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SOC100 - 5.0 rating“It is because of him that I fell in love with Sociology”
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One of the best teachers that I have ever had. He changed my way of viewing my world and myself. He does not mess around with grading, but is always willing to meet with you and help you in any way he can. Plus he is so fine to look at.
He was able to kindle in me a desire to learn that I did not know that I had. He is the BEST teacher I have had, and changed me and my path. I highly recommend him if you want to learn to use your sociological imagination. It will change your world!
Greg is one of the best teachers I have ever had in my entire life. He is extremely thoughtful and intelligent and one of the most unique men I have ever met. He changed my life.
Best prof I have ever had!!! take his class if you get the chance before he leaves sccc. I'm majoring in sociology now, he will change your life!!
One of the nicest, most observant and courteous people I've ever met. He taught everyone a ton. He's incredibly intelligent and an AMAZING professor. Take his class or you'll be sorry.
He is very helpful, made us read to much, but was willing to work with you on your reading style. Before this class I did not even know what sociology was, now I feel I can better understand my role in our society because of this intellegent, passionate, professor. Excellent class!
he is very kind.
This class made me WANT to learn. He is great, and so into what he is doing, he is what a teacher should be, I want to be like him when I grow up.
This is the BEST class I've taken in a long time! He made me so interested in sociology I want to major in it! He has a very unique teaching style and is kind to everyone in class!
Very good teacher. You will have homework and a lot of it in the 150 class. He makes you work hard and think really hard about the world. If your opinion differs from his he is glad to hear from you and willing to be swayed. If your absent let him know ahead f time and it wont affect your grade. Dont **** him. He hates ****ters.
Greg is hands down the best teacher I have ever had. I'm graduating University this Spring, and can quite honestly say that I never had a professor that came close to matching his quality. Take a class with him, heck, take every class you can with him! I now have a degree in sociology!
The CSPMatrix profs, Greg included, prepare extremely hard for this course. I know on account of I would often stay in the classroom to work after class and witnessed their meetings. And you know what? It was very inspiring to me. You'll work very hard if you take this course, but get volumes of true education out of it. And make new friends too.
He is a one of best teacher I've met! The knowledge that I gained in his class is valuable! He is friendly, popilar and amazing teacher!!
Super easy and at the same time very fun and interesting class. I learned a lot from his lectures which were always clear. I especially recommend him to people who are just starting out in college. His is a good intro class to take.
okay people, this is one of the most amazing teachers alive, trust me cause i dont give compliments easily.his class is well organized and time seems to fly by.You wont come to class because of attendancy,you come to class cause you want to learn and sure, you'll learn,alot!.lots of work and but you'll appreciate after all, good luck !
Greg is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is such an inspiring, intelligent teacher who cares so much about his work and really respects his students. He's serious about his class but has a great sense of humor also. His class is fun and interesting and he is an excellent communicator. Greg, I want to be like you when I grow up! The Bes
he is a strict teacher but he is nice. attendence is kind of important cuz even though he doesnt call roll he will still know who is there and who isnt. midterm is hard and final is about group presentation. this teacher is well-organized.
Hinckely is a great teacher who is extremely involved in what he teaches. You can tell it is his personal goal to have students learn and understand what he is putting out there. He is a funny guy with a good sense of humor. He will most likely try and trick your class on the first day. Class is very easy, no assignmnets really, but semi-hard tests
The one of the best teacher in the Seattle Central, but it is the BEST teacher I have ever met. He encourages students, respect what he does. No matter what your major is, take his class before you leave Seattle Central, it is a life time experience.
Nice but highly biased. I learned very little from the class.
All around nice guy! Really cares that his students are grasping the reality of the world they live in! No substantial hw but be prepared to do group work a lot!
He is very knowledgeable about Sociology and the world at large. I am an international student and he was always able to relate it to my experience and he did not let my poor language get in the way. He always was willing to stay after class and help me. He is a very good professor!
Greg Hinkley is a phenomenal professor, he is truly one of a kind and i have learned so much from him.
very cool teacher! easy assignments. mid-term was easy because you got to use a whole paper of notes! and the final was a grop project. easy grader just do the work!
Hinkcley is an awesome teacher. Although the class itself isn't that hard, given you go to class, everyone walks away from the class knowing a lot more about themselves and the world. He is very passionate, interesting and truly one of the best teachers I have ever had.
His class is very interesting and he is nice.
Definitely recommended! The things I learned from his course has changed my worldview in a positive way. He respects and cares about student's opinions and really listens; while still challenging us to use different perspectives. Class discussions amazing, insightful! Nice, funny guy & cute too!
Greg Hinckley was an amazing proffessor. His class was the first I took at SCC and it created a really great first impression. You can tell the dedication he has to his students as well as the subject he teaches. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Professor Hinckley is the best professor I've ever had. I had no interest in sociology before i took his class. He has now made me look at the world differently. I recommend his class to anyone. Brilliant. Now regarding the class, its not too tough, but be careful, his 2 tests he has are worth a good portion of your grade.
Fantastic man and teacher!!!! He is absolutely knowledgeable of what he is teaching. He gives very creative assignments. HIGHLY recommend him for anyone even somewhat interested in this subject.
Hinckley is a great teacher; you can tell he's very passionate about what he's teaching and his enthusiasm makes you want to learn the material. He loves group work so be prepared to work a lot with other students if you take one of his classes. What I learned from his class will influence how I live the rest of my life; great teacher.
Greg Hinckley is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had! I can't recommend him enough to future students. His group projects have made me view life ina whole new way and Ithank himfor it. Don't expect to take his class and not be moved. He has made me take a higher interest inthe field of sociology!!
Amazing teacher! Simply the best! All of the reviews are true. Professor Hinckley is a passionate and engaging teacher. You will not find a better teacher at SCCC Although I'm not fond of group work. He helps you learn how to work with other people and see the world through a new light. I'll miss him!
Hinckley is one of my favorite teacher I have ever met. He taught us in a wonderful way, and I learned a lot from what he teach. Strongly recommend to take his class
He is one of the best teacher in SCCC. No one can deny that he is a super responsible teacher. Maybe he has many homeworks u have to prepare well, but u will find how big benefit u can get after his amazing class!
Took his class nine years ago at SCCC. Shortly afterwards, I took a major hiatus from acadamia. Memories from his class is one of my biggest motivators to get back in to school. Seriously, BEST TEACHER YOU COULD EVER HAVE. Do yourself a favor and take his class.
He's a great teacher. I wish I would've put more effort into the class, but I still learned a lot by being an active participant and reading the book. He teaches you how to connect and apply sociology concepts to other subjects/real life. MICRO AND MACRO :)
I took hiss sociology class and we did this whole mindblowing theme on water. It was one of the single most profound classes I have ever taken. No matter what i will always remener his class and him. He is one of the best teachers at Central. I completely recommend him!!!
I took his sociology class and we did this whole mindblowing theme on water. It was one of the single most profound classes I have ever taken. No matter what i will always remener his class and him. He is one of the best teachers at Central. I completely recommend him!!!
Best teacher I have ever had. Inspiration,motivation,knowledge,understanding,energy.I want to be good like him.
This class was amazing!! I will never forget what learned!! This professor is one of a kind, he bends over backwards for students and that's hard to find theses day. The also class pushed me to cause social change and taugh me what being passionnante about something really ment. So, if you need to take sociology take it with this professor.
Greg is not only an amazing teacher but one who inspires you to become a better person. Everything you learn in class will challenge you to look at the world through a new lens. You will not just be learning Sociology, but living it, and discovering what it means to be a person of social change.He makes education fun and meaningful.
An easy class in terms of workload but highly group intensive. This will be a very personal and moving class so be prepared to learn things about yourself and the society around you that you have never been aware of. Mr. Hinckley is not only a great teacher but just an amazing human being who is making this world a better place one class at a time.
Best teacher EVER seriously!!! I took all of his classes :)
He is the best teacher I have had so far! He's hot, and knowledgeable, and super nice!!!He teaches in a way that both teacher and students are comfortable with, he can well adjust the time and budget on lecturing and activities. I learned a lot a lot a lot in his class! I love him!! So I am taking his SOC 120 right now. Take his class!!
He made me felt in love with sociology, and I will deff. take all his classes!
he is an awesome professor!!!! i love all of his classes!!:) super
This is by far the best professor at SCCC. Even if you don't like sociology, take a class with this professor. He will change your life!
I was stressed at times in this class with all the reading and responses going on. However, now that it has been a year since I took that class, I can say it is a wonderful experience, where you learn not only from a teacher, but also from the other people in class.
I highly recommend any class from greg!If you're looking to better yourself and gain more knowlege this is the right class for you. There are no test or final. But plenty of interesting reads. This is not an "easy" class so don't take thinking that. Make sure you have the time to dedicate and it will be very rewarding.
I greatly recommend students to take his classes. He will change your attitude towards sociology as well as study. He rewards students who do well in his class. You really learn things in his class. But if you have decided to take his class, you have to be serious and turn in the assignments. He is serious in his teaching.
the best teacher ever... people used to tell me that sociology is boring and hard but he made it an easy ride.. just come to class on time, do your homework and participate in class... then you get a 4.0.. he does not discriminate on race or anything he is neutral to all.. greta teacher,,:-)))
best of the best!!! need more teacher like please seattle central co....plsease bring a teacher like him!! thanks!
I took this class just to fill credits. I had no interest in sociology what so ever. I cant even begin to explain how this class has change my perspective on everything. He is a great teacher and his lectures are extremely helpful and interesting.
He makes me love sociology! Seriously! Probably one of the best teachers SCCC has so far! Totally recommend his courses (not just sociology courses). Totally worth the money!
Amazing professor :) Take his class if you have chance you won't regret it :)
wonderful teacher! you'll gain a lot when you take his class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
This is the realist instructor I have ever had. Greg made me love Sociology. He really cares about his students. To get a 4.0 you need to be there everyday, take notes on his lectures and speak in class. This is not a boring class where you just read out of a text book, he shows a lot of modern videos,and keeps you engaged at all times.
He is honestly the best teacher ever .He is really passionate about sociology and you could see it through how he talks and presents himself in the class. He will push your buttons and make you think he is a jerk but in reality he is a nice person. He will respect you if you respect him Take his class if you ever can! You won't regret it!
He likes picking on someone but actually he just wanted to give us a right push. If you attend to class everyday punctually and hand in EVERY assignment, you will get an A easily.
Best sociologist ever. Great material and everything of his lecture is scheduled. You just have to follow, 2 hours of practicing at home for reader and watching movie. You're doing well
Greg is easily the best teacher I've had at SSCC. He is extremely nice, organized, and makes everything really interesting. You're required to do readings, and homework assignments are big, but you're given plenty of time to do them. Easy 4.0 if you show up with your work. Take him, you won't regret it.
Several years ago I took a class with Greg. It is because of him that I fell in love with Sociology.I ended up majoring in the subject at the University of Washington. Now that I have my BA, I'm about to start grad school for an MA in legal studies. It all started with Greg...
Greg is an amazing teacher and guide. He does not force you to think what he thinks but will make you question why it is you think the way you think. He helped me to expand how I understand the world that we live in. I am not going to become a sociologist, but this is one of the best classes that I have taken, and I will use it my whole life.
One of the best teacher that Seattle Central has. He's not the traditional teacher that you know. I took this class with him and I learned not only for the test but for life.
The best teacher ever!! He is not the traditional teacher that you know. I learned a lot not only for the test but for life.
AMAZING teacher!
I wish I had more space to express what an AMAZING teacher Greg is. Take this class. Just take it. This class, in all honesty, changed my life. I went in a psych major and came out a sociology major. That was all Greg. Take this class, or any of his classes. You won't be sorry.
The BEST teacher Ever, take sociology class with him, believe me you will learn a lot and have fun
Such a great teacher and one of the best examples of how community college's are doing something right. Greg expects you to take responsibility for your own education and shows student's how to use a disciplined approach to learning that can cross over to other fields and into the workplace. One of SCC's best.
For having a doctorate in Sociology, Greg is NOT a people person. He will hold up bad assignments in front of the entire class and publicly humiliate the student, and does the same thing if a student is late. He's extremely intelligent, but has serious control issues and treats students like they are unintelligent. Too much negative reinforcement.
Taking Sociology with Professor Hinckley changed the way I view the world around me. Sociological imagination is the core concept in this class. Punctuality and regular attendance is necessary as the class revolves around group projects. Great class with a great Professor whose emphasis on punctuality was a gift. Highly recommend.
Mr. Hinckley is so far one of the best teachers I have. He always wanted to make sure that students understand everything. He is willing to help his students make progress when it comes to creating individual assignments or group projects. :)
Hinckley is amazing- the best professor i have ever had. I genuinely wish all professors were like him.
Greg is such an amazing professor and a really great human being in general. Super friendly and actually remembers his students. I took his class in Fall2015. Make sure you show up for class especially on days group work days(u have to really participate). Very clear grading. Got a 4.0 by doing all the readings, homework, and revision for midterm!
Took this class after having such a great quarter in his SOC100 class. In SOC150, he assigns about 20+pages of readings every week. Homework is usually based on videos or readings(quite straightforward questions). Group work with the same group every 2 weeks. Be ready to participate! Greg really opened my mind. For real the best class I've taken!!!
Greg Hinckley is an amazing teacher. His lectures are realistic and inspirational. He gives students credits based on their effort in class. Lots of writing but they are all helpful to understand the lesson in each chapters. Lots of interesting films to watch. There is also a final project, instead of a final exam. Highly recommenced for this
If you really want to understand race, ethnicity, white privilege, and social class then this is the class for you. He is an amazing professor and really cares about your learning. I learned more in this class about America than all my other class combined. He is clear about the assignments and how he grades, if you want to learn take his class
He is the best professor at Seattle Central, he is very intelligent, but more important is that he truly cares about students and our learning. His class is my favorite class that I have taken so far, it really did change the way I see society.
Learned a lot in this class, great lectures. Some things that we're annoying was the textbook, it was very hard to find and it was confusing with 3 different versions. If you're late he will publicly humiliate you in front of the class. Other then these things it was a great class. The material taught can be applied to everyday life, very useful.
Great teacher, cares about all students. He is here to help you and his class changed my understanding of education and sociology. If you have the opportunity I would take a class from him, you won't be sorry.
From the very first day he engages you in a way that really makes your think. He is the best professor that I have taken at Seattle Central. It is very prepared, and is always willing to working with you and answer your questions. He wants you to take ownership of your own learning. Everyone should take a class from him.
Best class at Central, take him if you really want to learn about sex, sexuality, and gender.
Great class, really learned a lot. Greg is very organized and willing to work with you. He cares about your learning. Highly recommended.
a plenty of work, nothing can be made up
From the first day he made the class interesting. It was fun to go to class and I learned something everyday. I felt he helped me better understand myself and my life. I will take another class from him.
Greg is clearly passionate about his job and the information that he shares. I admire his enthusiasm for this course, but think that he may allow that to interfere with his ability to teach outside of his beliefs and accept other opinions. I found him to be somewhat unprofessional with students, and seemed obviously offended by opposing thoughts.
Sociology 220 was an amazing and inspiring class. Greg pushes you to expand your mind to truly create social change through a lot of readings, lectures and group work. Don't take this class if you just need a filler; it should be absorbed, enjoyed and you'll come out a more inspired person than before. Greg was a thoughtful and awesome teacher!
One of the best teachers I've ever had. I've never been in a college class where every student was genuinely interested in the subject. He's not afraid to give feedback, but is understanding when you don't comprehend part of the subject. There will be many assignments but they're not difficult to do, and some are actually fun. Really awesome.
One of the most helpful teacher I had in the school. when you show you really want to pass he'll guide you and check to make sure you're OK. You can can see that what he teaches he teaches with a passion and he teaches in a way where you'll understand and learn rather than just give assignment to just answer. I recremend him to my friends
Great class, very knowledgeable professor, Hinckley rocks.
Very solid prof. Requirements are crystal clear, textbook was available for free online, the work load was light. It's worth noting, though, that he did require us to attend a protest for higher prof pay (for a grade!). The motion was approved and our tuition was raised to pay for it. Greg's a great prof, but that's cold-blooded.
I hate him. Sorry not sorry but the hes the worst Professor Ive ever had! He makes no sense and expects way too much in a little amount of time. If you express any type of frustration be ready to either be pulled out or kicked out of class. Dont waste your time or money!
Hinckley is extremely knowledgeable and you will learn A LOT. With that being said there is quite a workload but if you're putting in effort you should be fine. He's very picky about assignments being exactly how he wants them to be and absences/tardiness is not tolerated at all just a heads up.
I enjoyed this class very much, its clear from the first day the expectations. Do not be late, you will be called out and held accountable! Holds students to high standards . Sends nice emails acknowledging hard work! Overall great professor! I recommend.
He is the best professor at Seattle Central, attendance is important, but he is so interesting and care so much about his students that you won't want to miss a single class. Wish all my professor were like him!
Prof Hinckley is by far the most caring professor I have ever taken. He are willing to help you pass this class no matter what. Please be sure to visit his office if you have any problem or need to talk about assignment. He gives a very helpful advice and helps out the most. Attendance are important!!
If you go to class every day, you'll be fine. Easy to get an A+ from him. His class is one of my favorite classes at SCC.
Loved this class, he's really get at getting a lot of people engaged. Most online classes are dead quiet when someone asks a question, but in my class people were clamoring to share what they wanted to say. It helps that he makes critical analysis really fun and easy. This class has inspired me to take more sociology classes, definitely take it.
His class is amazing! He really wants you to learn, and is willing to help you any way he can, will definitely be taking another class with him.
Mr. Hinckley is everything one could ask for in a professor: kind, caring, charismatic, funny, inspiring, and engaging. He provides the most detailed feedback on assignments that I've ever seen. He's lenient on deadlines and is always willing to help students. The readings are long but not too long, and they are very interesting.
you can tell Greg really cares about what he does. his classes arent necessarily "hard", but he does have high expectations that you show that you are truly engaged with the work. the amount of work he puts into his curriculum shows how much he cares about education. participation is really important so he expects perfect attendance.
One of the best teachers I had. The class is a lot of work but is fun and worth it.
This is one of my first classes at Seattle Central, I am so thankful that I took his class. He is super engaging and really wants the students to learn. He does not tell you what to think, but does show you how to think. I only hope the rest of my class here are as interesting as his.
Prof Hinckley is awesome - super engaging and really wants students to learn. The work is manageable if you stay on top of it. unstuck ai was a game-changer for prepping, way better than ChatGPT. Definitely take this class if you can.
Best teacher
If you have a chance to take any of the classes Professor Hinckley teaches i urge you to take the opportunity to sign up. The things we learn about we connect to current day issues using our own experiences and it 100% makes a difference in understanding the material. Grades extremely fairly, pushes you to strive for better. 10/10 no other notes
Wonderful professor who genuinely cares about his students and wants them to be their best. He is super accommodating and the work is easy if you put in the effort. He is insightful and truly loves what he does!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
97%
Textbook Required
75%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.14 avg changeRatings by Course
CSP150
5.0
(2)CSPTHEMATRIX
5.0
(1)SOCIOLOGY120
5.0
(1)SOCIOLOGY220
5.0
(2)SOCIOLOGY110
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SOCIOLOGY120
4.0
SOCIOLOGY110
4.0
SOC02
4.0
SOCIOOGY101
4.0
CSP150
3.0