Interesting class. She's very willing to help or explain. The class is hard work, but very worthwhile.

She's brilliant, motivated and committed to the academic growth of students. The critical thinking skills one may gain in her classes are priceless.

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Her class kicks my ass but I'm learning a lot. Definitely worth the challenge if you've got the time to commit to it.

stop complaining you sally's. Her course takes a ton of work and effort. IF you aren't doing well, you aren't working hard enough or putting forth the effort!!!

Excellent teacher. Cares about what she teaches and this is evident in learning with her. The high standards she sets are to be appreciated, because it means something when you are successful in her class.

excellent teacher. interesting class. reading, writing, and discussing. can be very challenging, but will open your mind and improve your academics in the long run. she truly cares about your learning and accepts a challenge or criticism. if you want a good challenge, good class.

Warning: only take classes from her if you actually want to learn.

Classes have lots of writing. Quite difficult, but you do learn a lot if you can keep up with the work.

Hard, but awesome, learned a lot.

Very difficult class, but I learned a lot. If you can keep up and keep an open mind definitely take it. She wants to help you learn and is open to anything.

She'll push you in class and on written work. She's very open to discussion outside of class as well. I'd recommend her to anyone serious about learning Philosophy. She knows her stuff and she's very provocative and interesting. Not bad for Iowa.

Prof. McCrickerd is the reason I minored in philosophy, she may seem like a hardcore **** when you have her class, but dammit, she makes you think and she makes you learn.

She does have you do a lot of reading, but otherwise, I don't think she asks too much. Plus she hosts the coffee and cookies get together, and how can dislike anyone who gives you cookies?

McCrickerd is one of the few professors I have found at Drake who teaches for the love of teaching and philosophy. Whatever it takes, she will try, along the way practicing what she preaches. Her students come first, which is rare on this campus.

Expects a lot of her students but is an extremely nice person. She's unbelievably intelligent and well-spoken. Her classes are worth the effort.

Professor McCrickerd is an exceptionally dedicated educator with an effective pedagogical style. Her expertise in the field of ethics is unquestionable, as is her high but appropriate standards in what she expects from students. She is one of the best teachers I have ever been fortunate to take. Those that dissent are most likely poor students.

McCrickerd is the name for God on the lips and hearts of philosophy graduates!

She is one of the nicest most helpful people I've ever met. She even bakes cookies every thursady! Yes, her classes are challenging, and yes you will read alot, but it's totally worth it. All these people bad-mouthing her are just bitter because they didn't like the workload, and didn't want to let her help them.

Her classes are always VERY interesting... Jmc rocks! (tho she is kind of a hard grader)

McCrickerd was one of the most challenging teachers I've had at Drake - but there's no way you can justifiably attack her for not being helpful or being biased... Her class was one of the most rewarding I've taken at Drake.

A very hard teacher who demands alot of her students. The texts are complex an numerous. She is also very helpfull and is willing to take the time to go over anything that was not understood in a non biased way. She is also very understanding and willing to work with you over due dates or problems with assignments. A great teacher to have

She's super interesting and really fun!! I loved the class and I feel I learned so much! She had a fun interesting way of teaching and the class always felt too short. The reading is tough, as are the quizzes, BUT DON'T BE AFRAID OF HER!!!!! Ask for help!! She'll give it! That's why I loved her, plus the sarcastic humor is priceless!!

Definitely 1 of the nicest profs around, be wary when u take her. Made the mistake of taking her class & a soc. class @ the same time. Bad choice. U MUST have more than ample time available to do the assignments b/cthere is a ridiculously huge amount of reading. She's very kind, but only take her if you have the time. I got a C& I'm a good student.

The biggest regret of my college career was taking this class. It's chalked full of busy work, and and an illogical amount of reading. The teacher is helpful ONLY IF YOU ASK FOR HER HELP, so don't expect her to pull you aside if you're in trouble. Good luck if you need this class, but if you're looking for your ethics AOI, just do business law.

Contrary to what some would have you believe, she is not biased. JMc is an expert at playing the devil's advocate, and is willing to challenge any and all claims you might make. This was easily one of the most valuable courses I have taken. She expects a lot, but when did high standards become so terrible?

Her class was entirely way too intensive for an AOI. If you are very interested in philosophy, I would definitely recommend the class. Prepare for a lot of work and a lot of reading. McCrickerd really wants her students to learn a lot, and you do in her class; however, if you want to take PHIL 90 for just an AOI, I don't recommend it. It's tough.

McCrickerd is great, very helpful, and jokes around a lot. She without a doubt has saved me from failing this class. That said, the class is SUPER TOUGH. Especially for an AOI. If you don't like to do a lot of reading, thinking, and discussion, I recommend finding your Values and Ethics elsewhere. In short - great, fun, helpful teacher, hard class.

Took her Moral Fiction class during J-Term. We had to read an 1100 page book in three weeks, keep up with journals, and write a massive thesis at the end of the course. It was by far, the hardest course I've taken but the most enjoyable, intellectually-stimulating course I've ever taken. I absolutely LOVED it!

Her focus is on the students learning. She does not give you a grade until you fight for it at the end of the semester. The reading is heavy in the start of the semester. She will channel the way you think and expand your knowledge. If you pay attention in class it is a great course. You have to be willing to speak in groups, keep that in mind.

Her courses are tough and time-consuming, but you get a lot out of them. Stay motivated, work hard, don't miss class/come to class prepared, and you should do well. She honestly cares about her students and wants us to succeed.

JMc wants the best for her students. She knows you're capable of brilliance, and that's what she expects. She is willing to work through any questions you have about the material, and if you disagree on a point, she's great at pushing you to think all the way through that point. She definitely cares, and pushes herself in the course as well.

Honestly, if you're reading these views and can't tell that the students complaining are lazy and probably not very bright, you must have no ability to read between the lines at all. McCrickerd's a rigorous thinker and she wants students to work. God forbid, right.

She is insanely intelligent. You have to work through in her class but if you listen and show her respect you'll be fine. Talk to her though, if your confused talk to her!!! Because you probably won't figure out what you're confused on without her.

Yes, you have to do a lot of work. Her expectations are very high. However, I felt I learned so much in this class and I loved it. It is worth the work.

Look, JMC really cares about her students, that is obvious. However, she also truly believes everyone is extremely intelligent and capable. I would suggest reading/writing intensive classes BEFORE trying to take one with her. She sticks to her rubrics, and grading is fair. If you have a problem, or need help, just ASK. She's willing to work w/you.

So many readings, but you could get them done the day of if you really had to. This class was self-graded, so if you actually do the work, you really do get the grade you deserve. I didnt do the work. Dont take it freshman year though, unless youre a nerd.

JMc does not mess around. She's funny and kind, but when she is your teacher, she means business. We had many chapters to read every other day from dense texts. You grade yourself so it seems to be okay. Discussions and essays are her tools and if you aren't ready for both, do not take this professor.

She does not believe in grading but reflection. So you don't have to worry about getting a good grade because in the end you're giving yourself a grade. I will say that this class was very VERY reading heavy so do not take it lightly!!

I've met few professors with as much determination to teach students what they truly need to learn in life. She is very value-oriented and attentive to her students' progress beyond simply meeting the requirements of the class. Every class was engaging and very, very meaningful.