3.8

Helen Potts

Sociology - University of North Texas

3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
113
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

113

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

57

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What Students Say

In addtion she gives extra credit

SOCI3300 - 3.0 rating

Youll will be required to read and then take a weekly quiz

SOCI1510900 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

27%

Textbook Required

42%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 63 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (18)
B+ (7)
Grade Distribution
A(37)B(6)C(6)D(4)F(0)A-/B+(12)
Based on 71 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 18
B+: 7
A-: 5
Common Tags
Hilarious (18)
Clear grading criteria (15)
Get ready to read (11)
Gives good feedback (8)
Caring (8)
Test heavy (8)
Respected (7)
Graded by few things (7)
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Reviews (113)
5.0
1.0
SOCI1520
Oct 25, 2005

She wants to help you if you need help. But it's not like you'll need that much help because the class is too easy.

5.0
2.0
SOCI4880
Sep 14, 2006

Helen is awesome. If you don't understand something she will help you out. She is also aware of how exspensive textbooks are and puts the item on Reserve at the library or tells you which book you really need and which you don't.

5.0
3.0
SOCI4350
Nov 15, 2006

She is awesome , makes learning fun

3.0
2.0
SOCI3800
Mar 7, 2007

Very poor class. Text only partially covered. Student questions are not (or poorly) answered. Many enjoy the class, as she is funny. Doesn't require that you buy the text. Tests are m/c & essay. 1 paper. Classtime is short, good exam reviews. A fun "buddy", but a poor instructor.

5.0
3.0
SOCI4880
May 11, 2007

She is a blessing! Very helpful!! She allows you to ask as many questions as necessary-- even during tests-- no answers, but lots of help!

5.0
2.0
SOCI2
Jul 5, 2007

i had her for thoery and methods and both classes were awesome. she is so wonderful and helpful and makes things easy to understand. you won't have to study much, not cuz tests are super easy, but because she is so good you totally understood the info the day she lectured on it. she is easy to approach too, al around the best!

5.0
2.0
SOCILOTS
Aug 15, 2007

she is the most amazing teacher! You understand everything you need to and she prepares you very well to succeed on tests. she is cool and very easy to go to or talk to. her papers are fun to write. i will look for her name on every class i sign up for, awesome professor!!

5.0
2.0
SOCI1520
Nov 19, 2007

One of the best teachers I have had at UNT. Great. Would advise anyone to take her class! FUN and Educational!

5.0
2.0
SOCI3650
Aug 12, 2008

She is a really sweet professor and I was really pleased. She gives a detailed outline on the board; then she gives a study guide; then she tests EXACTLY on the study guide material that you obtain from the notes on the board. Never have to buy the book EVER. Most of her students get As cuz there is no guessing but you still learn.

5.0
3.0
SOCI3330
Jul 8, 2009

Professor Potts is awesome!!! She gets students actively involved in class participations and she makes learning quite interesting.

5.0
1.0
SOCI3800
Aug 12, 2009

great professor..i would recommend her to anyone taking a SOCI class..she's fun and the tests are pretty easy if u do her reviews.

5.0
1.0
SOCI4260
Dec 12, 2009

She's a great professor. Her lectures are fun and interesting. I would definately take her again.

3.0
4.0
SOCI4260
Aug 11, 2010

Almost the worst experience I have had @ UNT. She seems more intent on impressing the younger "groupie" students than teaching a class.If you are part of her "click" that's all it takes.If you want a mature professor - avoid Potts.

2.0
1.0
SOCI3300
Oct 18, 2011

Everything on the test is from the notes. She told the class that discussions were mandatory even though they aren't graded (this was an online class). I emailed her with concerns about a test question and received a response that seemed like she didn't care at all what I had to say. Overall displeased with this class. Easy A, but not learning.

3.0
2.0
SOCI3300
Dec 7, 2011

I am taking this class online and it's pretty easy. All we have are 5 test grades so if you do poorly on one you're kind of screwed. But she responds quickly and gives interesting outside reading material.

5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Apr 13, 2012

Nice funny lady. Writes lectures on the board. Not necessary to attend class. HOWEVER, on review days she writes notes in order that they will be on the exams. Study those and you'll pretty much pass the exams as well as the class. If I knew this before I would have got an A. I got a B but its an easy class

2.0
4.0
INTRO1510
May 1, 2012

Does not give extra credit for any reason. Exams and quizzes focuses more on the little stuff like researcher statistics and not the big picture. Mess up on one exam and you are screwed.If you are not good with online stay away from this class as it is blended with the majority of it online. Lectures are basic with mostly review of the chapters

5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
May 2, 2012

Loved this class, loved the professor! Attendance wasn't mandatory but I still went everyday just because the class is so interesting. Her tests are easy and she offered little bits of extra credit so that always helps. I totally recommend her.

5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Jul 31, 2012

Took this class summer one on the internet. Extremely easy. Just apply yourself, quizzes, tests, and one paper. TAKE HERRR

3.0
4.0
SOCI1510
Nov 8, 2012

I'm taking this class now, online. The quizzes we take are pretty trcky but she gives you as many chances as you need to get a 100. The tests are super hard for me, they focus on things you wont remember, and they are timed so you feel rushed. You can pass the tests as long as you take lots of notes!

5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Jan 13, 2013

She is one of the best teachers I have had ever. She is SO helpful. She has a partially online course with quizzes every week, a flash mob is a major grade, she gives you the answers to tests word for word, her tests are online at home (use notes). TAKE HER!!!

5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Mar 28, 2013

INCREDIBLY EASY ONLINE COURSE! All you have to do is put a little bit of effort and you will pass with flying colors. Didn't see the professor at all but if you need the help, she will help you anyway she can.

5.0
2.0
SOCI3300
Aug 5, 2013

Urban Sociology- 2 textbooks and various articles. Multiple quizzes, all can be repeated until making a 100. Class split into 2 sections, first half over book 1, second half over book 2. Read the material, do the quizzes and you'll pass. 2 page paper required over book 1 but its very easy.

4.0
2.0
SOCI
Sep 14, 2013

Great professor. I like how she breaks up the classes where one day is a lecture and the next is all group work. Very fair also!

3.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Dec 11, 2013

Professor Potts is a very nice and bubbly lady, but if you are looking for a professor that is serious at least 50% of the time, this is not who you should choose. Luckily, this class is a blow off and the work is easy. Otherwise, you would have a hard time taking her seriously. Easy class, nice lady, but she messes around too much for my taste.

4.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Dec 12, 2013

She is such a sweet lady and definitely keeps your interest in the class. Her lectures are pretty vague so you have to actually read a lot; however, quizzes are all online and so are the tests. I would take this class if you are up to actually doing some reading and not depending on lectures.

5.0
1.0
SOCI3300
Jan 1, 2014

I enjoyed this class. The books were interesting. The syllabus and requirements are very reasonable. I highly recommend this class and professor.

2.0
4.0
SOCI1510
Feb 12, 2014

WORST professor I have had after going to UNT for 4 years. She doesn't teach the students what they need to know on the quizzes/tests, you must read. Everything is online and timed, so you feel rushed when taking it. I have emailed her a couple of times with questions and she has replied in a way that was rude. And that she doesn't really care.

2.0
5.0
SOCI1510
Mar 28, 2014

She doesn't teach. She tells you on the first day of class that if you attend the class everyday, the notes will help you on the exam. Which is FALSE. The exams and quizzes are extremely HARD. It is nothing like what she talks about in class. She is rude and she talks to the class like we are in middle school.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Apr 29, 2014

POTTS IS A VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD TEACHER. SHE REMINDS YOU OF UPCOMING DATES AS WELL AS TEST AND QUIZZES. SHE HAS HER TEST REVIEWS POSTED FOR ALL EXAMS THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. SHES VERY HELPFUL, AND UNDERSTANDING. I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TEACHER FOR THIS COURSE.

1.0
5.0
SOCI1510
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 7, 2014

This teacher is awful. The entire course is confusing.The reviews are a waste of time, they do not help on the test. The quizzes are a even bigger waste of time, it won't help on the test either. This class should be something simple an interesting but it's just confusing. The paper was the only thing I found simple.Dont waste your time!

5.0
1.0
1510001
Grade: A+
May 21, 2014

Anyone talking bad about Ms. Potts either didn't want to do their work or just doesn't like her. She was very bubbly, always on time and made the class fun with her little quips and jokes everyday. Studying is a must but she is always fair in her grading. TAKE NO OTHER INTRO SOCIOLOGY COURSE. This is a guaranteed A if you show up and study.

3.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Jun 20, 2014

The online class was actually pretty annoying. You can take the quizzes as many times as you want, which are a little under a third of the overall grade, but the exams are very hard and so difficult to study for. Even if you understand the chapter really well, the questions are designed to be confusing.

5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Jul 23, 2014

She is really good. I made a 89 and she didnt curve my grade up to an A which pissed me off but other than that she is good and it was an easy GPA BOOST/

3.0
3.0
SOCI3300
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2014

I took SOCI 1510 and 3300 with Professor Potts both courses she gives you multiple attempts at quizzes, and the exams come for the quizzes. In addtion she gives extra credit. I enjoyed her classes

5.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Nov 18, 2014

Dr. Potts was willing to work with me when I messed up. All I had to do was admit that it was completely my fault and I was going to do whatever it took to fix my mistake. Lectures are very clear and are interactive. Attendance isn't taken, but go anyway. I haven't opened the book at all because her lectures and reviews cover everything.

4.0
3.0
3300
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2014

Clear cut syllabus. Just do the readings and take the quizzes and test. Pretty self explanatory.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2014

I'm a Sociology major, so maybe I'm a little biased, but Professor Potts is hilarious and sweet. She makes a point to try to connect with the people in class. It's hard NOT to pass. You don't HAVE to go to her lectures as the majority of her work is online, but it's really helpful on the quizzes and exams. By the end of August, you'll WANT to go.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2014

I personally found Mrs. Potts to be extremely qualified in teaching this course. She's AWESOME. Just make sure to READ your textbook when taking quizzes and test.

4.0
3.0
1510
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2014

One of the funnier and nicer professors you could get. She does make it a bit hard to approach her for questions but I really did love her. This was one of the classes I would look forward to going to. Tests are fairly hard but if you study, you're fine, just make sure to get the work done early for the papers so she can look um over.

3.0
4.0
SOCI1510
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 19, 2014

You do everything online but make sure you come to class because she gives extra credit . The exams are difficult what I mean is the questions are difficult to understand what she asks for. 2 essays, and she answers emails fast, nice lady but the exams are hard. Everything is timed, only on the quizzes you get many times to try again.

3.0
4.0
SOCI1510
Grade: B-
Dec 30, 2014

This was my first online class. The exams were timed and difficult. The questions were just hard to understand, I had to read them several times which wasted time and cost me. I studied harder with each exam and only managed to get a B. It was extremely frustrating.

5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Feb 28, 2015

A really fun class. Material was easy to understand. There was group work and even a flash mob project. There was some reflection papers to write, but were graded easily. Practically gives tests answers in class via clicker questions. Quizzes and tests were taken online.

3.0
4.0
SOCI4340
Grade: B+
Apr 3, 2015

I don't like her at all and I have never met her. She is never clear on what she wants for assignments and does not give you an example. If your work isn't good enough she will tell you that the quality is poor. You have quizzes due every two weeks along with reading assignments. I wish I would have taken a better teacher as I was very interested.

1.0
5.0
SOCI1510900
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2015

After reading the reviews about the professor I decided to take her class online. Sociology is not my major but I found it interesting. I do not agree with the positive comments because it seems the professor thinks that all students are sociology majors! Quizzes and exams are confusing on purpose even when you spend hours reading the material.

4.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A-
May 8, 2015

Lectures were always interesting. Attendance is not mandatory but gave one pop quiz in class. There are quizzes for every chapter but gives you the opportunity to retake them. All exams are online. The textbook is helpful.

4.0
3.0
SOCI1510
May 10, 2015

Dr. Potts is witty and fun. Her classes are fun and informative. You can tell that she has a passion for what she is teaching.

4.0
3.0
3300
Grade: A-
Jul 27, 2015

Section 14 quizzes (multi attempt),1 Exam 50 questions (75 min) 1 attempt somenot many are from the quizzes. 1 book 2 articles;Section 25 quizzes (multi attempt),1 Exam 50 questions (75 min) 1 attempt somenot many are from the quizzes.1 book 3 article;1 paper 2 pages long based on wjw book;All books cheap see 12 bks; See gdocs for exam reviews

5.0
3.0
3300
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2015

Must read the books. I didn't care for the first one, but I loved the second book. Read it in a day. The first test was hard, but the second one was easier. The quizzes you can take till you make a 100 on. They're nothing to worry about. You have to write a 2 page paper relating to the first book. Overall, I'd say I recommend this class. Made an A+

5.0
1.0
3300
Grade: A+
Aug 10, 2015

Basically, you have to try to fail. Dr. Potts is awesome and a very helpful prof. My biggest pet peeve with online classes is that some take forever to email back but she is very quick to reply! This is my second class i took with her and would def take her again!

4.0
2.0
SOCI1510900
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2015

Youll will be required to read and then take a weekly quiz. The weekly quiz is 10 questions in 10 mins. The only real writing you have to do are two reflection papers. I kind of got lazy toward the end and skip one reflection and a few assignments and still managed a B. Midterm and final are pretty easy

4.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2016

She is an extremely funny person and definitely brightens the attitude of the class. The class is self is also pretty interesting, even if you do not agree with everything being taught.

2.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
May 23, 2016

DR POTTS is amazing!!! Quizzes every week, and you get two trys for each. Timed exams which are kind of hard, but open note so if you move fast and go to review day you should be fine!

5.0
4.0
INTRO1510
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2016
Would take again

I enjoyed taking Professor Potts class! it is a lot of work, but if you try, you will get an A!

5.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A-
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

Absolutely loved Prof Potts! Her knowledge of sociology is unmatched in my opinion out of the three professors I've had for sociology. She is engaging, funny, and you get everything you need to know through her lectures. The online quizzes are easy as long as you have your notes and same with the tests. I would take her again 10/10. Definitely take

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
SOCI4260
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

LOVE HER!! she is awesome and always willing to help. go to class and take notes or you won't pass. the classes are not hard to attend, they are very entertaining and funny. I'm not lying, classes are honestly fun to attend. The essay due at the end of class is very tough! start early and ASK HER FOR HELP. test are online and easy if you took notes

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Tests and quizzes online, you get two attempts on quizzes. Reading the chapters is essential to a good grade, 2 essays though out the semester and a single pop quiz, class was a lot of work. Professor is extremely funny and i enjoyed the class.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Would take again

I took this course over the spring semester online. Because it is an online class you have to be responsible that the work gets done on time, but she paces things with reasonable time. If you don't pass this class it will only be because you didn't make an effort to do the work. The work is interesting and engaging, you just have to do it.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Lovely prof, funny, smart + witty. got 5 EC pts for her knowing my name. Essays were easy and i was able to google all the quiz answers. Got an A in the class and barely cracked open the txtbk. Very humorous so if you participate she will like you. Attendence non-mandatory but encouraged.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
SOCI4350
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2017
Would take again

Some exam questions can be found on quizlet, but some come from book and PP slides. Pretty easy class that I took over the summer. Not too time demanding. Had to write a couple papers, but the material is all there. Easy A if you put forth effort.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Nov 18, 2017
Would take again

Honestly no complaints, she's funny, sarcastic, and her class is relatively easy. It's not a hard class, passing was easy.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

This was my favorite class for my freshman year. Very easy but very thought provoking. I learned a lot and even changed my minor to sociology! Dr. Potts is funny and easy-going.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Would take again
2.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I hated this class but its probably because sociology is boring to me. All she does is read off a power point so all the notes are on that. All the quizzes and tests are online so I never used notes and basically could find all the answers online. The only reason I passed this class was because of quizlet.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Do the work and it's an easy A

5.0
2.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Helen Potts is an AMAZING professor. You will not find a better teacher!!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Grade: B
May 12, 2018
Would take again

really great professor. you don't even have to show up to class you just have to take the notes. gives great reviews before the exam. theres 2 essays and a quizes after every chapter and thats about it. she only has 3 really easy exams .plus she's very understanding if you talk to her.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
SOCIO3800
Grade: C
Aug 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took her for an online class. If you can take someone else, ANYONE else do it. I came here for reviews before I signed up for her class. She had great reviews, so I signed up. They were very wrong. Such a rude professor.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SOCI3800
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

It's hard to believe I took a 3000 level class with her! Super easy, there is no reason to not pass. There are 4 modules due each month consisting of 4-5 three question quizzes, and one exam. 2/4 modules had an essay assignment which was only 2 pages long and sooo easy. Super glad I took her!

4.0
3.0
SOCI3110
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

I took this in wintermester and finished the class in a day. its a self pace class which was awesome cuz i didn't want to spend xmas or newyears doing class work. 2 exams and 9 quizzes. You need to download this lockdown browser so you cant cheat but its not too complicated. I mean I did it all in one day. It took me all day though.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

You will need to read the textbook for the exams because she doesn't teach word for word from the book. Pay attention and ask questions when you need to. If you want extra credit then she usually will give opportunities for it. She is a really good prof and it isn't hard to get on her good side if you pay attention.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Best class ever

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

Really nice professor. She gives you what you need in lectures, but if you don't show up, read the textbook for sure. All the graded material such as chapter quizzes, 3 exams (including the final) , and two essays are all online. You will most likely need the lock down browser though. Super easy class love her.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 8, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Potts is a good professor and is extremely knowledgeable so I want to make it clear that my issue with this class has nothing to do with her, but rather the format. This is pretty much an online class. You can attend lectures which she holds Monday and Wednesday, and Friday is for online work. The online work itself is boring and repetitive.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
SOCI4340
Grade: B+
Apr 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Provides accomodations to students if you ask for it, but I still wouldn't recommend taking an online class with her. She's largely removed and the class is structured in a way that makes it difficult to succeed, with difficult test/quiz questions. Most assignments are busy work and eats up a large chunk of time. Not the online class for an easy A.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Potts is super knowledgable on this subject and keeps class light and easy. Come into class for lectures and take the quizzes outside of class. Honestly, save your money and just rely on the in class lectures rather than the textbook, but the book does provide helpful additional information for quizzes. She is nice and funny, would take again.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A+
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Potts is a great prof! This is one of the easiest online classes I have taken. The syllabus is clear, with the class divided up into three sections. Each section is open for a long time so you can work at your own pace. Just quizzes, four assignments (with one optional for extra credit), and a midterm and a final. Everything is super easy!

Respected
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SOCI1510
May 9, 2019
Would take again

She was really cool and nice!! I would definitely take her again!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2019
Would take again

Ms. Potts was such a sweet and funny teacher, as long as you went to class and took notes you get an A. She also gave my class fridays to do all the online assignments so we only had MW.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOCI3110
Aug 12, 2019
Would take again

I took an online summer class for professor Potts and she is amazing! She sets up the class with an open timeline so its genuinely impossible to not have time to put your all in her assignments, and posts really thorough summaries of the textbook chapters so many of us didnt even have to buy the textbook. I would definitely recommend!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Awesome class. Very easy to talk to. Not hard to stay engaged.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2020
Would take again

Easy A in an online class. You don't need the book for the quizzes/exams, but it comes in handy for the papers.

So many papers
2.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had her in the COVID-19 Semester. 3 tests incl. final, 2 papers, 13 quizzes, 1 pop quiz, 2 completion grade surveys. Paper 1 was easy, Paper 2 was more challenging but not bad. Get the textbook. I didn't like this class, but it's pretty easy to get an A. Get ready to learn all about Karl Marx and how great he is. White men bad. Rich people bad.

1.0
4.0
SOCI3800
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you plan on becoming a professor for this class then by all means take this class. The workload alone given in this class is almost meant for you to only focus on this class regardless of other classes you are taking. Tests/quizzes have multiple correct answers and the tests are given very little time to take. Run for the hills on this one.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: B+
Jun 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Potts was truly a great prof. She made lectures not boring by adding humor and opening up the floor so that it wasn't always just her talking. You can get by without the textbook, I did, but a lot of the quiz questions & some from the test are strictly from the textbook.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
SOCI3300
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was horrible all the way from the quizzes to the exams. The exams have multiple answers to each questions. Her tests makes absolutely no sense as the information you learn in the class are never the correct answers on the exams. Beware of this professor! I was lucky enough to make a B but I would not recommend her. I took SOCI 3310

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
SOCI4340
Apr 7, 2021
Would take again

SUPER easy class. All quiz / test questions are available on quizlet so easy A there. Other assignments are pretty straightforward and easy but take a bit more time. The trade off is that she doesnt have many assignments. I think she doesnt want to create more work for herself which is good for people who want the same. EASY A. Take the class!

4.0
3.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2021
Would take again

Finding a "real" online course for online students has become a difficult task for truly online learners. This class was a breath of fresh air. Lots of reading and plenty of assignments, but you work on it at your own pace. There are three due dates throughout the semester, but don't fall behind. My favorite course this semester.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
SOCI3800
Grade: C
Aug 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Way to many readings for an online class plus the quizzes can be hard.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
SOCI4260
Grade: D-
Aug 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Her tests and quizzes are hard dont take her I came here from the reviews omg run away

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
SOCI3800
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 31, 2021
Would take again

The class consists of quizzes, 4 exams and 2-3 papers. This class is extremely difficult. It is so hard to find the answers in the book. The book is so boring. Ive taken her other classes before and it was easy, but this class is very difficult. Im not even sure that I will pass this class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2021
Would take again

I'm a CJ major with a minor Social Science, so sociology is a major part of my studies. Potts is a wonderful professor. For an upper-level online course, she provides many opportunities to learn and ask questions. Yes, you will have to read a lot but that's sociology and college in general. I have multiple more of her classes planned.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
SOCI3800
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Good Professor and is kind and read read her notes and chapters and study study

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
SOCI3800
Grade: D
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Look for another class.

Test heavy
3.0
4.0
SOCI3800
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

I took her class before and I see my old review down below about how easy her course was. My course this semester was anything but easy (like the previous one). All her quizzes and exams were difficult which are most of the grade. She is ok - I ended the course with a C which I am content with but I am typically a straight A student. Good luck!

5.0
2.0
SOCI4340
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Potts has very few assignments. One is a lengthy paper but you have 2 months to complete it. I don't recommend waiting until the last minute on that. All test and quizzes are open book so that's a plus. I highly recommend Potts for SOCI 4340.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Helen Pott's ratings here are split between multiple classes, so some discretion is advised. She gave us access to all of the presentations and quizzes from the start of the semester. You can complete the entire class within the first week if you feel like it, but you'd be missing out on some of the most enjoyable classes you can have at UNT.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
May 11, 2022
Would take again

I loved Ms.Potts! She was super funny and I enjoyed going to her class. Attendance is not mandatory and the quizzes and tests weren't too difficult. I recommend her if you need a social behavioral science credit!!

3.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: C
Aug 3, 2022

She told us on the 1st day that attendance wasn't mandatory due to her own personal conditions. The quizzes/tests seemed pretty easy to get through with quizzes and the powerpoints. Some of her assignments did sneak up on me, but I don't blame her for that. You get a slew of quizzes toward the end of the semester which sucks too

Get ready to read
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
SOCI3300
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 25, 2022

Took this class because it was included in my major and I needed it. Ended up having to drop. All of the lectures are paraphrased and all the answers on the tests paraphrase the paraphrased lecture notes from the modules. Tests are extremely difficult even if you take notes and are worth 100 points. I would advise you find a different professor!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SOCI3800
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 25, 2022

Took this class for my major, ended up having to drop this course. Tests are extremely difficult and answers are paraphrased and there are multiple right answers, but you need the one that comes from the readings. Emailed her about the information being hard to follow, her response was "You have everything you need to pass." Do not take this prof.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

I enjoy the fact that attendance was not mandatory. All of her assignments were pretty easy if you read the book and pay attention. She is patient when you have questions and I enjoyed her lectures. Her tests are a bit difficult, but it's open notes and book. You would have to try hard to fail this class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2023
Would take again

Professor Potts is overall a good professor. Attendance wasn't mandatory. Pretty much the entire class is chapter quizzes, but you can work ahead and they're pretty easy if you read the textbook. You can finish this class in a few weeks if you really try. 2 essays, not difficult at all and she was pretty easy on the grading.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2023

Class itself wasn't all that interesting to me but she made the most of what she could. She's clearly very well-versed in the subject and was always able to answer most questions. Just review the slides and you'll do good on the exams, the only other grades are a few quizzes and two writing assignments which were extremely simple.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SOCI4340
Grade: C+
Sep 22, 2023

Does not give clear instructions and most of the class fails assignments because of this. If several students are having issues, it is a larger problem. She is a tough grader and gives little to no feedback. I am normally an A student, but I am struggling in this class. Be careful, and take a different sociology professor if you can.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
3.0
SOCI3110
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2023
Would take again

She is a good professor! I took her course on Spring 2023! She offered lecture materials and readings enough to perform well in our exams. Additionally, we had writing assignments, which was doable. Although, one writing assignment was tough, but she helped us understand what our tasks were. Her class is worth taking and very interesting!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
SOCI4340
Grade: B+
Nov 21, 2023

I would not take this class if you are not ready to put time into taking notes about everything!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
SOCI3110
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Potts is a great lecturer and knows how to keep the class engaged. She's funny and offers extra credit opportunities if you go to class. You definitely will need to buy the textbook, but other than that the class is pretty easy.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
SOCI3110
Grade: B-
Dec 6, 2024

I am begging you, DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews and high ratings. The tests are impossibly hard and nothing on the PowerPoint is on the test. I took this class as an elective and it's one of the biggest mistakes in my life !!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

I would 100% recommend this professor, just make sure to stay on top of you're assignments and you'll do well. She's also very funny and makes lectures fun. Very easy A+.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SOCI3110
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

Her Wintermester course is great! You just have to have everything turned in by the last day of the semester which gives lots of flexibility. There's only 9 quizzes and 2 tests and they're all very straight-forward, so she must have changed that after the previous reviews. I had no issues and wish I could take all my courses like this!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Potts is a very funny professor, she often teaches through humor and irony. Her class is very engaging and at some points a lot of fun. I learned a lot in her course. Her class material/work load was a bit much at some times, but not terrible at all. Overall, she is a solid professor and I would recommend her for sociology.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SOCI1510
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

This teacher is very interactive with her students and funny

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
4.0
1510
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Doctor Potts was an awesome professor, she made class funny and was great at telling if we were struggling to stay awake. The book is extremely important to the course, but I would recommend getting the online version as it is sometimes hard to read. The content is easy but the tests are HARD.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
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