3.6

Jason Southworth

Philosophy - Palm Beach State College (all campuses)

3.6
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
64%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

64%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

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What Students Say

I've earned a degree already & I'm an A student

PHIL1010INTRO - 2.0 rating

Super strict on AI use

PHI1600 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

6%

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Most common grades:
A (23)
A+ (20)
Drop/Withdrawal (8)
Grade Distribution
A(43)B(5)C(3)D(8)F(2)A-/B+(6)
Based on 72 reported grades
A: 23
A+: 20
Drop/Withdrawal: 8
B: 5
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Get ready to read (40)
Gives good feedback (23)
Participation matters (23)
Clear grading criteria (18)
Lots of homework (13)
Tough grader (12)
Accessible outside class (9)
Caring (8)
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PHI1010

3.8

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3.0

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Reviews (86)
2.0
4.0
PHIL1010INTRO
Grade: A
May 6, 2014

I've earned a degree already & I'm an A student.His expectations for an Introductory class are far beyond what they should be. It was an online course & the links did not work. He didn't fix the issue all semester. He's unorganized & lazy but expects so much from the students for quizzes & tests- ALL essay questions.

3.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: B
Jan 22, 2015

good.

2.0
4.0
PHI1010
May 7, 2015

2 tests 4 papers. Class is long and boring. Too much negative anergy in that class. He needs to wash his month by soap often because of too much swear. Not recommend.

4.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
May 9, 2015

Great teacher, easy A

5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Dec 16, 2015

Very down to earth and very intelligent. Lectures are involved and the class time flew by the entire class was active in conversations. Great experience wish he taught more classes

5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A-
Jun 20, 2016
Would take again

prompt feedback.

5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

Do the assigned reading and form your opinions based on the reading and you will do well in the class.

5.0
1.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

Very easy class. I logged in once a week and little homework to do the whole semester. Tests are open book

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHI1010
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

This is a READ heavy&class discussion thing so DO that&you will be great. NOT about agreeing, about understanding be ready to give reasons why not just argue. AMAZING convo in every class, super funny Prof. makes the readings simple to get. TAKE NOTES to survive midterm and final, he gives vocab needed!DONT get up &leave b4 dismissalits rude.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2017
Would take again

I found this class very interesting although the professor wasn't really involved much. He responds very quickly to emails, though. You definitely have to read and write a bunch including papers, outlines, and discussions.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Jul 20, 2017
Would take again

Read the required readings, participate in the discussion board, and you will do great in Professor Southworth's class.

Participation matters
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHI1600
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2017
Would take again

(Ethics). Online. No textbook. Lectures are optional. Class discussions are simple. It's a very easy "A" as long as you do the readings and take notes. No multiple choice; tests are short essays. Small writing assignments with low word counts. Deadlines are somewhat flexible. Material is not difficult or overly time consuming. Recommended

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor wants weekly participation on discussion board, a personal post and frequent commenting on other classmates. Papers are 1,000 words (easy A graded on the ideas and understanding of the subject, not grammar or technique) Turned out to be an awesome class and very interesting. Easy extra credit available weekly.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Southworth is a really good teacher and forces you to think on discussion board posts. I got a C in the class, but I was lazy because it was an online class and ended up forgetting about many deadlines and did not plan adequately for time to read.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Discussions every week, participation is a must. 10 Quizzes, and 3 exams; all are essay questions. 3 Papers, which he grades generously. Overall, the class wasn't bad, but the amount of reading and memorization required was brutal. There are no exam study guides, so you need to remember all of the readings and be able to explain them thoroughly.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tests are tough
2.0
5.0
PHIL1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Online class: you have to read many stories each week and thake a 15 min short essay quiz one one of them. Now, you wont know which one of the stories it will be about, and they are very deep and complicated question. I withdrew

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Honestly, this class changed my life (positively). The class is really interesting and fun, but you really have to read the textbook (like seriously). As long as you read, go to class, participate, and do the assignments, you'll get a good grade. Also very accessible outside of class, quickly responds to emails, and great at answering any questions

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Discussion board, a few 250 word quizzes and a couple 1,000 word essays. Overall this was an easy course, but it did require some skimming over the readings to be able to generate content on the quizzes. He prefers you make your own content instead of quoting or paraphrasing. Try to be politically correct, or he might knock a few points off.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2018
Would take again

Prepare to read! He gives a list of excerpts to read and every week there is a discussion, and a combination of a quiz and outline, or a quiz and paper. There are 3 papers, 6 outlines, and 10 quiz based on 1 random story out of possibly 10. There are 4 exams, each exam is based on 5 random excerpts so take notes each time you read.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Took Southworth for Ethics and he is really good! Get ready to read and think critically. I took him online and finished the class 3 weeks early with an A. Stay on top of every assignment and you'll do good!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

I was very lucky to have this professor. He makes it a point to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of the reading. I actually found this class quite fun and an eye opening experience. He is generous with grading the papers, which I find a life saver in this particular class (Philosophy) where the answers are not exactly black and white

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Mar 16, 2019
Would take again

Loved this class, he made it very easy to understand and he was very involved in the discussions.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
PHI1010
Apr 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not my favorite. Tests are short response on one of the many articles for the week, but he puts such a small time limit on the tests that you can barely review that article and get cohesive thoughts down before the time is up. Pretty easy class other than that.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
3.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2019
Would take again

Nice professor, however he does not grade papers well, he only skims through them and finds specific things and comments only on that part as "feedback" and won't clearly state why you recieved the grade. Quiz and or Outline Every week on random chapter Extra Credit Everyweek Must do discussion board every week Exams and Papers (3) MUST READ BOOK

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I want to assume that this professor has good intentions but who knows? His online class is fairly easy but he can also be a tough grader. What I mean by that is that he only gives good feedback when something is done wrong. Very rare for him to say something nice about work done properly. Hes super sarcastic so beware....

So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
PHI1600
May 3, 2019
Would take again

This class wasnt difficult its just a lot of work. Lots of reading and lots of writing. But not hard. Have to do 3 1000 work papers.

EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
1.0
5.0
PHI1010
Grade: C
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I didn't learn anything. I took it online and the reading material was ridiculous. He wants you to basically read 7-10 assignments every wk. You need to to post a discussion but you don't discuss what you read. Quizzes and exams are essay and you don't know which of the readings it will be on.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
May 25, 2019
Would take again

he was good in the sense that his class was structured, it was organized and you get the hang of it within a week or so. I took it online, he gives you about 6 passages to read and the quiz is on any one of them (doesn't say which), it is also written not multiple choice (never got less than a 100). AS long as you do the work, you are set for an A.

Get ready to read
2.0
5.0
PHIL1010INTRO
Sep 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I've always been a hard working student and would stick out for challenging classes, but this is by far the hardest class I've ever taken and I'm considering even withdrawing. Do not expect this class to be easy- a ton of reading, little time for conceptual essays, rigorous no doubt. I only recommend it if you're a philosophy fanatic!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
PHI1010
Grade: A-
Sep 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is a ridiculous amount of reading each week. You will struggle if you have a job on top of school. It's roughly 50-70 pages of reading plus a discussion question each week. The weekly test is a written response question you have no idea which passage it will be from and you only have 15 minutes. I do not recommend taking this class.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
PHIL1010INTRO
Grade: B+
Nov 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is insane. He is a tough grader and doesn't elaborate, says things like "really really good, not perfect here is a"C". You have no idea what your being graded on. His grading is more about if he agrees with your opinion. There is so much reading that I had to drop other classes to try to keep up.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This professor is not the best, he does not give positive feedback. I took him online, on the discussion boards he was impossible to please, no matter how hard I tried. There is lots of reading and a few papers. I am glad to be done with his class.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
PHI1010
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2020
Would take again

Initially for the first few weeks I encountered fluctuations in my grades especially when I do not read the assigned readings. But eventually I have found that with the understanding of the material offered and placing your mind in a philosophical thought direction , the class can be passed. The professor is tough but it made me think better.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
PHI1010
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

With any online class, you are going to have you will have a crap tone of reading. You cant get around it because you have quizzes and tests. He is a great professor but is not going to hand out grades that are not earned. I worked my tail off for this class. He was very quick to respond to any email I sent. I recommend him but be ready to work!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
4.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Even though I got a good grade in this class, I feel like I did not learn much. You have to read a large amount of material every week and most of it is very confusing. He does not explain it. I do think it possible to get a good grade if you put in the time, but I don't really know if it's worth it.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
May 3, 2020
Would take again

This class requires a lot of reading. All tests/quizzes are from material he supplys so no textbook needed. Pretty easy grader, as long as you put in some effort and reply to the discussion boards you should be fine in this class. You wont know what articles are on the test so you have to read them all. Kinda Time consuming but easy class.

Get ready to read
4.0
4.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
May 21, 2020
Would take again

I found this class to be one of my hardest classes yet. Only because the book (used HEAVILY) has the old ways of grammar and the way the great philosophers wrote. It takes many read-overs to really understand. I do believe Professor Southworth knows the subject very well. Also he does grade tough, but I've found him to be helpful if you reach out.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Jul 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The first week I had him I wanted to drop the class. There is so much confusing reading involved and we do not go over any of it in class. Yes, if you can get past the reading it is an easy A. But also the discussion boards can honestly get toxic between both him and the other students. I love Philo but this class ruined it for me

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2020
Would take again

There is a lot of reading and you will have to write a coupe outlines. There are also a decent amount of quizzes. It is a good class if you are able to learn on your own but he also responds quickly to emails. I would take this class again.

Get ready to read
2.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Oct 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Southworth is not someone to take this class with. He is right, you are wrong, your views are all inadequate , and he's the king of the castle. The reading is extremely heavy and many of the readings are written in old English and difficult to follow. 5-8 readings a week, a paper, DB, and test every week.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

The material was not very easy (some are old english), but you get to read a chapter (5-6-excerpts), write an outline of a chosen excerpt, 15 min quiz about main idea of a specific excerpt and an active discussion board - weekly. He is very knowledgeable and will help you understand "old english" if you have hard time comprehending. TAKE HIM!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There are SO many readings that are confusing and hard to understand. Participation in the DB is mandatory, which is fine, but he is often more combative than explanatory. Only have 15 min for test and don't know what reading they're on, but I only ever got a 100. The outlines are open-ended and only 250 words min. Overall easy grader.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
PHIL1010INTRO
Grade: C
May 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Even though everything was in my own words, this professor decided to give me zeros because he claims it wasn't my work when it really was. Why do colleges and universities want to hire bias professors that if your views and their views don't match it won't work out. Even when it was correct he still gives zeros.

5.0
2.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
May 21, 2021
Would take again

This was my second time taking a class from Jason. I like how the class is set up (NO EXAMS or PAPERS!!). Every week there is a discussion board, a quiz and an outline. There is even an extra credit paper at the end of the semester for people who didn't do all their work. I learned a lot and the schedule meant I didn't have to stress out.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
PHI1010
May 26, 2021
Would take again

He was alright, passed the class with an A. I did weekly discussion, one word question quiz, outlines, and a final 1,000 word essay at the end of year. The class was interesting if you like philosophy, it wasnt so bad. I recommend to take it if you need a humanities credit.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

I had to take this class for my pathway and I thought I would hate it. The material was interesting though and Southworth was fun to talk with on the boards. Hes talks a lot about meeting us where we are. The people who wanted to work on things got lots of feedback and help and people looking to check out got to do the minimum. Nice atmosphere

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Jul 28, 2021
Would take again

This class was really enjoyable and I personally learned a lot and the professor was really understanding and gave me great feedback on how to improve and was open to any questions or concerns I had! This teacher definitely cared about his students, and would definitely recommend this class to others.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2021
Would take again

Professor Southworth is hands down the best professor Ive had so far throughout my (multiple) college experiences. Hes understanding, professional, and truly cares about his students. When I went through hardships during the semester, we worked together so that I still had a chance to succeed in the course. Would recommend to any and everyone! :)

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHI1010
Jul 30, 2021
Would take again

Professor Southworth's class is great. The class layout is clear and grades are always posted quickly. The material is interesting and thought provoking. The Professor has a lot of patience with questions. The class can be challenging which made it even better.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Aug 1, 2021
Would take again

Professor Southworth class was fairly challenging, consisting of 3-5 readings, one 15 minute quiz, and 3 posts on the discussion board weekly. Professor Southworth is quick to respond to emails, and flexible if your outside schedule conflicts with your performance in his class, as long as you tell him in advance. I highly recommend this Professor.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
PHI1600
Grade: B
Aug 8, 2021
Would take again

Mr Southworth is one of the best professors I have ever had. He's very understanding and caring. He worked with me on late assignments and even gave me credit for work that was turned in so late, that it barely had any point value. The lectures and discussions are very interesting and not that hard to do. I would definitely recommend this professor

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2021
Would take again

This is a somewhat easy A online class ONLY if you put in the effort to do the work. 1 paragraph discussion question (can come off argumentative when he replies), 1 paragraph quiz on an extremely boring article, and 1 outline paper due each week. He actually reads and leaves feedback for everything so don't bs/copy your answers.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
3.0
PHIL1010INTRO
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

The course was easy to pass if you read the material. The professor is very responsive and understanding. Offers extra credit. Gives good feedback. You can turn in work early if you choose. You have to read a decent (not ridiculous) amount but it's an online class. No textbook required, he provides all the material. Would definitely recommend.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

I took Professor southworth's online philosophy class. He's a super easy grader. Literally do the work and show you somewhat understand the concepts and he gives you full credit. His tests are all open book. If you didn't pass his class you literally didn't even try. He was extremely helpful through the whole course. Take him!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

I was so glad I took this professor, I learned a lot and I felt like I was graded more on effort and interesting conversation than arbitrary nonsense. The class was easy, not because it's not work, but because the work made SENSE. If you're trying and participating, you'll do great.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
4.0
1.0
PHI1010
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2022
Would take again

Awesome professor, gives good feedbacks.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
PHIL1010INTRO
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

i really looked forward to this class everyday. it was my form of self-care. learning about the way our minds work is truly a wonder. new lesson every week that consists of a simple discussion board, outlined summary, and quiz - all super easy. you have the week to complete it. communicate with the professor, he literally WANTS you to succeed.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2023
Would take again

Very easy and Interesting class. Discussion post weekly. Assignments are repetitive but easy. Leaves good feedback on each assignment. Would definitely take class again.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
May 3, 2023
Would take again

He was nice and grades very easy. An outline which is a review of any article he puts up, of course I always chose the shortest ones, and they only have to be 250 words. A 1 question test, and a discussion board every week which is always about your opinion. Easy grader even when my outlines were poorly done he still graded good. Take this class.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
PHI1600
Dec 9, 2023
Would take again

To be honest, this is an easy A+ class, simply do the homework, don't be lazy, and turn it in on time, but every week will be an assignment to do so beware of that, honestly it's super easy and you will pass this class. take this class you won't regret it at all!!!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2024
Would take again

I had him for my first dual enrollment class, and he was great. The work was not that difficult and as long as you read and participated you got an A. He assigns a lot of reading each week but no or of them were difficult to understand.

5.0
3.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot and he was very available on the discussion boards and over phone/email.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

I'm taking this course now. It's my second time taking professor Southworth and I wish i could take him again. The material is always interesting and he is very available to work through things.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

He's available all the time, he lets you call him on weekends and he'll help you with the assignments. He explains things really clearly and is funny, you can tell he likes talking about philosophy.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

This class was great. The material was interesting and the instructor is very available. Anytime you have a question you can call or email and get a reply very quickly.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
PHI1600
Grade: B+
May 3, 2024

TERRIBLE PROFESSOR!! He gives three assignments weekly (a discussion, an outline, and a quiz). They're not tough, but you are NOT allowed to leave the quiz for any reason, or else he WILL accuse you of cheating, and if you do this twice, HE FAILS YOU FOR THE ENTIRE COURSE!! Super strict on AI use. Only take him if you absolutely need to. AVOID HIM!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
1.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
May 3, 2024

Passed the class with an A it was real easy. You have a quiz, discussion board, outline due every week. no midterm or final. The only problem is that if you leave the page or browser when taking the quiz he automatically thinks your cheating but gives you a warning. Second time he automatically FAILS you from the course.

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Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
PHI1010
May 8, 2024

THE ABSOLUTE WORST PROFESSOR/TEACHER IVE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY 14 YEARS APART OF THE PALM BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT. stay very far away from this professor. I took 5 minutes to start typing my response on a short answer quiz and he said that was evidence of academic dishonesty. I was in shock and dropped him immediately. BEWARE

1.0
5.0
PHI1600
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 22, 2024

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS,HE WILL FAIL YOU. HE threaten me by saying that he will fail my class, to stay on it the whole semester but that he will grade everything ZERO,because i got a call during a quiz and he automatically though i was using ai ,the syllabus states that you have a second chance then fail you, he just fails you on the first time.

1.0
5.0
PHI1600
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 22, 2024

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS, he threatens students to fail them because he automatically thinks you are using AI, he also doesn't follow the syllabus he says he will give you 1 chance the second time he will fail you, but again he didn't give me an opportunity. DONT LEAVE THE CANVAS QUIZ PAGE HE WILL THINK YOU ARE USING AI EVEN IF YOU GOT A CALL

2.0
5.0
PHI1010
Grade: F
Jul 13, 2024

For starters, professor straight failed me when i left the canvas tab for the first 2 assignments, he put in zeros for everything. He commented that it was due to academic dishonesty btw it is a lot of readings,2 outlines 2 discussions and 2 quizzes,the quizzes were 15 minutes for 1x if you do take him do not exit out the canvas for whatever reason

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 19, 2024

He assigns the same assignments every week. They are not really hard, but they are repetitive. He doesn't answer questions effectively at all, so you're sort of on your own and his feedback isn't helpful at all. The class overall isn't too hard and the topics are interesting but I would not take him again, nor do I recommend him.

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Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PHI1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 8, 2024

I had to withdrawn from the class because what in the world.. 3 assignments due each week; discussion, outline and I think it was a quiz. Kept giving me 0s and saying to contact him on the issue. I'm not writing mini essays each week for an elective just to get an F, when I have other classes to prioritize.

Tough grader
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So many papers
1.0
5.0
PHI1600
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 20, 2024

He failed me by accusing me of academic dishonesty. Not worth the headache at all. It's an easy class, but it's like you're walking on thin ice. I've never had a professor put me on academic probation for using grammerly until this one. 0/10 I don't recommend!

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PHI1600
Grade: F
Oct 28, 2024

Had the exact issue as the person below me. Failed due to "academic dishonesty" for simply using Grammarly. It's completely baffling, considering PBSC provides their students with full access to Grammarly for free and actively reminds students of this so we can take advantage of it. Dude is so paranoid about students cheating that it's laughable.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
2.0
PHI1600
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 3, 2024

You have 2 strikes when it comes to academic dishonesty, but your mouse clicking the wrong thing on the canvas page will flag as leaving the test for an automatic zero. He is unbending in this policy and defaults to assuming you are cheating. I dropped the class after the first strike was a false flag, and he refused to show me the log from canvas.

Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
PHI1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 17, 2025

Wrongfully accused me of using "Generative AI" for a discussion that was 100 words. Called multiple times to discuss as mentioned in syllabus and got no answer - but he was able to respond via Canvas during this time. A bit too hard & takes himself too seriously. Paranoid.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2025
Would take again

He's my favorite professor I've had since starting college, I would definitely recommend taking his class in person, not online, because you're definitely missing out on his funny lectures. Just don't use AI and read the articles he provides you with and there you go you've passed.

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Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PHIL1010INTRO
Grade: A
May 19, 2025
Would take again

Professor Southworth is amazing. He was very nice all course and gave 3 assignments per week which were extremely easy to complete. I recommend if you're looking for an easy class with no stress. This was my first DE class and found it very easy and not very time consuming.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
PHIL1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 7, 2025

Was not a good teacher at all. Feedback in only one word ex: Good, fine, bad. Does not make expectations clear with the directions for assignments. If you have an issue you cannot contact him. He is very rude, sarcastic, and called me a bunch of nasty names in an email. Do not take any class with him not worth your grade or mental health.

1.0
3.0
PHI1010
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 7, 2025

Not good feedback. Will give you zeros and fail you for any little thing like using the wrong name or pulling in prior knowledge from discussion boards. Very full of himself and rude when you try to fix an issue. Would not recommend at all!! He is not a good teacher acts like it is the 1950s

Tough grader
4.0
1.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Sep 25, 2025
Would take again

His online class was easy. Took it in summer term. No midterm and no final. The paper essay is optional for EC. His feedback would literally be a few words like "Great post". I wouldn't mind. Only difficulty I had was the readings. Some of the modules had long readings and were difficult to understand. Other than that, I would recommend the class.

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5.0
2.0
PHI1010
Grade: A+
Oct 8, 2025
Would take again

The work is straightforward, will not drown you, and isn't demanding. Participation is emphasized for the sake of discussion posts, but otherwise the class is light and easy to complete. The easiest professor I've come across so far. I 100% recommend this prof for this class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PHI1010
Oct 28, 2025
Would take again

I took this course online. He is a good professor, and the class is easy to follow along with. The only downside was that he had our grades hidden the entire course, but other than that, I would highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PHI1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 1, 2025

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! He falsely accused me of using AI, and refused to send me a picture of whatever AI detector he was using, even after I did everything I could to prove I didn't (google doc history, online AI detectors, etc.) He suspected AI in ONE assignment and he failed me in the whole course, forcing me to withdraw. Please save yourself!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PHI1600
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Southworth was amazing throughout the course. Even though it was an express class, he stayed engaged with students and communicated through Canvas. Assignments were clear, academic honesty mattered, and showing effort and care for your grades truly counted, which made the class feel fair and rewarding for everyone involved overall :-).

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Amazing lectures
Caring
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