Ok, so she is a good teacher, but there is a lot of work! 4 speeches with full blown outlines and research. She is really helpful but its pretty ridiculous for a 100 level class. They really go overboard. Technically she's a grad assistant that teaches labs but she is really tough on grading so be on your game and don't expect that it will be easy

She's the lab instructor, not lecture professor. She's very nice but is serious business when needs to be. She does grade the outlines very specifically so make sure you do them in the right formatting. She makes the class more bearable, especially if you don't like public speaking. She understands people get nervous. Great class though!

Definitely a lot of work for a 101 class. If you want an "A" in this class, expect to work really hard for it!! Ask Jenny to review your prep outlines, it really does help!

As a new student, my first class, accelerated during the Summer of 2010 with Ms Farrell as an instructor, I took Com 101 and it was tough but good for me... It whipped me into shape. Farrell was thorough most of all.

Because of the negative comments, I was so scared to take her class...but those comments are misleading! Ms. Farrell is actually a really good teacher! She knows what she's talking about, and she's very helpful! Her class helped me a lot!

She was an AMAZING teacher! My favorite out of all my professors i took last semester. Her class reminds me so much of high school because her tests are mind NUMBINGLY EASY! As long as you go to class and understand what she is talking about, or even take the online quizzes you will be just fine! She is a great teacher and she really helps you out!

These prior negative comments are bogus. Mrs. Farrell is one of the nicest ladies. She will do anything to help you and all she wants is to see people succeed. I am so glad I had her for my Com class and would definitely take her again.

Don't listen to the bad ratings complaining about her being a tough teacher. She expects you to come to class, pay attention, and do the work. Isn't that the definition of being a student? She is funny and makes class interesting every day. She grades fairly; it is easy to tell if you didn't prepare for your speech. I highly suggest her class. :)

I was scared going into my first day of class with her because of her ratings on this site, but she's actually a pretty cool teacher. Attendance isn't mandatory, but a chunk of your grade is on in-class quizzes and her exams are based on the notes taken from slides in class so you can get away with not buying the book.

Professor Farrell is a great lady. I'm currently in her 101 class and I had no problem getting an A on the speeches. She only wants to help you with communications and make you a better public speaker. The people who complain are usually the freshman because they say it is so much work. I got my 10 minute speech done in 3 hours. Highly Recommend.

Really interesting class. I was afraid that it would be a lot like com 101, but it's nothing like it. The exams are fairly easy if you study your notes. Jenny is one of the nicest (and attractive) instructors I've ever had. Highly recommend her.

I dreaded COM from hearing about it from other friends but Mrs Farrell was clear & helpful with EVERYTHING! I was surprised to find that COM was my favorite class this Semester! Not just because she made it easy but she also made it relevant. I'm taking her next Semester for COM102!

Her class is probably the best lecture class I've taken in UNLV. Fun teacher and you'll want to listen to her. Her tests are easy as long as you basically pay attention in class. And for exams, reviewing the notes she gave will be enough. I suggest taking her for COM classes.

Taking Ms Farrel for the summer and found the class to be easy if you go to class everyday and take notes. The book isnt even needed as everything is covered in lectures. I dont enjoy COMs classes but ms farrel made it enjoyable.

She give clear intructions to what is expected for the speeches. The only thing you have to do is put the effort into making a usable outline for the speech and practice oftenly. I do feel like I'm a better speaker afterward. That's just what I want. She's an easy grader on speech. Do all EC offered. Very helpful.

Ms. Farrell is one of the best com instructor. She is very clear and helpful in everything. She provides multimedia lectures, summarizes the book and makes the class hard not to pay attention to the class. There was hardly any boring moments in class. The tests were really easy if you take notes and study them. TAKE THIS CLASS WITH MS. FARRELL!!!

I took this class for Spring 2011, and I dreaded this class since my friends had a very hard time with this course. I do admit, the course is hard and will challenge you.I did become a better speaker. You will have to put a lot of time and attention to get an A. Ms. Farrell was extremely helpful with the speeches and grades them fairly.TAKE HER!!!

Class was super easy. Only reason I ever showed up was because the random quizzes. I guessed on all of them and still got a A in the class. Didn't have to study for any of the tests. Also, not too hard on the eyes :]

One of the most organized teachers I've ever had. Tests are easy if you take notes and read them. Class is fun especially when she gives the students some time to share their own stories. She would be the ideal teacher to take if you like someone who's straight to the point, but at the same time she still gives helpful insights.

I took her class last semester for COM101 & loved her! She keeps you interested. Gives kind of a lot of information on slides. You need narrow down notes to remember for tests. Usually vocab and lists. Grade consists of 3 tests, a cumulative final, research participation, and a few quizzes on WebCampus. Gives a study guide for final.

Mrs. Farrell is a nice lady and seems to care about her students. The class is honestly pretty boring because she just reads her power points verbatim (with a little discussion here and there). Also, you have to write it all down because she doesn't post her lectures online. Definitely not my favorite class at UNLV.

Just go to class and copy down everything form the powerpoint slides, questions from the exams will be from those slides, you only need to read the book for those two online quizzes which are worth 5 percent of your grade.

Mrs. Farrell is probably the best professor I've had thus far. She has a great sense of humor and makes learning the material fun.This is one class I make sure to show up to everyday. She explains everything in a way where this is not even the slightest possibility of confusion. The text book for the class is also easy and fun to read !!

Go to class, review bolded words from the textbook, and you'll get an A on the test. And shes funny, so class isnt boring.

Awesome class. Just show up, take notes, read, and you'll pass. She's not too bad to look at either.

Very clear teacher, interesting, funny, and pretty good-looking. I just really hated the material for this course. It's taking common sense and making it complicated. I wish she would put her slides online so that we could study for her class without writing down every word of every class. I thought the class was more difficult than others did.

She gives a good amount of time explaining each concept rather than just rushing through them. The tests, though, are pretty tricky in their wording. It's not exactly an easy A class (I got a B+ thinking that it was), but if you can distinguish the concepts pretty clearly from each other, an A is definitely possible.

Amazing teacher! Curses like a sailor sometimes, which makes it even more fun. I took communication classes before this one, but no professor was ever this enjoyable. She is a jewel. Highly recommended!!

This is a great class! You have to study to get a good grade but there aren't any discussions or weekly assignments which is refreshing. She is funny and makes class interesting and applicable, definitely recommend.

Very easy and fun class. Go to lectures, take notes, read the book, and review daily. It's extremely straight forward. Professor Farrell is smokin hot(funny too). This definitely makes the class more enjoyable.

LOVED her! She is an excellent professor! She does not give a lot of busy work or homework. Only 6 grades total for class and tests are pretty fair. Make sure to read the chapters in book and take good notes. Attendace not required but I suggest going!

Fabulous instructor! Clear, easy lessons that are really fun! Class consists of a few speech grades, so don't put them off too late and you'll do fine. Fair grader. Very helpful and understanding. She knows everyone isn't good at speaking, so she primarily looks for improvement through the course. Extra credit available! Easy A if you give effort!

Mrs.Farrell is a great professor and makes sure that the lectures are understandable and will make sure that everyone is on the same page. Her power points are a very clear and what she covers during lectur makes sense.

Such a great class. If not already, it should be required for every major. Mrs. Farrell is a great professor, and very clear. She's very pretty as well. I enjoyed going to class and learning something new every day. These are things that you can and should really apply in your life. You'll enjoy this class.

An intro class about communicating being taught like a science class. The tests can be pretty brutal (full of misleaing and trick questions), and her lectures aren't all that helpful. Expect to have to all but memorize the readings and class notes. If I could go back I wouldn't have taken this class.

Ms. Farrell is great. Lectures were never boring and she obviously enjoys what's she's doing. Tests were super easy. Just read the chapters and do the practice tests in the books and you'll do well. I'd take her again.

Mrs. Farrell is hilarious and makes the lectures more interesting than many professors could. If you go to class (attendance is not mandatory), the exams are not difficult at all. The only thing you NEED to use the book for are the two assignments that use the specialized UNLV pages in the very back. I would definitely take this professor again.

Teaches material in a fun way that can relate to anyone. She encourages class participation (stories, examples, etc), anything to help students understand what she's teaching (including tv show clips). Tests are straight from the notes so make sure to go to class, even though it's not required, and you'll ace this class no problem.

Awesome teacher!! I took it online and would highly recommend doing so! It's a great class to take if you already have a heavy workload but you need the credit. NO HOMEWORK, NO QUIZZES. Just read the chapters and take the 3 exams. Simple as pie. :)

Great teacher! Very calming presence which is important for a potentially stressful public speaking class. Talks to you like a friend, and apart from four total speeches during the semester, generally not much work... Very understanding and flexible as well!

Very nice! Easy A.

Great instructor! Attendance is not mandatory. But highly recommend attend class, take notes, review study guide and notes before exam, then you should get A. Few workload.

Before I took this class, I had a great deal of anxiety of public speaking. However, I felt that the professor was very insightful and understanding through out the course. She gave great feedback with every speech and genuinely wanted to see her students succeed. She might be a hard grader but she points us to the right direction.

I took this class in summer. It was fast, but not overwhelming. Suggested to attend class every/day. She adds somethings not on test. I enjoyed the class.

WOW! I have to say this teacher really grasps your attention, she made class very exciting to attend, and always had the best ways of explaining lecture. Being in a huge class she did a great job in getting students to participate during lecture. This teacher inspired me to get minimum a minor in communications study. I definitely recommend her!

Great professor, you can tell she has a passion for this subject. Text book is essential for passing (each online class differs). Clear-cut syllabus. Interesting topic and instructor!

Professor Farrell was awesome ! She is very passionate and knowledgable about her field. As for the class, it was SUPER easy, she took roll the first two days and after that, I barely went. Just make sure you do the readings, and although, she leaves parts out of her powerpoint slides to encourage attendance, all tests are multiple choice.

She is very nice and helpful when you need her. Just study her awesome notes and you are good to go for the test.

Three exams and a final plus a couple of quizzes. Research study participation required. Video lectures were interesting. You can tell she is passionate about the subject.

Hands down my favorite Communication Studies professor. Not only were her lectures hilarious and easy to understand, but super interesting and well prepared. Highly recommend you take any of her classes.

Her lectures are awesome and interesting. She makes the material fun and relatable. And she gives study guides for her tests a week ahead of time! I would definitely recommend her class.

Mrs. Farrell is a great teacher! Her class is not mandatory, but I highly recommend going to class because her lectures are very interesting! Plus she has a good sense of humor which makes the class fun. I really enjoyed her class.

Mrs. Farrell is an awesome Interpersonal Communications professor. Show up to her lectures! The material that she presents makes the class and exam so much easier. She gives out study guides with everything you need to know one week prior to an exam. As long as you complete the study guide and apply your knowledge to life, the exams are cake!

The more you read, the better you do. Most of the things are covered in class in enough detail since she gives good lectures and is good about explaining difficult concepts. She is super nice. Don't slack off and expect her to help you at the end. It's all multiple choice so you either get the grade or you don't.

She is very clear and provides great examples from her own experiences. I took this class over the summer and it was an easy A. There is minimal reading needed for exams, but other than that you wont need to spend any time studying. She is very sweet and always willing to explain things more than once. I would definitely recommend her.

Ms. Farrell's class is so awesome! She is super friendly and shares a lot of examples, as well as gives us the opportunity to share our own examples. She also shows clips from popular TV shows that demonstrate the concepts we are learning. It is one class I actually look forward to going to every week!

I really loved this class. Jenny makes learning about communication fun, and she shares a lot of herself as an example through out the semester, so she's relatable. I even considered switching my major to communications because the class was super interesting. I would definitely take her class again. 3 exams and a final, and 2 assessments

I love this class! To do well, you have to work hard and it is worth it. The lectures are thought-provoking and a lot of fun at the same time. I learned a lot more than I expected to in regards to communication and especially how we resolve conflicts. Don't miss a single lecture if you can help it. I really like the professor's approach.

Share the textbook with someone. You only use it for two quick assignments. 3 exams & a cumulative final. Take notes and study and you will be good. She is nice and lots of fun.

Interesting class! She posts a few video lectures for you to watch, and you can definitely tell that she's passionate about the material. Exams are mostly based on the book, and almost make up the entire grade. Relatively easy course, would definitely take again.

Ms. Farrell is INCREDIBLE. If you're the kind of student that thrives on simple course structure, and generally performs well on exams (your grade is made up of 3 exams and 3 assessments, that's it), she's the professor for you. Extra credit is offered and overall the class is informative & fun. She's easy on the eyes, so that's a plus. ;-)

So far, she's the best professor at UNLV that I ever had taken. I am so lucky that I picked her class. COM 102 is tough at the beginning, required efforts and participation in class because lectures are little bit different from the book. Ms. Farrell will try her best to help you pass the class I swear! She allows you to review everything !

Com 102 with Professor Farrell was great. Lectures are long, but there are only 3 tests throughout the semester, plus the final. There were 2 extra credit opportunities given, and one WebCampus homework assignment given. As long as you take good notes (or find them from someone online on Study Room) and study for the tests, you can get an A.

This class was very simple. Lecture and exams. What she says in her lecture, will be exactly what she puts in the exams. Attendance isn't mandatory but I would recommend you go to class cause she says a lot of things that will be on exams. She gives a lot of extra credit as well. The book is very useful too.

She's really the nicest teacher ever. Just tests, which I like. The amount of studying I put into it was minimal because everything you learn is very easy to apply in real life so the concepts are so simple. Exams are based on lectures. What an easy class and I took it over the summer. Can't even imagine taking this class during normal semesters.

Really like the class & Ms. Farrell. Lot of lectures & only had 3 exams - outline for notes & study guide online. Only 3 other assignments- based on reading. Class entertaining and easy to understand. Learned a lot. Would happy take another class with her. Help remind me why I want to have a COM major.

To the person who left a rude review on 5/20/16: You should not speak so loudly in the computer lab. Myself, and everybody in this computer lab, can clearly hear you talking on the phone about Dr. Farrell. You brought up the fact that you lied about her character just to give her a negative review on ratemyprofessors. This is unacceptable.

Honestly one of the best professor's I've ever had in my entire college life. Professor Farrell teaches you so much that's relevant in your actual life, and her lectures are just flat out amazing. She has great examples that often make what's already fairly clear even clearer, and she's always available for feedback. I can't say enough about her.

The reason I am a communication studies major is Prof Farrell. Smart, with lectures that are extremely relatable to everyday life. Study guides before every test and a cumulative final exam so be a good student and use her office hours to see what questions you missed. Attend class cause some test questions come from lectures. Will take again

She was an amazing professor. Made the class very interesting and made you want to go to class. She talks a lot and you kind of lose focus but that's just me personally, COM 102 can really relate to your life which is cool! Tests are tough!!! So study hard & you'll pass!!

Jenny is cool. She has a pretty lenient personality but she definitely knows what she doesn't like her classes to do. Attendance isn't required but some materials for the test aren't in the lecture or the book, just talked about in class. She also doesn't post her lectures online. There are no assignments- just test and quizzes. Study for them.

She was a great professor and makes it clear how the class is structured. There are 3 exams 1 final and 3 outside readings. she does offer extra credit as of now. My advise for this class is take good notes and NEVER skip class. Also do her study guides and you'll be solid. And do the extra credit early so you can get that 3% boost at the end!

One of the best professors I have taken since coming back to school. She does an amazing job giving you real life examples related to the topics you are discussing. Class isn't mandatory so if you have to take it make sure you get the answers to the exam study guides. Ms. Farrell is one of the reason I am a Communication Major, Thank You

This professor is so amazing. She is so clear in her lectures and not to mention that she's really funny. The tests are not difficult if you do her study guides, read and write really good notes. Try to write as much as she says because it's most likely in the test.

This is a lecture heavy class with lots of memorization of terms. Tests are very hard and you will need to study for them. She is really nice and the class is not boring at all. Don't expect to leave early. She always ends class on the specific time. Lots of power points. Overall, a worthwhile class with information to use in everyday life.

Love her so much I'm taking another class. Her lectures are amazing and she really knows what she is talking about. Sit in the front and participate and you will understand the concepts easier. She is hilarious and the best professor I have had. Attend class and study good. Just understand the concept and you'll be good. Definitely would take again

Nothing like COM 101. This is a lecture class with few tests and extra credit being the only grades. Full powerpoints aren't posted online, so go to class for all of the information. Lectures are VERY interesting and the information is applicable to your everyday life. Jenny is a really nice, funny, and relate-able professor. Would take again.

You only need the textbook for the three assessment exam. Her lectures are dreadful but she gives you everything that will be cover ob the exam. She is easy you talk to after class.

The lectures and textbook are interchangeable. I only needed the textbook for one assignment all semester because I went to every class and took notes. She does go quickly and covers a lot of material each class, so be ready to take notes! She's very knowledgeable and friendly though. She seems intimidating and she has a strong personality.

She has by far been my favorite prof. at UNLV. She cares so much about her students to the point where it's inspirational. Lectures are not mandatory but they explain the concepts more in depth and help you understand the material more. People assume the tests will be easy, but are much harder than expected. As long as you study, you will get an A.

Professor Farrell is not a boring professor by any means, she clearly cares about the content and the students. The class is VERY easy. No tests, a few 1 page papers are due throughout the semester, and a 4-6 page paper due at the end. However, attendance is taken and you can not miss too many classes.

Please take her!!! She's one of the best teachers I've had while at UNLV. As long as you show up to class and take good notes and review those notes and concepts before your test then you should get an A.

Jenny is hilarious and teaches interpersonal communication very well. Even though its a required class, it is still very interesting and keeps my attention. It is also very applicable outside of class. There is one culmination paper you write throughout the semester, 10 journals, and some easy assignments in between.

The best Com professor you will ever have. Attendance is not mandatory but her exams are based off of her notes and lecture so do not skip- she makes them enjoyable though and is very kind and funny. 3 Easy quizzes from the book (otherwise no use to buying it) and her exams are easy as long as you attend class and fill out the study guide. Awesome!

Mrs. Farrell is the perfect person to teach COM 102. She likes to talk a lot, perhaps too much, but the lectures are somewhat interesting. The class is in a new format where it is lecture and a lab portion. Participation is heavy for both portions, so if you're shy, prepare to step out of your comfort zone. Lots of writing assignments but no tests.

You'll be hard-pressed to find a better communication professor. Ms. Farrell is one of my favorite teachers I've had the pleasure to learn from. Her lectures are interesting, her assignments are doable, and her expectations are clear. I'll bet every single student walked away from the class a smarter person.

Even though I don't like communications much, I enjoyed taking this class. She has great lectures and gives good feedback to students when they need it. She has office hours to help students excel in coursework. The culmination paper is the hardest part of the class and helps you learn course material. Do your work, and you will pass.

I personally LOVED her as a professor. I wish I could take her for all of my COM classes. If you take her over summer (online) it's the easiest thing ever. There are only 4 assessments (10 questions) & 3 exams (50-75 questions). If you take her in person, she makes everything easy to comprehend by using real life examples. Super down to earth too!

I took the online 16wk class at UNLV. She was very straight forward and you can work ahead. I finished every module early. Only about 7 graded assignments, all assessments. Answers throughout book, just takes a while to find. Easy A with the online class.

I really liked her lectures. She was very relatable which made it easier to learn course materials. The course was fairly easily as long as you paid attention during lecture, the exams were pretty easy. Although she says attendance isn't mandatory, I'd show up because her examples help you understand materials on exam.

Took the class online. She posted youtube lectures, then the rest of the answers came directly from the book. Didn't interact with her too much, but when I did she responded to emails quickly and was very caring. Easy A for sure.

10/10 on easy scale. Just took a few quizzes and a final and ended with an easy A. This course didnt require that much effort or work and she is really nice and sweet. Take online!!!

Definition of excellence

I had Mrs. Farrell & Mr. Chamblee for Com. 102 and let me just say, I looked forward to this class every week. They are both so funny and relatable yet so sweet and caring at the same time. I genuinely felt as if they personally cared that I did well in their class.

To be clear, best professor I've taken at UNLV. Like any COM professor I've previously taken, Professor Farrell is the best to take for COM 102, I'm being 'farrell'. *ba dum tss* her class is not hard. Just participate, do the work, and you'll be fine. Easy and fun class to get an easy grade.

Ms. Farrell sets the bar for the standard of what a professor at any level university should be. Her lectures (even though classes may have up to 80 students), make the conversation/content feel personal, in a good way. If you come to class ready to learn, prepare, and participate in discussion, you'll do just fine. Definitely recommend! 10,000% :)

I loved Professor Farrell! Material was easy to grasp and she elaborated fairly well if anyone was having trouble. There was a large paper due at the end of the semester that was worked on in chunks which made it super easy. There was a large lecture class and a small group class taught by a TA (not sure if that's the right term at UNLV)

Ms. Farrell is so kind and her assignments were fun and engaging.

Professor Farrell is an amazing professor! She really cares about her students. For this class, we had a big paper due at the end of the semester, journals, and other assignments. Her assignments were easy! Don't procrastinate and make sure to get full points on the assignments. There is extra credit throughout the semester!

Took her a few years back for 102, and just had her last semester for 216. She is an incredible professor!! Truly cares about the topics discussed and the input from her students. If you are interested in COM, you will love Farrell. One big paper built over the semester, basic quizzes and discussions. Participation will get you far.

I loved her class so much! She really cares. You have to get the textbook, it's used in almost all assignments. But, I really love this textbook too. It's super super updated and relevant to the way we communicate now! You get 2 chances to turn in late work, just write about your life and apply interesting topics to it. Just do the work and try:)

Ms. Farrell made her expectations clear from day 1, and stayed true to her word. She was informational in a way that was easy to understand and not above our heads. She encouraged in-class participation and rewarded those who participated. Be prepared for a paper and an in-class presentation!

This class and professor was awesome!!! Instructions/rubrics were clear from the start. Attendance isn't mandatory but you get points each day that you can't make up if you're absent. Major research paper that you work on throughout the semester. Few 1-2 page reflection essays. 1 presentation. Major stickler for correct APA but she's happy to help.

Ms. Farrell is an amazing professor!! The class is so easy and the rubric is clear. There is assignments due every week, but the instructions are clear. The textbook is online and easy to follow. You can't have more than 2 late assignments so try to stay ahead. Take her, you won't regret it!

I took COM 102 from her in the spring and then COM 302 in the fall, and both of those classes got me so interested in communications as a degree, so much so that I'm changing my major. I really got a lot out of her classes, and she was very engaging with the class in COM 302. This class helps you to better your communication skills.

i loved this class and professor. I would love to take again. Easy grader and very nice!

I loved this class and wish to take it again. very easy grader just do what is asked. she's super nice and I recommend this teacher 100%. I learned a lot and improved my communication skills

Amazing professor and a great course! Definitely recommend.

Perfect class. Just look at the syllabus once and everything makes sense- it's easy to know what you need to do. You do need to write a handful of papers but at the most they are three pages. There is a textbook but the content is easy to understand. Super easy class that's interesting. Professor Farrell cares about the content of this course.

Professor Farell's class is pretty easy, as long as you do the weekly readings, do the reading quizzes and complete the in class participation activities. She's an energetic professor during lecture, making it fun and engaging to listen to. Would take again.

Prof. Farrell's class was engaging and easy. Participate, do the work, and you'll get a great grade. I found the textbook and Unstuck study super helpful for prep. Definitely recommend this class!

Very nice professor! Offered extra credit and dropped the lowest score for each of the different assignments. Assignments were very organized and the instructions were very clear.

LOVE HER. If you like to talk, she is the professor; this class weaves perfectly with conversation and dialogue, so don't expect to sit silently. She is also one of those professors who understands that you have a life outside of this class. Overall, just be ready to use the textbook, and prepared to work with others on in-class minor assignments