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Second time with this professor; took both SOC 101 and current class. Excellent, friendly, funny, and fair. Allows argument with proof of all test scores. Dr. Howell and her Starbucks coffee... you can't do better!

Prof. Howell is very well versed in Sociology and criminology. She lectures well (kinda fast) and allows for a GREAT deal of student input in all aspects of class (discussions, test, papers). Would reccomend very highly.

howell makes it interesting. friendly when you're on the same terms as her. she's smart/strict, insightful and very objective.

Awesome!!!!!!!

well-versed, very knowledgeable. don't say anything u're not prepared to back up w/ an explanation or at least be prepared for objective criticism. for this class, read the text, attend the lectures, take good notes!!

Wonderful teacher. Her tests are pretty easy as long as you use the study questions and take the pre-quizes off the internet.

A teacher who lectures a lot. Take notes and read your text and you'll be fine. The hardest part of class was the research for the stratification assignment and the EC quizes. Each test was pretty easy as long as I read my text and studied a little.

She's an incredibly nice person. She knows what she's teaching. Grading is a bit meh, 2 papers and 3 tests make up your grade and they're HARD. Take a LOT of notes too.

Marilyn had very useful information to bring to class, I liked the sociology info. It was just crammed too much in 8 weeks! ah!

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Prof. Howell expects her students to make sense and to back up statements with valid references/ resources (or at least to recognize the difference between opinions and research findings). Be prepared to cite sources (as she is) if you differ with her. She practices what she preaches.

If you have *any* interest in this subject, PLEASE TAKE THIS CLASS! You will learn SO much about partner abuse. She combines lecture with lots of videos, group discussions, you write a confidential journal and a couple of papers. Several really good guest speakers from local agencies, including police, survivor services, etc. BEST CLASS AT CLARK!

Dr. Howell, as she likes to be called, is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is very forward and you know what she expects of you and your work. She does a great job with study guides for tests, so you can focus on what to study. She is also quite entertaining because she doesn't let people be ignorant,she pushes you to do your best.

I like her teaching style. She is not patient with BS or with rudeness or immature behavior in her class. She is very fair, allows you to challenge any points missed on tests with evidence, gives ex credit if you do the reading. There are 2 papers. They both make you think a lot (I wished they could be worth more points tho). Learned a lot.

I took both 101 and Dom. Viol. from Marilyn. She's a great teacher. Enthusiastic, serious about teaching, knows her material, and espec.noticeable with Dom Viol which is a difficult topic, she's extremely helpful to students. If you want to learn, I recommend her classes to anyone! I'm an older student (in my 30s) and I think she's awesome.

I am so glad that I did not listen to the board. I was afraid to take her class at first (soc) and found her to be very interesting. I loved the class so much I took the DV class too. Very reasonable and fair. Don't cry and complain about having to do the readings, you are in college!! Dr. Howell does a great job. Thank you Dr. Howell.

I think that her class was very good. I took this class from another instructor and dropped it because it was boring and I got tired of hearing about smoking weed. You wont have that here she is straight forward and easy to understand, the reading is easy. The pop quizes are extra credit over stuff that she's covered or you read!!

Don't listen to others on this board that whine that she's mean and makes you feel stupid. Dr. Howell is excellent, involves the class in her lectures, and if you back up what you're saying, she'll indulge your opinion. She doesn't accept mindless comments from lazy students. She treats students like adults WHO ARE IN COLLEGE. Do your homework!

In my 3 years at Clark, SOC 101 taught by Dr. Howell has been one of the most informative and interesting. She brings current events into the class and connects them to class material, gives extra credit for doing the required reading, and she knows a lot about a variety of topics. Very good class with a very good teacher.

Domestic violence class. Dr. howell knows her stuff. should be required for everybody. you will learn SO much. there were 5 guys in this class too, I recommend that guys take it. it's not bashing, but it's def intense ...lots of reading, lots of lecture and discussion.. one of the most useful classes i've ever taken at Clark.

I was one of the 5 guys in the Domestic Violence class. I found it very informative and well presented. YOU MUST HAVE THICK SKIN if you're a guy, but the education is well worth it. Dr. Howell does not sugar coat anything. There were many times that Dr. Howell and I disagreed in class, but I came to respect her and her opinions.

Learned a lot more than I expected. Thank you Dr. Howell

Her classes are challenging, not gonna lie: key to success is to FOCUS, and you'll get by. Haha. Have taken 2 of her classes.She's very serious teacher.I disagree with the negative comments.You need to ask her questions, she'll answer! Read ahead, focus, study, take class serious, you'll do OK.

Great Prof! If you go to class and want to learn, then she is your prof. Very interesting material. She may seem abrasive, but she has high expectaions for her students. I strongly disagree with any negative statements, all she expects is for her students to come prepared for class!!

There sure are a lot of whiners on this board. Dr. Howell has high standards of her students. She's fairly tough but very clear on her expectations. She gives EC for doing the required reading, for pete's sake! How hard is that? If you miss more than 2-3 classes you'll probably not do very well. I think she's a good teacher and I've learned a lot.

Well I'm a male and I have't noticed any anti-male bias from her. Sure, she talks about d.v.-she also talks about poverty, deviance, scientific method and a lot of other stuff too. You do need to attend class to do well. She's very clear about what she expects and she does give EC for reading and sometimes for other stuff. I have enjoyed her class.

I love Dr. Howell! She is such a sweet lady and makes class very interesting and fun. She does love to lecture, but lets the students ask questions throughout the lecture. She gives extra credit for reading the text. As long as you do the required reading and come to class, the tests are fairly easy. Very helpful and sweet teacher.

Wait - a college student (below me) who can't spell "ridiculous" is complaining cuz a professor supposedly treated them "like a retard"? That's funny. Dr. Howell is clear and thoughtful, she'll tell you exactly what to expect, this class was beneficial and diverse. Avoid her if you are a slacker, you'll learn a lot if you are reasonably serious.

I was not very excited about having to take Sociology but it was actually very interesting. Clearly defines the expectations, gives study guides for tests, do the recommended studying you will do well. Opportunities for extra credit. Lectures are well delivered, easy to understand if you pay attention. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

I did not like this class at all. The material wasn't so bad but Dr. Howell just doesn't know how to make a class interesting. She has no enthusiasm about what she is teaching which made it hard for me to stay focused and interested. If you take sociology don't take her!

It's hard to believe some of these complainers were in the same class as mine.Yes, she's tough on "talkers" who insist on whispering during class, which I appreciate since I sat right in front of some of them and it's hard to hear.She brings current events into class and helps you see their relevance.An interesting class and a very good teacher.

This class is hard but worth it! But Dr. Howell does warn us that it will be tough. Loads of theories discussed in detail. Research methods also covered. She knows her stuff. Pay close attention and take good notes. Don't miss many classes or you will fall behind. Good material to learn, just don't slack off.

I liked her a lot. Yes, she expects people to come to class and to do the work - but that's the point of college, isn't it? You won't sail through this class, you have to work, but in return you will learn a lot of material that is applicable and helpful for many other classes and life in general.

Dr. Howell is an engaging instructor who helped me tune in to current events and look at my life with new eyes. She isn't easy, but she's fair and upfront with her expectations. I found her teaching style and her support inspiring, and she has written me letters of recommendation to help with my future studies too. Thank you Dr. Howell.

Class is emotionally intense but very comprehensive. Everyone should learn about domestic violence including men!! Take this class if you will work with people in any capacity. Lots of reading, lecture, discussion and interesting guest speakers. Very useful.

I don't get all the criticism of Dr. Howell on here. Yeah, she will stop you if you start to answer a question wrong (maybe you could start over and try again?). And she really doesn't tolerate B.S. So what if you have to read the book 2X or more? I know she cares about students, I met with her 3 times in office and she cares. It's college not H.S!

Gee imagine that, a teacher who actually answers student questions during lecture. mostly bogus criticisms here probably from students who dont even attend classes but expect A's. Howell isn't a push=over, she pretty much demands you pay attention and read the book, shes nobodys mommy=teacher, but fair minded, high expectations and smart.

Professor Howell is an amazing instructor, don't expect to get an easy A though. I took her during the summer, it was a short 5 week class, but I learned a lot. She lectures A LOT. But if you take notes and study for the test you'll do fine. You have to read the book as well.

Knows how to teach, but do not expect to float through the class without doing anything. She expects you to know the stuff.

Howell has a tendency to be a little long-winded, but that is the only bad thing I can say. No homework, only a couple papers and some tests and if you read the chapters, you will do fine. This is college, not high school and your professors are not going to baby you anymore. They will give brutally honest feedback. That's college, get use to it

I didn't expect to like this class (only 2X/week, long hours ect) but I actually learned a lot. She's very direct, doesn't baby the student. Read your text before class or you'll regret it.

Having a three hour long lecture in a small box of a classroom was about the only bad experience for me. Some classes were interesting but for the most part she was quite boring and tiring. Very serious attitude and gets to the point. Tests were HARD. 50 multiple choice questions. READ THE BOOK OR U WILL NOT PASS.

Howell reminds me sometimes of Judge Judy on that tv show. She was very clear in her expectations, I agree she is very serious too, doesn't like joking around. Go to class and read the text and listen, don't be rude, you will do ok.

So far she seems like a great teacher. She covers about everything on tests during her lectures, and even passes out a study guide before tests. The papers are a walk in the park, and much less demanding than other classes. Although she will shoot students down sometimes for their inability to read a teleprompter (my class will get the joke xD)

Yeah, she is not your regular easy going instructor, she wants you to know your stuff. I took Sociology with her, and learned a lot, ended up taking criminology with her too. Her tests require in-depth thinking. Over all, I liked her.

This class was fun! Yes, it's hard. She does talk about current events (and why shouldn't she? it's relevant). Tests are OK if you study. Nobody should take this class if you are not going to spend time studying. I liked it, and I liked her.

I'm a student at WSUV now and I took 2 of her classes ... 101 and DV. I feel that her teaching style and coursework prepared me well for "real college" and I learned a lot. If you are a slacker you probably won't do well tho. I attended every single class session, took good notes, read text twice, got an A- in 101 and an A in DV.Had to work for it!

She uses a lecture format with 4 tests and 2 papers. There is not a comprehensive final. If you show up every day, take notes on the in class videos, and write down everything she puts on the board, it is cake. Read each chapter twice! If you're taking a social science major, she's a must have teacher

Read the text, remember the vocabulary, and take a lot of notes. Don't be afraid to clarify if you don't understand the material and use her email address! She's a good teacher if you know what questions to ask when you don't understand the material.

Very knowledgeable about her subject and very fair grading.

She is a pretty good teacher but sometimes the class feels a little bit long and boring. You have to try hard to get an A. The only homework was two papers and a lot of studying and reading.

Interesting class. She's very knowledgeable and clear. She does sometimes repeat definitions but that's for those who are slow taking notes I guess. you MUST take notes and pay attention or you will get lost - same for any class with new information. Very good instructor if you major in sociology, psychology ect. good prep class for B.A. degree.

Took Howell for SOC 101 and just took her again for Domestic Violence. Howell knows her stuff and as long as you follow her very clear directions, you will do just fine. This is a very emotionally intense class though so I highly recommend some yoga or something like that immediately following class.

Love Dr. Howell in both Crim and DV. Read X2 & notes. Never saw bias towards men. Her office door is always open,as is her mind.Great speakers. Tests can be hard.Want to learn? She's the one. She helps you think through your answers in class. Great study guides. Very fair. Great sense of humor. Work hard, no BS & you will succeed.

I had Dr. Howell for both Soc 101 and Soc 240 (Criminology). I learned more from her classes than any classes I have had in the past year. She is a strict teacher, you won't always agree with her but what you take away you will use constantly!

Had this professor for Soc and criminology. You have to be good at taking quick notes in class as well as have time for the large amount of reading. You may not like the class, but you WILL learn. She makes the students think through their answers by questioning them, preventing "those students" from making random (and often ridiculous) comments.

I had her for Sociology of Domestic Violence and learned A TON. Most of these reviews don't sound accurate to me. She does teach through lectures, which some people may find boring if they aren't interested in the topic. She is detail-oriented and knowledgeable. Doesn't "belittle" students for asking questions.

I thought the class was very informative. You need to keep up on the material, and read the assigned chapters. If you don’t understand something, you need to ask her. She is more than willing to explain things, but YOU need to ask.

Such bad hype on here! She's tough, yeah, and doesn't like b.s. filler answers. If you've got good study habits and can understand the relevance between lectures & study material, you should be fine.

Despite what many people say, I think she is a great teacher. It is a pretty straight forward class and the information is interesting. It is all lecture with a few video clips here and there, but if you pay attention, and keep your hand down, all is well!

Yes, this instructor will; expect you to attend class, speak at length about the subject she teaches, set expectations, push you to think outside the box, steer you back to focus when your off in left field, and assume you are in school to learn. I had to work hard in her class and came out the other side a better student. Isn't that the point?