3.8

Lori Hokerson

Psychology - American River College

3.8
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
128
Reviews
3.8
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

128

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Extremely time consuming, more than all my other classes were that semester

PSY300 - 3.0 rating

If you don't share her views than don't speak

PSY365 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 40 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (8)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 43 reported grades
A: 18
A+: 8
B: 5
A-: 3
Common Tags
Get ready to read (14)
Participation matters (13)
Gives good feedback (12)
EXTRA CREDIT (10)
Caring (9)
Lots of homework (8)
Respected (6)
Clear grading criteria (6)
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Ratings by Course

356

5.0

(2)

PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

(2)

PSYCOLOGY300

5.0

(1)

PCY370

5.0

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HSER310

5.0

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PSYCHONLINE

5.0

PYCH356

5.0

PSY356

5.0

PHYC365

4.5

PSYCH365

4.3

Reviews (128)
5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 2, 2004

Summer class, so fairly intense. Lots of internet reading to supplement text. Responsive to questions and gives feed back on first board posts so you know what she needs you to improve on. Good course, especially for soc sci majors.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 16, 2004

Prof. Hockerson is a very hard grader but a very efficent teacher. She is very helpful and make you feel comfortable. But be prepared to do the work, if you did not do the read I feel sorry for you. Put in the effort and you will succeed in this class.

5.0
4.0
PSY300
Apr 29, 2005

shes a good teacher. she has one huge flaw. i cannot understand how she grades. you write a good paper and you get low points. you write a mediocre paper and get a high grade! AAAAHHHHHHH

4.0
2.0
PSYCH
May 5, 2005

She uses Blackboard, so be prepared to spend time doing work away from the class-room. She also conducts quizzes online as well. I liked her teaching, just time consuming with Blackboard.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH356
Sep 2, 2005

Lori is SO cool and funny. Her class is laid out really simply, and it's practically impossible to fail. She's the coolest.

5.0
3.0
PSYC300ONLINE
Sep 7, 2005

I took the online class and it wasn;t as easy as I though it would be. Be prepared to read alot and spend a few hrs a week on the computer!

1.0
5.0
PSYCHONLINE
Nov 27, 2005

She didn't even show up for orientation. The instructions were confusing and she requires an unrealistic amount of work.

4.0
2.0
PSYC356
Dec 16, 2005

Good teacher. Unfortunatly, human sexuality tends to attract idiots to the class. Her testing is all online which is great. All in all she is a good teacher.

3.0
5.0
PYSC300
Apr 21, 2006

She is unfair when grading essays. I wrote them according to how the book explains the material and she wrote that I was "unclear"? Beware.

4.0
4.0
PSYC300
May 12, 2006

Good class...not an "easy" class. Good teacher, obviously enjoys teaching. You will do good "if" you do the work right, follow her (very clear) guidelines & expectations and you will have no problem. Lectures tie into exams & homework very well. I enjoyed the class and recommend the teacher

5.0
3.0
PSYC300
Jun 2, 2006

This is a college class folks, you have to work to learn. Lori's lectures are excellent, and assignments are designed to strongly reinforce the material. If go to class and do your part this will be an excellent experience!

5.0
2.0
PSYCOLOGY300
Aug 8, 2006

I took this course online summer of 06. This class demands your effort. Online courses are not for everyone. Do exaclty what is on the outline and follow the schedule, you will earn the grade you want based upon your effort. Professor Hokerson provides an education from a professional and a passionate view of the subject. Choose this professor!!!!

4.0
4.0
PSYC300
Aug 13, 2006

She is a very hard teacher but if u put in the work u will do ok in her class.

3.0
5.0
PSYC300
Jan 30, 2007

I took her PSYC300 online class.She doesn't explain well what the students have to do. She would make you confused a lot. What I can say about this class is "not clear." She doesn't know how to teach. so DON'T take her class. Take lecture or anoter proffesor's one.

4.0
5.0
PSYC300
Aug 1, 2007

A time consuming online class. You have to be self disciplined and motivated to get through. She gives a lot of interesting web sites and articles to read which add to the extensive reading from the text. I don't agree with her choice to take a vacation during midterm time. You work hard for an A and you learn a ton.

3.0
3.0
PSYC300
Aug 6, 2007

Gives a lot of extra reading material that you aren't tested on. Best way to get through tests is to print out objectives and go through your text studying only what's on there. It's still a lot of work, you'll be reading a lot from your text, but it less than all the extra websites and other reading she assigns. Also offers extra credit.

4.0
5.0
PSYCH300
Apr 24, 2008

I am in the online class. The directions are very confusing, but you get the hang of it after a couple of weeks. There is definately a lot of reading, but as long as you have your book and computer you'll be okay. I recommend the class for those who cannot attend the class ate the college.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH300
Aug 9, 2008

Excellent teacher!! Always able to help you if you show interest in her course. Her course was very interesting, you end the course learning. Read a lot and use your brain (critical thinking)that's all!

3.0
5.0
PSYCH300
Sep 12, 2008

Online class is super hard and confusing! Too much reading and a assignments are long and time consuming. I would not suggest this class if you have the ability to go to a class on campus. I found I didn't retain much of the info and I am having to relearn stuff in my other psych classes.

3.0
4.0
PSYC300
Jan 15, 2009

I believe she goes off the topic with some of the weekly assignments. I enjoyed the class and we where all new to D2L. it was at times a challenge, but i like that. I only wish she was a little more straight forward on what she wanted us to study. She graded very fair on essays. But some tests had only 13 or so questions, so get them right!!

5.0
4.0
PSYC300
Feb 16, 2009

(online course) I got an A, so that means you can too. Study everything on her study guides and read read read. The weekly discussions/responses were fun, and you're only required to do 8 out of 16 weeks (no other homework). Lori is great, and returns questions via email and D2L very fast! You must be very disciplined to do this at home!

4.0
2.0
PSY300
May 17, 2009

Took online course Spring semester and liked it more than expected. Quizzes and exams were mostly from book and not too difficult. Hard to tell how weekly participation was graded and what was an "A" post/response. If you read and understand the book, you should pass without difficulty. Be very concise on midterm and final exam questions.

2.0
5.0
PSY300
Nov 12, 2009

Took online class and it was hard & she her quizzes were not related to the material she told us to study. I would not recommend her class. Very tough grader and assignments are time consuming.

4.0
4.0
HUM300
Nov 16, 2009

She is a fun teacher, but you shouldn't take this class if your academic load is heavy. A lot of study time and online devotion is required.

4.0
4.0
PYSCH300
Nov 25, 2009

ONLINE- SHE IS A GREAT TEACHER, IF YOU NEED HELP DONT BOTHER ASKING, SHE IS QUICK WITH RESPONSES. YOU HAVE TO WORK FOR THE GRADE YOU WANT. YOU NEED TO READ THE BOOK! BUT YOU HAVE NO OTHER WORK IN THE CLASS. QUIZZES ARE SOMEWHAT HARD BUT IF YOU KNOW THE MATERIAL NO PROB!I ENJOY TEACHERS THAT DONT "GIVE OUT" GRADES. WAY TO GO PROF. LORI!!

3.0
4.0
PSYC356
Dec 4, 2009

She's nice and enthusiastic, but she's a REAL stickler for the papers, and hands out 0's like candy if you mess up a tiny bit. She's funny in class, but there's not a whole lot of points total, so one bad grade really kills your grade!!!

4.0
2.0
HSER330
Dec 19, 2009

She is a wonderful teacher.I really enjoyed her class lectures they are interesting, helpful and useful.Very respectful and attentive to each student.Makes students feel comfortable and welcome.Showed us a good example of being such a great teacher.So,read the book and enjoy.

2.0
3.0
PYSC300
Dec 21, 2009

Great Professor but Online Class very disorganized a lot of assign. errors(wrong chapter/test on wrong week, you won't know until last minute and she still expect you to do it after clearly it was her mistake), little clarity, but very good at getting back to you. I suggest trying to go on campus to take class may be more organized.

3.0
4.0
HSER330
May 3, 2010

At first it seems like a bird class, but quickly you realize it isn't. She's inexperienced and is unorganized. Yes, she is very flexible in testing days, but the tests themselves are worded ridiculously, the hardest part of the test is trying to actually understand what she's trying to ask. Would recommend only if you're taking other easier classes

5.0
4.0
PSYCH365
May 4, 2010

This was my favorite class. The class discussions were great, and really made me think. I learned more about myself than anything else. Test are easy only if you take really great notes. The class activities and projects make you learn in a totally non-linear way. Lori is amazing! Be prepared for everything you think you know to be challenged.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH300
May 17, 2010

Online Class had an exact schedule of what's expected when and plenty of resources (additional reading is just that ADDITIONAL if you don't understand something). She gives you study guides that tell you EXACTLY what is on the tests/quizzes - all you have to do is study them. If that is too tough, then you shouldn't be taking up my parking.

1.0
5.0
PSYCH300
Oct 14, 2010

Awful teaching strategies. I took her online class she is very unorganized. Many mistakes were made, the syllabus is very unclear along with her class calendar that changes regularly. Her directions she gives are not written to understand, and when asked about it she appears to become personally offended lashing out. Class average 65%.

4.0
4.0
HSER330
Nov 2, 2010

The class is interesting. Good conversations while in class. The tests are hard. They are on-line but you have too many sources to consider for your answers. Some of the test questions are hard to figure out. Had 3 projects in this class, all due in the first 2 months. A lot of work and reading but you do learn a lot.

4.0
3.0
PSY365
Nov 5, 2010

The class is really hard being uploaded with a lot of assignments. You'll have to wright few projects and it feels like you are carrying two classes instead of one. Tests are hard. But in class you'll have fun - professor is interesting and really nice. She is very helpful and fair. Almost all tests questions are in her lectures. Take notes!

4.0
4.0
HSER330
Nov 13, 2010

This is a hard class, no question about it. You have to show up to class and take notes. The tests are all online so you have access to your book and notes. There is a high workload, but this is COLLEGE after all. I really enjoyed the class and the teacher. I got an A in the class so its possible.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH356
Nov 17, 2010

I really enjoyed her class. I learned a ton and she's very approachable/helpful.

3.0
1.0
HSER340
Mar 9, 2011

TERRIBLE professor. Easy class (open book tests), but her lectures are pointless and poorly constructed.

5.0
2.0
PSYC365
Mar 21, 2011

She changed the way I saw my place and part in racism and discrimination. I totally enjoyed the class and will take more from her.

2.0
4.0
PSYC365
Mar 24, 2011

Yes she provides TONS of stuff to print out(if your printer can handle it)it seems like the only one who knows where she is going is her. Really hard to follow. The course is very interesting, she kills it. No REAL interaction, mostly just her talking and because she already knows who will ask what or what they will say, she tends to blow off other

4.0
3.0
PSYC365
Mar 24, 2011

That last student is from another planet. Professor is very helpful and lecture is organized. Resources are helpful if you use them.

4.0
2.0
PSYC356
Mar 27, 2011

Great teacher, Great class. This class was very interesting and easy to pass. She is a little strict with her class policies.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH356
May 8, 2011

Best Professor EVER! She made human sexuality fun and interesting! Wish she taught other psych classes too.

4.0
3.0
HSER330
Jul 7, 2011

Her policies and guidelines are strict but if you just do as it follow you will pass. In the beginning of the semester thought she gives out loads of work but afterall its not that heavy. learned lots of things about the multicultural I recommend her.

5.0
4.0
PHYC365
Aug 26, 2011

Honestly, She is a great teacher. She does whatever she can to make everyone as comfortable as possible learning stuff that is not always easy to learn. You never have to out yourself of your sexuality, what youve done, or anything, but creates an open environment to discuss anything you need to. Great teacher overall, but you will work for your A

3.0
1.0
PSYC356
Sep 20, 2011

i was so excited to take psyc356 until i got hokerson as my prof and she killed it for me. i'm upset that her class is not enjoyable, because i'm a psych major. she thinks she's all that and is way too strict with class policy (i thought we were out of highschool?) her quizzes are difficult because of the way they're worded. do not reccomend her.

4.0
3.0
PSYC300
Oct 31, 2011

Lori Hokerson has a nice setup. I took her online class and thought it was a lot of work at the beginning but it wasn't. However while having an online discussion with another student, she turned on me and censored my comments because another student misunderstood my reference and then sent out an entire email apologizing for me. She has favorites.

5.0
1.0
PSYC356
Nov 3, 2011

Human Sexuality was such a fun course, especially with Professor Hokerson! She's fantastic. There are enough opportunities to easily get an A, and she has a lot of activities that made this class really fun. I loved it! You go, Hokerson! :)

3.0
5.0
HSER330
Dec 14, 2011

This professor knows a lot about her subject. She can be very helpful. She gives you a lot of materials to study and look at, besides the 2 textbooks. She covers the material rapidly and gives a whole lot of work. She isn't always clear with her expectations of project The tests are hard. I did learn a lot.

5.0
2.0
PSYC300
Mar 11, 2012

I took Psyc 300 online and enjoyed Hokerson. It felt like a LOT of work at the beginning but she's clear and once you get into it, it's the same stuff every week. Read a chapter of the book, take a quiz. There are 4 projects to do but you have your choice so pick what you like and what fits in your schedule.

5.0
4.0
HSER330
Apr 13, 2012

Professor Hokerson is one of the most helpful professors I've had so far. She does require a lot of reading in short periods of time but she does suggest when you should start and be finished by. If you are willing to put in the effort you will get a good grade. She also gives fair warning when a test might be difficult. Overall great professor.

3.0
4.0
PSYCH356
May 11, 2012

Relies heavily on the text, overly strict on the syllabus, covers too much of sex health/safety, not enough about the psychology, likes to say "quiet please"-avg of 28.57 times per class-we tallied it, not incl.days w/guest speakers, poorly worded exams/quizzes-using ebook to ctrl+f the answers, still got a C avg. Conceited but polite, can be funny

1.0
5.0
PYCH356
May 18, 2012

Took her 8 week class. She is the worst professor ever. DO NOT TAKE HER.

2.0
5.0
HSER330
May 18, 2012

This class is so hard, she makes you really second guess your competency

5.0
4.0
PSYCH356
Jun 3, 2012

LOVED THIS CLASS!! We're not in high school anymore so it's expected that there will be a lot of work. I came to be challenged, not get the easy grade. Prof. Hokerson expects a lot from you as a student, but has very clear expectations. If you do what you need to, you'll do fine and learn a lot.

4.0
4.0
HSER330
Jun 3, 2012

The Prof. is very passionate about this topic. It was challenging, but doable. It's not just a lecture class, there are activities that are fun. I would recommend this class & would take her again.

5.0
1.0
PSYC300
Jun 7, 2012

Took the online course. She went out of her way to answer questions and was incredibly nice and helpful. The course was organized and perfectly followed the calendar. Be sure to look at when projects are due before signing up for them. I ended up with three on one weekend which was stressful, but otherwise the course was very manageable and fun!

4.0
4.0
PSYCH300
Jul 31, 2012

She is a great teacher, she made herself available as often as necessary. If you read the chapters you could easily pass the quizzes. She has a calendar that she follows very closely and as long as you pay attention to dates and projects due you should be fine. The hardest thing was the group project since it's an online class.

2.0
5.0
PSYCH300
Nov 11, 2012

Online: Difficult online assignments. Difficult to understand material. No notes provided. Will have to rely on the textbook and a list of questions to figure out what you should know. Very unclear.

5.0
3.0
PSYC300
Dec 3, 2012

It is online class. Not easy. Constant work. Professor Lori Hokerson is EXTREMELY nice, she explains everything and she is always there to help you! Quizzes are not that hard if you understand the subject. Projects are very interesting! Recommend this professor for students who want to learn! She is the BEST! Thank you very much Professor!

5.0
4.0
PCY370
Dec 19, 2012

really organized teacher, always explains clearly what she wants form you, really nice and always want to help. If you keep up with all the instructions, you ll do well, and a lot of extra credit opportunities :) great teacher!

5.0
4.0
PHYC300
Dec 20, 2012

Online class. Heavy work load. Do everything and use study guide you will get an A. Easy grader on projects and such but tests are a little hard even with study guide answers. She drops you lowest test and there is an extra credit final. You can keep redoing the first quiz and topic discussions until you get all the points.

3.0
5.0
PSY356
Apr 15, 2013

She is a fun teacher but I was expecting a psychology course. Not an easy teacher. If you have this teacher the Study Guides are book-based and help you on Quizzes. Objectives are note-based from in-class lectures and help you on the midterm. If you try to research the Objectives from the book, they difficult to locate and understand.

3.0
5.0
PSY356
Apr 16, 2013

Quizzes are easy, but good luck studying for that midterm. It was definitely not what I expected and the Objectives which are your studying material are insufficient to ace that midterm.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH300
Apr 25, 2013

I took her online course and it was a heavy workload. A LOT of reading! But if you read you could pass the weekly tests no problem! When anyone had a question she seemed to promptly answer them! The most difficult part was the group project since it was an online class. You really need to get in touch with your group early! TAKE HER!

4.0
4.0
HSER330
May 9, 2013

Professor Hokerson is a great teacher. very passionate about her subject and very organized and clear what it is she wants. Project was difficult but she's always willing to help however she can. I recommend her to anyone taking Diversity!

3.0
2.0
PSYCH356
May 11, 2013

Professor Hokerson's class is fun and engaging. She loves hearing from her students, and likes to keep things interesting. Her wording on quizzes can be confusing and sometimes she marks things wrong that are right, albeit rarely. I took her Human sexuality class and would recommend her classes

3.0
5.0
HSER330
Grade: A
Oct 13, 2013

VERY HEAVY workload, Midterm was very hard, wording confuses you, not enough time to finish & objectives given not helpful. Makes you second guess your competency. Lowest grade ever received. Should teach high school/university level. Too much work with other classes, families and work. This is why I am in community college. Expectations too high.

4.0
4.0
PSYC356
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 19, 2013

Professor Hokerson is fun and interesting in class. She makes this class very interesting and makes you want to come to class again and again. HOWEVER, she is extremely hard when you get home. I studied days and nights for her midterm and final and still ended up with low B and high C. Her quizzes questions are from practice quizzes, but are tricky

4.0
3.0
PSYC356
Nov 23, 2013

Prof. Hokerson is a great teacher. She makes the class very funny and interesting. The only downside is the large amount of homework she gives out. Her class can be very tricky and there is a lot of homework, but I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is going to take Human Sexuality.

5.0
4.0
PSYC356
Nov 25, 2013

I took the 8 week course so the work is overwhelming. The subject matter is fascinating and Hokerson really knows her stuff. Overall the class is not too difficult if you manage to keep on top of all the work. She's helpful and funny and she really works to make the three hour class period interesting!

5.0
3.0
PSYC356
Mar 5, 2014

I loved Hokerson! Class is tough, though. Interesting stuff- but it was nearly impossible to sit through 3 hours of lecture 2x a week on what we'd read the night before. The quizzes were easy enough, the study guide for the midterm and final helped very little. And do the research paper NOT the journal topics! 12, 650 word essays for the journal.

3.0
4.0
PSYC300
Mar 11, 2014

Her way of teaching is absolutely a mess. She is unclear and makes it very difficult to do the most basic assignments. Do not take her if you're looking for a clearly instructed class.

2.0
5.0
365
Oct 9, 2014

No consideration for students with a life, kids, and other classes. Buried in extensive nomenclature and reading. High degree of difficulty, low degree of clarity, lesson plan jumbled complex and major assignments stacked one after another. Take this class by itself because it is literally four classes in one.

2.0
5.0
PSYCH365
Oct 9, 2014

Inconsiderate to life, family, and other classes. HEAVY and STACKED workload. Good luck studying for the midterm when you have a paper and a presentation due essentially within the same week. Clarity ZERO. Study guide? Yeah right. Ornery when questioned. EXCESSIVE heavy nomenclature. difficult wording on tests. RUN FAR AWAY.

5.0
4.0
356
Oct 28, 2014

Professor Hokerson knows to keep an interesting lecture & draw your interest if you are not that into it. Lectures are not only fun, educational, but also high level material. Attend lectures, do your assignments; if you need help she will go the distance to make sure you get the help you need. Very creative and put together. An awesome teacher!

5.0
2.0
PSYC300
Dec 10, 2014

Took her online class, but she is really funny in person. The online class was a lot of reading and a lot of forum postsparticipation required but test were daily easy if you actually studied, multiple choice. I learned a lot of interesting things and had good discussions. Enjoyable class if you have interest in Psychology.

5.0
1.0
356
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2014

I needed a 8 week class and found Professor Hokerson Human Sexuality. The class was innovative and exciting with plenty of time do all the assignments. Professor Hokerson made each hour pass so quickly and having guest speakers made the class more engaging. The lectures were very informative and fascinating therefore opening your mind to new ideas

4.0
3.0
PSYC356
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2015

I feel Professor Hokerson is great, shes very engaging and keeps you interested, even on the Chapters that were pretty dull. She doesn't tollerate late students, which I love... I hate in and outs.. get in, sit down, and learn ... I would enjoy having her teach a few other courses I need. Just be ready for quizzes, and writing!

4.0
2.0
PSYC356
Grade: B
May 22, 2015

Direct about what's expected. Don't skip class! Read the textbook and questions on the test are sometimes straight from lecture and not really in the book. So the tests are the hardest.

3.0
4.0
PSY365
Oct 28, 2015

American River needs another professor to teach this course on Diverse Populations. Students need a choice rather than to be saddled with such a PC professor with NO tolerance for others views. So much for "diverse". "My way or the highway". Don't take any other classes while taking this one! You won't have time for them!!

4.0
4.0
PSYCH365
Grade: A-
Nov 26, 2015

There's a major project that she had assigned early on in the semester that seems overwhelming, but it's actually not that bad. As long as you show up to class and take notes, pay attention, DO YOUR READING, respect her and other students, and keep an open mind, you'll get a good grade. She will help you, if ask, and does provide great feedback.

5.0
4.0
HSER330
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2015

This is a very "interesting" and controversial class. Makes it interesting. Does a good job keeping the discussions on track. Exams are on line and open book. Either lots of papers or one big one with presentation will be assigned. Take notes and don't miss. If you do you will miss out on impotent information. Will drop you if don't have book.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH356
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2015

She is absolutely amazing. Fun and exciting class.

4.0
3.0
PSYC365
Dec 19, 2015

Prof. Hokerson is a great teacher, and you can tell she really enjoys what she does. She is very specific about her expectations for her students. She is open to questions and very helpful. Do not skip class, in-class activities are very important for your grade. If you are a responsible student, you will pass her class, no problem.

5.0
4.0
PSYC300ONLINE
Grade: B
Apr 4, 2016

She is very well organised, provides all tools for success, you need to buy textbook. take very detailed notes. make sure to thoroughly read the questions on study guides as well as quizzes, offers extra credit. Makes class participation very fun. She reply's via email, line and other ways of communication well. take only if serious!!!

5.0
1.0
PHYC300
Grade: A-
May 24, 2016

She's hilarious. Took this class because nothing else was open, definitely didn't regret it. Would take it again!

5.0
3.0
HSER330
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

Greatest

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
PSY365
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This teacher graded harshly on papers and had tests that she didn't prepare us for. If you don't share her views than don't speak.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
3.0
PSYC300ONLINE
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Hard class, super time consuming my engwr300 didn't take as much time. She uses voice threads for groups, hard to set up and difficult to go back and forth with d2l. At the beginning of class hard project. Uses quizlet as study quide, tests are hard. You have to read the chapters twice to remember everything. Nice person.

3.0
5.0
PSY300
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Extremely time consuming, more than all my other classes were that semester. Test are very hard, she assigns modules that you have to work in groups. Uses padlet, voice thread between those and d2l very scattered. I prefer having all the quizzes lectures tests and announcements on one site.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHYC365
Grade: B-
May 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Hard grader. I have taken many upper division classes at private and public universities I have never experienced such unclear guidelines for essays. Harshly critical if you do not write to her standard. I thought the class was ok until when class ended and I received a scathing email from her for no reason. If it is not her way it is the highway.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
HSER330
Grade: A
May 21, 2017
Would take again

WOW! I had an amazing semester with Professor H. she was such an awesome person and she is super smart. I have learned so much about myself and dealing with society. I look at things with a different perspective and it's pretty awesome. I hope to take another class in the near future!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
PSY300
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Too many things in too many places - I took the class online and D2L can be a pain, but she also assigns many assignments which need to be completed outside of D2L, it can be hard to keep track. She's disorganized and a slow grader. This is not a difficult subject by any means, but she made the class harder than it needed to be.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
PHYC300
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

I was pretty overwhelmed in the beginning of the semester because there was so much info and things to complete in the first week- it was kind of all over the place and it felt disorganized. Overall, easy online class.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Would take again
5.0
2.0
PSYC300
Grade: A+
Feb 18, 2018
Would take again

Really enjoyed Prof. Hokerson, she makes the material accessible and really wants you to understand it. She encourages participation and you'll be marked down if you stay quiet, so make your opinion known! Easy to get in touch with her and she is quick to respond. Overall a great class to take with an instructor who loves her subject!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH300
Grade: A+
May 12, 2018
Would take again

Awesome, kind professor. Anyone who doesn't rate her highly probably didn't do their work or participate.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
PSY300
Oct 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The problem with this professor is she thinks that since this is an online class we should be utilizing every platform available online. The amount of resources is overwhelming and instead of learning Im stressing out making sure Ive followed the rabbit hole to everything. She overcomplicated and overwhelmed and I felt I learned next to nothing.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
HSER330
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Solid professor, does not act high and mighty, keeps it real with everyone. Go to class, participate, pay attention, you know, like an adult, and getting an A should be fairly reasonable. Workload is very fair and she provides more than enough resources to help you succeed. Highly recommend, good professor, great person!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
PSY300
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

My first review because of her... Hands down the BEST PROFESSOR I've ever had. Her online modules are as easy to follow as her assignments and grading policies are superb. My advice is to attend class and do the assignments which are not even that much. She is very passionate about psychology and that says a lot, highly recommend!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PSYCH300
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Lori was a very good teacher,. she's excellent at making her classes interesting and they help a lot with the quizzes... Quizzes are the worst part of this class, be careful with the 3-5 point questions or you'll fail a quiz you studied 10 hours for. Check the quizlets online for help with this and your midterm/finals. Difficult teacher fun class

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH300
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

I took her hybrid class and I loved it. We only met on Tuesdays and the class discussions were fun. She answers emails quickly and grades are always up to date. She rarely ever did lectures where it was her reading off a PowerPoint, just once or twice. Lots of extra credit opportunities as well. Easy A.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYC300
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor! I have zero interest in psych but she kept it interesting/easy all semester. Super accessible through email and makes it obvious that she really cares about maximizing her students time and making sure that we succeed. I wish that she taught every subject ever because she is great(: Thanks Professor Hokerson!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
HSER330
May 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The key to being successful is READING! Be prepared to read A LOT if you want to get a good grade in the class. There is not a lot of lecturing, mostly discussions. She tries to bring in snacks every day so no one goes hungry which is nice. If you are willing to open up and participate in discussions you will get the most out of the class.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
5.0
4.0
PSY300
Grade: A-
May 23, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor. I would take her class many times over. I spent hours each week doing homework and studying and it paid off. Take all of the extra credit and do all of the assignment.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
4.0
PSYC300ONLINE
Oct 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This course has A LOT of homework. It is incredibly easy to fall behind and very hard to catch up.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
PSY300
Nov 6, 2019
Would take again

This was my first online class that Ive ever taken and Professor Hokerson made it easy for me! There were LOTS of group projects every week and homework but it all helped me to do great on my quiz/exams. I would take her class again!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
PSY300
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

She is a great teacher.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY300
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Awesooome teacher!

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PSYC300
Grade: A+
Jun 18, 2020
Would take again

Clearly organized class and she works with you. There are quite a few things you need to do every week like papers and discussions. Exams every unit but they're easy to pass. Offers a lot of extra credit and engages with the class a lot. Topics are very interesting. She gives many chances to get as many points as you can. Overall a good class& prof

Lots of homework
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
HSER330
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2020
Would take again

Prof Hokerson energizes your analytical skills. She takes her work seriously; by that, I mean to say she is extremely well organized and clearly loves the topics for which she teaches. NOTE: Follow her instructions. I loved how she paves the way to a learning experience like none other. I also took her Psyc300 as well! Stay on top of the work!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
4.0
PSY300
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hokerson has 5 T.A.'s to help her monitor this class, this is due to the amount of students she takes on AND THE WORK SHE ASSIGNS! This is an issue because it is unfair to the students. Workload is astronomical! You'll probably spend most of your time trying to figure out the structure of her class before you even start the actual work itself.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Group projects
4.0
4.0
PSYC300
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Really great teacher. Super nice and helpful; she communicates well with students and truly wants you to succeed. There is a LOT of reading in this class, though. Textbook chapters every week along with articles she pulls from elsewhere. Additional reading with weekly discussion posts. But, if you miss some assignments, there is tons of EC. Do it.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PSYC300
Feb 22, 2021
Would take again

Prof Hokerson is such a caring and attentive teacher. I have taken this class twice, the first time failing on my own accord because the adjustment to online during COVID times was very difficult for me. I almost passed, because she checked in constantly and was worried if I didnt submit anything! She cares a lot, but there is a fair amount of HW.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
HUM300
Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2021
Would take again

Amazing. Shell work with you as long as youre willing

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHYC300
Grade: A
Oct 12, 2021
Would take again

I work full time and she was will to work with me, you just have to be upfront and honest, she is an amazing person and instructor, I will be take a different class she teaches next semester for sure.

Respected
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PHYC300
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

She is the TRUTH. I work full-time, she is willing to work with you, you just have to communicate, she provides so many resources for success tons of extra credit and is super easy to talk to. She is big on class participation but she makes the work fun and easy, I took her psychology class & signed up for her other human services classes.

5.0
4.0
HSER310
Grade: B+
Jan 13, 2022
Would take again

Professor Hokerson is very organized and she knows what she is talking about. For her online class she requires that you attend 5 online meetings. There is a TON of information and resources she gives out during the semester which was overwhelming to me, but she has clear expectations of what she expects. Great teacher, I would recommend her course

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HSER330
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2022
Would take again

Real down to earth, she is very fair gives lots of chances to improve test,quizzes and assignments. Very knowledgeable about what goes on in today's world. I've picked her twice as a professor, wish I could take a third.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
HSER330
Grade: F
May 20, 2022

She ruined my college career 10 years ago just for the fun of it. Truly a cruel person, who used her small power to hurt a young college student because she could. I worked so hard on my final project, I still have it, she FAILED me, I never missed a day or assignment. I passed all tests. My final was probably my best work. I spent weeks on it.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PHYC300
Grade: A
Oct 7, 2022

Its very clear from the start of her class that she has an agenda and a way of thinking that she would like her students to follow. Rather than learning about psychology or how the way the brain works alot of your class discussions will be about the lgbt community, cultural identities and so on. Would perfer to keep politics out of my education.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
PSYC300
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed the class which made it easier to do the course work, though there is a lot of classwork, she sets a clear grading guideline of all the assignments to achieve a certain grade in her class. She also cares about her students and is pretty available to set up a zoom meeting. She also provides additional learning opportunities.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYC300
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2023
Would take again

Her online class was awesome and very easy to navigate once you got the hang of it.

Inspirational
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
PSYC300
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2023
Would take again

Very positive experience

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
PHYC300
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2023

Prof. Hokerson is clearly passionate about the subject she is teaching and her in class discussions are incredibly engaging. My biggest complaint is the amount of reading she assigned. Those sixteen weeks felt like a six week summer class. It wasn't a fair amount of work for only three credits.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
PSYCH365
Grade: A
May 10, 2024
Would take again

Her class is confusing at first w/ the unique way she grades, but overall it becomes straightforward as you progress through the course. You need to go to class to fully understand the material and get your assignments in, which are required. The only difficult thing about this class was the quizzes/exams. She writes a LOT of trick questions.

Participation matters
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PHYC300
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Hokerson's class is engaging, but the workload can be heavy. Using Unstuck ai and the textbook helped me manage the workload and excel in the course.

3.0
3.0
365
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2024

She is a good teacher but because of the long lecture videos, I probably wouldn't take her again. I liked the class discussions where everyone could give their input. The class environment was nice. She is lenient with deadlines. Keep up with your assignments and you should do just fine. The actual course material is interesting.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYC300
Grade: A
May 4, 2025
Would take again

For an asynchronous online course, she made me feel like part of a group. Very engaging, and super helpful.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
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