Her and her TA basically speak together thoughout class. It's not hard to understand them just the topic, and only if you didn't read. Do not take this course with this professor if you do not intend to put some actual effort and know what your reading.

i absolutely loved her as a teacher. she really cares about the students. sometimes she is unclear but dont be afraid to ask her to explain. she encourages the students to visit her during office hours if there are any questions. i learned alot from the c

She's extremely intelligent, but you have to take awesoem notes to do well on tests. MIssing class will hurt you. She moves quickly, but she's always willing to help you in anyway she can, even if it's just slowing down.

She is a very educated lady. She goes a little fast but does not hesitate to slow down if needed. Tests are kinda confusing especially final but if you dont miss class and do a little research outside class on theories you will do just fine, and dont be afraid to ask questions.

Jenny is AWESOME. She truly cares about all of her students and she will go out of her way to make sure you understand the material. I took deviance because it was open, but went out of my way to add her to my following semester's schedule because I love her so much. She's so smart!!!

Be ready to do a lot of reading. She is willing to help students outside of class

great class. took it during the summer. Fast and wasy if you attend all classes and do the reading

She's a great professor, very very intelligent. I love her opinions. I think her class is easy, just make sure you read the books.

She is great...she is slightly hard to follow but she is super smart. I got like a 98 in Drugs and I'm taking Devaince right now. Read, read, read...and go to class. She will help you if you approach her!

I thought she was a great teacher! Just be able to think critically about issues and be able to argue your point and back it up in essays. I'm taking her again next semester

I think she was a great professor. You just have to read and basically be willing to work hard and learn a lot. She basically just wants to see that you are thinking and can defend your own opinions. If you are able to do that and don't mind actually usig ur noggins in college you will love this class!!!

She was an awesome teacher, although she was a little scatterbrained, but easy enough to follow. I took her during the summer so the tests weren't to hard. As long as you study you'll do just fine. I would take her class again.

If you would rather write and express yourself on a test rather than fill in 75 bubbles, you will like this class. She was very helpful and available, willing to meet you outside of class if you needed help. She was a bit scattered, but if you listen to her lectures, you will do well on the test. I enjoyed her class, I got a B.

No, definitely not hot. But she's a super smart lady. Her class was hard. I'm an A student and I got a B in this class. She's not the most clear lecturer. She puts 100% into the class because she's passionate about it, but I think she may be a little TOO smart. Very helpful outside of class. The reading is extremely boring, but you must read.

She is extremely intelligent, and offers help to all her students. You have to attend class to hear lectures and an occasional video, and read read read. The class is not an easy A, so only take it if you are interested in it. I got an A, but I had to really work for it.

Jenny always offeres students help and encourages them to express their thoughts. Tests are some what hard but if you do the readings, attend class and do the study guides you are guarnteed an A...I strongly encourage you to do the study guide. She is a very intelligent woman but at time the class can be extremely boring, sorry Jenny!

I love Jenny she is the best professor. She is a great person. She is loving and caring towards her students. She is also very passionate about what she does.

Great professor!If your the type of student who doesn?t like to read or come to class I wouldn?t suggest taking this course.She can get off topic but as long as you ask questions &bring her back its all good. The material is easy to understand & she offers a new perspective on how we have been taught.Great course with an open discussion format!

Amazing Professor! If you like the standard lecture notes with slides this class isn?t for you. I recommend this course to anyone interested in working with individuals dependent on illicit substance.Jenny offers a completely different framework than psych majors are taught.I feel my perspective has come full circle on multiple issues.

Very fair and open to opinions other than what is taught.

Jenny is a great professor because she really cares about the topics and really wants the class to be involved in the learning process. I disagree with comments that if you don't agree with her views you will fail, if you can back up your views then you can believe anything you want. I'm glad I decided to try the class despite some of these reviews

JENNY IS MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD! I love her, her class is extremely interesting & you learn a LOT. Don't skip class, read, & pay attention. She's really helpful outside of class too. She's passionate & keeps you interested. Tests aren't bad, especially if you're a good writer. Took her for 2 classes and LOVED them both (2 A-pluses!)

Jenny is a great professor. She is very passionate about the material and will give you every opportunity to do well. You need to read the books but they are all pretty easy reads. Attend class and read and you'll do well. Took her for Drugs and Deviance.

Nice lady and very passionate about what she does. 6 short assignments and 3 exams. Go to class and do the readings, simple as that. It's not rocket science. Oh and be prepared to hear "as a sociologist.." A LOT.

While her handwriting isnt the best, she is a very good teacher. Tests are multiple choice + essay. Prepare to watch a lot of videos! Books that we had to read were interesting too. I enjoy Jenny's class!

deviance - take this class! take this professor! 3 multi exams. 3 projects, write a paper? sure! make a poster? sure! whatever you want to do as long as you show you understand. open discussions. student lead conversations. talk about current events. watch the news/ read the paper. books are fantastic reads. tenured professor that gives 100%.

Drugs & Society: Handwriting is awful! The class is pretty easy and not much work involved. 3 exams & 6 two-point assignments. She has interesting stories to tell and doesn't force her opinions on you. She's really nice and I really enjoyed her as a professor and recommend this course!

Dr. Friedman is compassionate about her field and very easy and pleasant to comuunicate with. Class was a little challengin for me, but I think this says more about my learning styles than her teaching methods. Pretty good teacher.

Awesome class! Jenny is a wonderful teacher who is passionate about what she teaches. Here handwriting is pretty terrible but her lectures are easy enough to follow. Have to read the texts but they are all really interesting. Jenny is willing to help any student if they don't understand.

Great prof, took her for Drugs and Society. Read the assigned books, watch the documentaries associated with each test, do your assignments and research portfolios and you'll definitely get an A or at least a B. She's very helpful and wants everyone to do well in her class, additionally she wants everyone to have fun while learning!

Great Professor!!! She is a very compassionate and caring professor. She wants her students to do well. Do all the assignments and attend class. If I had to take over again I would do all assignments and ask more questions.

I don't understand why she doesn't have better reviews. Dr. Friedman is clear about what is expected for the class. The tests are easy if you go to class and hear her perspectives. There were only 3 exams, 2 easy projects, and 5 short assignments. Every once in a while, she even shows clips from Saturday Night Live and Key and Peele.

She was nice. If you need help she's there for you. The class was pretty simple. Make sure to go to class a lot of the questions on the test are from the lectures and interactive class activities.

Dr. Friedman gives you the grade you earn. If she likes you she'll also go out of her way to help you especially if you show her you care. Her tests are easy if you go to class and most of her tests are on lecture or vocab from the textbook. I didn't even read the textbook I just studied the vocab at the end of each chapter.

Dr. Friedman is honestly one of the best, most caring professors I have ever had. Yes, she has her opinions, but this is a class where she is supposed to try to mold your thinking into the way a sociologist would think. She cares so much about the well-being of her students and goes out of her way to help. Her work is easy and well-graded.

Amazing! Love to have her again!

Dr. Friedman really cares about teaching sociology effectively; she is very passionate and does her best to get the classed engaged-- even a 9:30am class. The best way to study for tests is to review the notes taken in class, as most of the test questions depend on simply attending. She is willing to help absolutely anyone at any time. Very caring.

Dr. Friedman is an amazing professor. As long as you show up to class and put in the effort you will do great. She is very forgiving as well. She gives many opportunities to redo work, because she wants you to learn!

Professor Friedman is great. She is extremely knowlageable in her field, which I really like. You will leave wanting to be a better person.

So knowledgeable and intelligent. A definite must take class!

AMAZING. SO SMART.

Do not skip class. Lectures matter. She does lecture notes in class help you remember what was said. She is the sweetest little lady.

I really loved her class. She is so knowlageable with what she talks about. If you are ever confused you should definitely visit her during her office hours. She is such a sweet and helpful woman.

She does great lecture notes on what she talks about to ensure you do not forget the material. Very smart and kind.

Loved her. So sweet. A great choice.

She is very willing to help. After class or during her office hours she will explain everything to you. If you try she will make sure you pass.

She really wants you to learn the material. She will give you multiple opportunities on an assignment if you are struggling. As long as you come to class and put in the effort, she will be helpful.

I have taken this professor for 3 courses and she is a great professor. She is a kind and passionate person. She is understanding but communication is key. Building a great professor and student relationship is easy with Professor Friedman.

She was. Great teacher. Those who dont listen, skip class, or arent willing to ask questions will not like it. She is so sweet.

Her lectures can be kind of boring but she's a really good professor and her assignments are really easy. Also, she's very lenient and accepts late assignments. Tests are all multiple choice and the questions are based on the notes she posts on canvas. This class is an easy A

Love her. she's the nicest professor. Class wasn't hard. Attendance isn't mandatory, but definitely show up as things talked about in class usually appear on exam. Take notes, and you will pass. There is little homework/actual assignments, so do the portfolios and well on the exams, and you will definitely pass.

Such a sweet lady. She really cares about the content and her students. Lets you redo assignments if you reach out with enough time before the end of the semester.

Such a sweet lady. She lets you redo assignments if you ask with enough time before the end of the semester.

I love Dr. Friedman!! If you need to be told exactly what to do and don't like to attend class you won't like this course. There aren't rubrics, but its research methods. There shouldn't be, there is no right answer! She lets you you redo assignments, just ask after she posts grades. Just pay attention and ask questions. You'll do well if you try!

Fairly easy class. She does posts the notes from the lectures on canvas. As long as you do the assignments and study the notes for the exam you will pass this class easily. She is also very understanding and willing to work with you as long as you communicate with her. The only way you would not pass this class is lack of effort and communication.

Professor Friedman's SYG2000 class is fairly straightforward. Her lectures can be a bit dry, but the coursework is manageable. Utilizing the textbook, class notes, and tools like unstuck study for exam prep can help you succeed. Overall, a solid course option.