He really knows his stuff. Study your class notes and you'll do well on his tests.

Its a little hard to listen to the lecture and take notes from the projector at the same, but the tests are all about memorization, and everything you need is in your notes. Also, the reviews at the back of the book are pretty helpful.

jaosn was so funny and a good teacher. he kept class way interesting...my favorite professor by far

Understands material well... very helpful

Easy class, although the tests are a tiny bit difficult. There are some online discussion assignments that hurt my grade because I would forget to do them! But they are easy, if you remember. :) The class was interesting--he's an entertaining fellow.

I absolutely loved Leiker's class! He is such a strange man but totally entertaining. He really knows what he is talking about, and was always available to help. I thought the class material was really easy to understand and made the tests pretty breezy. I hope to take another class from him.

Class was awesome! Leiker is a funny professor. Exams were based almost entirely on the reading assignments, so as long as you did you reading you were good to go. Would recommend.

funny guy knows what he's doing. and oddly enough he knew my first name.

Very entertaining class. Not too difficult as long as you pay attention and attend class. He makes class interesting, entertaining lectures, interesting videos. Didn't buy the book, got an A but had to borrow the book on occasion. Study for the exams and the class is pretty easy.

Funny guy... probably said "and stuff like that" over 250 times in the semester. All you do in class is copy notes from power points, i feel like he doesn't teach anything he just reads power points but really cool guy. REally weird, but cool.

Basically go to class, copy his notes, and study for the test and you'll do fine. I did find SI helpful because there are some details that need extra attention. You do need to study from the book for the tests. Some questions are worded differently. He tests more about concepts then specifics. He is weird, but just go with it.

Not a hard class, but it does require effort. You have to read the book. He doesn't cover all book material in class but he'll test on it. Easy going guy. Weird, but funny.

Jason is super cool. His class was my favorite class by far. You should defiantly take his class its really easy and super fun! He is way down to earth and you can ask him questions if you are lost. His SI was my favorite though! She is way smart and was so helpful. Dani you are the bomb:) she helped me so much and her SI's were fun.

Class is very easy if you show up for class and study for the test.

Excellent teacher. Hilarious but if your lazy you in trouble.

Excellent teacher. Hilarious but if your lazy you in trouble.

This teacher is my favorite teacher on campus. His lectures are entertaining and informational. His tests are of average difficulty. He usually adds 4-8 points to each test for bad questions. He is by far the most fair teacher I have had at USU. I will not say his class is easy, neither is it hard. It is extremely fair.

He has a sense of humor. He tries to make his lectures as entertaining as possible.

Leiker is one of my favorite teachers. He has a great sense of humor which makes class more entertaining. His teaching style is very straightforward, so you know what to expect on the test.

I would definitely suggest reading the book if you have time, but if not, just show up to class. He's really interesting to listen to and can be pretty funny, which makes class a lot more bearable. He'll tell you what to study for the tests, and you'll definitely want to study, but he makes the material interesting so it's easier.

He is really funny.

He's the man; nice, easy going, and funny. I considered his juv delinq class a bit difficult. You have to attend class because most information on exams come from his notes and student projects, but not so much the text book. I wish he would eliminate the student projects. Remember to give yourself ample time to study!!!

Dr. Leiker is the man; nice, funny, and easy going. The class is a bit difficult though. Attend class every day because the exams are mostly composed of class notes and boring student presentations, but not so much the text book. Pay attention to the class presentations cause they'll get you in the end- only thing I disliked about the class.

I absolutely loved Dr. Leiker's class! His stories are awkward and hilarious. He has a really dry sense of humor and it made class really fun. If you have an interest in the subject, you will definitely enjoy the class. I even quite liked the reading. I would definitely take another class from him.

Leiker is the bomb. When I first saw I was like aaaghh but he's cool and if you study you'll be just fine. Plus there's an extra credit opportunity at the end of the semester.

he's got a unique personality. you either love him or hate him. he's very real and factual. you get the grade you deserve, he is fair.

He is a good lecturer, and his class is fair. He expects you to be there and to read the book. It was a very good class.

Jason is an AMAZING teacher. He makes everything easy to learn and understand. He gives study guides for tests and quizzes are super easy. Very helpful, class isnt mandatory but he is old school and doesnt put notes online so if you dont go you dont get the notes, tests are based off of lecture and very lil book stuff.

He used a lot of examples to help explain concepts. the class is easy enough. You just have to listen, take notes, and read. The SIs were life savers

Very helpful, and funny. He keeps class entertaining, and truly wants you to succeed. Easy going, yet you learn a lot. His tests are based on his lectures, if you go to class and participate you will do well.

Best professor I have ever had. Super funny and used different means of teaching to keep things interesting

SI are live saver! He is a good teacher for this course and wants you to succeed but you have to do the work. Read the textbook, go to class, take notes, and it should be just fine! One of my favorite classes.

Very good! Interesting and easy to understand what is asked of you as a student. Highly recommend!

An amazing teacher. He keeps it interesting and is very helpful. The tests are decently hard but you get used to it.

I took Sociology online from Jason Leiker, and he was an extremely easy and informative instructor. I definitely recommend him to others.

Prof. Leiker is a good guy. His tests aren't hard because he basically gives you everything you need in the lecture. No trick questions. SI helps and so does reading your textbook.

This guy is a boss. Very easy. Interesting.

Jason is an extremely informative professor. His class was incredibly easy, and relied heavily on the textbook. The exams were also straight forward and easy.

I've had Jason Leiker as my professor for two classes so far, and his classes are definitely easy. As long as you read over the material, and keep up with the coursework, then you're definitely guaranteed an A.

Wow, best class of the year by far. He is really funny and his lectures are easy to get through. I never missed one, Go to SI and make sure you read. if you do those things the class will be fine and you will enjoy yourself.

Dr. Leiker is awesome! I am not "academically inclined", but I got a 95% in his class. READ THE BOOK, MEMORIZE THE CLASS LECTURE NOTES, GET AN A.

Leiker was my favorite professor this past semester. He is one hilarious guy. Class was fun and very straight forward. He gives you the notes you will need for the test basically word for word. If you go to the SI's, those are very helpful as well. He's a great teacher and I would definitely recommend him. I hope to take another class from him!

I absolutely loved this class! Lectures were always interesting and he knows how to keep students engaged. If you go to class , pay attention, read the book, and go to SI's you'll do well on the tests. He doesn't try to trick you- he wants you to succeed! Great professor and I learned a ton!

Awesome teacher!!! The best!!

If you pay attention to the lectures, you'll notice he has some pretty funny moments, otherwise you'll completely miss them. The exams are tough, but I've found that to be true in any deviance-based class. It's hard to know what to study, even with a study guide. We did a lot of group work with remote sites, and it was surprisingly enjoyable!

Leiker is a good lecturer, interesting and funny. Go to SI and it helps you understand and retain concepts better. You do have to read the textbook and study notes to do good on exams . Assignments aren't bad, and extra credit is offered to help boost your grade a little at the end. Definitely have to work for an "A". Great class!

Funny teacher, very clear about expectations. Teaches material in a way that is engaging, I would definitely recommend taking his class if you are interested at all in sociology.

Leiker's a great guy. He's sort of weird to be honest, but he's hilarious because of it. That being said the man gives great lectures. You honestly just have to take good notes at lectures and keep up decently with your readings and the class is a breeze.

This class was hands down my favorite class! You start out hating it but the SI's definitely helped and the reading wasn't necessary but he did throw in questions from the back of chapter review questions. Go to class because he doesn't post notes online. And study for your exams using notes from class AND the textbook.

Bottom line: I would take the course again from him.

Great teacher, just goes on rants about topics that don't have anything to do with his lectures.

His class is easy if you listen to what he has to say. He basically tells you how to pass, there are SIs every week, which are very helpful. He is really funny, and a nice guy! His tests aren't bad as long as you go to class, take note, pay attention, and read. Basically be a college student.

Dr. Leiker definitely makes you work for your grade! The class was made easier as the material was very interesting, in my opinion. His SOI professor was so supportive as was Dr. Leiker. He always emailed me right back with any questions I may have had and he was very down to earth.

He a funny guy that's quirky, he has good lectures that relate back to his real life experiences. The class takes some work but it's not super hard nor super easy. There's not a whole lot of homework which is a plus. Overall a good class, you are going to want to show up so you don't the minor (and easy) quizzes. Lowest exam score drops!

He seemed like a jerk at first, but he ended up being really quirky and fun. His lectures are really interesting; He throws in personal past experiences to show how topics apply to real life. Take notes on everything he says, & do the readings in the book. I never went to an SI & you don't need the online access code. PS-Don't walk in front of him.

Professor Leiker was awesome! I'm a Sociology Major and having him as my first sociology professor made me excited about my path. He always acted serious but he would occasionally crack jokes and kept our attention. Read the book and study. It's unlikely that you can just take it and get a good grade, however the material isn't too difficult.

Leiker is so funny. He really cares about what he teaches, but he also cares about his students. Show up for class, and don't be late!

Easy class, if you attend. Attendance is 100% mandatory, as he gives in class assignments and half the tests are based off stuff we did in class. Other than that it's easy. Reading the chapters is not necessary, but reviewing the headings in the book before tests is.

Very fun class. He formats his tests in a way to boost your confidence with easy questions at the beginning and random no brainers. He is also very understanding and will give you personal advice on how you could study better depending on what you missed on your previous tests. Loved his class and would definitely recommend him.

Professor Leiker is a great teacher and has interesting lectures. I spent a lot of time reading his textbook and ended with an A in the class. Some students say that there is no reason to read the textbook, but from experience there are many questions on tests (we had 5 tests in the semester) that I wouldn't have gotten correct if I didn't read.

Professor Leiker was great. He really did put students first and didn't have a pedestal or ego he was trying to uphold. Really nice and a very genuine guy and taught very clearly and wasn't vague about what he would be testing on. It's a class, you have to go and he often has quizzes randomly in class. But they are easy if you pay attention. Loved.

He was hilarious! But the tests and material was extremely hard!!

Lots of note taking, if you take good notes you will pass. Little to no homework in this class. Tests are a little harder than other classes.

The best professor I have ever had! He is funny! If you take good notes, you will pass the class.

Professor Leiker is awesome! He goes on rants sometimes, but they help you remember the material by relating it back to everyday life. You need to study a little bit before the test, but usually you can find the flashcards on Quizlet. I bought a $120 textbook and opened it twice. There are questions about the textbook on the tests, but only a few.

Easy assignments, easy to pass if you browse the chapter ten minutes before the test

Very nice guy who cares about his student's success. If you go to SI's, study the textbook material, and seek extra help in office hours to pick up on patterns of things your missing, you'll do great.

The professor was funny--tried to keep lectures interesting. Read your textbook and take good lecture notes. Many test questions are true to false "As discussed in class lecture..."

Leiker is a really good lecturer, 10/10! He's funny, and he shares a lot of personal life stories that relate really well to concepts that would otherwise be really boring and confusing. Come to class, take decent notes, and you'll pass. Don't buy the textbook; I haven't opened it. 90% of the tests are on lecture material. (explaining my A-)...

I enjoyed Leiker. His tests are super hard and he tests a lot out of the textbook. If you miss the lecture notes, you aren't going to pass his tests. He has random quizzes that as long as you go to class, they add up to be an easy 90 points in the end. He posts a clear study guide before each exam, study that and you will do fine! Lots of notes.

Professor Leiker is excellent at teaching sociology, reading is mandatory to do excellent, and SI helped a ton. I would highly suggest taking this class, not only is it intriguing, but Professor Leiker makes learning fun.

Jason is a great professor, I've taken multiple classes from him. This class is the same set up as his other online classes, so get ready to read. Pay attention to the reading material through the semester, it's heavier than most other classes in content.

Overall I like this professor. It is a lot of reading but it's not too bad. The tests are a little difficult you have to really know the definitions and put them into situations. There were also a couple group projects but those were fun. He doesn't put his slides online so you have to go to the lectures.

Jason is a fun professor who keeps lectures engaging by relating material to your actual life and life around you. If you go to class and take notes and read your text, you'll have no problem at all in this class. The SI sessions are super helpful too, especially right before exams. I would take this class again!

Professor Leiker is knowledgeable, really cares about his students, and a great professor.

Leiker is a great choice for Soc 1010. There are pop quizzes throughout the semester but you are graded for participation only. He is very clear with expectations for quizzes and tests. Good at reminding about the course schedule. Read text for exams to do well. Great lectures and if you simply go and follow his instructions you'll do great.

SOC1010 Was one of my favorite classes. The exams are the most important thing. No homework. SIs are great

Leiker is a good professor. The class is easy as long as you take good notes and READ the material! He also posts a study guide a couple of days before the tests so you can make sure you've studied what will most likely be on the test.

He is a funny professor and makes the lectures interesting. The tests can be hard, but just take good notes and read the book. The SI sessions are really helpful too. The quizzes are only participation based so you have to attend class. He doesn't post lecture slides so notes are super important.

He is a really great professor. Tests are fairly easy, best to go to class every time. Lectures are interesting. He gives random assignments sometimes which is why you should show up to class, but they are always easy and fast. He is funny. Tests are very much based on the textbook, BUT the textbook is very interesting and easy to read!

Really enjoyed his class. It's lecture-style with tons of students, but don't skip! You have to read the chapters in the textbook but it isn't awful. SI sessions are a must.

A good professor. He makes class interesting. Make sure to study for exams or you won't pass.

Tough grader and not the friendliest person on earth but a good professor. You will learn a lot if you put in any effort.

Good professor. Very easy to follow along in his lessons but you have to do a lot of studying. Very test heavy so if you're not a good test taker I would not recommend you take his courses. I've learned a lot this semester.

Prof. Leiker was very fun. He was funny and nice and made the lectures interesting. You have group projects but they are incredibly easy. Tests can be a buttkicker sometimes but just study. You could probably get away with not buying the book. There are a few book test questions but that's it. He doesn't take roll.

I am not sure what to say other than I loved this class. The lectures are awesome. Show up, do the work, you will pass with a great great grade. All of my questions were answered almost immediately, my grades were always current, nothing ever pended. Discussions were awesome and sometimes you forgot which one was the professor's comment. AWESOM

Jason is hilarious. He really keeps your attention and the lectures are great. Tests are worth most of the grade, but he drops the lowest one. If you skim the textbook and take notes in lecture you'll pass. Study and go to SI and you'll get an A. He's crystal clear on expectations, grades, and I never had a question that wasn't answered in syllabus

He is one of the funniest prof. that I've had in college. He is so knowledgeable about the material. He is very clear about what he expects of each student, but is willing to work with you. Pay attention to the lectures, skim the text book, GO TO SI and you'll do great!

Loved this class! Dr. Leiker is hilarious and obviously cares about his class and his students. There are 3 tests (1 gets dropped), a 'final,' and some activities throughout the semester, never any hw. I was expecting it to be way harder than it was but as long as you take notes during the lectures, go to SI and study, the tests are easy A's.

Jason is a funny guy but doesn't deal with any crap. He can be blunt at times. If you want to pass the class goes to the SI sessions. That the best advice I can give you, GO TO THE SI SESSIONS!

Funny professor, makes lectures entertaining. Tests aren't easy but will be if you study. Go to SI if it's provided. Read the textbook. Attending lectures makes it more likely you will get good grades on tests, and he does random little projects throughout the semester. I liked the course, would take it again.

I would recommend this class. Prof. Leiker is hilarious and loves to throw dad jokes into the lectures. He does do random group projects, but drops one grade. Attendance isnt mandatory but I recommend to go cause he will give you random extra credit.

The group projects are easy, just make sure you are in class to get credit. The tests can be hard, but if you study and GO TO SI SESSIONS they won't be that bad. Jason seems intimidating at first but if you email or go see him in his office hours he is very understanding and caring, but he is very blunt and will tell you how it is.

Took Professor Leiker for SOC 1010 and SOC 3420 in the same semester. BIG MISTAKE, about 20 exams between both classes, fully proctured, no notes allowed. He does not upload lectures, he told me I am expected to spend 10 hrs a week reading the book. Cool guy but do not recommend unless you want to teach yourself a whole course.

This class was all online so I didn't have much interaction but he seems like a really nice guy and a cool dude. You read the whole textbook so you definilty need that and the tests aren't too bad but you will want to study for them for sure.

This class was fully online (not even zoom), I knew that would be the case when I registered for it! 8 modules- you read 2-3 chapters of the textbook, take an open book quiz on each chapter, and then a test on the module. The final is comprehensive but split into two tests. Tests are very easy if you do the readings and take the quizzes. Good class

This class was amazing and I learned so much from it! You definitely need to read the textbook (which is online) and study lots! But very possible to pass with a good grade as long as you put in effort!

Overall, I thought he was very engaging and was pretty funny. At times, I was confused with the directions on his assignments, and there was a lot of group work. Also, I recommend taking pictures of the lecture slides because he usually doesn't post them on Canvas and read the textbook because he puts a lot of the material from there on his exams.

He's a really great professor, but he does try and scare ya in the beginning. As long as you read the textbook and come to class you'll get an A. The exam's aren't that hard as long as you just listen and read what you need to read. He's entertaining to listen to and overall a really good lecturer. And the course is super interesting as well.

Some group stuff in class, but really good teacher, funny, helps and wants you to succeed.

This class does require you to work hard. But it is a very interesting subject and you will get out of it what you put into it.

This class was easy if you studied the textbooks and lectures throughly. Professor responds promptly to emails and has an awesome late policy.

Leiker's class is tough, but engaging if you put in the work. Lectures can be hit-or-miss, but study tools like the textbook and Unstuckstudy are a big help. Overall, the class is rewarding if you're willing to grind.

not too bad just have to pay attention and put in the work

Had 4 exams that were basically our entire grade, but if you read the textbook, attend lecture, and study you'll be fine. Funny guy, enjoyed going to class. Would recommend.

He is a stubborn, opinionated guy, but if you go to his office hours and get to know him, he is actually super chill. I started out reading the textbook but reviewing the vocab at the end of the chapters and going to the SI sessions will help more than reading tbh. Its a lot of new info and memorization so you have to go to class.

Read the textbook!! If you do not read the textbook then you will not get a good grade in this class. His tests are super hard unless you read the textbook and even then they are still hard. But besides that all of his other assignments were easy and I enjoyed his lectures.

I really liked Jason. He was very easy to work with and it was easy to make things up if you told him before hand. Most of the class is just reading from the text book, taking quizzes then taking the module test. I stopped reading straight from the textbook and just took notes on the overviews on canvas then expanded as needed after the quiz.

Amazing man and keeps me interested with the lectures as he relates his personal experiences to it.

College requires effort. The people complaining about him here are those who didn't want to work. This will be my second class I've taken of his. Leiker cares and does engage, but you get out what you put in. I came out feeling like a sociology expert. Effort matters. Just work hard. He's one of the best, but you have to give your best.