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Crime in America, One of the best instructors at Texas State. I would take him again. Made an A.

IMO I thought he was a really good teacher for my intro class. I admit, we did not use the book as much as I hoped to make it worth what I paid, but he is patient and gives opportunities for extra credit. I love NPR now because of him and feel more up to date with what's going on in the world. Also, he's a cutie for a prof

Great professor! Interesting content and seems to truly care about the material he is teaching. If you show up and do the required assignments, there should be no reason to not make an A or B.

I think he is a really good teacher. Leads a class discussion and is open to new ideas and opinion. Slides are a little repetitive, but you can be sure that if he says something more than twice it will probably be on the test.

To get an A in this course: Go to EVERY class (very good extra credit for perfect attendance, it bumped my grade up to an A), Focus more on lecture than on Power Points (engaging in lecture is even better), and review the review he gives before every test VERY well (read through it many times). Oh, and a personal finance tip: Don't buy the book. :)

Fairly easy class, as long as you show up you should get a A or B, tons of extra credit, and easy tests do to outlines being posted before the test.

His intro class may seem a bit slow-moving, but he takes time to explain each concept. You learn in this class. He is generally funny as well. He is kind of bad at everything that isn't sociology including spelling. Often times if students have complex questions, he will not understand and simply move on. These questions are generally very abstract

Nice guy. He explains everything thoroughly, sometimes even too much, but still not bad. Going to class is important, and make tests so much easier. Good extra credit from perfect attendance, and a couple other extra credit options. 3 tests, and 4 homeworks. I only used the book twice on 2 hw assignments. Tests are straight from his long reviews.

Attend class, take good notes from his PPT, and use the review he gives you. Attendance is a must and extra credit is offered for perfect attendance. The tests are directly related to the PPT. Good prof and interesting class.

The material learned is just so simple, it would be nice if attendance wasn't necessary because I don't feel like much is really learned in class anyway.

Disagree with some of these ratings.. I'm kinda of slacker and yet this has been the easiest and funnest class I'v had so far. He's very helpful and laid back. Makes material clear and let's the class interact(debate). Makes rude comments sometimes, but every time, the student set themselves up for it and deserved it. I recommend him!

Took his summer '12 intro class, and it was a walk in the park. I found his lectures engaging and interesting - great if you already like sociology, and if you don't, you get to learn some neat concepts. Extremely nice (even to that one kid who wouldn't shut up) and eager to debate ideas with the class. Attendance mandatory.

100% recommend!!! He kept everybody engaged, his lectures were very interesting. I had him at 9:30 am and always walked in sleepy, but I've never fallen asleep in his class. You just can't! He was very thorough with his work. We were given reviews before exams and they were extremely helpful. Again, would TOTALLY RECOMMEND HIM!

tests are straight from powerpoints. a couple of assignments which are from the book but I just photocopied them from a classmate, because that is really all we need the book for. He is very thorough in class. Tests are EASY, almost too easy for college, but im not complaining. He is a good professor

Pretty good Professor. I wouldn't mind taking him again. 3 exams combine for 90% of your grade and you have 2 different assignments for 5% each. The exams are not hard as long as you 1. Go to class and 2. Study the powerpoints on TRACS especially as a refresher before the exams. (Perfect attendance = a big bonus to your grade.)

Really enjoyed this course. Took his Criminology course over the summer, and really loved the open discussion atmosphere of his classes. Even in a short summer class, he really took the time to explain everything and make sure the whole class understood a topic before moving forward. Also really respects every student's opinion.

Professor was expectant on critical thinking but very understanding and did not leave any gaps. Really tried to help students understand and learn the criteria.

Attendance isn't mand. but it is worth 10pts in the end. he'll tell you to print out the outlines, do it, they're basically the test at your fingertips. if you aren't interested in soci, than memorization alone will get you an A. only 3 tests including the final all worth 90% of your grade. one of the assignments is out of the book and worth 5%.

If you have perfect attendance you get 10 extra points to your grade. Lectures are actually very interesting and easy to follow. Tests come straight from powerpoints and outline which are posted to TRACS. He was very funny and open to any comments or questions and would try his best to explain the material so everyone could understand. Easy A

Some of these reviews are just wrong. Whitehawk is a great guy and has these awesome open discussion lectures that keep everyone engaged. I have taken my fair share of boring teachers, but he just isn't. When he asks how you're doing, he genuinely cares and wants to know. Class is easy enough. The one paper is overly easy.

Whitehawk knows what he is talking about. Very passionate & interesting lectures; a class that gets you thinking & stirs emotion. Tests are not easy, but if you adequately study & put in the time & effort it is an easy A. Extra credit opportunities through attendance, pop quiz & guest lecturers(when applicable). One of my favorite classes to date.

He will definitely challenge, but it's more fulfilling when you do better. He attempts to make every lecture interesting, regardless of topic. I would highly recommend his classes. I have taken 3 of them, and wish he taught more.

This was a very enjoyable class! Class attendance and participation make it easier to do well on tests, but the outline reviews would be enough to get you by as well. Lectures can sometimes seem long but Whitehawk breaks up any monotony with interesting statistics, engaging humor, and a quick pace. Some discussion topics bothersome to some students

My first Sociology class and now I am hooked. Took away a lot of knowledge. What he teaches can be applied and viewed in every day life. I would take again in a heartbeat and the lectures can get interesting if you follow him down the rabbit hole. Loved class

Whitehawk is an incredible professor. I learned so much in this class! He really knows his stuff. There are weekly online quizzes from the textbook, only three tests, a few papers. If you go to the lecture you'll pass.

I took Professor Whitehawk for Sociology and loved him and the class. He's an outstanding professor and knows what he's talking about. He gives three tests, weekly quizzes online, and one paper. He also gives an extra credit paper as well as extra credit for perfect attendance. There is no reason you shouldn't receive an A+ in his class.

Professor Whitehawk encourages class discussion. His exams are lecture based, so you want to show up. Gave us group exams if we kept perfect attendance.

Professor Whitehawk is really cool. Sociology is a tough subject to understand at time but he makes his lectures really clear. Also if you have no absences before the test you can take an individual test and then a group test and he advantages the score together which helps out a lot.

Professor Whitehawk is one of the better professors at Texas State. I enjoyed his class and was entertained for the majority of the course. Group Test help a lot if you have perfect attendance. Make sure to do the quizzes every week as well.

Professor Whitehawk has to be one of the best professors on campus. He makes class engaging & his lectures will actually teach you why the world/people function the way they do w/o any monotony. You only need one $10 book for the class for laid-back weekly quizzes & there's also an option to take group exams for perfect attendance during each unit.

I loved this class! Mr. Whitehawk was engaging, I don't think I ever found his lectures boring. Textbook was just a small book around $25 and was pretty interesting as well. There are a couple quizzes over it but it's pretty straightforward. If you don't miss class, you can take a group exam which is a nice perk.

Engaging and fun lectures. A wonderful non biased professor that provides insightful conversation on our society. I would love to take any course Whitehawk teaches.

white hawk tries to make his lectures engaging as possible he allows you to take your exams individually and if you have perfect attendance he would put you in a group with others who don't miss class to gain a higher grade you read a book and have quizzes online over each chapter and he provides one make up exam after your final EASY A!

Whitehawk is very passionate about what he teaches. His lectures were interesting and he encourages his students to participate in conversation. If you have perfect attendance, you're able to take the exams in a group which helps your grade a lot. Besides exams, you'll have quizzes on the book needed which were not hard at all.

Super awesome guy! His test are clear, if you have perfect attendance you can take a group test after the individual (Averages the 2). Small book required (rent for $10) for quizzes on TRACS. Over all super easy class, just show up.

AWESOME guy! So sarcastic and so funny. He has no shame in calling people out and telling them exactly how it is. His lectures are super interesting and they make you want to participate. His test are kinda hard, but if you come to class you should be prepared for it. Gives extra credit so COME TO CLASS!

Took Criminology and Juv. Delinquency at the same time, the concepts overlap so it was helpful. I really enjoyed both classes, just read before the weekly quizzes, study, take the group exam, and you'll make an A. He really enjoys teaching and wants you to make a good grade, you just have to put in the work. Wish all prof.s were more like him!

I love him!

I can't say enough good things about this professor! You will be challenged and learn a lot.

I learned so my important things about my life and society that are sure to help me in my future and frankly help me be a better person.

I really enjoyed his class, it wasn't too hard. If you have perfect attendance (which starts over after each exam) he gives you an opportunity to take the exam as a group! He is super funny and his class made me think and got me super interested! His lectures are always entertaining and informative. Super awesome professor!

Michael is so funny! his lectures are always entertaining and he is by far one of my favorite professors here. I would strongly recommend him for this class! You will not be disappointed. If you don't miss class, he allows group exam choice. (do it) Online quizzes over short book (not a textbook) he is a solid professor!

Whitehawk really knows what he's talking about. He really loves class discussion, and doesn't stop us even when we get behind in the material. Book is needed for weekly quizzes. 4 exams total, he offers a group exam if you have good attendance. 2 major essays-kinda difficult, but he gives good feedback. Take him. Interesting stuff.

Professor Whitehawk makes his lectures feel like your dad is teaching you a life lesson. He's funny, extremely caring, and straight forward. Participate in discussions, show up to every class (then you can take the group exams, which really help) and stay off your phone. His outlines and Powerpoints are on TRACS, so you don't have to take notes.

Professor Whitehawk is awesome! He makes his lectures fun and engaging. He will also let you take a group exam for tests if you have perfect attendance. His exams do cover a lot since theres only 3 but its really not bad!! Hes a pretty funny and laid back guy! Would take again!

3 tests + quizzes over $10 book. Very thorough and makes thing s easy to understand and connects everything to real world situations. The tests are over powerpoint that he gives you access to and if you have perfect attendance you can take a group exam.

A great professor! He really knows how to grab your attention in lectures and loves for students to participate. Very hilarious and super chill. I've laughed so much in this class it's ridiculous. BUT attendance is mandatory and important!

Prof Whitehawk is such a great prof!!! His tests are based on his lectures and his guidelines. Attendance isn't mandatory but for every test, if you haven't missed class, you get to take a group exam (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). If you don't miss class all semester, you get to take a group exam for the final as well. Very interesting guy

Whitehawk is the whole reason I became a sociology minor. 10/10 would take again. He really appreciates it when you come to his office hours. Don't wait to go after you don't do well on a test, stay ahead of it. Also, group exams are also for the final, so just go to class man. You learn so much and get rewarded for it.

Mr. Whitehawk is a great professor and I learned so much in this class. His lectures were interesting and there were many times for class discussion. The tests weren't hard as long as you went to class, took notes, and studied the review as well.

Prof Whitehawk is amazing. He makes the course work interesting and easy to understand while encouraging discussion. There is a mandatory reading with weekly quizzes but it's a short simple book. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you have perfect attendance he lets you take the tests as a group. Interesting and easy class with a great professor

He was a funny professor, always wanted our opinions on the things we discussed in lecture. Lecture was pretty heavy but the exams were all on the PPTs he had but he added some new things here and there so if you miss you wont have that one thing that is going to be on the test.

By far one of the funniest professors. His class was interesting but you have to really read the book he assigns for the weekly quizzes. He only grades based on 10 quizzes from the book, 3 tests (1 including the final) and one random assignment. He offers extra credit as well. Great professor, could've easily got a better grade with more effort!

The lectures were the most interesting of any class I am in. Buy the ebook and the online quizzes are easy. The tests are easy if you study, and you can take a group test if you have perfect attendance. Please do not take this class if you plan on being on your phone the whole time.

Tests are passable if you study. He also does group tests for perfect attendance between tests and group final for perfect attendance all semester. Lectures feel long but hes pretty funny so they arent really boring. Online quizzes over the book are super easy.

If you have perfect attendance you can take very single test including the final in a group, I missed one day and couldnt take the first test in a group and failed it, make sure you go to class.

Go through $10 textbook, highlight bolded words & u made a 100 on all of ur quizzes. The exams are ridiculously easy &, to make it 10x's easier, if you're never absent to class u get to take all exams in groups. 2 essays over rlly cool articles...i didn't read the full article or do the min. page limit & still got a 97 for a grade. Take this class!

Very enthusiastic and knowledgable in his lectures. I really enjoyed being in his class because he chooses really interesting topics. Just plan on attending nearly everyday you have the class to get the most out of the course.

Best class hands down mic drop

Overall, a pretty good guy, although gets a bit defensive if his ideals are challenged. The tests aren't too hard, most come from the class powerpoints. In his defense, it was his first year teaching this class (in which he had to create). 4 or 5 opportunities for extra credit. Least favorite aspect: he will drop a letter grade if >3 absences.

I really like Prof Whitehawk. The lectures are long, but interesting. Tests seem easy, but no one ever gets the grades they thought they would. GO TO CLASS so you can take the group exam. It brought me up 6-10 points everytime. Hated the book we had to read. There was an extra credit paper

Dr. Whitehawk is an amazing professor. 10/10 RECOMMEND. I took him for a summer Sociology 3337-Family course and I learned soooo much and I never got bored in his class. His lectures are well organized and cover great material that is fascinating. Signing up for his class was a great decision and I'm glad I did it.

Does a great job of staying on topic for things that will be on the tests and has great discussions. Tests are based only on lecture so if you miss a day you're probably missing something for the test. You get to take group exams for every test including the final if you have perfect attendance. Every test has a very helpful outline provided.

Changed my life for the better

Professor Whitehawk was an amazing professor who really went out of his way to help us understand and apply the material in this course. For every unit he has his slides posted and an outline that all the test questions are pulled from practically. His lectures are super fun and engaging. If you show up to every lecture you get to take a group test

10 quizzes and 2 test + final. Attendance required but lectures are very interesting ad you wont get bored. Can work in groups if perfect attendance for test. Gives ok feedback and office hours are eh. You can download a free PDF of the textbook online, do all the quizzes online and be fine. Dont buy it since its only used for online quizzes.

I loved this professor. He always had a great attitude during class. Lectures were interesting and he definitely encouraged participation. We did individual/group exams and they were fairly easy if you studied good. Would take this professor again. Good class.

Get the online book for quizzes. If you have questions it's better to email the IA. For each exam he posts an outline of all the material covered. Super cool and funny guy but the lectures get a bit boring. His wording on exams can be unnecessarily difficult, so study.

The course textbook was a different approach then in other courses I have taken, but it was refreshing and stimulating. Professor Whitehawk is kind and understanding as long as you care too. The 10 quizzes are over the book and a big part of the grade. They are short. Read the chapter you will pass. Pass the test last minute? Read the outline, BAM

He is such an interesting teacher love him! He makes you think about your stance on pretty much everything. I learned so much from him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. easy class and actually learn a lot. Studying his reviews will give u an A.

Pay attention and you will learn a lot.

He is very enthusiastic about the subject that he teaches, he is very engaging and ensures that you understand the material to your best ability. Although attendance is not required, I do recommend attending as much as possible since there is some material he goes more in depth as to what is in the PowerPoints

He's a great professor who loves his job. The content he teaches is very interesting and will change the way you think of society. However, I've noticed that some people don't like him because he "makes them feel dumb when they ask a questions". I've seen this because a student go on a rants making opinionated assumptions. Very entertaining

Love him! Taken 2 courses and signed up for 2 more. He has a clear grading policy that he lays out at the beginning of the year. People that don't follow it complain when he doesn't hand them an A. The course is super interesting. I actually like studying the material. Kinda tough. the more effort you put into the class the better your grade

You can tell he really cares about this subject but sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what to remember for tests. He encourages student participation! The exams are accumulative and beware of the 5 page essay.

he's amazing!! i wish i could take more classes w/ him, he's really great!! he makes all of his lectures super interesting, even if you have no interest in sociology. he opens up an honest discussion about social class, racism, and real world issues! he really makes you think + the tests are super easy, you just have to pay attention in lecture lol

I loved his criminology class it was probably my favorite class of the semester. We talked about some really interesting topics, that being said attending class was important because test were lecture base only. You could really tell that the professor cared about the topics and having a discussion so be prepared for him to wait for participation.

I had this professor for two classes spring semester and he was better in the other. This class is new and everything seemed to be the same topic. Only 2 tests and quizzes every other week but attending lectures is important because he gives more info during lecture not included on slides.

I learned to look at my life and others from the vantage point of society. There is so much useful information if you would just allow for an adjustment in perspective. He loves his job and I now love sociology.

Great class and a great professor. I highly recommend him.

I honestly barely tried/went to class and was successful in this course. Prof is very funny and passionate and makes me wish I went more lol

Professor Whitehawk is one of my favorite professors I've had so far. Lectures are interesting and engaging. He uses a textbook, but mainly for quiz grades. So long as you go to lectures, you will do fine. Offers "group-exams" for those who have perfect attendance in each topic.

Honestly I loved Mr. Whitehawk. He is so outgoing and just an overall fun teacher to be in class with. He also reminds me of pitbull, so that gave him a few extra points. In all realness, he was so sweet and is very passionate about his place of study.

my favorite class and professor so far, i loved this class so much he is so passionate about this subject and keeps the class engaged. i was never bored in his lectures, easy to follow and pay attention. tests are over lecture slides so just show up and you will do well.

Whitehawk is very quirky so his lectures are entertaining. Showing up to class is a major part of the class, you can take group exams for an average grade if you only miss a certain amount of days. He's very personable and eager to help. Would definitely recommend taking him!!

Professor Whitehawk is very passionate in what he talks about. Although it is a lecture class, he engages with students throughout his lectures. ALL of his tests are based entirely off of his lectures and what HE says in his lectures. He creates group tests after individual tests so you receive a better grade. gives LOTS of extra credit.

He knows what he is talking about when he is teaching and most importantly he is passionate about what he does. His lectures are always interesting and informative. Would recommend taking his class to absolutely anyone.

If you don't intend to participate, this class is not for you. It's really important to engage in discussions in order to further your own learning and understand the material for this class. What he teaches is really important in understanding the world around us, and he gives good (albeit long) discussions on those aspects. Great class!

Whitehawk was a great professor! He is the perfect instructor for an introduction course. He repeats important information that may be hard to comprehend without being too repetitive. Make sure to show up to class to be eligible for the group exams because that was the reason I received an A in the class!

Easy class. You need to be in class because everything on the exam is what is talked about in class. Lots of extra credit. He has group exams so they may actually bring your grade down if you don't do good on the individual. Funn class!

Don't take the class if you're not going to show up. The negative reviews are, I'm sure, from people who never went to class and/or never took notes when they did come. His class is pretty interesting and as long as you go, you'll be fine. He offers group exams which help A LOT if you don't really know what you're doing.

Whitehawk is definitely very interesting to listen to, but the outline of the course is not ideal. There are only two tests, one final, one written assignment, and nearly weekly reading quizzes that are unrelated to lecture material. The tests are entirely over lecture content, so having only two tests means they're usually crammed full of content.

Great professor honestly. You NEED to be present for lectures because the power points don't go in depth on the material. If you go to class you should be fine. There are quizzes over the book chapters which are easy if you read. The book material is not on exams, its just lecture material.

An amazing professor that is passionate about what he teaches! Attendance is not mandatory but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. His group exams and attendance is fair, but this is not a blow off class. Studying and attendance are required, seeing how few grades he has, having one bad grade can knock you down FAST. Overall loved his class + enjoyed the material

Dr. Whitehawk's Social Stratification class is one of my favorite classes I have ever taken. He gives FANTASTIC lectures, so you won't want to miss class. Loved every second of class discussion and lectures. Although the grades are test heavy, he doesn't make them too tricky. Just show up to class, study, and you will be fine.

his lectures are very insightful and interesting. The exams aren't super difficult if you pay attention in class and use the unit outlines which basically tell you everything on the test. he also does a group exam and individual exam and averages the score which helps. gives a lot of extra credit. just go to class and take notes and you'll be good!

He is passionate about his class, and it was a very interesting, fun class. There was a weekly writing and responding to classmates, but it was relatively easy as long as you didn't get behind. McGraw was used and can be a pain in the butt, but for a Summer class, it was a good class.

The people that gave bad ratings probably are looking for an easy class w/quizlet.This is a great class that's informative & lecture heavy but that's because discussing in class is super important! Those that say he yaps too much clearly don't understand what SOCIOLOGY means. I mean wow your SOCIOLOGY teacher is weird because he likes to socialize?

Enjoyable professor, lectures are boring at times but if you have good attendance you can participate in group exams which always increase your exam grades. As long as you take notes and study from study guides it's pretty easy. There is a book to be read and weekly quizzes, they're a little harder but nothing crazy.

Show up to class! Group test if you do and all the test answers are in lecture. He also has many stories he loves to tell especially about his kids which does cause him to ramble sometimes but he's just very passionate when he talks.