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Difficulty79%
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“I took her 3 hour class and I must say, she definitely held my attention the entire 3 hours”
SOC1 - 5.0 rating“She explains the subject in an amazing way”
SOC1 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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90%
Textbook Required
15%
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SOCOLOGLY1A
5.0
(1)SOC1H
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(1)SOC110
5.0
(1)SOCIOLOGY
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(3)SOC5
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SOCSOC
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INTROSOC
5.0
SOC
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SOC15
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Reviews (92)
i slept all day long and got an A. If u wanna learn, this isn't for you. If u want to not learn and get A, this is PERFECT!
charming, educated, kind
omg!! she is the worst teacher on earth..if you want to take a good grade in the class you just have to be balck. cause thats her main issue. always talking about race. she seems nice but she is evil. ignorant
THE EASIEST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. NEVER ONCE STUDIED AND GOT A'S AND B'S ON ALL TESTS, INCLUDING FINAL. SUPER EASY HOMEWORK, EMAILS NOTES TO YOU IN ADVANCE. HOW MUCH EASIER CAN IT GET? DOES SEEM TO PREFER BLACK PPL, BUT SHE IS STILL NICE!! TAKE THIS CLASS FOR AN EASY A OR B.
hell anal... easy A... she practically does the hw for you... but she will take points off if you write your name in pencil... haha... good teacher...
Awesome professor. The class is mostly easy and interesting. Homework is clear explained and not difficult to get good score(unless you slack off). Tests are easy but also tricky but there won't be any problem if you understand the materials and study. Overall a wonderful professor.
too exaggerated on black right and stuff. but honestly. easy class ifyou attend and do homework. im not a dumb girl but i did not have to study for the class. read over the summary at end of chapter.. know vocab.. and itz cool.. but she is VERY anal about high school stuff.. everything but grading she is anal
easy class, but anal teacher--very nit-picky about stupid things.
Very easy teacher, just do the homework and attend to class, also very organized
Good teacher and she has good personality. She is very picky when it comes to homework, but it's easy. talk alot about inequality sometimes. Test's are hard for some, but just study key terms and summary at end of chapters to get B or A.
this teacher is one of the worst I have ever had at mt sac. She does offers extra credit but does not count it if u get a c plus!! take a another proffesor!! im saving u!! She doesnt make it interesting what so ever. just there 4 the $. Gets offended by students comments.
likes to take off little pts even if yur name is written in pencil on a freakin scan-tron. name tags on yur desk like a little elementry kid..for weeeks. horrible. study guides dont matter test r very hard. take another proffesor if u want to actually learn and grow
need book. 4 tests, allows you to drop the lowest test. homework has nothing to do with the subject, but is easy and simple. test is easy review the slides that she shows on the power point, then you'll ace it
Always talks about the opression of blacks. And religion. Accuses many students of cheating. Very self righteous. Finals day, she used up all 3 hours playing games and STILL lecturing. Tends to humiliate you if you dont know the answers when called upon. Many useless assignments. Very difficult to please. Treats EVERYONE like a 1st grader, BAD IDEA
If you don't mind being treated like a first grader (name tags, awards ceremony the day of finals), not leaving early on the days of tests, having to sign in before the exact time your class starts, being VERY carefully graded on monotonous time-consuming homework, etc. then take this class. The tests are EASY. SUPER EASY. I just felt like a kid.
She's really cool. She makes an 8am class very interesting no one is ever sleeeping in that class! she's very helpful, fun, and gives her students courage to be good or do better!
She's completely condescending and treats students like we're in kindergarten, but it is an easy class. The tests are common sense and there is no need to study for them. Also, she'll probably accuse at least one person of cheating on an essay or test.
she made our class very fun & interesting! definitely learned a lot. i recommend you take it during a shorter session (i did) HWs and tests were easier. you dont need to buy the book (she emails you the notes!) just be sure to add more notes and you'll be fine. tests are multiple choice & mostly based on the notes.
the greatest teacher. she's hilarious & so easy. the tests are real easy as long as you pay attention and study. at the end of the semester she gives out awards for everyone in the class. kind of cheesy but thats what makes her so lovable.
Very helpful teacher, seems to have a genuine interest in helping students learn. Not much material is covered, very basic principles. Occasional lectures with light workload. Nothing especially interesting, and just a mediocre easy course for necessary credits.
She was a very enthusiastic teacher in the beginning. After a week or two, she began to crack down on business. She was very organized and very clearly explained what she wanted. If there was ever a question, she explained the answer to the fullest that she could. Homework was not too hard and classwork was very simple
this class is amazing! it's not difficult at all, and it definitely is very interesting. she is a great teacher! she makes the class very fun. you watch mulan, have a potluck, learn about the little mermaid, watch music videos, and have an awards ceremony at the end of class. read the book and you will get good grades on every test!
She is an amazing professor. You can tell she loves her job and she truely cares about the students in her class. She will go out of her way to help you and she tells you exactly what she wants. Tough grader though. Every interesting. Do not slack off, she will call out out if she thinks you are.
The homework is too complicated! I found myself frustrated while doing it. Classes feel very long! Study for the tests thoroughly. Be prepared to waste a large amount of ink and paper. Go everyday and do the homework in advance!(otherwise your grade will suffer) She likes what she does and it shows but I don't recommend her for this course.
If you need sociology I suggest you take her. I studied the day before missed alot of hmwk and ended up with a B. I got one 76% and 3 other tests were 90% or above. Just follow all the instructions she gives you, go to class every day and study the power point notes. I didn't have a problem with her - she has good intentions.
What I like about her is that she is really organized. She is a bit anal about the way she wants her homework to be done and turned it, but as long as you do it right, and listen to her lectures and study off of her powerpoint slides then you should end up with an A. She's also a funny teacher which helps you pay attention to the lectures.
Wonderful teacher that's passionate about teaching and loves to bring humor the class. Make sure to study though and pay attention to when she repeats herself, usually that means that whatever she's talking about is going to be on the exam. Don't expect to leave early in class, that rarely happens. Homework is really easy. I had a great experience.
Wonderful teacher that's passionate about teaching and loves to bring humor the class. Make sure to study though and pay attention to when she repeats herself, usually that means that whatever she's talking about is going to be on the exam. Don't expect to leave early in class, that rarely happens. Homework is really easy. I had a good experience.
There was so much homework that had no purpose. you had to print out tons of pages of statistics and highlight things and mark things perfectly to get a good score! even one mistake would cost a lot of points. i didn't learn much from the class and had to do a lot of independent study just to pass.
Her class is really fun. she is super nice and tells you EXACTLY what she wants. If you do you work and study you will get at least a B but put in a little extra effort and getting an A is very possible.
Ms. Stewart has great intentions but the way she presents topics in class are a little bothersome. For an example, it seems almost every topic leans towards racism. She's very fixated on race, I can't stress that enough. Another thing, she's very ocd. Certain things have to be in pen, pencil, colored ink or your number has to be on every page.
Very picky, you really feel like your in elementry school. I can't agree with the person below me enough, everything has to do with her race. I keep forgetting she is black until she reminds us...every class. I would not take another class with her.
She's a ok professor. What I don't like is how I was wrongly accused of writing a paper on a topic that wasn't approved, when it was clearly on her document on blackboard. I don't know if I want to take her class again.
At first, I thought this class would be boring but Professor ST kind of proved me wrong(Kind of), instead her class is 'okay'. Class is mandatory because she also grades you by attendance. Second, if you are not organized, it's either; you take her to learn how to be organized, or you do not take her if it will just piss you off.
This teacher kept the class very interesting. She absolutely makes you earn your grade. Yes, I will agree that she definitely likes things done in a certain way...so just do it. I took her for SOC 14 too - more work. You will not do well unless you do all of her assignments and are in class everyday. Does a lot of group work!
Professor ST was very helpful, I found the course to be pretty easy. Yes her OCD is a little extreme but in the long run her habits have helped me with other courses. She does pay a lot of attention to race so be prepared for that, but otherwise she is a good and fair professor.
She is a great professor! She's very helpful & you can tell she really loves to teach. Class is super easy, only a few hw assignments & tests. tests are EASY I studied for like 20 mins and got an A on all of them. Don't need to read the book, just know vocab & concepts. I really enjoyed her class. Yes, she is picky & attendance is important.
loves to teach, have to be precise on homework, very helpful, class is a little stressing because she's very tedious when it comes to assignments and tests. but overall, good teacher.
Very strict on papers and homework. Tests and exams are not so hard. If you want an Easy A, this class is not for you.
You need the book and her homework can be confusing. Class time is good.
I love Dr. ST! She has sense of humor and i never get bored with her class even though it's from 7-10pm. She is strict when it comes to papers. You should know how to FOLLOW instructions. Can't stress that enough, FOLLOW her instructions and you'll be good. Learned a lot from her. If you want an A, work for it!
She is a decent teacher, yet it seems that she strives to mark off as much points as she can off homework and classwork.I used a pen on my homework and she assumed it was a marker and marked .25 off..really? She also would mark you if you for get any part of your name, date,class,test number,title, anything.If your a soc major dont take this class.
cool teacher, really outgoing, and does try to help her students. however, she is pretty limited cause she has a crazy schedule. very tedious with homework, will take off a little bit of points for simple stuff. overall, pretty good teacher.
the best professor ever. i absolutely loved her class. she is a perfectionist, but so am i, so it worked well. favorite class/professor at mt sac so far.
She's perfectionist & spells out what she requires. She's funny, good personality. Grades tough & takes off points for any little thing. She makes you get in groups. Book is definitely required & she does supply check door on test day. Something about her is super cute though. She's spunky & gave an uplifting speech on last day. I do recommend her.
For crying out loud! She's nice, I'll give her that, and she can be funny at times and I admire her love to teach and desire to get to know her students. I hardly had to study for the tests (w/o reading) and got all A's. My peeve with her is her nit-picky-ness. Do work early and ask her to look over it before you turn it in. Always use ink.
PICKY OH MY ???? Over the most trivial things. title not highlighting things. The class is a joke she shows us youtube videos of rap songs and somehow relates them or TRIES tying them into the material. Drops you if you have 3 absences. makes you wait outside after your tests until everyone is done. Avoid
she is an easy teacher overall. get years are easy, just study the notes and read the book, vocabularies are also tested. she grades hard on homeworks because she is a perfectionist. if you forgot to write your class number in the paper, she deducts point. finals exams are from the previous tests.
Michelle Stewart-Thomas is an amazing professor! She is extremely helpful and actually cares about her students! The examples she uses in class is very easy to understand and relatable. However, she is very PICKY about her homework assignments and papers so make sure you follow directions!:)
Super ocd. Grades extremely hard on simple homework assignments. There are about 20 questions you get 3 wrong and you get an F. Had a horrible experience. I was 10 mins late to class because the night of my grandma passed away, I still manage to go to class& she did not accept my hw after I gave her my excuse. So from a B my grade dropped to a C
oh my god seriously she is ridiculously picky with her grading. To the point where it has nothing to do with the curriculum. it's the only humanities class I've received a C in.
She made sociology fun and interesting! Every class is interactive and just study her notes and read your book and you'll ace her class! But she is really strict with her homework, make sure to follow the directions properly.
EXTREMELY PICKY! If you don't do the assignment exactly how she ask she will not receive it or give like one point.changes her mind on the assignments. if its possible AVIOD taking her theres better Sociology teacher you can take!
Took this class as an incoming freshman and didn't know what to expect. This class was so much fun and I actually learned a lot. Yes, she's very particular about the format of her assignments, but you get used to it. Her test are EXACTLY what she teaches so if you pay attention you'll do just fine. I would 100% take this class over again!
Good teacher, grades super hard. She gives homework every 2 weeks but she grades it very hard. She docks off every little thing, even on test. Funny and great personality but her test and assignments are hard. Really have to study and work on each assignment. Follows syllabus and some of her rules are bull.
This professor is unclear when it comes to rules and assignments. She does not get to the point, often tends to do the opposite. Picks apart your homework assignments and classwork. Also keeps you in every class session even the FINAL she tried to keep us in after! I received a B in English 1A... Just avoid these complications and take it online.
I TOOK SOCIOLOGY 3 TIMES AND THE 1ST TWO TIMES I FAILED. I TOOK HER THE THIRD TIME AND ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT. HER LECTURES ARE VERY INTERESTING. PAY ATTENTION AND YOU'LL PASS. SHE IS VERY PARTICULAR ON HOW SHE WANTS HER WORK DONE SO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. SHE MADE ME THINK ABOUT MAJORING IN SOCIOLOGY.
Dr. ST was an amazing professor. Yes, she makes you work for your grade, but you'll love every minute of it. She really does care. I'd take her SOC 2 class on Fridays, but it doesn't fit in with my schedule.
I took Dr. ST's Friday morning class. I wasn't fond of the fact that it was three hours, but I had a lot of fun in her class. She is so nice and so funny. Her lectures are interesting and are easily understood. Make sure to pay attention to homework directions because she is ver particular when it comes to grading. I would definitely recommend her.
Michelle Stewart Thomas indeed makes her class enjoyable enough to keep you coming back. The fact is that Dr stewart thomas is not only a professor but is a doctor and has patients of her own when she is not busy at school. Basically she tries to turn her students into patients, acting as the college psychologist.
Professor ST is great! She truly cares about every student and is willing to help in any way. There were 4 exams not including the final. You must study for these tests. Don't miss class b/c there is a lot of in class assignments. Her lectures were interesting and very funny. She makes it so everyone interests with class discussions.
she's really great. the only thing I wasn't very fond of was how technical she is when it comes down to the homework and assignments. I once got half a point marked down because I didn't write my name the way she had said. Lots of directions to follow in this class but you will learn a lot.
I took her 3 hour class and I must say, she definitely held my attention the entire 3 hours. Her personality and humor makes the class fun, but it also depends on the class participation
Funny and sweet! She makes long lectures interesting. Attendance counts, a lot of homework, you can get by without the book but i would recommend buying or renting it for tests. Drops lowest test score, but what you get on the tests pretty much determines your grades. Tests are based on lecture and textbook but if you study they are really easy.
I love her. She explains the subject in an amazing way. Lots of examples to make sure the students understand the topic. Very funny and caring person. BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. Take her class and if you listen to all of her lectures and do homework you will pass with an A.
Dr. Stewart Thomas is definitely an amazing person and professor. I loved her class and it was on a Friday! She is very inspiring and wants students to do well on tests and assignments. She is very helpful and makes class fun. I highly recommend her! Would take her class again and again.
I'm rating this professor high because she's honestly a good professor. She might be the most caring professor I ever had. She is very serious about her work and wants you to succeed. She is also funny. The material however wasn't for me. I just found out I really don't like sociology. But other than that 10/10 professor.
Good course content, extremely particular prof. Homework heavy, disorganized at times, class wasn't difficult, expectations are clearly outlined, if somewhat obtuse. This is the sort of teacher that takes points off for leaving the course out of your cover sheet, or forgetting to number the pages of your homework. Extremely persnickety, but decent.
Professor Stewart will keep you engaged during class lectures. Sociology was broken down into understandable bits during her class, making everything easy to understand. I would recommend her class for everyone.
Dr. Stewart is hilarious, you will often feel like you're at a comedy show when she talks. She goes in depth on the material which helps you remember for test day. Tests are easy, good amount of hw though and will take off points for minor things so follow directions! Great class, learned a lot! Love the professor!
easy worksheets and tests. material is straightforward, pay attention, review study guides and you will pass.
Attend class and you will pass. Lots of things that will enlighten you.
She is a great professor. Most of the work is done in class, although there is also homework. Grading is easy since the material is graded in class and she likes to see corrections. 3 tests and a final, but if you show up to class and review your classwork you will do fine. She is very caring and inspiring. She truly cares about her students.
She is character. Follow direction for homework and writing assignment EXACTLY how she tells you and you will be fine. Her test are easy just make sure you do the study guide. She takes points of assignment for any little thing. You will feel like you are in elementary again. You will have a number assigned to you. She is a control freak but cool.
I loved this class so much. She is such a sweetheart. I was able to apply things from class to my own relationships. How cool is that!! As long as you pay attention to the lecture and write down what she does on the board you will pass the tests and the class. I wish there was a part two to this class.
I loved taking this proffesor and would take her again! She really cares about her students and wants everyone to pass you just have to show her you want to pass! Shes very inspirational and caring! I recommend taking her!
Great professor. She cares about her students and makes the class fun and understandable. Show up to class and pay attention and you will do fine. She is particular about how she likes things but she makes herself very clear and doesn't dock points as long as you show you worked to correct errors. She is available and willing to help always.
Professor Stewart was amazing I took her sociology one class and she explained everything so clearly I understood. Read the assigned chapters, study your notes, do the homework and its an easy A! Promise!
Short and sweet she's an awesome professor. Wont regret taking her! Just beware that she is very unorganized but if you can get pass that you will love her class!
She is a super kind and caring professor. She truly cares about her students, but attendance is important to her. She wants to feel you are showing up and learning so you cant miss class three times or youll be dropped. But her class is very easy going and she makes the topics fun to learn.
Her class was very interesting considering it was her first time teaching Intro to Criminology. Tried to make it as fun as possible. Her exams were very easy and not tricky at all. At the end you have a potluck and watch a movie. Attendance is mandatory and takes roll. Overall a very easy class.
Such a sweet person! I took her online class and her emails brightened my day. Not a lot of course work but thorough reading so you still learn a lot. Sweet, clear, and an amazing class. I would recommend taking her!
Had her for Criminology. Very fun professor and easy to understand Her class is pretty easy to pass if you just do the assignments. Most of the time she provides easy and quick lessons. She makes everyone feel comfortable. My only criticism is that during my time she spent a majority discussing immigration and not much on crime in general.
Avoid! You will be miserable dealing with such a narcissistic control freak with a 'PHD'. I am an A student with a near 4.0, and I can't recommend her! Be warned that you're going to get marked down for anything and everything: this includes poor grammar, structure, and any work submissions! By the time you finish week 1, say bye to your A! OOOOOF!
Best sociology professor. Really cares about students and teaching. puts in a lot of effort into her PowerPoints and communicates consistently with the class. 3 exams plus the final but drops the lowest grade. there's a lot of quizzes but some are open notes and some allow multiple attempts. No textbook required.
shes really nice and does a great job of creating a safe space inside the (online) class. modules are easy to follow and assignments are easy but interesting. 11/10 professor
By far one of the worst classes I have ever taken. This class was not organized for college students and the professor attempted to conduct the class like we were in grade school. About 14 assignments due a week which made it impossible to keep up. Never again. I learned NOTHING about sociology or the subject. Students, beware!
Took Dr. Mica for Intro to African American Studies. Couse not listed here. Interesting class. Learned a lot about history and current events. She is passionate about helping you learn. Dr. Mica values her students. Feedback on your papers are great. Will work with you to help you pass. PowerPoints and study guides make everything simpler.
Such a sweet professor, really cares about her students. Lectures were amazing, super easy to follow. Exams were easy as long as you paid attention to lecture and reading. POV Papers were confusing at first but they were fun to do. HW is a lot but it was easy to do if you used the material to answer the questions. Take this class, info was amazing
LOTS of POINTLESS busy work. Quizzes after EVERY assignment (literally). First test after week 3 is 50 questions. The immediate next assignment is also 50 questions. slow grader. Picky with grammar and punctuation, but makes many mistakes. Wish I had something good to say but I don't. She has made this absolutely unbearable.
90% of the time her work is annoying, time-consuming, and tedious but easy. Interesting topic and lessons, but it really didn't need to be divided into 100s of docs you have open. The worst thing that lowers her score for me is her LEAP paper. Unorganized and unclear directions then gets unprofessionally mad when people don't follow them.
Professor Stewart-Thomas can be a bit thorough, but her lessons are engaging. Lots of assignments, but using tools like unstuck ai helps manage the workload. Overall, an informative class worth taking.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
90%
Textbook Required
15%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.03 avg changeRatings by Course
SOCOLOGLY1A
5.0
(1)SOC1H
5.0
(1)SOC110
5.0
(1)SOCIOLOGY
4.7
(3)SOC5
4.7
(3)Difficulty by Course
SOCSOC
5.0
INTROSOC
5.0
SOC
5.0
SOC15
4.5
SOCIO01
4.0