3.4

Judy Allen

Sociology - Kennesaw State University

3.4
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
55%
Would Retake
258
Reviews
3.4
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

55%

Would Retake

258

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What Students Say

Took this class for fun, expecting it to be my favorite

SOCI3310 - 2.0 rating

She is a really great professor

2201 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

69%

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Caring (30)
Tough grader (26)
Skip class? You won't pass. (24)
Inspirational (22)
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Respected (20)
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Reviews (258)
4.0
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SOCI2201
Dec 6, 2003

Easy course. Personable Teacher. Don't bother buying the book! Only thing used for is vocab. Just copy someone elses.

2.0
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SOCIOLOGY
Dec 13, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOC1105
Mar 24, 2004

A fantastic person and a great teacher. She teaches more about life than about material. Easy, fun class, I highly recommend taking her.

4.0
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SOCI2105
Mar 24, 2004

An easy course if you show up and do the work. Lots of written assignments, most of which are just busy work. Tests are very hard and don't neccesarily relate to reading or lectures, but there are plenty of class assignments and extra credit work.

3.0
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SOC2105
Apr 14, 2004

This class was the biggest joke I've ever seen. Really insulting, actually. Take it if you want an A without having to put out any effort.

5.0
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2105
Aug 9, 2004

Great great teacher. Wonderful life experience, and can teach you a lot. study hard for her test and do all your homework and if you get an A you dont have to take the final.

4.0
3.0
SOCI2105
Oct 21, 2004

A very nice lady, but she has a tendency to make everything more difficult than it should be. She gives notes like in Jr High. You have to have a 95 to exempt the final which is very difficut because she dosen't give 100's on any major projects. Nice lady bt frustrating class.

1.0
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SOCI2105
Oct 25, 2004

The worst professor I have ever had. Knows next to nothign about the subject... Only thing I learned is that it's possible for an ex-lawyer to BS her way into a teaching position on a subject she knows nothing about. Still got an A, but not worth the frustration. Needs to be fired ASAP.

5.0
2.0
SOCI2105
Oct 29, 2004

Take this professor! She is very easy! The Exams are exactly what she tells you to study. We have vocabulary words for each chapter. Turn all of them in you will get a 100! Then she picks 10 vocabulary words from the chapter to quiz you on! If you study you will get a 100! Barely any lectures though

3.0
3.0
SOCI2105
Oct 31, 2004

She barely gave notes for the test. She also gave you a participation grade in class and if you don't like talking in class it can pull your grade way down. She also takes things too seriously. This was not a class worth taking.

3.0
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SOCI2105
Nov 9, 2004

Worse class ever! It may seem easy but it isn't, especially with her. She definetly has favorites in her class. The final doesn't really relate to what you have learned. Her assignments are total waste of time. Try to get an average of 95 or higher. If not, you are pretty much screwed! Take the onli

5.0
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SOCIALOGY
Nov 17, 2004

dont listen to neone who wrote she sucked in any way. shes a really good teacher and has alot experience. it is an easy A even if you dont answer out in class. i dont like to talk out in class & i still got a 95 & exempted the final. she gives and donut party at the end of the year & no i am not fat

4.0
1.0
SOCI2105
Dec 12, 2004

Dr. Allen's class is a joke. Its an easy A if you interact with her enough. TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK TALK, more specificly to her and its a breeze.

4.0
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2106
Jan 1, 2005

The class itself is not difficult but there are alot of assignments that she grades really hard on. It is next to impossible to get a 95 to exempt the final. She does know alot about the subject and is very willing to help students both inside the class and outside the class.

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jan 7, 2005

Very intereting class, very talkive. gives alot of vocabulary quizzes, but will not give you a word bank. quizzes difficult, but test easy. Very caring person, but also intelligent and successful. will not take any mess. i would take her again...

4.0
1.0
SOCI1101
Jan 11, 2005

Dr. Allen is a very caring teacher. She hardly gives notes, but when she reviews for the tests, they are exactly what she says they are. Alot of work and ALOT of vocabulary. She is very helpful in and out of class, but participation is they key to your grade.

5.0
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SOCI22012105
May 10, 2005

GREAT TEACHER! She may have favorites but they are the ones who perform. She likes class discussion but it is not required. I exempted both terms i had her. she is wonderful and really cares about her students. Take her! Study for vocab quizzes though! Tests are easy. Highly Recommended!!!!!!!

3.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY1105
May 20, 2005

The problem here is that she thinks we are all about 12 and talks that way. The quizzes are vocab tests that you took when you were 12 and i don't think she reads any of the work you hand in. It's an easy class though if you play her game but don't expect to learn anything deep and meaningful except about her life and family.

4.0
2.0
SOC2105
May 27, 2005

There are a lot of class work and assignments that take too much time. Alot of talking and discussion in class and her exams can be tricky. The final is worth a lot of points. You can have an A going into the final and end up with a B in the class. Participation in class is a big part of your grade. Get on her good side and you'll do fine.

4.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY
Sep 18, 2005

SHE IS SO FUNNY

5.0
1.0
SOCI2201
Jan 6, 2006

Great professor!! Makes everything very clear and is happy to explain it over and over until you understand. She actually likes to teach and makes class interesting.

5.0
2.0
SOCI2201
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2005

She is so nice and easy. She does have an attendance policy though. She tells you exactly what is on the test and makes the class a lot of fun.

5.0
2.0
SOCI2201
Jan 11, 2006

Wonderful Professor!! Never missed a class because she makes the course fun and interesting! Very insightful assignments and extremely helpful! She would bend over backwards for her students. Not an easy class just because there is a large portion of homework and quizzes! Best class I've taken at KSU. I would definately recommend taking her!

5.0
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SOCI2201
Apr 27, 2006

I took her for both the intro. class and marriage and family. If you make anything less than an A in this wonderful professor's class- you are a lazy idiot. She is an incredible woman who teaches you far more than sociolgy, she teaches about life. TAKE DR. ALLEN!

5.0
2.0
SOCI2201
Jan 12, 2006

AWESOME TEACHER take her class. She is ALWAYS willing to help. Very interesting teacher. THIS IS THE TEACHER TO TAKE for sociology.

4.0
3.0
SOC2201
May 24, 2006

Very nice and smart teacher. Took her duing may mester so it was busy but it was taught well and she makes it enjoyable

5.0
2.0
SOCI2205
May 25, 2006

Very good professor, I really enjoyed her class. Just as the students stated before me she teaches you about life not just sociology. After her class was over I really started to view people and other cultures differently with a more open mind. Take Dr. Allen a very interesting class.

5.0
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SOCI2201
Nov 15, 2006

awesome teacher. missed a couple classes because of having surgery and jury duty, but thats TOTALLY acceptable! she was so enthusiastic and fair. her tests and quizzes are easy, just do the vocab and read and you'll be fine. i wish all teachers were like her! oh, and talk in class! class participation is 25% of your grade!

3.0
1.0
SOCISECT
Dec 12, 2006

No Comments

2.0
3.0
SOCI2011
Apr 20, 2007

Worst experience I have ever had! Teacher rambles on about her family problems and gives out worthless assignments that are opinion based and if she doesn't agree with you, you're screwed. Does NOT use email or WEB CT! Gives vocab tests with no word bank. I learned NOTHING. Teach Sociology not the story of your life.

5.0
1.0
SOCI3305
Apr 30, 2007

In my opinion made it too easy for students to make an A. All you have to do is show up to class and talk, do the vocabulary and turn in all of your assignments which sometimes seemed like an excuse to give people an A. If you have a 95 average in the class you exempt the final which is great! If you want an easy A take this class!

2.0
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SOCI2201
May 9, 2007

This class was an astounding waste of my time. She gives very elementary information, and does not bother to ask students to think deeply into anything. This class reminded me of being in elementary school again, vocab quizzes and group touchy feely projects. I did fine in the class, but I felt that this woman had utterly waste a semester of my lif

1.0
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SOCI2201
Nov 8, 2007

DO NOT TAKE HER!!!! I can't go into details here, but trust me. I have made an "A" in every class at KSU and am not a slacker. She is horrible!!

1.0
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SOC2201
Nov 7, 2007

I'm halfway through my college career, and THIS CLASS IS THE WORST CLASS I'VE EVER TAKEN. If Dr. Allen can get her doctorate, any one can. She flies by the seat of her pants, no set schedule, makes things up as she goes along, pulls stuff out of her butt. It's ridiculous. I have learned NOTHING!

1.0
1.0
SOCI2201
Dec 7, 2007

Sigh.

4.0
1.0
SOCIO2201
Dec 11, 2007

EASY EASY EASY EASY! Vocab quizzes just about every week. One midterm. You only have to take the final if you don't have a 95 in the class. But the final was a breeze anyway. There are about 13 different assignments but they were EXTREMELY easy. TREATS US LIKE KIDS BUT ITS WORTH THE EASY A

5.0
1.0
SOCI2105
Jan 4, 2008

outstanding professor

1.0
4.0
SOCI2105
Mar 13, 2008

This professor is one of the worst i've ever had. she was never clear, and made it impossible for the students to manage their time. she failed to maintain her guidlines for a research paper, changing the presentation the day it was due.

3.0
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SOC2201
May 25, 2008

May Mester 2008. The good: knows her stuff, very helpful. The bad: Dr Allen had a lot of other things going on outside of class. She would put on a movie, step out of class and be gone for an hour or more. This happened 3 or 4 times during the 2 weeks we were in class. Th ugly: Dr Allen relates a lot of stories from her own life and from her pro

3.0
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SOC2201
May 25, 2008

May Mester 2008. The good: knows her stuff, very helpful. The bad: Had other things going on outside of class during class. Would put on a movie, step out for an hour or more. The ugly: Relates stories from her own and profes. lives, some details embellished. Just a feeling, no proof.

2.0
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SOCI2201
Jun 24, 2008

Took her for 2 week maymester course. Grading scale was extremely subjective with arbitrary points for participation (which was 25 percent of final grade). First test was easy, second test had random material that was untaught in class. Wasted time with multiple movies with little to do with the sociology. Unacceptable.

1.0
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SOCI2201
Jul 17, 2008

This professor is absolutely terrible. All of her grading is based on merit. She will give or remove points at will. She treats the students like children, instructing you when to physically look up at her. You forces class participation on EVERYONE and threatens those who do not with the dreaded %25 of your grade!

1.0
4.0
SOCI3364
Aug 17, 2008

This Professor is the worst instructor I'v ever had. She does not inform her studets of what is on the test. She scatters around her thoughts in the middle of lectures. She FAILED me becaue I could not attend some classed due to impossible personal reasoning, and never resonded to my letters or phone calls! AWFUL!!!! Should not be teaching.

5.0
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SOCI2201
Oct 10, 2008

I love Dr. Allen. She is an amazing professor and very inspirational. She really knows what she's talking about. However, she had to quit teaching our class half way through semester because she was diagnosed with cancer. She's a very easy professor and gives plenty of opportunity to bring your grade up. I love Dr.Allen and def. recommend her

4.0
2.0
SOCI2201
Nov 7, 2008

she is my favorite professor i have ever had. she is funny and interesting. she gives all the information you need on power points. its an easy A if you do the homework..which isnt much. and just study the power point notes for the test.

5.0
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SOCI2201
Nov 7, 2008

Dr. Allen is a very good professor. Clearly understands sociology to the fullest. Fun and interesting. Only downside is that there are daily assignments and attendance affects grade in class (high school all over again). Do the assignments and attend class and you will do very well.

4.0
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SOCI2201
Aug 5, 2009

Dr. Allen expects you to work for your grade and contribute to the class discussions. Her tests are a little tricky but as long as you are in class when she gives the review and take good notes to study beforehand you will make an "A". Very insightful and gives interesting lectures. Liked her so much I am taking a second class with her this fall.

5.0
2.0
SOCI2201
Jun 30, 2009

Incredible woman in general. As far as being a professor, she tells you 90% of what is on the test, the rest comes from the book (which I never even opened). Gives specific guidelines as far as grading is concerned to include a grade sheet.

5.0
1.0
SOCI2201
Nov 4, 2009

Very good teacher. She really cares about her students and allows you to be exempt from the final. Basically, take notes, pay attention, and do all the little assignments and you'll get an A. She is available to help and just don't blow her class off.

3.0
2.0
SOCI2201
Nov 12, 2009

This class reminds me of high school again..vocab quizzes, class participation assignments, and she takes attendance..im definitely excited to be done with this course after this semester

5.0
1.0
SOCI2105
Jan 5, 2010

Be sure to speak up and participate in class. Dr. Allen wants students to succeed but you have to meet her halfway. Keep up with all your tests, grades and assignments. You will turn in your notebook at the end of the semester. You really only need the book to complete the vocab assignments.

3.0
2.0
SOCIO2201
Apr 20, 2010

Back to high school! Vocab and group activities that just remind you of a sophmore history. Problem this semester her with changing her powerpoint because of a typo on her test. Resulted in a lot of fed up students and drop outs. She is great person but you need a bit of patience for this class and you need to be ready to come to class everyday.

3.0
3.0
SOCI2201
Apr 28, 2010

This instructer was fine until she made an error with one of the questions on the first test. When questioned she may have changed her power point slide to match her test. Also, this answer directly conflicted with the book. I would not take her again because of this. I made an A because I did the work and came to class. Must attend class!

5.0
2.0
SOCI2201
May 5, 2010

Her teaching style is like highschool. You have to keep a notebook, daily assaignments, and vocab. However, if you can keep up with it all and you have a 95 or above, you can exempt the final. She really is an interresting teacher and the class is fun. I would take her for other classes.

5.0
1.0
SOCI2201
May 7, 2010

Dr. Allen is awesome. Really easy class- do vocab, do the assignments, study for the vocab quizzes and talk a lot in class and you will get an easy A+(you want this so you can exempt her final!) She is also really helpful and definitely wants to help her students do well

4.0
3.0
SOCI2201
May 17, 2010

Just like highschool. It was a maymester class so it was a bit rushed but all we did was watch movies, take tests, do group work, and vocabz

4.0
2.0
SOCI2201
May 24, 2010

The class was fun until she made an error on the power point/test and got VERY argumentative and defensive about it in class. Despite the fact that everyone had the notes the same we were all wrong. After the first test it seemed as if she stopped teaching and went to busy work mode. It's possible to get an A if study and go to class and talk.

5.0
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INTRO2201
May 26, 2010

Professor Allen is a very nice person, there is a LOT of busy work and you probably wont learn anything about Sociology but if you need an easy A or B you will get it. I did not study and ended up with a B in a maymester.

2.0
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SOCI2201
May 26, 2010

Maymester 2 test and a final,only test that was easy was the final smh! great class learned a lot, she make the class fun =) we watched several movies all of them was interesting, sooo talk ya way n this class for points!!!! and do all of ya writing assignments easy which r based on the movies B+

5.0
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SOCI2105
Jul 29, 2010

Dr. Allen is such an inspiration! She is a survivor! Would highly recommend! I made a 97 average total for the class! She is an amazing professor who truly loves what she does! She inspired me more than anyone ever has in my life. A+ professor!

5.0
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SOC2201
Aug 17, 2010

This was my favorite class so far. Dr.Allen is smart, kind, and cares about people. There was some busy work however I learned more in her class then any other in the last three years. I loved going to her class and always had a good time. She keeps your attention and leaves you missing her class when the semester is over. :)

5.0
3.0
SOC2105
Aug 25, 2010

I changed my major to Sociology because of Ms Allen. She is absolutely awesome. I look forward to attending her class each week! Truly awesome!

5.0
3.0
SOCI2201
Nov 4, 2010

Awesome Teacher! Gives vocab quizzes which you must do good in--it is fill in blank and she does not give word bank. You get to exempt final if you have 95+ in class! Very nice and will learn EVERYONES names in class so dont skip class cause she will def, know! tests arent really that difficult if you study ALL NOTES! book only used 4 vocabulary :)

5.0
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SOCI2101
Mar 17, 2011

I took her Maymester course and found her to be a great teacher, knowledgable and passionate about her field. Coursework was fairly light, some nightly reading & 5 reading responses, and a 5 page paper analyzing the sociological content of a film (off a given list). I'd completely recommend taking her.

5.0
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SOCI2101
Apr 28, 2011

Has a unique style of teaching and enjoys talking about her family. Interesting stories that relate to topic make the class interesting. Easy tests if you study notes. Don't skip class...LOTS of class participation assignments. Easy "A" if you attend class, take notes, and do vocab.

5.0
2.0
SOCI3310
May 11, 2011

Great teacher! If you go to class and study your notes,there is no reason anyone should fail. She really cares about her studenets and has a passion for teaching.She is one of the best teacher Kennesaw have, need more professors like her! Again take her, you will pass and not mention you will come out learning something!

5.0
1.0
SOCI2201
May 25, 2011

There is not enough room to say how much I liked Dr. Allen. While she may have been repetitive with personal stories at times (which to me was very annoying but others enjoyed the waste of class time), she truly loves her field and will do anything she can to help students succeed. She is a GREAT contact to keep at KSU.

5.0
2.0
SOC2205
Sep 7, 2011

Dr. Allen is very nice and likeable. The class was pretty easy and she's pretty clear on what she expects. Some of the content was tricky and could be biased. You will need the book. Although she is very nice, she tends to repeat personal stories, taking up much of the class time with them. She has some pretty outrageous stories. Great teacher

4.0
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SOCI2201
Nov 6, 2011

I didn't have much respect for her as a professor, I found her egotistical and contradictory in her stories. She knows how to work people's emotions. The class was easy but some of her assignments are graded subjectively. She gives a lot of bonus points on tests which is helpful and her lectures aren't boring.

5.0
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SOCI2201
Nov 9, 2011

She is the best professor I have experienced at KSU so far. She was always clear about what she wanted, and there are many opportunities for you to improve your grade. She always did a study guide for her tests, and was truly an inspiration. TAKE HER!!

5.0
2.0
SOCI3364
Nov 11, 2011

If you want a professor that is passionate about both her line of work and your personal well being, this is the professor to take. I am using up all of my free electives taking all of her classes. I LOVE Dr Allen and could never speak highly enough about her. Take her class. It's the most amazing experience you will have at KSU. I promise.

1.0
2.0
SOCI3354
Nov 17, 2011

Please heed the previous warnings regarding this professor's inconsistency. She teaches a lot of things that are flat-out incorrect (and contradict the book), and refuses that she made an error. This really angered me because she's teaching students things that are just wrong. Half the semester was spent watching movies. AVOID.

1.0
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SOC3364
Nov 17, 2011

I took Dr. Allen for SOC of Family. She is a great lady and the class was easy. However,we spent most classes watching unrelated movies and she was extremely inconsistent with most aspects of the class (including grading/due dates). She is not very helpful or organized, very little material comes from the book and attendance is mandatory.

5.0
1.0
SOCI2201
Nov 22, 2011

Ez A. 2 tests & can exempt the final if u have an A+. Dr. Allen will tell you 90% of what will be on the tests! Most important thing is to come to class (if not expect a C). It's not mandatory but 25% of ur grade is class part.Extra credit is available for both tests. Lit bit of hw outside class but ez & quick.6 voc quiz(just study). A+ Professor!

4.0
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SOCI2201
Nov 28, 2011

There are a lot of class participation grades that you can only recieve a grade for if you are in class. Her tests are tricky, so make sure to carefully read the questions. She lets you exempt the final if you have a 95 or higher. She treats her students like high schoolers, but it's an easy A if you follow all of her directions and do the work. You only need the book for vocabulary.

5.0
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SOCI2201
Dec 8, 2011

I LOVE Dr. Allen! She's the best! She cares about each and every student, and if you think she doesn't know who you are, she does. The tests aren't hard, but you have to read them carefully because she tries to trick you. Take good notes, study it & vocab & you're good. PLEASE take this class, she is amazing!

5.0
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SOCI2201
Dec 8, 2011

One of the best teachers that I have ever had. She makes everything so interesting and she makes it easy to get a good grade as long as you come to class, but she is so much fun that you will not want to miss it. She has amazing stories and will teach a lot about yourself and how to be a good person. She is definitely my favorite teacher at KSU!!

3.0
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SOC340
Mar 30, 2012

Dr Allen is one of the best professors I have ever had. She genuinely cares about her students and knows everyones name. She is a sincere good person. However my only problem with her is that her being a lawyer is reflected in her confusing tests that are filled with legalistic trick questions. This doesn't test knowledge, it only tricks students.

5.0
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SOCI2201
Apr 5, 2012

Easy class. Material isn't hard, Prof. Allen explains everything throughly in class. Book is really only used for vocabulary. Tests can be tricky, but if you study the material and read the questions carefully you'll do fine.

5.0
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SOCI2201
Apr 26, 2012

She's fantastic. Really loves teaching and her students. Ask her about her son and she'll go on forever. Inspiring woman. Get a 95% or higher you can exempt final and the last week of class. She really tries to help you get that. Mandatory class, does not post lectures. Nursing majors take her! She's got connections.

3.0
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SOCIOAA
Nov 7, 2012

She is seriously so nice and such a great person. BUT- she is super disorganized. She doesn't have a schedule for the class, you barely learn material because she talks more about her son and personal stories. I often got frustrated because she wasn't clear with assignments and seems to pull things out of her butt.

4.0
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SOCI3364
Nov 7, 2012

One of the easiest classes I have ever taken, almost like being in high school again. She is very helpful to her students, in and out of the classroom. GREAT professor.

4.0
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SOCI2201
Nov 9, 2012

She's disorganized but SO NICE. If you show up, you'll do absolutely fine. She's one of the nicest professors I've ever had and is very helpful if you're not understanding the material. Easy class, but don't come in thinking you don't have to do anything.

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SOCI2201
Apr 30, 2013

Dr. Allen is very demanding, fast paced, and creates a lot of anxiety in class room settings. She is very structured and likes to trick you on tests. Book work was minimal and only needed for vocabulary. Doesn't post grades. Very involved in campus life.

5.0
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SOCI3364
Dec 4, 2012

Dr. Allen is very nice and very helpful. The class is a joy to take - seriously, she rocks. But can be EXTREMELY scatterbrained. If you are not very VERY organized, you won't get an A or B. No written syllabus, many surprises near the end of the semester, assignments given verbally at the very end of class. Sometimes. Maybe.

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3364
May 6, 2013

Easy A. Attendance=35% of your grade so if u don't plan on showing up you'll fail & excused absences are rarely accepted. No book for this class which made it easier since everything is n the ppt. Dr. Allen cares for all her students.She'll help u as long as u wanna help yourself to a good grade and in life! Take her if ur an A student,tons of fun!

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SOCI3364
May 6, 2013

Two test and a final. If you have a 95+ then you're exempt from the final. We had a paper/presentation on a senior citizen, which was easy. Just make sure you show up for it or you will have a hard time passing. We watched like three movies. Daily assignment are very short and very easy. Class is an easy A if you read the power points and show up.

5.0
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SOCI3310
Jun 6, 2013

An easy course. Make sure youre connected with prof and make sure you read PowerPoint slides whereas your test will come from. You must be in class to do participation which is a set of assignments so attendance is mandatory.

3.0
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SOCIOLOGY2201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 4, 2013

Teacher is very unprepared for class. Doesn't have course syllabus, doesn't post office hours or grades, doesn't respond to D2l emails (search for her KSU email), and doesn't like to admit when she's wrong. As well she's often contradictory. Tests are ambiguous multi-choice. A lot of unwritten rules. She's an easy A, less you try to understand.

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SOCI3301
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2013

Dr. Allen is the most inspiring encouraging professors ever! She wants everyone to succeed and will do all she can to help. she is an inspiration I am glad that I took her class and have taken every class she teaches she is AWESOME!!!!

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SOCI2201
Nov 6, 2013

This lady's class consists of stories in which she is always a hero. Tries to impose her views on you. Test questions are not challenging, but literally trick questions. Unorganized and does not provide syllabus. Would not recommend.

2.0
2.0
SOC1101
Dec 9, 2013

The class is entertaining, which is good because attendance is pretty much mandatory. She gives out a lot of attendance quizzes, you get an A just for doing them. Assigns random things, but they are usually easy grade-boosters. She never responds to e-mails. Kind of arrogant, but overall good class.

1.0
2.0
SOC2201
Jan 7, 2014

This class was ridiculous. So many pointless assignments/ busy work. Vocab quizzes almost every week. Dr. Allen makes you feel like you're in high school all over again. Most of the info for tests comes from powerpoints filled with errors. It is an easy A...if you're willing to think on the level of a third grader again. Attendance is mandatory.

1.0
3.0
SOC2201
Mar 26, 2014

Talks about herself whenever she gets a chance and is NEVER wrong. Not too difficult but very into herself. Told me I should be expelled for working on vocab with another student outside of class when we share a book. Gives out straight busy work. Makes you feel like a kid. Class isn't hard but values her own word too much. Man attend, easy A/B.

2.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Apr 22, 2014

This professor will ask the weirdest quiz questions. To be honest, this class was the easiest class I have ever taken; however, I have not learned anything from this class. If you take her, you better show up to class or you will not do good. If you have a 95, you are exempt from the final. I find this rule very stupid.

2.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Apr 18, 2014

Third time taking her, and I would never take her again. She tells the same stories in class everyday and is always talking about all the organizations she is involved with. I have no learned anything from this class. It was a complete waste of money. I do not recommend.

3.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Apr 26, 2014

Her assignments are worthless. I didn't learned anything from this class. Tests were stupid easy, quizzes were dumb, and attendance was mandatory. I spent the semester watching dumb movies. Easy A

1.0
3.0
SOCI2201
Apr 28, 2014

By far the WORST teacher I have had at Kennesaw. She appears to be nice, but as class goes on you will realize that she is stuck on herself. All she does is tell stories in which she somehow is always the hero, talks about how great her son is, and about all of the organizations that she heads. I did not learn anything from this class at all!!

4.0
1.0
SOCI2201
Grade: A+
Aug 26, 2014

Extremely easy class, and Dr. Allen is very interesting. You have to speak up, or you won't get points for participation. Not the most organized though.

5.0
1.0
SOCI2201
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2014

Mrs. Allen is awesome. You can tell she really cares about her students and she is very passionate about what she does. Make sure you speak up in class though; that's where your participation points come from. Only downside is she doesn't give out a syllabus, so you have to be in class to know when things are due.

1.0
5.0
SOCI2201
Dec 3, 2014

Lecture break down, learning 30min, family life 45min. Take notes that work for you? to bad if they don't work for her . No clear guidelines for grading and is completely full of herself. She refuses to be wrong even when proven so with evidence. Busy work galore with grades not even mattering because it is just participation. Worst professor ever

3.0
3.0
2201
Dec 4, 2014

Most boring college class I have ever taken. She talks about herself constantly and gives busy work so that she does not have to teach. I would never take her class again. And I do not recommend her.

4.0
2.0
2201
Dec 27, 2014

I really enjoyed her classes. The course is really easy just make sure you are in class because you never know when you will have CP's. She is always willing to help! If you get a 95 or higher in the course you get to exempt the final. She is a really great professor! I would definitely take another one of her classes.

5.0
1.0
SOCI2201
Dec 19, 2014

Easy AB course. Cares about the students and will work with you. Study for vocab quizzes (abt 5) and you will be fine. Done the assignments and show up to class to do the CP's and you'll be fine. Tests are fine because she gives you a study guide. Participate. Exemptions are 95 plus average in the class. Final was super easy. Got a B in the class!

4.0
1.0
SOCI
Jan 6, 2015

Dr. Allen is one of the most amazing people you will ever meet. She would do anything to help any student as long as you're willing to help yourself. Class is not difficult if you show up and follow directions. Assignments are not too bad, but you have to pay very close attention to all of her instructions in class, as she does not post any online.

4.0
3.0
SOCI2201
Grade: B-
Jan 12, 2015

Dr. Allen is a fantastic speaker, but depending on the material her lectures can range from very dull to very inpirational and fun to listen to. She assigns homework pretty frequently but it is ussually very quick and easy. The class isnt extremley easy but it isnt hard.

5.0
3.0
2201
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2015

I took every class she teaches! She is the greatest teacher Ksu has! She is helpful to all her students. She wants her students to do well. I am thankful for teachers like Dr. Allen. She is the kind of prof. that make students want to finish college. I know I wouldn't have made it without teachers like her in my life!

3.0
4.0
SOCI220102
Grade: B+
May 20, 2015

Don't take her. Her anecdotes take up 80% of class and are likely made up. She tries to trick you on tests with her phrasing of questions and refuses to make exceptions, even if the content is correct. You have to regurgitate the EXACT information from her lectures or it's wrong. I'm talking down to the exact words, no paraphrasing.

2.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2015

I swear this teacher doesn't remember half the things she says out loud. She forgets what content she has already given us and puts answers on tests that haven't been taught in class. Seriously disorganized. She also makes you keep a binder the way she wants you to and even then she changes her mind...

4.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2015

Dr. Allen was amazing, she gave easy assignments with clear instructions, only 2 tests, both easy. And if you get a 95+ in the class you can exempt her final.

1.0
4.0
SOC3364
May 6, 2016

Had a 93 until the final where she likes to trick you with her wording. I failed the final even after studying all the material she had given to us and reading the book. She said, like she did for our 2nd exam, that the final would be 50 questions only to be handed an exam with 20 questions. Ridiculous and rude. I would never take again.

4.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
May 7, 2016

Great class and teacher. Sometimes she can be confusing on assignments but they are generally easy. Two tests, she gives study guides. Lots of extra credit opportunities. She lets you exempt if you have a 95 average. Would definitely take again! You don't really need the textbook except for a few vocab assignments. Borrow it from somebody who does

5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. Very inspirational and passionate. Work isn't too hard, but you will have to work for your A. If anyone wants an interesting class that you will always look forward to going to, definitely take Dr. Allen's class.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Grade: B
May 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Took this class for fun, expecting it to be my favorite. I learned nothing because her tests are word for word memorization, and she's too lazy to actually lecture. Don't take her class because she's a very frustrating teacher who believes she can do no wrong. This class did not enhance my educational experience, and I highly regret taking her.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A+
May 19, 2017
Would take again

AMAZING teacher!! She lets you exempt the final if you do well in her class. Keeps the work simple and easy. Vocab quizzes every now and then (probably the only hard thing about the class mostly cause I didn't try to study). Yet I still exempted because her tests are straight from the notes. Very easy, straight forward class! Would take her again!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2017
Would take again

I enjoyed Professor Allen and her genuineness. Although there were small mishaps, for instance; changing her mind about a lot and not clear on turn in dates, I still enjoyed her passion as a professor. The course was not hard at all and was seemingly a bit more confusing then it had to be. I would still take her again.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
2.0
SOC3364
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Wonderful human. Her class is based on PowerPoint, discussion and a heavy emphasis on Jane Austen movies. These quizzes are superficial and there's not real discussion about the movie. I feel like this class was a memorization course, but only for obscurities. Exams and quizzes focused heavily on exact wording, not really whether you understood.

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
SOC3364
Nov 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She spends the majority of the class telling made-up stories and talking about how amazing she is. Her tests are based on word-for-word memorization, not content. She is very rude and thinks she is never wrong. I didn't learn anything from this class and left feeling cheated out of a potentially wonderful experience. Don't take her!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Tests are tough
3.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Not gonna lie I felt like I was in 4th grade again with the material (yes we even had to draw for an assignment) but shes an inspirational and passionate person. Not an orthodox teacher but I can see why people get frustrated with her if you're doing poorly. Book is only good for finding the vocab and everything is word for word on tests.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

This teacher knows a lot about the subject. Even though her stories often time take up the place of lectures, she always finds a way to tie her stories and life experiences back to the lesson. I love this teacher and would totally take her again!!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC1101
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Very good at lecturing and gives her personal experiences which are helpful and motivating. Gives a lot of assignments though so be ready to work.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

Shes very sweet. But she talks about herself more than she does the actual material. Any topic ever mentioned she had a story for it and it took up majority of the class time. Very easy class to pass as long as you take notes on exactly what she says. I would recommend her as long as you are patient with her many stories

Participation matters
Tests? Not many
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2018
Would take again

Straightforward course. Come to class and participate and turn in work on time and you may exempt the final.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2018
Would take again

She tells you to buy the textbook because you have a lot of vocab which seems childish. but actually really helps your grade. Everything is graded equally so definitely do everything. The only time you need the book is for vocab, so split the book with a classmate and you'll get an A!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Mar 13, 2018
Would take again

Gives participation assignments and takes attendance everyday. She's a nice lady and really cares about her students so if you try hard you will pass. She allows students to exempt the final if you have an A at the end so make sure to do your work. Tests are pretty easy and she does give a study guide. Also gives vocab quizzes

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
SOC3364
Grade: B
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Easy class but she makes it hard. Never gives clear instructions for what she wants only had one rubric in the course that was vague too She had issues with brightspac early on so never updated it even when due dates changed. Then would refuse to take responsibility for own mistakes! Didn't keep up with grades even lost one of my assignment grades.

Tough Grader
5.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
May 14, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Allen is truly the best Kennesaw State University has to offer. She is funny, kind, and truly knows the course material. Dr. Allen gives every student equal opportunity to make an A in the course, including offering extra credit on more than one occasion. You can tell she cares about her students and wants us to succeed.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
May 30, 2018
Would take again

Take her for an easy Maymester. If you have a 95 at the end you can skip the final. Turn in all your work, make As/high Bs on tests (which are easy because she gives study guides), and talk in class. One thingsome of her test Qs are tricky, so read carefully. I swear everyone can skip the final if they would just study and turn stuff in.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Allen is amazing. Class is super engaging, she cares about her students and takes the time to get to know them. Amazing teaching skills, understanding and does everything she can to get you the grade you deserve. The class itself is really interesting and she makes learning fun. 12/10 recommend taking her.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

TAKE HER! literally test & quizzes are word for word. dont need the book at all just look on quizlet for the vocab. she is funny & inspirational. she tells stories that makes the class FLY by everyday. GO TO CLASS. she gives extra credit on final grade 3 times & you can exempt. class participation happens very often but its easy . get to know her

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She tells many made up stories that I feel many arent true. She even went against the text book and the internet on one occasion when she said W.E.B Dubois was not a founder of the NAACP because she supposedly, locked herself in his old office and read his journals then recorded a student read them no proof given though. She speaks about herself

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Oct 31, 2018
Would take again

She is an amazing teacher! The class is super engaging, and time flies by everyday! I highly recommend her class! You won't be disappointed!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Speaks about herself like shes better than everyone. Speaks more about herself than the material. Tells many far stretched stories that are very hard to believe. So paranoid about kids cheating she makes you take your hoods and hats off in class. She feels shes never in the wrong and even goes against the text book.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

She's such a genuinely caring person and cares for each of her students. She's pretty funny and if she sees that you are trying she can boost your grade. Also, if you have a 95 or higher she doesn't make you take the final. I have never taken a sociology class before and she made everything very easy to comprehend.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: A-
Nov 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Allen's instructions are very contradicting and she even confuses her self at times. Her reviews do not help prepare you for the test at all, and she goes against things in the textbook. She thinks that she is always right and spends most of the lectures speaking of herself. She requires you to keep up with each assignment you take.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Judy loves to talk about herself and barely stays on topic. Her test never match what verbally comes out her mouth and she thinks she's helping by giving us "hints". She thinks she's always right.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Judy loves to talk about herself and barely stays on topic. Her test never matches what verbally comes out of her mouth and she thinks she's helping by giving us "hints". She thinks she's always right.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
SOCI1101
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Allen is by far one of the best professors I've had. It was a breeze being in her class if you pay attention and do what you have to do. She does not give out grades, you have to earn it! Not only can you learn something about sociology but she relates it to life so that you can take the information and advice she gives you anywhere! I <3you

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

an amazing woman. you will want to listen to what she has to say.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Allen is an amazing professor. She loves to tell stories, and I loved this class! If you make a 95 in the class you exempt the final, and I did. 2 tests, the 3 is the final, vocab quizzes are easy 100's if you study the terms, 11 class participation assignments, and a few other assignments. I will miss her very much, TAKE HER!!

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

This professor is absolutely amazing. Id 100% take her class again. Class discussions are always interesting and never biased. You only use the textbook for vocab and theyre only 5 chapters of vocab for the semester. 3 Unit Test plus a Final. If you have a 95+ in her class you get exempt from the final. Her work is made for you to get an A.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

She is by far the best teacher I have had in college. She gives several class participation assignments that are an automatic 100 as long as you do them. She is hilarious and will do everything she can to help you pass with an A. If you make a 95, you dont have to take the final. She is an amazing person and makes learning a lot of fun.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
SOCI3310
Apr 28, 2019
Would take again

Skip class alot &you fail. Textbook is needed. If u do well all semester, ur rewarded by exempting the final if u have a 95 on exemption day. Lecture style is laid-back and engaging. She makes herself readily available for students. She will work with u if ur willing to work hard. Shes also a no-nonsense prof. So dont slack and expect her mercy.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Allen is an incredible person AND professor. As long as you engage, she will do everything in her power to get you out of the course with an A. She is very passionate about teaching and her students and truly wants to see everyone succeed, who is willing to put in the work. She hands you everything you need to know. Best prof ever

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Grade: A+
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Honestly it was an easy A, but if this had been an advanced-level class, I would be mad. I learned absolutely nothing from this class other than to avoid taking her again. A lot of test questions have improper grammar, the actual lectures were a massive waste of time, and a majority of the work was just "busy work", no true learning occurred

5.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A+
May 17, 2019
Would take again

She is so amazing! I had multiple problems throughout the semester and she was easy to reach to fix each one of them. Her lectures are easy to follow and she gives classwork that's not too hard to do. Dr. Allen's course is a must, she's a great professor and person.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Jun 11, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Allen is an extremely caring and overall great person. Her class is pretty easy as long as you do your work, participate, etc. She sees your effort and will do everything within her reach to help you out. Plus, if you end up with a 95% or higher in her class (pretty easy) by the end of the semester, shell exempt you from taking the final.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2019
Would take again

This lady is really from heaven. She gives out random opportunities to add a whole point to your overall grade. She's funny and extremely smart. 2 tests, both were easy. You can exempt the final if you have a 95+, which is very easy to achieve. Love her to death. Best prof hands down.

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Oct 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE HER IF YOU WANT A GOOD GRADE!! SHE IS SO RUDE AND HATEFUL AND HONESTLY JUST NOT A NICE PERSON AT ALL!!!! THIS LADY SENT RUDE EMAILS AND IS NOT EASY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH!!!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 4, 2019
Would take again

Overall Prof Allen wasnt that bad, but I emailed her a couple of times and never got a reply so sometimes I was confused. Her tests have unclear questions with trick answers. But honestly the assignments werent difficult and it didnt take up a lot of time to get them done.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

She was one of my favorite professors at KSU she made sure you really understood the material and always gave great feedback. Definitely worth taking her. Not sure how people are even rating her anything lower than a 4 or 5

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2019
Would take again

Amazing, amazing, amazing woman. Dr. Judy Allen is an amazing professor and person! Her class is fun, inspiring and you really do learn from her and her experiences. She will bend over backward for you and what is right. You have vocab quizzes every other week and 3-4 tests. YOU CAN EXEMPT HER FINAL IF YOU DO GOOD IN HER CLASS!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

I adore Dr. Allen! She will change your life. As long as you pay attention in class and follow her instructions you should get an A. I have never met someone more devoted to the well being of her students. Her class is super interesting, and there is never a boring day with her. Take her at every chance you get!

Caring
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Allen is the most amazing person I have ever met. She is so inspiring and compassionate. She is a wonderful teacher and explains things thoroughly if you don't understand. Our class discussions are always very intriguing, Her class is always interesting and fun and the tests are very easy, straight from the notes and study guides.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SOCI3310
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

I took soci 1101 with Dr. Allen, and when I found out she was teaching this class I was so happy! l 2 unit tests, 1 major presentation, chapter vocab grades, online quizzes and assignments. Tests are not hard, review her power points and you'll be fine. She tells you on day one what she expects from you, it's 100% doable. Not a hard class.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Allen really cares about her students understanding the material. Assignments and quizzes are simply and straight forward- for the most part. Tests are tough. Material from lectures are very important, as well as textbook readings and short stories, and assigned videos. Make sure to pace yourself and study the study guides.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2020
Would take again

Take class

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I have heard nothing but great things about this professor, so I decided to take her online class. I would definitely recommend her in class but definitely not online. I think she just gets disorganized and she is terrible at answering emails. The assignments are very simple but the exams were a little tricky. Very sweet lady though!

Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
SOC1101
Apr 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

she was very rude to me in the beginning when i failed the first test by two points. Told me i would never make it in the nursing program. After that she was nice, and willing to work with me. Vocabulary quizzes were extremely easy & her lectures werent boring. She did tend to get off topic and talk about her personal life but overall great class.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SOCI3364
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2020
Would take again

take her!

Respected
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
SOC1101
Apr 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Allen is a nice woman, however the tests are unfairly graded, plus she is not open to any sort of criticism and will use it against your class. Most of my class did poorly on both tests, and she refused to review any of it because she "never makes mistakes." Incredibly stubborn and doesn't care about the class, just about her way of doing stuff

2.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She writes ALL emails in caps. She is rude and not helpful at all. I read other reviews that said she was a great teacher, that was determined as a lie. The assignments do not have clear directions. I'm an A student and I have never had the problems I've had with her. I actually changed classes next semester so I do not have to have her again!

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
SOCI3364
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2020
Would take again

Anyone who doesn't pass this class is either dumb or close minded. She is an amazing, caring teacher. She gets to know her students and works with anyone that kindly approaches her. Her work is easy, fun and helps you in life. Any bad review on here is wrong. I am a slacking C student, I will admit, and I easily got an A. All you have to do is try.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SOC3364
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2020
Would take again

I don't understand all her negative reviews, she is by far one of the BEST professors I've had at KSU. She is always sweet and helpful. This class is largely class discussions about the topic we are covering, so participate. Do well on everything throughout the semester and she'll exempt you from the final. Tests and quizzes are online. Take her!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Allen was a nice woman, but she is the most unhelpful professor I've ever taken. She doesn't answer her emails, but when she does she's unnecessarily rude. Her tests are graded unfairly and she doesn't take any sort of criticism well. If you call her out on an incorrectly graded assignment, she will be beyond unhelpful to after that.

1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Its true she doesnt know how to grade but the worst thing about this class by far was the fact that she made us type and turn in all our class participation assignments. Isnt the point to uh do them in class so u have to idk participate? Unnecessary amount of busy work and the tests are really hard. Shouldnt be a hard class, shes just a hard prof

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Allen, does not tell the truth. The material is very easy, however her grades do not match students performances. She overerally grades. This professor is not a trustworthy person. To be such an easy course, you can find literally anyone else.

Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

professor Allen, claims to be caring for her students but is very rude if you ask her questions or try to correct her wrong-doings. Definitely would not take again.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
SOCI3310
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Allen is great! To know her is to love her. I don't understand all the horrible reviews, she is a wonerful professor! Show up to class, do your work, and pay attention. YOU CAN EXEMPT THE FINAL IF YOU DO WELL. Dr. Allen bends over backwards for her students, and will do anything she can to help her students. She is so caring and kind!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are good, but this professor DOES NOT CARE ABOUT YOU, although she tries to claim it! She is rude with her email responses and not true to her word. The test are way harder then she makes them out to be. She is not clear on material and gives very few assignments. Do yourself a favor and find someone, anybody else to teach you this course!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: C-
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

A lot of pointless work is done in this class. I did not learn much about the major I was entering into. This class helped me change my mind. It was annoying to have to write 20-30 vocab words by hand for every unit. I never got a response to an email that was polite. No matter how hard I studied I did bad on every test. Still confused!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I registered for this course after reading many positive reviews. DO NOT BE FOOLED! She seemed caring at first but was the complete opposite. We had random conversations more often than lectures, emails were sent in all caps, if you email her personally you will get a rude response, she doesn't always keep her word, and never admits to her mistakes

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: C
Apr 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Allen was nice at first but completely left my class hanging at the end of the semester. The only replies to emails anyone would get were replies telling them to quit emailing her. No study guide given for final, study guides for other tests have absolutely nothing to do w tests. In my opinion, theres better teachers.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
SOC3364
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

This was my first semester taking my upper Sociology courses. Dr. Allen is an amazing professor and it's no wonder why her students love her so much! Make sure you come to class, her lectures are never a bore. I made a RateMyProfessor acc just to write up this review. If you have the option to take ANY of her classes, go for it! You won't regret it

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

literally makes your life so much harder than it has to be. im severely struggling with the workload in this INTRO class. its insane and she gets mad if you email her and ask her for any type of help. completely disappointed. never had a professor like this before. 0/0 recommend

Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Everything ever assigned for this class left me wondering, why? More busy work in this class than all my other classes combined. So many countless hours working on class participation assignments, at home, where they are to be completed and printed? "class participation"? yea i was confused too. Professor was also unhelpful and rude IN MY OPINION!!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
May 4, 2020
Would take again

I feel like if you're a student who makes a closer connection with the teacher or just stays out of trouble, then you'll be just fine in her class. I really liked her and I have a good grade so her and I would always be respectful to each other. she makes everything easy :)

5.0
3.0
SOCI3310
May 4, 2020
Would take again

Do NOT believe the negative reviews. Dr. Allen is a really great professor! She really cares about her students. If you go to class and do your work on time you will pass. The assignments arent difficult and she exempts you from the final if you have a 92 or higher (which is easy to obtain if you do the work). I highly recommend this class!

Hilarious
Caring
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I thought she was going to be a GREAT professor but all she did was brag about how caring and personable when she was just prideful and egotistical. She never wanted to admit she made a mistake and she made us create our own grades. If we got our grades wrong that SHE should have, we would be threatened at the judiciary board. Dont suggest.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: B+
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She was the worst professor i've ever had. I have never had more issues with a professor than this one. I could never get an email back. there was no way to get a good grade on her tests, even using HER power points and study guides. The class work was easy and i got 100's on those but come to the tests? 40's and 60's. even using study material.

1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst professor Ive ever encountered in my years of schooling. Extremely manipulative and rude and tampers with grades. On our first unit test she used the wrong grading key to grade our tests and she did not even fix the grades! She claimed that she never makes mistakes. HA! I ended the class with a B despite believing I EARNED an A.

1.0
3.0
SOC1101
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Felt like all she did was brag about how good she was but in all honesty was one of the worst professors Ive ever encountered. Why would she have her students calculate our own grades w an extremely weird grading sheet and then threaten to send us to judiciary council when we accidentally messed up bc she didnt help? Dont take her. Shes rude.

Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOC1101
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I dont know how she has good reviews. I had to do more dumb sht for this class than any other class Ive ever taken. Ridiculous amount of work u have to print out and turn in. I dont see the point of us doing class participation outside of class and paying to print it out to turn in..... it makes NO SENSE!!! Ugh. I hated this class so much.

Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
SOCI3301
Grade: C+
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you have to take Dr. Allen online, STEER CLEAR. She is HORRIBLE at giving clear objectives for assignments, her class is 100% NOT geared for an online class, and is a relatively rude person. My classmates were all terrified to email her at the end of the semester because she was getting so upset with us for asking questions. DO NOT TAKE.

1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
May 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Allen is a terrible professor. She makes an entry-level class way harder than it has to be. The daily assignments/quizzes were easy but her exams were ridiculously hard. I used my notes FROM HER POWERPOINTS and still couldn't make an A on the exams. She also is terrible at responding to emails. I thought I was taking an easy online class...

3.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
May 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had a 2 week Maymester class and I'm so glad I didn't have a full semester. If you do what's asked of you the class is fairly easy to pass interpreting her instructions and emails is difficult. She tends to not use punctuation, repeat ideas, and, in her emails, SHE TYPES IN ONLY CAPS. She also takes forever to respond to emails. Take if you kust

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
May 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor. This was the most unorganized class I have ever taken. There were no rubrics and I had no idea how she was calculating our grades. She is terrible at communicating. I asked her to review my final exam with me because I wanted to know what I missed and she never even responded to the email. Incredibly rude.

5.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
May 26, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Allen was such an amazing professor. I took her May-mester Sociology 1101. Self-paced, but clear guidelines and due dates. Dr. Allen gives good feedback, and will sing your praises when she can tell you work hard on and gave a great deal of thought to your assignment. She pushes students to think outside of the box. Kind, caring.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC3364
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2020
Would take again

Best teacher ever!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
2.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Jul 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Allen is friendly and cares, but dang she shouldnt be a professor. Due to COVID we used freaking DISCORD for class. She emails from her personal email account (against school policy) and is very unprofessional. However, some kissing up can get you pretty far. I wouldnt take her again, although it was an easy A.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Shes a little weird, but the class was overall pretty easy. She never responds to emails though.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude and does not give clear instructions for projects. She makes unprofessional announcements and comments on assignments. Her course is poorly ran. I would never take another course by her ever again.

2.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Judy Allen seems like a sweet lady who respects her students and wants them to do great. But she is also a little odd. She says things that make you question her teaching and her tests are awful. There's no point in even doing a study guide for them. You never know what to study for. This class should have been an easy A but the tests ruin it.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Another professor I would not take again. She is very rude to students in her emails and doesn't get back to students in a timely manner. Her tests are next to impossible to pass even though all the answers come from her PowerPoints. Seriously, stay away from her. She is a terrible teacher.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOCI1101
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests are impossible. Very very rude and unprofessional. You can tell she doesn't care for her students and does not care to see any succeed. I should have ended with an A but she messed up the grading of test 1 and refused to admit it. STEER CLEAR OF HER. SERIOUSLY.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She gives out very unclear directions. When ever I would try to email her I would never get a response. She is not very helpful and rarely clears up confusion. I feel as if this class was a free for all.

3.0
3.0
SOCI3310
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Does not respond to emails, when she does email its in all caps. If you do the work you'll be okay but shes a very specific grader. The tests are sorta open book and answers are word for word so should be simple to get 100%. We have one big project and be careful she grades different for everyone its hard to tell what you'll get. No communication

Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

I enjoyed her assignments, I thought they were interesting and fun. Dr. Allen gives a good amount of assignments that arent too hard.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Allen is such a kind lady who wants every student to succeed. There are many assignments but if you follow directions you should make a 100%. The communication is not clear at all. Hard to contact her sometimes. But overall she is very kind and understand and will accommodate students' needs.

Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor if you do not have to. She did not respond to a single email all semester and her tests are extremely subjective. She is a nice person but not a good teacher and if you do not understand something she never replies to help you. Maybe if you have the option to take her in person it would be better but online is a no.

2.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't recommend taking a class with this professor. Although this class was pretty much an easy A, she never answered emails from me or my classmates which led to a lot of confusion, her assignment instructions aren't clear, and I didn't feel like I learned much during the course.

1.0
5.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I could rate her as a zero, I would. She always gives study guides that aren't accurate to what the test would be like. She's very stubborn, if you ask her a question regarding any work she will tell you to look at the information she's given to you because it's "right in your face." Overall avoid her class, and if you get her class RUN.

1.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you need to take this class, DO NOT TAKE HER AS A TEACHER. It was a online course and she would never respond to emails but when she did it was no help and with attitude. She just expected for us to know what we were doing especially when instructions are unclear. This class shouldnt have been hard but this teacher is crazy.

5.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Allen has very intriguing lectures. If you get the chance to have her make sure that you participate during class. The more you engage in a class the more that she will help you and the class as a whole. She is a hard worker who loves another hard worker. Please take this amazing person!!

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
SOCI3310
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The work we were assigned each week was basically busywork and did not help us learn anything about the topic. She would never respond to our emails, but the very few times she did, she always had an attitude and made us feel bad for not understanding her poor instructions. If you plan to take her online DO NOT DO IT, try to find someone else!

Lots of homework
Tough grader
2.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Jan 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Allen gave very few assignments that were very easy and not very time consuming. So you would think I would get an A, right? Well, this professor is not understanding if technical issues occur with turning in assignments and I found that she does not listen to students. She will also make sure you feel bad if you do an assignment wrong.

1.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

An example of what has gone wrong in academia. This professor provides little in the way of serious academic challenges. Fails to create an atmosphere nurturing critical thinking and treats students with contempt. Her pedagogy comes straight from the liberal elitist textbook. She has a chip on her shoulder.

4.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 14, 2021
Would take again

She's very nice, and all of the work for the semester is unlocked if you like working ahead. You do a few "projects," but they are all very fun to do. She has helpful PowerPoint notes, and you will need the book for material and vocabulary quizzes. Overall a very kind professor, and it's a pretty easy class.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Caring
3.0
1.0
SOCI1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This was an interesting class. Each assignment was extremely easy and not time-consuming. However, did not really help towards learning sociology. As far as tests they were weird. She says to study her powerpoints yet everyone who did would get a B and be confused as to why the power points and tests do not match up. Not the best or worst option.

5.0
3.0
SOCI3364
Grade: B+
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Allen is an amazing professor. As a student you are responsible for your education and she hold you accountable. However, she is encouraging and gives crystal clear syllabus, rubrics, and directions. My advice to incoming students are to get a planner, schedule in advance, ready, and commit to doing your best ! She is one of the best hands down

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
SOCI3364
Grade: A
May 7, 2021
Would take again

Relatively easy class so long as you read and study the PowerPoints she provides and use the provided textbook. As long as you do all the assigned work, you shouldnt get a grade lower than a B. The quizzes are typically long and moderately difficult but nothing was overly unfair. She will also try send out reminder emails which was helpful.

Clear grading criteria
2.0
1.0
SOCI3310
Grade: A
Oct 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

All she does is tell her life stories. She gives bluntly incorrect information during class. Appeal to her interests and you'll be fine. This class isn't based on any kind of curriculum. Absolute joke. I don't understand why so many people love her so much.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2021
Would take again

I'm not sure why her ratings are so low. She genuinely cares about every student. The work is literally so easy and her lectures are never boring. If you read the power points and do the study guides it is a guaranteed A.

Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 1, 2021
Would take again

do not listen to the ratings. her class is incredibly easy and you have a whole week to do your work. the work is not hard at all. she genuinely cares about her students and wants to see them succeed. gives easy 100s as long as you turn something in with an answer and try during class. you will not regret taking her. no midterm, 2 tests, final & hw

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2021
Would take again

her ratings do not match the professor she is. She genuinely advocates for her students in and outside of her class. There were 2 tests, a final, and homework over the semester. She answers all your questions and makes all her tests straightforward. As long as you do your work she gives you chances and is understanding, you should get an A.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

This is definitely one of my favorite professors at KSU. She is helpful, kind, and genuinely cares for her students. As long as you come to class, you should get an A in her class. She continuously gives really good advice to nursing students, and she even advised me to minor in medical sociology, which is great for getting into the nursing program

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
SOC1101
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Awesome professor easy class

Accessible outside class
Caring
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

Definitely one of my favorite professors I've ever had at KSU! Take her class. Professor Allen, never fails to give the best advice for nursing students. She is always willing to help her students whenever you are struggling with something. Don't be afraid to ask her questions, she's amazing! I recommend

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SOC1101
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Strong woman. Easy class. Def recommend.

Inspirational
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
May 14, 2022
Would take again

So sweet and helpful. She does tend to ramble a lot during class but all it takes is somebody to redirect her. Assignments are straightforward and easy but they make you think. If you have questions, email and she will help you in whatever way she can. Go to class because sometimes she asks questions for an easy 100.

Participation matters
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Jun 28, 2022

Overall, this class was a mess. No clear grading criteria, ridiculously hard exams, and study guides littered with spelling errors. Her emails (always written in all caps) were degrading at times. We only had six assignments, two exams and one short paper. Barely got a B in the class. DO NOT TAKE HER!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Jun 29, 2022

DO NOT TAKE HER! She does not treat her students with respect and a lot of her assignments are based on her opinions (not factual). She gives assignments that encourage stereotyping people and evaluating a person worth by degrading standards. If your opinion is not her opinion, your grade will suffer.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SOC3364
Grade: B-
Jul 1, 2022

Her grading criteria are unclear and not in the syllabus. She attempts to make exams difficult but does not focus on her own grammar and spelling. She types in ALL CAPS in emails and announcements, leaving you feeling like she is talking at you rather than to you. There are huge discrepancies in the assignment area, PDFs, and announcements.

4.0
1.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Allen is a really sweet teacher. She sends tons of emails reminding you of due dates. She over-explains the criteria for her assignments, so it's impossible to do wrong. The test follow the study guide and are not hard at all. She even let us retake our first test because we weren't doing well. I don't get the bad reviews.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Allen is an amazing professor and just an overall super inspirational person! She sends out weekly "Heads Up" emails with reminders and has around one assignment due a week. It's obvious she cares about her students and is willing to go above and beyond for anyone. The class itself is an easy A and Dr. Allen makes everything interesting.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Her workload was pretty easy, just turn everything in a timely manner. Attendance was mandatory in her class, so do not miss any days because sometimes she assigns work that needs to be turned in during that class period. If you have any questions and email her, she gets back you to you pretty quickly. Just turn in your work and show up to class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
SOCI3310
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2022

I originally took this professor for intro sociology and loved her. I jumped at the opportunity to take her for gerontology, and that was a mistake. She grades extremely harshly on daily assignments, and her exams are harder than they need to be. She played favorites in class and would compare students to other students who had top grades.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
SOCI3364
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Judy is sweet and will send reminder emails weekly. However, her tests rarely line up with the PowerPoints or the chapters she tells you to study. She also sometimes doesn't explain the assignments very well, or the instructions will be different depending on what folder you're in.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Allen is one of the best professors I have had. She is very particular on how you should do things but if you listen in class and read her emails you should be fine. She is very caring towards every student and takes the time to learn everyone's name. The tests have some trick questions so you need to read carefully. Class attendance is crucial

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
May 5, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Allen was a great professor, she's kind, cares for her students and a powerful strong women. Def recommend, course is very simple and an easy A.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A-
May 10, 2023
Would take again

class can be tough if you don't stay on-top of everything, but is a very effective teacher and wants the best for students. She also is very considerate of students, but also strives to treat everyone fairly so usually she's not that lenient with certain situations. I struggled in her class a little bit throughout the semester but it ended well!

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Jul 10, 2023

she is really strict with grading i made bad grades because i missed days to an emergency and those assignments that i miss i couldn't redo it and she doesn't let you make up class participation which is major thing in her class she does give lot of extra credit.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC2105
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

I loved Dr. Allen because of how much she cares about her students. Her grading is fair, but tests are hard if you don't keep up with reading. She loves getting to know her students and trying to help them succeed. She was awesome!

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
3364
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Allen is an amazing professor. She truly cares for all her students and wants every one of them to succeed. However, the student must show that they want to succeed as well. Her tests and quizzes are assigned through the powerpoint lectures and the textbook so it is essential to study them! She is very insightful and you'll learn alot.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
INTRO2201
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

love her so much. one of my favorite teachers and still recognizes me from freshman year, this women deserves everything. You have to go to class but its so rewarding to know youre actually learning stuff from her.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
SOC3364
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2024
Would take again

such a great professor. Recommend all the way.

Caring
4.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Sep 18, 2024
Would take again

Professor Allen's SOC1101 class can be challenging, but engaging if you stay on top of things. Attendance is a must, and the workload is manageable with dedication. Unstuckstudy AI was a huge help for my study prep - definitely check it out alongside the course materials.

5.0
1.0
SOCI3364
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2024
Would take again

This is the most kind and understanding professor I have ever had. She gives many extra credit opportunities and genuinely cares about every single one of her students. As long as you attend class it is nearly impossible to get a B in her class. My favorite professor by far.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2024

Strange teacher, gets WAY off topic during lecture maybe get through a slide a day because she gets into personal experiences instead of actually lectures. Tells students to do one thing then she makes up rules about she said not to do that one thing (KEEP LOOKING FOR OTHER PROF)

So many papers
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2024

Not a terrible teacher but her classes are mainly her just talking about her personal life and not actually teaching the class. also be prepared to be spammed by emails. Overall, would not take her again as this class could easily be completed online or with a better teacher who actually teaches the material.

Participation matters
3.0
4.0
SOC3364
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

Great class pay attention and do your study guide. Stay on top of studying and paying attention to lectures they help out a lot cause it can get confusing. She gives extra credit overall very helpful when you put in the work and effort.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Overall an easy class but you actually need to be there as she has a lot of in class activities that can help you out when finals come around

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Allen is one of the most caring professors that I have ever had. She is extremely understanding and truly wants her students to succeed. She does often go into detail about her personal life, but always connects it to the material. Workload is next to nothing.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2025
Would take again

FAVORITETEACHER EVER. Who is giving Dr. Allen less than 5 stars? TAKE HER. YOU WILL GET AN A. There are SO many extra credit opportunities. & the tests & quizzes are the study guides. Study that& the notes, you will do good. & Dr. Allen wants to get to know you,she is the kindest & wants you to succeed.TAKE HER Esp if you're a nursing student TRUST

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
SOC1101
Apr 27, 2025

Psych major, so thought I would enjoy - NO! Don't know if she realizes, but talks about herself and her son the entire class, every class. Very few tests, so the tests make or break your grade, attendance matters, don't know how participation matters (bc by the time you raise your hand to ask a question, she's already talking about herself again).

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SOCI
Grade: C
Apr 30, 2025

Her way or no way. Be prepared to hear about herself all the time.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
May 10, 2025

Very self absorbed, be prepared to go to class and hear about her (and her son). Takes forever to get through one chapter. Not a terrible class, but it's about her and she says one thing, and then does another.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Grade: A
May 10, 2025

Despite earning a good grade, and enjoying the topic of sociology, would not take this class again. Taught more about herself, than sociology (narcissistic traits), makes the course sound nice, promises extra credit (then doesn't give it, if you aren't following her up). Save your $$ and time and take another course!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
SOCI3310
Grade: A
May 12, 2025
Would take again

Best professors I've ever had. I don't get it why negative comments coz she's the opposite.She is sooo clear in what her expectations are. She would send email reminders and also remind in class for any upcoming quiz or assignment. She has inspired me and many in my class in beautiful ways. Dr. Allen is a gem and I absolutely LOVE LOVE her!!!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
INTRO2201
Grade: A+
May 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Allen talks a lot about herself, but it's honestly more interesting than the material. She's super nice and will work with you if you participate. She gives grades on paper but puts in a 0 if it's not uploaded. Tests are on lockdown, and she takes attendance. Overall, interesting class.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
SOCI3364
Grade: B
May 28, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Allen is a wildcard, so the mixed reviews are valid. Here's my take: - quiz questions are straight from the textbook, which is a simple ctrl + f. - we get to watch movies, but you are quizzed on lockdown browser - tough grader - Con: the writing assignments are usually lists, but they are not short lists AT ALL. Start those DAYS in advance

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SOCI
Jun 10, 2025

Says one thing, then does another. I was quite disappointed in her ability to follow through with what she says. If you want something more clear, don't take this class, and the reviews are correct - its all about herself.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
SOCI
Jul 30, 2025

Overall, I was disappointed. I find sociology to be quite interesting, and when after taking the class not so much. The subject itself is interesting and complex, but the professor - hard no! Always off topic, and makes up stuff and doesn't follow through.

1.0
4.0
SOC1101
Aug 27, 2025

Overall, the class was about herself. If you weren't her biggest fan, than you were done for. Do not take this class, you will be disappointed.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
SOCI
Sep 17, 2025

I wouldn't take this class, its all over the place and unorganized. And a lot misunderstood expectations and assignments. Also her way or no way.

5.0
2.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Oct 29, 2025
Would take again

I love Dr. Allen. She's very personable and if you follow her assignment rubrics exactly you will do good on assignments. Quizzes and exam are web/lockdown. I have taken 3 classes with her and if you do the work and show her you care she will give you the same energy! in her intro class f2f she offered lots of extra credit opportunities!!

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC1101
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

great overall, a student's professor!!!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
SOC1101
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2025
Would take again

Professor Allen was awesome. The classes are lecture heavy, but she makes every class feel like its a big group discussion which I like.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
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