Colman focused on the growth of her students mainly in presentations and writing memos. People are being pretty harsh on her, especially since I felt I grew a lot in this class and most students I believe did as well. Her instructions were also pretty clear and once I understood what she wanted I received the grades I deserved.

Professor Colman cares about her students, always trying to help to shape the best recruits. What's hard is 302T isn't curved and some assignments are worth a lot. The final project is difficult because it's team based, so your team matters! The course material is just difficult. It's not because of Colman. She always puts in every ounce of effort.

Colman is definitely one of the better 302 teachers. She has a very clear rubric and all you need to do is make sure you follow it as closely as possible. It's not an easy A, typical Marshall, but it's not impossible. It is more lecture heavy than other 302 teachers and sometimes the lectures seem useless but all and all she's a good option for 302

Colman is a pretty good professor. Although she is very judgy of other peoples opinions or the way they present. But her grading is truly based on her rubric, although there are times when she shows bias by giving students she likes better scores. Dont need the textbook just read the slides she posts.

She's a hard grader but she sticks the rubric and you definitely come out of her class learning so much more "relevant" things(cover letter, resume, email contacts etc) than you would with any other Marshall classes. You also have to keep in mind that what makes or breaks your 302 experience is 40% your professor and 60% your class.

Colman is a solid professor for this class. However, your grade is mostly based off your abilities in public speaking. She is strict but chill. If you really want to do well, make sure she likes you. Grading in this type of class is more subjective, so her opinions of you can be important when she is grading you. This class taught me a lot.

Ignore the reviews and comments about her here, she is actually a professor who wants to you to succeed. I took her online and giving presentations were so much easier because they're all pre-recorded. There are some impromptu speeches here and there, but they're easy. Take her! She has a small class size so less people to present in front of

Professor Colman is the best professor that I have had at USC. She cares about her students & wants them to succeed. Almost every student in my class walked out w/ an internship. She is very helpful and a wonderful resource to have. Ignore all poor reviews; if you are willing to learn, her class will be the most beneficial out of all BUAD classes.

She's really not as bad as people say. To do well make sure you turn in assignments on time and *follow the rubric* as she grades directly off of that. There are a lot of assignments but that allows you to do poorly on one or two and still end with a good grade!

Idk if it's because she improved a lot, but Professor Colman is definitely better than the reviews say. She is extremely organized and cares a lot about her students. You will learn a lot of valuable information in this class. However, she is a very tough grader, and the final is difficult. With effort, the class is an easy B and a very hard A

I took this class on zoom over the summer. I had very low expectations given the reviews people wrote on here. I found that she was very nice and accommodating to students concerns/needs. She wants everyone to improve and succeed in this class, which is evident in her character.I have horrible social anxiety but still found this class enjoyable!

Thanks to professor Colman, I've learned a sufficient amount of information when it comes to the career world, and want you to succeed. Get ready to participate and she will provide needed critical feedback in order to make you grow. Follow her rubrics and fake it til you make it in presentations!

The course content was valuable and easy to digest, however Professor Colman is not an easy grader. Youre also graded mainly by presentations in this class, so if youre not comfortable with public speaking, it will be a challenge. I did enjoy the class + the content, but prof colman graded quite tough :/

Professor Colman's 302 class taught me more applicable skills than any other class I've taken at USC. I can truly say that I came out of this class as a much more competent speaker. If you make an effort to come out of your comfort zone and take her rubric feedback into consideration, you can surely get an A. Highly recommend her!

Follow the rubrics to her assignments, 1000 points total for grade and you'll do fine. Not a perfect professor but if you suck at public speaking, you're gonna hate the course and the teacher. Presentation heavy so the sooner you realize to not stress about public speaking... yeah this class is light

I don't understand why Professor Colman gets such a bad rep. The class is pretty easy, so it is hard to get an A because of the curve, but if you do all of the work, show up to class, and FOLLOW THE RUBRIC SHE GIVES, then you should be just fine. But I can not stress it enough her rubric is an actual cheat sheet, so use it.

Honestly, my first C in my academic career but I will say Colman gave me a reality check. She's a hard grader but she's trying to bring the best out of you. I'd recommend the course to someone who struggles with public speaking trying to burst out their shell, but not people who have the experience. Great professor, but put in the work for the A.

Adding to previous review below - I missed a month because I went on an adventure out of state, forgot how I ended up there, and got sick after. That's the reason for my C, every presentation I gave she gave me an A for which I assume my experience in public speaking carried me. I didn't do a bunch of assignments, if you do it you'll be fine.

Follow the rubric for each assignment. She is very clear about what she expects. A lot of assignments and presentations. This class did help me become more confident with my public speaking. She is a tough grader but fair and wants you to improve!

She is definitely a tough grader (I think that's across the board for all 302 profs) but she really wants to help students improve their presentation / speaking skills. If you come to graded class activities and put in the time to match your work to her rubrics, you will do pretty well. She's also flexible if you communicate things ahead of time.

While Maria Colman is notably a tough grader, this is also two-fold, as she gives detailed critique and cares a lot about each student's individual progress in the course. Be prepared to have many assignments, but also prepared to learn invaluable skills for developing your professional self. You will not regret choosing her for 302.

Bottom line: I am a better presenter and public speaker thanks to Professor Colman. Group projects were annoying but I can tell my presentation skills have improved tenfold thanks to her projects. Class participation matters but class was always a good time so it never felt forced. Take her!

Professor Colman is caring and understanding if you let her know your situation. You will definitely see improvement in your presentation skills by the end of the class. Reduce your filler words, be ready to read & always have something to say. The final exam should have a better study guide; use the Quizlet study cards; you'll be fine.

I have no idea why she is rated so low. I LOVE professor Colman and loved taking her class. She is very easy to talk to about class assignments and questions. There are a lot of presentations and activities in the ELC but she well prepares you. The class is very engaging and flies by

Let me help all of you who are deciding what teacher to take. All of these negative reviews are pushed out as a smart tactic to make it so spots are saved for their friends. It's that simple. Please take her she is the best option hands down, and since all these mean comments are being written, it should show you that she really is the best.

There are too many negative reviews, and I'm not sure why - the class is very interactive and has lots of public speaking, but I came out of this class as a better presenter and communicator. Colman is not mean at all and has very clear grading criteria and great feedback. She is kinda funny as well. Classes were fun.

PLEASE TAKE HER! I am someone who was terrified of public speaking (still am) but her class made it a lot more tolerable. The course load also wasn't too heavy and was manageable. Yes, professor Colman can be straight-forward and direct but her feedback are always helpful and she genuinely cares about the learning experience of her students.

Prof Colman has a low rating here because she doesn't give easy As. But I came out of her class with skills that landed me a job offer I never would've got, more confidence, and more communication abilities. So if you want to learn and become a better presenter, take Colman. If you just want an easy A, take someone else. PS shes mad funny aswell

Not sure why she gets bad reviews—she's easily one of my favorite professors. The class is flipped with lots of group presentations, but I became a better speaker through it all. She's a tough but fair grader. If you put in effort, you'll be fine. Two online quizzes and one in person final. Would definitely take her again!

My favorite and most memorable professor by far! She is very clear with what she expects, and I have come out of this class as a MUCH better presenter. She is blunt, but it is purely out of wanting you to get the most out of the class. I have kept in touch with her since the course ended, and I do not regret taking the class!

Really intersting and class is not lecture heavy. Class were discussions. Though she is a really tough grader. What could have been an easy A was a B+.

In my opinion, Professor Colman is one of my favorite professors at USC. She is funny and caring. 302 was my favorite class the semester I took it. She is very blunt when she gives feedback, and some people aren't used to hearing things said so directly. Overall, her rating should not be this low.

She has high expectations but are very clear about them. Genuinely helps you improve in speaking and communication. I didn't talk to her a lot but didn't notice much favoritism or anything. Blunt but fun and engaging. Lots of random low risk group work, not much work outside of class.

I just finished this class and thought Professor Colman was great. I joined the class late and was a little intimidated on the first day but once you get to know her I think she's great. It's clear she really wants to see her students succeed and I think other people are wrong when they say they learned nothing, there are a lot of valuable lessons.

Professor Colman genuinely cares about seeing improvement in her students. Her class might require more tenacity than other sections of 302 but I feel like I saw a lot of improvement in my communication skills.

Genuinely confused why ratings are so low

Professor Colman does not deserve to be rated the way she is on here. Anyone who thinks she's overly mean is missing the point of her class. By no means was this class easy, but I genuinely feel like I learned a lot and enhanced my public speaking skills a ton. Taking Colman was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend taking her class.

I understand why her ratings are low but I don't agree with them. She is preparing us for the real world. You aren't coddled anymore when you finish college. I wouldn't take it again because I got what I needed from it (an internship). University is all about challenging yourself.

She holds EVERYONE accountable. She's not the sweetest, but she's up front about that. A great professor, she just makes you work for the A. My best advice is get all assignments (SMART Goals, Cover Letter, Slideshows) looked over by her in office hours and she will help you get a good grade!! I learned so much, but def wasn't easy.

Professor Colman is quite a brutal grader, and there is A LOT of work in this class. She holds everyone to very high standards however, and is genuinely passionate about the content she teaches. If you put in a lot of effort you'll probably do fine, just expect a lot of projects. Definitely not deserving of all 1 scores she's received thus far.

Don't listen to the low ratings. Professor Colman is a caring, supportive teacher with clear expectations and thorough rubrics. Her class is fun, and I made some of my best friends there. She genuinely wants all students to succeed, inside and outside of class. Highly recommend.