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Would Retake132
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“Very engaging and enjoyable class”
CMST100 - 5.0 rating“Textbooks: Don't buy either”
CMST100 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
42%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
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SPEECH100
5.0
(13)SPCOM170
5.0
(1)SPEACH
5.0
(1)SPEECH110
5.0
(2)SPCH110
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SPCH110
3.0
SP110
3.0
SPEECH100170
3.0
ALLOFEM
3.0
SPCH170
2.5
Reviews (132)
Kat is one of the funner teachers in the school. She makes you feel comfortable and her assignments are a bit unusual compared to what you might be used to. One of which requires you to get up in front of the class, while a number are group-oriented.
Kat is a wonderful teacher. She is very helpful to students. She has great lectures.
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She gets you to open up and share, I loved the way that she teaches. She is aways thinking of the students and has the greatest group shares in the class. The OCC Experence !
She is great! Her class is the most interesting class to me this semester.
solid teaching technique. Knows how to teach students in any situation. Really knows her stuff.
Loads of help. Easy teacher. Take her when taking Speech 110.
Shes my favorite teacher on campus. Always smiling and always laughing. Her tests are really easy and so is her homework. You know exactly what to expect in her class with your grade because you decide what you want to work towards. Highly recommended!!
Wow, what a great teacher/class. If all of OCC's Professors were like her it would be great! Be sure not to miss this class!
She is a grea teacher, she knows how to teach and will make the class fun no matter what... and u sign a contract to get the grade u want
Great teacher, lots of fun, easy A.
She is the most wonderful teacher in the world!!!! Very sweet and loving. Class discussions are the best. Im totally afraid of speaking in front of people but I had to do 2 shares from my desk and that was it like 15sec long.
she is very upbeat and passionate about what she is teaching, which makes the class fun. There are only two projects which are extremely easy, little homework and it only takes about 5 min. to do, test are pretty easy.
The best teacher I've ever had. The most inspiring person I've ever met. A generous, helpful and beautiful person.
She is so cool. I am definitely going to take another speech class with her. She is inspiring and of course a great teacher!
Great Teacher! Learned a ton about public speaking...She made it FUN!
Kat is the best teacher around, she is fun and cares about her students, you will enjoy her class regardless of if you like speech or not.
Kat is one of the best teachers at OCC. A remarkable woman, her classes are interesting and fun. I recommend you take any class she teaches. You will learn more than you ever imagined. She is more than fair with her grading.
one of the greatest teachers i have taken yet
By far Kat is one of the best teachers at OCC! This is a teacher who actually wants to come into class have fun and teach students. The work is simple and quick, the lectures are invloving and fun, and the notes/tests are very simple. Overall one of the best classes taken because of the instructor!
this class was really fun and i learned so much about myself. kat is AWESOME but the only bad thing about this class is you have to speak a lot in class. if you don't you can't get an A. other than that i recommend kat to anyone.
This was my 2nd class with Kat and she is just the greatest teacher ever! She is so different from other teachers and she just really cares about her students. Her class is easy.I have gotten A's both semesters... and all you need to do to get an A is get at least C's for all tests and do all the homework and have good attendance!
She is just great, no other word for it. Just take the class, it will be a joy to go to. Just get started on the final project early so you won't get jammed with it at the end of the semester.
She is the BEST Teacher at OCC. Her classes are great and you learn so much. She is always there to help and makes you want to go to class. LOVE YOU KATE!
such an inspiaation
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Kat is incredible. This is a life changing class and everybody will gain something from this class. I didn't want to take it, but I'm glad I had to. I recommend it to everybody!
The Best Teacher Ever
great class for shy people at first...
She's HOT!
she gives you candy...
Best teacher ever!!!
she was the best teacher i have ever had she is so inspirational and means so much to me she is the best i loved bothe of her classes... she truly is my inspiration.
she is awsome!!! she is so fun, and shes really cute and spunky. she was my absolute favorite teacher ever at occ! class is easy, do lots of fun activities and you get to know your class really well, you become like a little family. its great. the classroom is super cool too!
I LOVE HER! She CHANGED my life!!!
BEST TEACHER IN THE HISTORY OF TEACHERS....I LOVE HER SO MUCH...SHE CHANGED MY LIFE AND IM DEAD SERIOUS!!
wonderfull teacher. single most inspiring teacher that i have taken. make sure you take her, even if you do not need a communication class - she will change your life.
i love her laugh. she was freaken awesome, i recommend this class to anyone.
Kat is a great lady. One of my favorite communication teachers. She is clear, understanding, a true inspiration. I could not have asked for a better teacher. She grades fair and her system for the 100 class is not too hard to follow.
Kat is a fantastic teacher. You will definitely be a more confident and prepared speaker after her class. She's crazy (not to mention her laugh), inspirational, and fun wrapped up in her tiny frame. Recommend her to everyone!
fantasic professor...shes a very nice person...her sessions are very funny and interesting...she makes the class like one big family by the end of the semester...im not a very talkative person but i really enjoyed her class...plus her pass/fail grading system is very fair...recommended!
Kat rocks! She is crazy, cool, and inspiring. This class is has work, but her grading system is fair and manageable. Please do everyone a favor and PARTICIPATE in class...trust me it will make your experience so much better. Recommend her for both 100 & 110 w/o reservation. A professor you must take before leaving OCC!
her class is just amazing!it's a lecture for your life and you will learn i a fun way. one of the best, if not the best teacher i ever had.TX kat
Kat is an awesome teacher. you will learn so much for her that you will use throghout your life. it was my faVORITE CLASS that i have taken at occ. To think that this was a class i was dreading. If you have chance defenitly take one of her classes.
Kat was an amazing teacher, she really cares about her students and is passionate about her work, if you make the effort she will help you out, great class, great teacher, great experience, if you want a good teacher and to have an amazing time, then you need to take her for speech 100, do it!! ^_^
Can't truly describe her wih one word, but she is very helpful, nice, one of my favorite classes to take. I truly learned, understandable. You will learn and enjoy this class, there is no time to fall asleep, she's funny and have to do shares but its not hard its actually fun.
YOU DONT HAVE TO DO 1 SPEECH!She is one of the best teachers i've had in my life. Her class is pretty easy. If you go to class and speak up, you should get an A. Theres 1 project that requires some work, but its a cake class. Shes really interesting and makes class fun. The 3 tests are somewat easy. I loved this class and recommend it to everyone.
Kat is the best professor i have had at OCC. for once i was actually upset when I missed a class. The assignments seem overwhelming at first but they are very easy. as long as you pay attention and participate in class you will pass with flying colors.
Best teacher i've ever had. Highly recommend her. Loves what she does and passes that along to the students. Attendance is important but as long as you do the work and participate, you can get an A. Cares about her students and is very helpful. Definitely taking another course with her.
I am still taking the class but it has so far changed my life! Kat is an amazing professor and OCC is VERY fortunate to have her. I am fortunate to be able to participate in my growth and get a grade for it!
Kat is amazing. She knows all her students on a first name basis. Open to all types of people. She is a loving person. VERY FUNNY. One of the best teachers i have ever had. This class will change your life for the better. TAKE THIS CLASS 100% FOR SURE. She is the very best at what she does.
Kat is my favorite teacher. I dreaded taking this class because i was so afraid to talk, but by the end i was so open with everything. Attendance is mandatory if you want an A, so is the homework. There is 1 project that i actually enjoyed doing and 3 tests that are pretty easy if you go over the study guide. I highly recommend this class!
She is a great teacher! I had so much fun in her men, women & communication class. I didnt read past chapter 2 of the book and still got an A. Just do the projects,come to class, take notes and pay attention!
Cat is a great teacher. She truly loves what she does. There is a lot of information given and a lot of participation required. You can learn a lot about yourself and others. It is a really fun class. Oh yeah, Cat has the best laugh ever! You have to bring all the books to every class session.
Absolutely the best professor/class I've ever had! I would recommend her to any student whether they're interested in Speech or not. Really helpful, incredibly passionate, and you learn more than you'd ever thought you would.
Best Professor ever! Loves her job, very fun, entertaining, understanding, and the class actually flies by to fast. Take her class!
SIMPLY THE BEST..LIFE IMPROVEMENT COURSE EVER!! GET INVOLVED..TAKE THIS CLASS!!
Kat is the best teacher I have had so far. She always encourages everyone to be open minded in her classes and it helps you listen to others and get to know your classmates. This class was almost a therapy class, bc everyone was so comfortable with each other that we sat around and shared stories and gave our input. Kat is the best!Take her classes
kat is fabulous. she cares about everyone of her students and her heart is to be envied by all because she ditched her judgments a long time ago and loves all equally. every one of her classes are about self improvement not necessarily about textbook knowledge. so go and be yourself, open, and willing to learn, about yourself and those around you.
kat is awesome. kindest, and best teacher i've ever had. i'm taking two more of her classes this fall. shes just a great person who loves to teach and you cant go wrong with her classes, unless youre a bigtime slacker or somethin.
I've taken pretty much every class she teaches. If she taught every single subject, she would be the only professor I would take. Honestly my most favorite "teacher" I've been taught by.
She is an amazing teacher and person. I was scared to death to take a speech class and now I want to take more.She wants a lot out of you, homework,studying participation. but it is all worth it and easy. take her you won't regret it.
Truely an amazing teacher. Easy A. She makes class interesting and Fun. Favorite teacher ever. 3 exams, 50 questions. Multiple choice and True and False Questions. Only allowed to miss 15 q. to pass an exam. Grades on Pass or Fail bases. +, Check, -. No just thing as A,b,c,d,or Fs in this class. 2 gender shares, and some super easy homework.
OMG this is the teacher you want for communication!!!!She helps you out a lot and also in personal problems...I LOVE THIS TEACHER SHES THE BEST!!!
I love Kat, she's an amazing teacher. She has the best grading system as well. I didn't have to use the book since I went to class daily. I'd definitely recommend her if you need a class she teaches, you won't regret it! She is the BEST
Kat was the best teacher I think I have had at OCC. She just has this bright energy, that just make you want to get up and come to class. I wish that more teachers were like her. You could tell that she loves her job and her students, and cares for all of them. If you need to take speech, take her! She is amazing!
seriously the best class iv ever taken in my life. she is amazing and cares about her students and really wants them to succeed. you only have a couple tests and one final project that arent even hard. you also dont give one speech the whole semester all you have to is share in class. if you have the chance to take her DO IT!!!
Kat is the best teacher! She's really funny and genuinely cares about her students! She'll bring you out of your shell and really help you out in anyway she can. Her class is super easy too, you just have to be willing to participate!!
I absolutely loved this class. One of my favorite classes at occ. Kat is so sweet and caring. Participation is mandatory but she makes you feel really comfortable in class. Highly recommend her.
TAKE HERRRRR!!! shes is one of the best teachers i have ever had. she keeps you entertained and wanting to learn. her class is super easy, go to class and pass all your tests and you get an easy A. shes the best teacher, TAKEEE HER! =]
Kat is AMAZING. take her! she is an amazing woman, who truly cares about her students. she honestly wants to help you as much as she can. she keeps it real and is a fireball! shes so funny and sweet and will talk to you like your family. she is the best teacher i have EVER had take her please!!!
shes the best teacher ever!!!!
She is an amazing professor. You have to do alot of work but its all worthwhile, she doesnt make you do busy work BS. It's a class I actually looked forward to going to. You also get to sit on these round couch things. She takes personal interest in all her students. I learned alot from her class
kat is amazing. hands down my favorite professor, ever. she's one of the teachers you only get to have a few times in your life, and she will change your life. I want her to adopt me basically. take every section she offers, they are all amazing
kat is amazing. hands down my favorite professor, ever. she's one of the teachers you only get to have a few times in your life, and she will change your life
Kat is truly amazing! Beyond a wealth of knowledge, her passion about life is inspiring. Communications is a key part of life and if you are interested at all in bettering any relationship I highly recommend Non-verbal Com. The class was fun, interesting, and truly applicable to life. If your not into comm, Kat is still an amazing person to know!
Best teacher ever!!! She really cares about each student. I would def recommend her to anyone.
Life Changing!! Kat is awesome!!! You wont regret this.
I highly recommend taking any class with Kat. She makes learning fun. I actually really looked forward to each day I had class with her last semester. I learned a lot, although it didn't always feel like learning b/c I was enjoying it so much. Thank you Kat!
Words can not describe how different this class was compared to all the others at OCC. It was just a different vibe and atmosphere, definitely makes you learn more about yourself. Kat Carrol is an amazing woman and full of energy. Highly recommended
LIFE CHANGING CLASS! your views on life and others will change. Best class i have ever taken in my 20 years of life. She is an amazing person and cares about each individual student.
I usually do not rate professors on these things.. But Kat has influenced me SO much!! She by far the BEST teacher I have EVER had. She is my inspiration, and role model; I miss her class, and plan on taking another class of hers just for fun.. thats how amazing of a person she is! This class really is life changing, and lucky to be in it with her!
I've taken all her classes she offers, and she's such a great teacher! She's such a motivating and inspiring lady. Her classes are always interesting. You'll WANT to go to her classes :)
Kat is amazing! I have taken her for two classes and she is helpful, funny and easy to understand. Her assignments are easy to complete and always pertain to the class. I would suggest her to anyone!
ive only had her for 2 weeks now but she is AMAZINGGGGG!!! I would definetly recommend her. she is awesome and anyone who says otherwise.... idk what to say to you
Kat is the most incredible woman I've ever met. She loves the subject and loves the students she teaches. She knows what she's talking about and you know she applies every bit of it to her life. She's very honest and wants the same from you, and if you need ANYTHING she's always there for anyone. She's #1 recommended for ANYONE in my book<3
This woman is amazing. Truly inspired me! She is crystal clear with how to get an A in the class, and its not difficult to do. You MUST take at least one class with this amazing professor.
She is one cute little lady. She was funny and had a great laugh. This class was SO interesting and insightful, and I was never bored. We got to do fun little experiments for class--like go outside and sit really close to someone to see how they react to spacial invasion. I truly enjoyed this class and highly recommend it!
Kat gave me a new zest for life and drive to pursue my education. She is a one of a kind woman who truly cares for her students not only while they're in her classroom, but outside as well. Attendance is mandatory, although she makes you WANT to attend class. I'm not even a comm student and I just had to keep taking her classes. One of a kind
Stop reading this post and ENROLL NOW. This woman changed my life. She will change yours too
She is the BEST!!!!!!!! she changed the way i look at life! she will change your life and change you as a person! TAKE her class! you'll not regret it!
I know it sounds crazy, but this class pretty much changed my life. I was so anxious, shy and unmotivated before taking it, but it has turned me into a confident person with a clear direction in life. Kat is an AMAZING person, teacher and inspiration. Show up, participate & do the work, and an A is all yours. Thank you for everything, Kat!
I took Kat's class twice in my college career at OCC and it completely changed my life. Highly recommended by so many students at OCC. She is by far the best professor at OCC and by far the best I have ever encountered.
awesome class, learned more here than all of my previous classes in life and i only went once a week.
She will change your life. About to graduate CSUF and coming back to rate her because I've yet to have another professor that can even hold a torch to her. I want to be her when I grow up.
Kat is an admirable woman because she deeply cares about her students and people in general. She is always there for you if you need her. At first I thought her grading contract was intimidating but this class is easy if you try and participate every class session. Only negative is the class discussions put us behind and get us off track.
One of the greatest teachers I've ever had! I was so nervous about taking her interpersonal communication class since I'm so shy and hate talking in class but by the end of the semester I became so much more comfortable in every form of communication in my life. She cares so much for her students and you will never be bored in class!
By far the best professor! She is super helpful and she connects with each student in a different way. Always looked forward going to her class. The test are not to hard, she explains everything the day before the test, and if you are still struggling during test, she will help! You MUST take one of her classes. She will change your life!
She seriously has the best laugh and is the easiest teacher to take. Her test are easy, you get the study guide for all test at the beginning. But what you learn on how to communicate non-verbally or how to read someone else. Will scare the crap out of you. Crazy Awesome.!
Kat is the best teacher I have ever had. By far. I don't think I have ever truly felt love for a teacher in my entire life until I met Kat. Our class was a family. Although I may never see the faces of some of those students in that class again, I will always remember them. This class is life changing. Take it. You will NOT regret it.
Honestly Best Teacher I Have Ever Had In My WHole life. She will change your life, and the way you view things. AMazing teacher take her forsure!!! You wont regret it. Easy if you do all the homework on time. Has the best laugh and best stories. She makes it sucha comfortable environment.
She's Amazing. Very engaging and enjoyable class.
Textbooks: Don't buy either. Get book from library photocopy the HW. HW is assigned once a week most of the times but not all 16 weeks. Grading Scale: A - Talk twice per 1.5 hours of class. Miss no more than 3 hours of lecture. Miss 1 HW allowed (late never accepted). Pass all 3 tests; 70% is considered passing, doing better does not matter
Best professor ever! Loving kind and actually cares for students with a loving heart
Her nonverbals tell me that she doesn't like me, though I am a 4.0-student, participate and had stellar attendance (that is, until I came to this realization - meanwhile she's cancelled class last minute 3-4 times this semester). She seems to dread calling on me in class and speaking to me in general. It's a shame,because I really liked her before.
I really like her, Its obvious with her revealing face that she has her favorites and some people she does'nt care for, but she really tries to say something positive after anyone talks, which is really nice and makes it comfortable for you to talk. Easy A class!!
Kat is one of the best teachers I've ever had in my entire schooling experience! She helps you with your class and personal issues. Tests are easy if you do your homework and pay attention in class. You only need 70% to pass the test. Participation daily is a must. Best teacher!
Kat is the most amazing and inspirational prof you will ever have. Her lectures are never ever boring and her insight on topics will give you different perspectives on everything. Show up, let your voice be heard- you'll get an A. She's super helpful and will do anything to help, even in your personal life. Plus she has a great laugh! I love her!!
Kat is so caring! There is a good amount of homework but it isn't hard. You MUST participate in class and trust me you will want to! I loved Men, Women, and Communication. I learned so much and I definitely recommend the class!
Kat Carroll is super sweet and super informative in her lectures. They're long and a bit complicated sometimes but they're very interesting as well. If you want an A in the class you need to participate all the time, every day, as often as you can. Try not to miss class bc it really stacks against you later in the semester.
Kat Caroll is #goals. She is the sweetest teacher i've ever had. Her classes can get a little bit on the emotional side, but you will also never feel uncomfortable. Participating is a must and so is showing up. She does a great job of loving each and every one of her students, and getting to know them!! Take any of her classes... YOU WONT REGRET IT
Kat is the one of the best teachers I've ever had! Great personality, teaching style, and just makes everyone comfortable in her class.
Prof. Carroll knows her subject, and she is passionate about it; this comes through in her lectures. She is very kind and enthusiastic, and non-judgemental- but expect to participate in this class and the discussions; no hiding in the corner for this one.
Kat is amazing!
She was one of my favorite teachers. Took her for nonverbal communication. If you show up and do the one big assignment you will get an A. All the tests are pass or fail. Pretty easy class and she makes the class a lot of fun. She is very easy to talk to if needed.
Would recommend Kat to everyone! In my 3 years at occ hands down the best teacher i have ever had, shes passionate about what she teaches and takes time to get to know every single one of her students! Speaking up/participation matters greatly though , if you dont speak up you wont get an A, but she makes it a comfortable environment.
Fav teacher I've taken so far in @ occ. if you're a comm major, take her.
Kat is a real gem, she's one of the best professors on campus. She cares about her students, and is willing to help them. Pay attention in class and take notes, anything she writes on the board will be on her exams. Show up to class, and participation makes up a big portion of the grade
Kat Carroll is the most wonderful human you will ever encounter. She makes her students involved in whichever class (I managed to take her other classes which I strongly recommend you all do). You'll open up in ways you'll never expect. If I had to live my life over again, I'd definitely repeat every course I took with her.
Kat made me realize that I chose the right major (Comms). She radiates kindness and genuineness and you can't help but want to bask in it every lecture. Her grading is very straightforward but it really comes down to participating. I wish I could keep Kat in my life forever so she can keep teaching me amazing and useful life lessons.
She has so many interesting stories to tell. My project was to try to help me overcome my shyness and by the end I felt far more confident than I was at the beginning of the semester. For me the class difficulty was speaking up in class. If you are a "shybaby" I highly suggest taking this class because she truly cares about your improvement.
Funny and adorable professor! Gives great lectures and entertaining stories. Easy class to take, but you will learn a lot.
Hands down one of the best teachers I've ever had, going to try to take another class with her this semester. Super caring, gives great talks, as long as you talk in class, go to class, and do the homework you'll be fine. She also makes it so fun you don't even want to miss class. Love you Kat!!!
Kat Carroll probably saved my life. She gave me hope when I thought i had none left, but one of the main reasons I give her so much praise is because she made me love school again. Anyone can attest to her upbeat personality and one of a kind laugh. I am so thankful to have met her and been apart of her classes. She will always be remembered!
Kat is seriously SO amazing. She is an incredible person and professor and really cares about her students. 10000% would take her again. Participation is a big part of her class, but even if youre shy as long as youre trying she will appreciate the effort.
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AMAZING!!! She really cares about her students, in fact many people see her during office hours to vent to her and she really does help you out. Participating is obviously a must since this is a Comm class. Barely any homework, and the tests are too easy. TAKE HER!! This class will positively change your outlook on life and so will she.
Amazing, kind- hearted Professor. Got so much out of her class. Easy homework, tests, and interesting lectures every class. I never missed a day because I learned something new every time!! Take her, You won't regret it. She makes you feel so comfortable talking in front of the class and sets a very non judgmental enviornment.
Kat is one of the wisest an most compassionate instructors at OCC. Her class changed my life, and she is definitely one of the professors you should take at OCC in order to say that you got the most out of your experience. A word of warning; her homework is easy, but it can sneak up on ya! The class is an easy A, as long as you stay on top of it.
Before you leave OCC, you need to take a class with Kat Carroll. I have taken her Men and women's communication and her non verbals and boy have those classes changed my life. She's a goddess. Take her.
This class was so interesting!!! Kat was funny and the class was an easy pass but not boring! Do your homework and participate and you will get an A! The tests are pass/no pass but as long as you listen to the lectures you can definitely pass! Dont miss class or tests are harder
Kat was so far one of the best teachers I've taken at OCC. She really cares for you and she wants to see her students be successful. She's enjoying to talk too. Just literally ask her anything or start a small conversation with her, you will be amazed what you will learn from her. She has a lot of interpersonal skills. I will deeply miss her class!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
42%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.05 avg changeRatings by Course
SPEECH100
5.0
(13)SPCOM170
5.0
(1)SPEACH
5.0
(1)SPEECH110
5.0
(2)SPCH110
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SPCH110
3.0
SP110
3.0
SPEECH100170
3.0
ALLOFEM
3.0
SPCH170
2.5