar 16, 2015

this teacher is a great and inspirit person. she is passion on her word and know that she cares for her students. she is funny and loves to put a smile on her student's face.

5.0
2.0
WESTCIV2
Grade: A
Sep 2, 2015

Prof. Anderson is the best part about HCCC! Her class was awesome. She knows so much about history she makes lectures fun and interesting. I am not a fan of class but she made me look forward to it! No tests - just a paper for the midterm and final. Very enjoyable class, wish I took her for Western Civ 1. She is HILARIOUS! Even lets us out early!

5.0
1.0
WS101
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2015

She's inspiring. She made the course study com alive. By far one of the best professors out there and I've studied at two universities after I graduated from hccc.

5.0
3.0
HIS211
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2015

Anderson is the best she really helps you and she makes history pretty amazing and I hate that subject. She is concerned with her students passing and understanding the topics, make sure you take notes it helps with midterm and final.

5.0
3.0
WCIV2
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

Makes history this huge drama where it keeps you interested and asking questions. Really makes it fun to listen, learn, and participate. You have to read, or at least know what you're talking about. If she notices the class not reading the book, she will make class 10xs worse. She's really knowledgable in her field. Great person. Genuinely cares.

5.0
1.0
HIS137
Grade: A-
May 23, 2016

Took her for US History 1, 2, and Woman in American History. Thorough knowledge about the subject. Makes lectures and classes fun and easier to learn. Must take!! You'll love her.

5.0
3.0
HIS101
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

I had the pleasure to take Ms. Andersons class on summer 1, I loved her class & I loved her as a person. I learned so much in her class that I wanted & still want to take her for USA 102. I recommend this professor she is amazing, she teaches with passion and cares about her students, their growth and knowledge. Definitely one of the best of HCCC

5.0
3.0
HIS137
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2016
Would take again

best professor i have ever taken,. hands down to Dorothy. i had the pleasure to take two classes with her and if i could i would take many more.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIS210
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

She is one in a million! We need more professors like Prof. Anderson. She is passionate about teaching and planting seeds of wisdom in every student. I highly recommend her. She takes you on a journey during her lectures and challenges you to think, imaging and envision at the same time.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIS211
Dec 27, 2016
Would take again

Professor Anderson is passionate in what she teaches. For sure take her, you'll enjoy the class and it is not hard class to pass.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIS201HON
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2017
Would take again

Best teacher at HCCC! She made me want to learn more about History when i did not find it interesting in the past. She cares about her students and their education, and helped me in areas of difficulty. I actually had fun learning in her class and it was super easy to learn. Best of the best !

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
WESTCIV2
Feb 27, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor. She makes history interesting, and makes you want to learn about history. Her tests are really hard though. If she asks what you want on your test never choose multiple choice. Overall amazing teacher.

Tough Grader
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
HIS210HON
Grade: A+
May 10, 2017
Would take again

SHE IS AWESOME. She is hilarious and she makes class so fun. I took her for Honors Western Civilization and I had an amazing experience. She really cares about her students and she bought us pizza!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HIS201
Jun 29, 2017
Would take again

LOVE HER. knowledgable. sweetheart. Inspirational. I learned so much in this course and she is definitely a passionate woman. She makes me appreciate African American history much more and she inspired me to be more aware of what's going on in this world. No homework but midterm and final was given. Oh and she is hilarious!! PLEASE TAKE HER!

Respected
Inspirational
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
CIV210
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2017
Would take again

Professor Anderson is hands down the BEST professor I have ever had. She is such an inspiration, we developed an out of class bond and she would push me to do more with my work and tell me I will be great in the future. I graduated this year, wish i could take her with me. Definitely take her class you will learn alot and appreciate history

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COS126
Grade: A-
Oct 23, 2017
Would take again

One of my favorite professors. She inspired me to referred to black people as African Americans, which allowed me to have a greater appreciation for Black History Month. She is extremely intelligent, which means she will allow you to shoot questions you have at her. It helps that she has a great personality to match her level of education.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIS105
Nov 10, 2017
Would take again

Majority of my professors at this school were a blessing. Professor Anderson is an exceptional individual. If you have to take a history course take it with her! Her work is doable. If you do your work you will pass. I had her for my last class and I was blessed. She will make you laugh which is a plus point. Overall, she is an outstanding prof.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
WEST101
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

I don't know how to keep this short, but I will tell you that she's not only a great professor, but a great human being with wisdom. History is her passion because she has been through so much and yet gives out such inspiration to help others. Anderson is the definition of importance on knowing YOUR history as well as history itself. Thank you!

5.0
4.0
WESTCIV101
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Anderson will make you earn your grade but it is always available and very helpful. She loves to have fun in class but do not take it for granted. Amazing teacher who wants only but the best for you and wants to see you succeed in life. Take her class. You will be happy you were her student.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
HI102
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

The most amazing professor this school has not only is she knowledgeable she is the dopeist human being ever.!!!!!! Simple as that take her class

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIS102
Grade: A+
Jan 24, 2018
Would take again

She is so amazing. You have to give it your all or she will definitely know when you didnt! She is the mother of history!

5.0
1.0
HIS102
Grade: B+
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

Greatest and the funniest professor, if you need to take a history class take Prof. Anderson.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
WESTCIV2
May 18, 2018
Would take again

Very funny, knows what she teaches that goes beyond the textbooks, sincere and expects students to take the curriculum as seriously as well. Very fair on grading and expects you to put in effort and ask for help in need. Plagiarizing is not tolerated. Respect her as a professor and it will be given back. One of the most genuine professors at HCCC.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIS130
Grade: B
Jul 5, 2018
Would take again

Professor Anderson was an incredible teacher. She is very funny and she REALLY makes you learn, but it's all fun. If you take her, the semester will fly by even quicker.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2019
Would take again

By far one of the most amazing professors at HCCC Ive ever encountered. Shes knowledgeable and very helpful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
HIS101
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2019
Would take again

The best professor anyone can ever ask for! Shes very helpful and her classes are smooth and interesting.

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
US102
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

One if the GREATEST professors i have ever had. i have taken 3 classes and i honestly wish that i could take her with me to my next college. She always makes sure that i am doing my best and is always there for me when i need her. i HATED history until i went to her class. She is so passionate about history and it shows in her lectures, TAKE HER!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
HIS101102
Grade: B+
May 21, 2020
Would take again

I mean what can I say! This is by far the absolute AMAZING professor I've encountered at Hudson. If you haven't taken her class yet, I recommend you do!!! Super funny and enjoyable class....:)

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIS101102
Grade: A+
May 30, 2020
Would take again

One of the best professor I could ask for. She is just magnificent, her knowledge in the subject and in life mix perfectly in each class. I want to become a teacher because people like her.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
HIS10601
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Anderson had some great lectures, interesting life experiences, she feels passionately about history and she wants you to feel that way as well. If you read the chapters you should be fine when taking the tests. No writing responses on her tests,multiple choice.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIS105
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

BEST TEACHER EVER DEF TAKING FOR HIS 106

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
US102
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2022
Would take again

Dorothy Anderson is one of best Professors I have ever had

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIS101
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2023
Would take again

A wonderful and caring professor. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her job. Very zany and not afraid to get on your case, but in a very motherly way. Loves her students and will absolutely encourage you if you need to speak one-on-one. 10/10, would take again.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIS101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 31, 2023
Would take again

I love Professor D, she gives you plenty of time to complete tests (only 4). She is hilarious and will make you laugh "for real, for real". I would definitely take her again and I praise her for being real. She makes sure class isn't boring and knows how to keep you up and laughing. 100% recommend. Will miss her when I graduate :(

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
HIS105
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Anderson actually makes History fun to learn. She keeps the class alive and is far from boring. She genuinely cares of every single student that steps foot in her classroom. Such a great professor!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIS10601
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor! I hate history but she makes it fun & keeps everyone engaged! She helps you understand history, wonderful sense of humor, shares interesting personal experiences, & did I say funny?! cameras on, participation matters, tests heavy but as long as you pay attention & listen you will pass. She covers it all so listen & participate.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
WESTERNCIVII
Grade: A+
May 3, 2025
Would take again

Took HIS210 & HIS211Hon with Prof. Anderson way back in 2008. Everything everyone is saying is 100% true. EVERY student loves her. I dont know why there is one 3 star rating, but I'd like to talk to that person in the parking lot. One time, in HIS211Hon, in a 6pm-845pm class with 24 students, not a single one of us noticed that it was 9:15pm.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIS105
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2025
Would take again

Prof Anderson is an amazing educator, and I'm grateful to have taken her class at HCCC. As a non-traditional student, I learned a great deal from her. She is very funny, and although she sometimes comes off a little cold, it's clear she cares about her students. There are no assignments; grades are based on your participation and four tests. 10/10!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

17%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
A+ (5)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 18
A+: 5
B+: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (17)
Inspirational (16)
Respected (13)
Amazing lectures (8)
Caring (7)
Get ready to read (6)
Participation matters (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.05 avg change
Jan
Oct
Mar
Mar
May
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HONORSHIS

5.0

(1)

HISTHONOR

5.0

(1)

HISTORY

5.0

(3)

USHISTORY

5.0

(2)

CIV12

5.0

(1)
+37 more courses
Difficulty by Course

WESTCIV101

4.0

211

3.0

HONORSHIS

3.0

HST350

3.0

HISTORY

3.0

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