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She is very helpuful and enthusiastic about her work, however she is incredibly biased against anyone that is not of her same theological OR political beliefs.

Disregard what the bottom said, she isn't biased and never even discussed partisan politics during my class. She won't be here next year though, so don't bother looking her up.

Awesome prof., v. nice and personable, is v. willing to help with questions. Beller rocks!

Very good professor...be prepared to write quite a bit. The panel discussions turned out to be one of the best experiences this semester. Not biased at all--she always entertains your perspective, even when it's outlandish.

She has an leaning towards the left side of the political spectrum. But, most college professors do. Overall, she loves politics and government. One of my favorite professors at Marshall. Certainly one of the most interesting and positive.

She expects you to read to much "fascinating literature". She seemed to opt out of teaching in favor of time consuming panel discussions that weren't very productive or entertaining.

I kinda have a personal reason not related to this class for having a rather biased oppinion on professor Beller. She actully helped me out by letting me interview her for a research paper I was doing. But she cares about PSC and it shows in her lectures.

Professor Beller is a very joyful and energetic teacher. Her class is easy if you just study what she asks you to and do the assignments. I think she is very objective when it comes to her views on things even if she doesnt like another view. Best teacher to take if you dont like PSC.

She was a great professor. It was ok to be late for her class because she would always tell you what had already happen before you get there. You have to read and write a good deal but she grades easy if you just try.

ok course i was really interested in this subject in high school when my high school teacher taught it and came into this class with a postive attitude now i am glad i only have to take just one psc course for my major. tests are not easy cake walks but are not all that difficult. pay attention.

Really nice and helpful. I enjoyed the class a lot. True she leans to the left, but that has no affect on grading.

Dr. Beller is one of Marshall's best PSC professors; don't let others on this page with malicious intent fool you into believing otherwise. I resent anyone comparing her to a blind chimp--she goes out of her way to entertain everyone's perspective.

nice woman, if you know how to write you'll done fine. 25 paper sucked hard but all polly sci majors gotta do it. if you don't like her point of view, get over it. college republican president was in my class and he survived just fine.

beller is one of the best teachers here at mu she goes out of her way to help students she loves and knows political science and you can tell she loves to teach i had her many times and would take her again in a heartbeat if you get to know her you know she's liberal but she doesnt really reveal it in class

I expected PSC104 to be a waste of time; most poli-sci majors generally know everything covered in this course before going into it. I was really happy that I ended up with Dr. Beller because she really kept my attention through the entire course. She tied in current events, which made the class much more interesting and relevant. Great professor!

Dr. Beller is great!!

Dr. Beller teaches a class with a really bad reputation, but she does her best to get you through it. She really tries to make sure you understand the material, no matter how difficult it is. 211 is an awful class but at least a nice, helpful professor is teaching it.

Dr. Beller is not only intelligent but she is a friendly and approachable professor. PSC 211 is an unpopular albeit required course, but she does her best to make it as painless as possible. She will give you a break if you work hard enough and it is easy to do well if you're willing to do the required work.

These ratings for Dr. Beller are wat out of line. Dr. Beller is extremely insightful and goes overboard to help her students. A great influence on my life. I can see why PSC 211 students don't the class because it's difficult. However, stats and political science are inseperable. Furthermore, a 25 page paper isn't too difficult.

Very, very helpful. Imparts valuable, practical knowledge students will need in the field and is a great advisor! Simply utilize office hours if you are unclear about something, and it will be worth the effort. Very understanding as well.

I really do not understand the complaints about Dr. Beller. I loved the class, and thought she was a wonderful teacher and person. I found her to be encouraging and supportive, and very easy to talk to when I had concerns about the class or my work. Overall, a wonderful person! Very pleasant. I wish I could take her for something else.

Dr. Beller is an amazing person. Her classes are straight forward and she works really hard to help every student succeed. Attendance is mandatory, but if you come to class and take notes you will get an A. I have taken her for many classes and have her again next semester.

Dr. Beller will do anything and everything to help anyone. Her classes, if you can adjust to her teaching style, are easy to get good grades in- but you still do learn a lot. She's also a good person to go to for advice.

Nice but a little strict at times

This is perhaps the most boring and useless class EVER. Dr. Beller knows that, and she acknowledges it on the first day. The class itself is really easy, but, as she says, it's very time consuming. If you need help with anything she is very personable and accessible. If I have an opportunity I will definitely take her again.

Dr. Beller is a very polite woman and a great speaker. I felt that her assignments were easy for the most part, but you had to watch out for details because she would almost certainly call you out on them if you slipped up. If you like a sweet woman that doesn't push hard but expects her guidlines to be followed, go for her.

I'm not so fond of the structure of the course, however I heavily appreciate the level of class involvement. Her goal is not to have you regurgitate information, but to be able to think critically and for yourself, using ignorance-defying tools.

Unlike what other reviews claim, I experienced no political bias from her at all. Her persuasion, politically, socially, and religiously, was a total mystery to me. She's a very nice lady, and she seems to want very much for her students to succeed. As long as you do the work she assigns, you will pass. Don't half-ass anything; she can tell.

She made FYS very interesting. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. She expects you to turn things in on time and be prepared but what teacher doesn't. She was great!

Public Opinion and Propaganda was an interesting class. The class is two exams, a poll tracking project, and a few quizzes. Dr. Beller is an easy grader and a very good lecturer, but she's bad at letting you know how you're doing in the class. You may need to pester her. She's really a nice lady, but she's not shy about being liberal. Be prepared.

Here's how you pass 211. Everybody that hates 211 just didn't study well. 1. MAKE A PRACTICE TEST asking What does this symbol/variable/concept mean? How do I calculate it? Why do I care/what does it tell me? You'll be fine. 2. TAKE NOTES. 3. Don't procrastinate the paper; you'll fail it if you do. 4. Google stats you don't understand.

Dr Beller gives homework outside of class but she is very understanding when she's in class and makes it enjoyable to be there. I learned a lot and I actually liked going to her class each day.

Attendance is mandatory, but professor Beller is amazing. She is very understanding and as long as you complete coursework, you will receive a good grade.

Wonderful Professor! Have taken her all four years and it just kept getting better. Writing intensive and time consuming course but overall great.