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Quality3.3
Difficulty32%
Would Retake91
Reviews32%
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What Students Say
“This is the worst class Ive ever taken”
HH205 - 1.0 rating“The most useless class I've taken at SFSU”
HH382 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
84%
Textbook Required
90%
Grade Predictor
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Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
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HH3821
5.0
(1)HH832
5.0
(1)HH380
5.0
(1)HH435
5.0
(1)HHHUMANNATURE
4.7
(3)Difficulty by Course
HH321
5.0
HHSOMETHING
4.0
HHHH
4.0
HSS349
4.0
HH3821
4.0
Reviews (91)
No offense, this guy is stuck on himself. He tries to act like he humble and spiritual...but he can be such a fake person. Unfortunately he may be the only one that offer this class, but if you can avoid him go take a class from Adam Burke instead...he is the real deal
This class is not easy, but then again, looking within never is. He is a spiritual man with a inspiring vision for the future. The class is time comsuming, but the pay off only benefits you. Basicaly, you get what you put into it. Take this class if you have the time.
Kenn Burrows is friendly, reasonable and an absent-minded professor of new agey issues. you will get a good grade based on volunteer hours and writing lengthy responses to his weekly open-ended questions (with open-ended answers).
He will teach u life long lessons. He will show u how 2b creative, spiritual, openminded, peaceful and calm. Anyone who doesnt have time 2 do the readings, search within, or participate in class is sadly missing out on a wonderful opportunity only available at SFSU. We're lucky to have this program w/ such a knowledgable and experienced instructor
Kenn is most definitely one of the best teachers I have ever had. His willingness to learn from his students and be a connected part of their lives and their education make him the type of professor this world needs more of. His class definitely changed my life.
The 1st day of class, I was THIS close to dropping it, b/c he scared me with the # of readings & that there was going to be one group proj. throughout the semester. But thankfully, I did not drop his class & had the best class this semester. The material you learn will change you as a person & heal you! Your stress, worries, outlook on life, & more
This class addresses some of the most important questions of our time. Unconventional class structure. Relax with the writing and don't overdo it.
Wonderful class! Wonderful teacher! You will learn and get so much from this class. Participation/attendence is key here, otherwise you will miss out. Take this class! If you are lazy, it may be a bit tough for you as there are homework assignments but it's worth it.
This class adresses some very important issues and can be enjoyable, but class lacks structure and assignments are usually unclear and ambiguous. If you take this class, just take it for its content because he throws some real curveballs as far as grades go.
Watching his lecture on Climate Change at SFSU on Jan 30th, 2008. He is a VERY boring speaker.
This was the worst class I have ever taken. He puts on a show about how he's so kind and caring, but he seemed to me that he's on an ego trip. He is very unreliable, don't count on office hours. Homeworks take forever and aren't worth much and you have to listen to hours of boring audio files to do them. Couldn't PAY me to do this class again
great class! great teacher! subject matter is fantastic! can be challenging for some, especially if youre not open to other view points. material gets you thinking. lots of homework tho, but it doesn't have to be excellent, just as long as you do it. he just wants people to read the material. highly recommend it.
Amazing class! If you like philosophy, id say this is an amazing philosophy class, but more of the philosophies behind Holistic Health, and many ideas that would fit into the field. Easy class if you go to class, and do the homework. Theres a homework assignment once a week that takes about 2 hours, although, it may have changed since i took this.
Great class, the audio homework takes a while to get through and you have to take notes on it and answer his questions. Real nice guy and very laid back course. Had a lot of fun.
The content of the class does not match the course description at all. He attempts to speak about spirituality and humility and then he quotes himself in the syllabus. Who quotes themself? "This course is lame" copyright "me" 2009
Ken is one of the best teachers I have had at SFSU thus far. He is a kind hearted man who will lead you towards healing yourself through the class material. Alot of work, don't take if you are lazy. BUt if you want to learn something about yourself, then go for any of his classes.. .HH382 or HH433.
One of the best teachers I've ever had. He really wants to make sure you "get it". And he is dedicated to the class material. Thanks Ken!
By far the best Professor I've ever had. He is challenging, but he will challenge you so that you will grow. His descriptions about life are of wonderful clarity. In terms of clarity about assignments make sure you verify with him what he is looking for. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. His class changed my life beautifully.
This was absolutely the WORST CLASS EVER. You have to listen to hours of boring audio lectures, and my weekly hw assignments were regularly 1500+ words long. He made us 'show eachother how you feel by using your bodies' and sit in a circle every class. He boasted that he didn't have a masters and was hired illegally. A truly terrible man.
Kenn is a wonderful teacher and a very kind- hearted man. I loved all of the classes I ever took with him. He's a more relaxed version of the other HH teachers. In HH 382, the hw was a little hard to get thru as they were very long but you learn a lot about yourself. I am now currently in the internship!
Ken puts in his all and genuinely cares for the personal growth of his students. If you are open to it, his classes can be a mind-expanding therapy. His teaching style is receptive. Our final was mostly T/F but you could write little side notes. When everyone finished, we swapped papers and graded as a class, discussing each question and answer.
fun teacher, wants people to both understand SELF and the world. 'everything is connected'. TAs grade all work, one test, 2 big essays and several little assignments. MORE ABOUT SELF EXPRESSION (with reasoning) and NOT GUIDELINES.
Ken's class was a class I feel everyone should take! It really explores and delves into yourself and Ken really want to make the world a better place. The homework is tedious and long I would warn, otherwise keep track of your points. He does a good job of dispersing it so you can still do well. Highly recommended.
Ken change my perspective on life. his class was absolutly amazing! his class covered topics that most of don't take the time to look into but once you do hear about them, they open your eyes. His class isn't hard if you do the long/tedious homework. Need the reader for his hw and quizzes. Gives extra credit. Sometimes keeps you a little after clas
Took him last year. He reminded me of some kind of cult leader. And not in a good way. DEATHLY boring, mistakened his opinions as fact, more mushy-gushy liberal propaganda than holistic health curriculum. Disorganized, condescending, you will learn very few practical lessons from his class.
Took summer session of this class. Big mistake. Only take it if you're not taking any other classes, and you're not working. Too much work! Each assignment has average of 2-4 videos requiring notes & essays for ea. plus readings that require notes and 1-2 paragraphs plus exam plus some type of group presentation plus 3 to 4 hours volunteer work.
Teaching style is not traditional and was not for me. Hours of homework on subjects that are hard to comprehend. Hard grader. I respect what he is trying to do, but deadlines and class structure contradict the natural process he is expecting.
Failure of a professor. Didn't get the class schedule out until the midpoint of the semester despite his 2 TAs. Never lectured on anything relevant to the topic. Careless, disorganized and rude. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! "Stress Reduction and Relaxation" ended up being one of the most stressful classes I have ever taken at SFSU!
One of the most useful classes I have taken!!! You learn about life in general. I feel like I have grown up so much after taking this class. Enjoyed every single day in class :)
Talks about himself about 80% of the total class time. Does not welcome challenges to his misinformed point of view. His textbook consists of a compendium of articles from second tier magazines. As a rater has already mentioned, he conducts himself like a cult leader. Avoid his classes at any cost.
DO NOT TAKE! The workload is like 3 classes put into 1. loves to hear himself talk, and unless you are one of his minion followers, he will come down hard on you. He seems liek a nice guy, but believe me, this dude is NOT what he seems. Save yourself teh trouble and stress and avoid him at all costs! I wish I did.
Kenn is a dude. He's been there. Seasoned like a tasty steak from dirty politics to left wing radical biz. He's not your average teacher, he is not structured like other "to the point" professors. HE CREATES SPACE FOR YOU TO FIGURE THINGS OUT. His job is to shed light, not to master. take it seriously but don't.
way too much work for this class!
His classes are designed to change your life and open you to new possibilities in life. They're designed to open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world and your place in it. BUT it takes two to tango. You have to be open to it first! You have to care more about learning and growing than you do about homework, reading, and work.Try it!
I really enjoyed this class. I learned things I never would have thought of on my own. Ken can be a bit stern sometimes but it's only because most people don't take holistic health seriously. Only take this class if you're going to take it seriously. A lot of work- but it's relevant and will give you new perspectives to things.
Kenn Burrows is a human being with lots of information and encouragement to share. This is not your average course or your average professor - you must be willing to challenge yourself and leave behind the temptations to lazily and passively attend school. This experience will help you become a more conscious citizen who makes meaningful choices.
Kenn is not an ordinary teacher. He's methods are designed to prepare you for life in a way normal classes never will. IT'S REAL. He helps bring out the natural leader which is in all of us. He is kind and wise and will assist any student to thrive who shows the desire to go beyond is the minimal requirements. I give him an A!
Kenn was obviously passionate and committed to the subject that he taught. All the material was relevant and extremely useful for me as a college student. I walked away from his class feeling like I had grown as a person! He truly cares for his students and it was an absolute pleasure being in his presence. Everyone at SFSU should take HH205!
This guy will make you think..walking out of his class every night was a joy walk home. He opens your eyes to the life of evolution, to the possibilities in your hands, to wisdom, faith, and life processes. He opens himself up with personal stories, willing to share and relate to students. He spends time with students and is always willing to help
The internship class was great! I repeated it 3 times and I'm one of many to do so. The class provides a great community and learning space to explore holistic modalities of our choice and its fun! You experience the true potential of people coming together for a cause. There's food, lots of interaction & it can be easy & fun based on your project.
Very interested in politics and trying to get his students involved in the community. This had little to do with Holistic Health. He also does not have a well formulated class structure and would often post homework two days before they were due. (Very irritating). Not a great class for ppl who are well educated and are seeking new info.
Terrible as a teacher. He should be a politician. Half of the class discussed propaganda and how American politics are affecting us. Poorly formulated class with too much homework for 3 units. Not worth it. Find another teacher unless you like being a hippie. Take political science if you want to learn everything you learn in this class. lol
Terrible. TA's screwed up multiple times. Very frustrating class with homework being posted a day before its due. inconsiderate teacher who thinks he's the center of SFSU. Good material, but not for holistic health. I suggest another teacher. wouldn't take him again unless I grew my leg hairs out and became a hippie. Sorry.
Today is Saturday. During our last class meeting (Tues.)he told us an online quiz would be available Thurs. (2 days ago). It is still not available. When it does become available we will likely have less than the promised 1 week complete it. This is a typical example of the organization and timeliness you should expect of this professor. Be warned
K. Burrows is lazy, creepy and a fraud. I wanted to learn meditation/relaxation techniques, but autogenic training has nothing to do with it (basically its self hypnosis). Big part of the class was art for healing project that was taught by a different person. If you are a normal person do not take this class (most students there are also weird).
It seems as if most of these people are pretty close minded by the way they use the term "hippy" This professor definitely does have his weak points like all professors but at least this guy wants you to think outside of the box and make your learning more self-directed. If you like standardized robot learning do not take his class...
This guy is the man.Full of resources, willing to help you on your path. More like a friend than a professor. His classes will teach you how to cooperate with the ever-changing life structure of our culture. Sure, he can be jumbled up and off beat at times but who isnt?This man is real, raw and motivated to change the world. inspirational experienc
This class is amazing! Burrows is so nice and enthusiastic about teaching things that actually matter. Best class I have taken since being in college.
AWESOME! If you have and open mind and will to learn. Let this class blow you away. Keep up the good work Professor Burrows. Good amount of work, however you will take something away from every piece of it you do. Fair professor, real, not a mickey mouse robotic professor. Lessons that go beyond the classroom.
If you take this class with Burrows, it is definitely not a relaxation and stress "reduction" course. He gives a huge amount of homework assignment that is not neccesary. His teaching style is not helpful, I could only learn from his long assignments. I highly recommend taking with another professor.
Speaks to students with compassion, interest,& from a loving sense.You can call Kenn a teacher, mentor & friend. Learned the true values of being human, how to think creatively, explore leadership roles, and relate to others.This is true education. If you enter the class with openness,you will walk away with soul growth, a voice & a purpose in life
Interesting material. LEarn about a lot of meditation techniques that are quick and easy to apply in your everyday life. yes, lots of work, but you take as much as you put into it. If you're serious about learning stress reduction techniques, take this class.
The material of the class is interesting and culturally relevant. that said the work load is way too extreme, ESPECIALLY for a holistic health class. I think he prides himself on spiting the stereotype that holistic health should be easy. WAY too much reading and weekly homework can take hours, not to mention confusing quizzes that test on obscure
I have taken a few classes from Kenn now and I'd recommend taking any classes he teaches. He is one of the best teachers I have come across at state and the content of his classes go beyond what youd expect from a holistic health class and delve more into exploring yourself and what it means to be a well rounded human living on this planet.
This class is a royal waste of my time. His brand of Holistic Health has nothing to do with science, instead based on articles from obscure magazines that print the unfounded ideas of other wackos like him. I feel sorry for the students that drink his kool aid. My advice to them: get an education.
It's true, he assigns a LOT of homework but you have a week to finish it, and it's not difficult material, just time consuming. It usually took 2-3 hours to finish it all. Besides that, it's an awesome class! We take time to meditate in class, and he helps us apply stress relief exercises into our own lives. Great class to come and relax.
The most useless class I've taken at SFSU. Group project is a joke, extremely disorganized. Just talks about how how corrupted the world is. Like no one knew that already. A hippie trying to instill his beliefs on students. Hwk is way too time consuming and pointless. Avoid him.
Kenn truly changed my life. I am a design major. I was just curious to take 1 HH class. He literally changed my life. I was in a very bad place when I took the class. He brought hope back to my life and I still carry his lessons in my heart after 2 years. I am graduating this semester. He was the best professor I had.
professor gave alot of homework every week and took attendance twice a class. The work is easy, but the class was really boring and when you need help hes not very useful. can be an easy A if you go to class and do homework
Great Professor, one of the most applicable classes I have taken at SFSU. He will teach you how to change your life, if you are willing to. Keep an open mind when you go, and this class will be a breeze and a great class. Relaxed? Absolutely. A lot of homework? Yes, but this will help you in the end achieve a better life. Take Ken, it's worth it.
He's an awesome man. He puts the truth right in your face. I think that a lot of students feel resistance to truth and in turn they pile up reasons not to like Kenn. Kenn's an awesome professor. You will probably never have a similar prof again. He knows his facts, carries compassion,& treats u as a friend/human rather than inferior student.
Kenn is rad. This class will blow ur mind. No it is not easy. But its incredibly useful for all areas of life. This class became my home away from home. U will meet some AWESOME ppl in the class. He brings in incredible speakers too. Pot lucks every class period. Lots of cool readings. Take a CR/NC and chill, absorb all the goodness!
I have taken three of Ken's courses, 205, 382, 680, and each one was great. I personally found the harder classes to be more interesting. Go into the class with a good outlook and you will come out a new person. By far my favorite teacher that I've ever had, I am already signed up for two more of his classes this next semester.
He's really nice!I really like the content of class, but he gives too much work,it's more like ungraded busy work that's mainly skimmed through by TAs. .His hmwk is also unfocused. There's one short group presentation at end of semester. His speakers were more like commercials for their graduate schools. I recommend this class as a last choice.
This is for Global Perspectives and Human Nature. Professor Burrows is a great teacher with such depth in his knowledge and understanding. He gives plenty of assignments, but is very easy to talk to if you get behind (-10% for late papers). This class was very intense. I took it as a 8hr saturday course. Great teacher with great knowledge.
HH205 is Stress and Relaxation. This was a huge class format and we were broken into small groups:nutrition, perception, social support, exercise and relaxation. Content was plentiful and I learned a lot about stress from Professor Burrows. He brought in some guest speakers who were very friend and helpful. Great class to learn from.
Anyone that knows Kenn, knows that he is a wealth of knowledge in the holistic field. He is very approachable and understanding. I have taken his classes before and every time I am always amazed by what I learn and the people I meet. Autogenic training and Art Healing were amazing to experience.
Kenn is heartfelt and wise and cares immensely about the well being and health of all his students. His knowledge is broad, from economics to meditation, he will help you to integrate information and tools into your life that will improve your self awareness and connection.
Kenneth is a soulful and caring man. He cares deeply about our learning, well-being, and success. He knows a lot about the world and has more things to teach than the time he has to teach. Definitely enjoyed his class, although it ironically caused some stress with all the assignments. LOVED the class, learned so much about myself and to be better.
Professor Kenn is an amazing instructor. He definitely cares about his students learning and well-being. He is very inspirational and very knowledgable. He encourages his students to participate in a class and gives a lot of home work to ensure students get the concept of lectures. I highly recommended this class to widen views and develop wisdom.
Have a lot of hw every week. Depending on who your TA was, they would Grade really hard or really easy. But, professor was just okay. He would take 15-20 min out of class to let everyone relax & meditate
This class was personally a rewarding experience with the knowledge gained. HOWEVER, if Holistic Health is NOT ur major and u still want to take this course BEWARE this is a TON OF HOMEWORK !! In class u watch vids, do group skits, talks and lecturers come in. ALL major work is done at home. Tons and Tons of work! I would skip class if not ur major
Kenn is an AMAZING guy. Taking this class was by far the highlight of my semester. Super inspirational. There is LOTS of homework so just be ready for that. But overall def worth it!
I am in Kenn's class this semester and all I can say is HH382 has changed my life. Yes, there is lots of homework but it is all SO worth it. You get a sense of community, peace and love from this class... all wrapped into some awesome lectures. Kenn is super inspirational and all the TA's were AMAZING!! I highly recommend!!! :-)
Oh my God where do I begin this is not an easy A class people homework EVERY week, TA's grade harsh depending on which ones you get in your small group, final that hardly gets explained, said what was on the midterm ridiculously fast and refused to repeat it, and finally just an unexpected tough class that made me more stressed
This class was the most draining class ever. I expected to love this class and I was super excited about it. However there is SOOOO MUCH WORK. The work itself is not hard its just an absurd amount of busy work. The lectures are so boring and if you leave early he marks off a ton of points. The work load is so pointless and not useful, dont do it.
This is the worst class Ive ever taken. Kenn gives an impression of a sick man, he gives tons of homework, his homework is extremely confusing and 50 % why it is so hard is because you will not understand what do you need to do. His lectures are extremely boring...
He ok, class has sub-groups and tons of TA's. This class has long weekly homework assignments, and a tough midterm. He doesn't let you out early; it's a 3 hr class. It was an ok class, didn't learn much but it was an easy A considering homework and participation are what counts the most. Solid class, but wouldn't take again; kinda boring.
If you can deal with a professor that is unorganazide and not clear on what he wants, then by all means take this class. His lectures are all over the place so goodluck on taking notes. However, I am fortunate enough to have had this professor becasue it made me appreciate all the other professors I've had in the past.
This class seems interesting, but the professor structured the class so poorly that I disliked it. I passed a difficult class but not this one. Kenn is very unorganized, gives very little detail on big projects that are worth a lot of points and also tells the class right before it's due. Everything was so rushed he even had to cancel some projects
Kenn is super calm, caring, and is super passionate about holistic health. He's very comforting and allows the class to be a good space to speak about deep subjects and very interesting things in western medicine. We had no homework ever except for meditating and the final art project. Loved his class!!
Overall I have some great takeaways, but a lot of the information was common sense, so unless HH is your major I would steer clear. The amount of homework is honestly ridiculous. Even during COVID, his class had the most hw from any of my other classes COMBINED. We were also expected to attend a 8hr webinar. A plus: flexible with late hw.
Kenn is passionate about what he teaches but the workload kind of drowns it out. At times I felt like this was my most stressful class and I was taking physics as well as exercise physiology. The readings are not surface level so it's gonna be hard to understand it. But he expects you to still know it. The quizzes sometimes will throw you off.
I had Burrows in a 2 hour long, online, Health and Relaxation class. This class was TOO RELAXING. His voice lulled me to sleep almost every time i joined and talking to this guy is even worse. It's like talking to a wall. For real. Im praying for you to if you have this man's Health & Relaxation class in person. My only advice: COFFEE.
TERRIBLE professor. So unorganized, last week of the semester and still no grades. Unclear on what he wants. Literally only talked about covid and "fake news" the entire class, when the objective of the class isn't about that. Boring lectures!
Based on others' reviews, I'm glad I trusted my instincts and dropped his class before the withdraw date. The classes I attended were long, wandering, and unstructured. Red flags included rants about "fake news" and covid restrictions. He didn't seem to be an example of someone who embodies holistic health, and comes off as arrogant and angry.
The class overall was uninspiring and unclear of what was going in for the three weeks I was in it. The lectures were boring and would often go on random rants. It felt like a waste of time sitting through a three-hour long lecture of his.
Kenn's class is life-changing and makes you look from an introspective place, you just have to be ready for it. There is a lot of content for assignments, but you can take a lot with you through your daily life, so use it to your advantage. He is an understanding instructor who is open to so many new ideas while giving us a great online community.
Student with a 3.9 GPA. Class brought GPA down. Test 2x a week on soo much content of readings, hours long YouTube. Grading feedback was horrible, missing grades all the way up until final. Inconsiderate as online class & made all-day9am-5pm in person lecture & said if you work to take the day off. Was encouraging all students do credit/no credit.
Had high hopes for this class as every college student can benefit from learning to manage stress. However, I found the course so stressful it negated the potential of the material. He assigned A LOT of homework, it was like having a project due every week, with poor structure and instructions. And his lectures were torture.
If you think you want to understand your life better, take this class. More than his classes, I enjoyed all the reading material that our assignments were based on. There was a lot of writing but it was about things that come from within yourself, so they are really easy to write if you watch the content. He offers a lot of extra credit.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
84%
Textbook Required
90%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.77 avg changeRatings by Course
HH3821
5.0
(1)HH832
5.0
(1)HH380
5.0
(1)HH435
5.0
(1)HHHUMANNATURE
4.7
(3)Difficulty by Course
HH321
5.0
HHSOMETHING
4.0
HHHH
4.0
HSS349
4.0
HH3821
4.0