4.8

Pat McCutchen

Social Science - Murray State University

4.8
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
4.8
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

95

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Pat is my favorite professor I've had at MSU

SOC231 - 5.0 rating

I highly recommend anyone to take Ms

231 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

52%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A+ (5)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(17)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 5
B+: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Caring (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
Inspirational (7)
Lecture heavy (5)
Hilarious (4)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Respected (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.16 avg change
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

133

5.0

(3)

231

5.0

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133231250

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SOC

5.0

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SOCIOLOGY

5.0

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+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SOCIOLGY101

3.0

231

2.5

133

2.3

SOC231

2.0

SOC232

2.0

Reviews (95)
5.0
2.0
SOC133
Dec 10, 2002

Awesome Teacher. Recommend for anyone.

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Mar 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOC231
Mar 8, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
SOC
Apr 16, 2003

The Best!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
May 5, 2003

Interesting!--She raps too!

5.0
1.0
SOC231
Jun 14, 2003

She's the best!!!!

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Nov 7, 2003

she is the best teacher and she keeps you interested and she raps!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 12, 2003

Oh my gosh! Freakin' cool woman! Everyone has to take this woman before they leave MSU! Go ICE P!!! hehehe

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 14, 2003

she is the best teacher at Msu, she is always willing to help you put with anything, whether it be about sociolgy or just need to talk. Everyone should take her :)

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Dec 3, 2003

Very easy. Very cool. Makes the class feel at ease.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Dec 11, 2003

COOLEST WOMAN TEACHER I'VE MET. ICE P

5.0
1.0
SOC
Dec 19, 2003

BEST teacher ever!!!! She is soooooooo nice and really cares if the students learn something!

5.0
1.0
SOC
Feb 13, 2004

She's an awesome teacher and is very passionate about her beliefs. However, she is not afraid to tell how she REALLY feels about Bush -even if it means attacking his character by comparing him to Hitler. So if you like Bush at all, be careful!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2004

Excellent work Ice P.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Apr 15, 2004

She's great...and she even raps for the class, it's so fun and entertaining. I actually wanted to go to her class, and that's saying a lot.

5.0
1.0
SOC231
Apr 19, 2004

pat was a cool teacher to have because she was VERY easy and could be funny too. this class should be at LEAST an easy B, as i never took notes or studied yet that's what i got.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Apr 20, 2004

she i very nice and easy

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Oct 22, 2004

She knows the subject and tells stories about her experiences, very understanding and funny. Great teacher!!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 11, 2004

Awesome teacher. She'll rap for the class or use crazy examples if she thinks it'll make you remember the stuff better. I have her class at 6:00 at night on my busiest class day and I always want to go. She's won't hold back from speaking her mind, but you can too. Study guide = test. EASY.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 14, 2004

Excellent Teacher! Very willing to help through anything. Take her for anything she's great!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 16, 2004

She is very interesting, helpful, and full of real information that you can use in life. Definately take her class.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Dec 3, 2004

Professor McCutchen is SO awesome. She's seriously the greatest teacher ever. She's a great lecturer and her tests are really easy and actually kind of fun. She puts random funny "answers" on there, and you just have to laugh when you see them.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Dec 15, 2004

Very nice yeacher, her class is an easy A. I never paid attention in lecture or took notes and my lowest grade in there was a 96. Also gives a lot of bonus oppertunities.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Jan 31, 2005

She is such a great teacher. I love how she tells stories about the topic. She also raps to help you remember you information. She cares so much for the students and wants everyone to do good in her class. Defiently take this teacher she is awesome!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Feb 14, 2005

She raps need I say more?

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Mar 6, 2005

She is a good professor. Very helpful and nice. She opens her class with a rap about famous sociologists, very funny. Talks throughout the whole class about personal expriences and human expriences she realates it to the chapters. Study her study guide very well and u will pass. I highly reccomend!!

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Mar 31, 2005

Great Professor!!! She is so great! Anyone can get a kick out of her way of teaching! She raps...which is SO great! She makes the material easy and fun to learn, I definately think someone should take this class! Whether you are interested in sociology or not. Either way you will love her class!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Apr 13, 2005

She is a wonderful teacher. Her tests come right off the study guides and she is just a fun person to be around. Definitely take her if at all possible.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Apr 19, 2005

Her class is extremely easy. On review day for tests, she gives you answers (on study guide that are really test questions) to the test. She is a really cool teacher. One of the best at Murray. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Apr 21, 2005

CRAZY woman! There is no telling what she will talk about but most of the time it either involves sex or alcohol in one way or another. EASY class-test are real easy-best part is when she raps the information

4.0
2.0
SOC133
Apr 22, 2005

She is a really great professor. Take her and you will not be disappointed. This class was fairly easy and there is no h/w, only tests. One of the most interesting professors on campus.

5.0
1.0
SOC
May 13, 2005

She makes the class fun. She has interesting lectures, and fairly easy tests too. She's hilarious and you can tell that she really cares about her students. Great elective. I don't regret it at all! It was a class I didn't mind going to! She's a lot of fun!

3.0
1.0
SOC232
Aug 24, 2005

Easy class. Just show up.

5.0
1.0
SOC
Aug 24, 2005

l //

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Sep 16, 2005

pat rocks!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Sep 16, 2005

She's amazing!!! She's also Omega Xi's advisor!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Oct 25, 2005

Great teacher! Shes loves her job and her students. Class can be boring, but then she will say something that makes you laugh till you cry! Shes an awesome teacher, you will learn alot. Her tests are easy as long as you go to class and actually read. Highly recommended.

4.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 28, 2005

Very, very boring. Attendance is required, yet I could of never gone to class and received an A in the class. Mrs. McCutchen is a wonderful person, but seems completely burnt out in her career and towards society in general. She is fun at times, but I found showing up to class very hard. If you want an easy class w/ a professor who cares, take her.

5.0
1.0
133
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2005

very easy teacher...but kinda boring...just go to class and fill out the study guide...easy A

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Jan 9, 2006

Very easy class. I recommend completing the study guide and reading over it before the test.The questioins come straight from the study guide so it's easy to make an A. The class was boring so I slacked off making a B in the easiest class ever. She gives lots of extra credit as well. Great woman!

5.0
3.0
SOCIOLGY101
Feb 2, 2006

fun teacher, very helpful

4.0
1.0
SOC133
Feb 23, 2006

This was a pretty easy class, if you attend all classes you get 5 points added on to your final grade! Class is boring, I didnt take notes, but just spent a few hours reviewing the study guide with note cards before each exam which is all multiple choice 60 questions. Very easy and sometimes class interesting she does rap for you too! :)

5.0
2.0
SOC133231
Mar 30, 2006

VERY, VERY BORING! But, Pat is an awsome woman and teacher. She is willing to go above and beyond to help her students out. She really tries to get to know you on a personal level. The class is really easy if you just study and attendance is required but if you communicate with her then she understands about any circumstance.

5.0
1.0
SOC231
Apr 8, 2006

I really enjoyed the class, but I love sociology too. She is a good teacher. Do the study guide and you'll get an A. Don't do it, and you'll get a B.

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Apr 18, 2006

PAT IS A WONDERFUL TEACHER AND LOVES EACH AND EVERYONE OF HER STUDENTS LIKE SHE WOULD HER OWN CHILDREN.RECOMMEND HER CLASS TO ANYONE!!

5.0
1.0
SOC
Apr 19, 2006

interesting lady. she's very passionate about issues and will go very deep in class if you're paying attention, even if the issue has nothing to do with what is on the test. attend class and do the study guide and you've got yourself an A. oh yeah and she likes to do some free style hip hop every now and then

5.0
1.0
133231250
Jun 7, 2006

I took Pat for 3 classes because I love her, never made below a B. Tough for Global Soc, easy as pie for intro and social probs. TAKE PAT

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Dec 20, 2006

Pat is awesome! She is very open-minded and loves all of her students. Her tests can be a little tough.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Sep 27, 2007

The tests made me laugh outloud.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Dec 18, 2007

This class was like therapy. She has a remarkable ability to bring fun to the class while simultaneously extracting the stressful aspects.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Jan 11, 2008

She's amazing. Multi-choice exams and she gives you an depth study guide before hand. I loved her teaching style where she told stories about when she was a social worker. She caused me to pick up a minor in sociology this semester. Love her to death!

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Apr 12, 2008

Ms. McCutchen is a great teacher! She is very nice and really cares about her students. She tells lots of personal stories and makes up funny raps to help remember important facts/people. Her tests are easy if you study! I had her for both Soc 133 % 231. She is willing to talk to you about anything outside of class. I highly recommend taking her!

5.0
1.0
SOC231
Jun 13, 2008

She was a great teacher. Very understanding and helpful. I would take any class she offered.

5.0
1.0
SOC233
Dec 22, 2008

Loved her!

5.0
1.0
SOC231
Jan 13, 2009

She is AMAZING! Hilarious, easy and loves everyone! She feels for all students and has NO problem working around your schedule or problems! Test are SUPER easy just do the study guide! She will make you laugh, smile, and feel like your important! EASY A!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Apr 2, 2009

Had her for both SOC 133 & Soc 231, and I loved her. She is WONDERFUL! She is committed and loves teaching, and if your lucky she may rap one or two of her lessons. Professor McCutchen ALWAYS goes beyond the call of duty to help ever student(even if your not in her class). Don't miss her class! I got A's in both classes.

4.0
3.0
SOC231
May 4, 2009

Passes study guides out about one week before test(so students can work on all 80 something questions) but emails the study guide with answers to some students (like exchange students). Would this qualify as a social problem?

5.0
2.0
SOC231
Aug 20, 2009

She's the best professor EVER!!!!!!!

4.0
2.0
SOC231
Nov 9, 2010

It feels like she rambles a lot, but amazingly you still learn a lot. She's passionate about what she teaches. I've learned a lot about the world. She teaches using a lot of videos and gives in-depth study guides before the tests.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 12, 2010

She is amazing. Her tests are multiple choice and are basily based on definitions of words. She never uses the text book, only her powerpoints. She makes it very interesting. Awesome teacher!

5.0
3.0
SOC133
Dec 1, 2010

This teacher is awesome, but does ramble alot. She has been known to rap a couple of her lessons to help you remember things for the test... She is there for her students, whether it be for academic success or just life's struggles. She'll be real with you if you're real with her.

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Jan 28, 2011

One of the best teachers ever!! i actually LIKED going to her class :)

5.0
1.0
SOC233
May 2, 2012

I love Professor McCutchen to death. However, she's too liberal and brings politics into everything. If she wouldn't bring politics into the mix, she would be the greatest teacher ever.

2.0
1.0
SOC133
Oct 23, 2012

The class is really easy but I'm not leaning much. You can tell that she knows the material but she just doesn't seem to care to be teaching it. Most of what she says isn't relevant. Her "teaching" comes off as very rehearsed. Seems like she enjoyed being in the clinical field more.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Nov 8, 2012

Such a sweet lady. WONDERFUL teacher. In fact, I'm currently looking for other SOC classes that she teaches. She is very thorough and gives many real world examples. Love this class. Pretty interesting too!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Apr 10, 2013

Great professor and great person. Explains things well. Tests are easy, at least for me they were. Learned a lot in her class and already registered for Soc 231 next semester. Can't wait.

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Dec 16, 2013

My favorite teacher of the semester! She's crazy, but you'll love her. She'll rap her lectures sometimes, and as long as you take notes, and study the study guides she gives you for the 4 tests over the semester, you'll make an easy A.

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Mar 27, 2014

very sweet woman, super helpful

5.0
3.0
SOC231
Grade: B+
May 2, 2014

Teacher is very helpful. The material is engaging. She uses powerpoints, the class is big lecture so the grading is a few tests and homework, which can be challenging. She's a fair and prompt grader, is very passionate about the material, and uses multimedia like videos to beak up lecture. I absolutely recommend her. :)

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2014

Mrs. McCutchen is beautiful and amazing and I absolutely loved her class. She has so much real-world experience to share and knows how to present ideas in a way that makes them stick with her students. She values opinions but won't take crap, and as long as you're honest she's very understanding that you have more to worry about than just class.

5.0
2.0
SOC231
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2014

Professor McCutchen is the best professor I've had so far at Murray State. Her lectures are interesting, she is reasonable and easy to get along with, everything is posted online, and she doesn't give many tests. She is truly an awesome lady!

5.0
1.0
SOC133
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2014

She is the second best teacher on campus. I recommend everyone to take any of her classes they are so good and she makes class really interesting.

5.0
4.0
231
May 5, 2015

I highly recommend anyone to take Ms. Pat. I LOVE her to death she is the most caring professor I have ever had at Murray State University!! She lectures every class, sometime you watch short films be sure to pay attention you will be tested over the films on test. She usually gives 3 to 4 test and 1 or 2 videos with 5 to 10 questions.

5.0
4.0
133
Grade: B+
May 5, 2015

Intro to Soc 133 was a class I would definitely take again with Ms. Pat, I loved this class. She makes everything so interesting and you actually learn something! She gives an amazing amount of extra credit enough to bring your whole grade up 2 leader grades. She's just an amazing, caring, and supportive professor and friend all around. Take her!

5.0
3.0
SOC231
Grade: B
Oct 21, 2015

She is the nicest and most caring professor i have had. she gets that some days suck and you don't wanna go to class or you just wanna watch a video in class and call it done. she is passionate about what she lectures and can give good real word advice and experiences. so sweet love her to death, show up study and you'll get an A

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

Ms. Pat is great and this class is great to me. She rapped for us twice, the tests are so easy if you look over the material, and she puts funny answer choices on the tests. I actually looked forward to this class! If you take SOC 133, take Ms. Pat!!

5.0
2.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

Ms. McCuthen is an awesome teacher and her class is so interesting. There are a lot of notes but they aren't boring that is for sure. If you ask for extra credit she will give it to you, and it won't be hard. Her extra credit was mainly watching a video and writing a summary over it. The videos were never boring. She is very understanding. Recomend

5.0
2.0
SOC231
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2016
Would take again

She is one of the best professors at MSU & actually has clinical experience in the field! Class topics can be depressing but she made them interesting & I learned a lot from her. Although the topics may seem like "common sense" the test questions can be difficult. If you know the answers to the study guide then you should be able to pass the tests.

4.0
3.0
SOC231
Grade: B+
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

overall, she was a great teacher! I had her for social problems which seems like a blow off class but her test questions can be a little difficult if you don't study at all. she gives a study guide so make sure you fill that out and then you'll be set. i found most of the answers on quizlet so its not bad if you just put the time in.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC231
Grade: A-
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

The class is made up of 4 tests and a few extra credit points. So it is important to do well on all tests. During her lecture the material seems super easy, but once you get the study guide you realize the questions are hard! Look up every single question to the study guide and you should be good on the test.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

She is very nice

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
SOC231
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Pat is my favorite professor I've had at MSU. She teaches a lot of difficult subject matter but does so in a blunt, yet optimistic way. She's a wonderful person to talk to after class as well and I highly suggest you make the time to do it.

Inspirational
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC133
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

Dr. McCutchen was one the best professors I have ever had. 10/10 would recommend! She is so easy to get along with and if you're struggling with anything she will be there to help you through. (She gives 3 unexcused days + a mental health day) Wonderful Professor.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
3.0
SOC133
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. McCutchen is a great professor, and if you dont mind a LOT of talking, shes great. However, for someone with attention deficit issues or someone who doesnt like a lot of lecturing or likes constant participation, this class can be grating. She has great material, and teaches the material well, but it can be hard to pay attention.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
SOC133
Grade: B-
Jul 4, 2019
Would take again

It has been a little while since I took this class, but this professor single-handedly changed my life more than any professor I have ever take. I have ADHD. She is very accessible outside of class. If you are struggling in some way you just have to let her know and she will help you with anything you need to be successful.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
SOC231
Nov 9, 2019
Would take again

The class is easy. Get ready to listen because she talks the entire time. Shes very sweet and very understanding.

Inspirational
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2020
Would take again

She is the kindest woman. She teaches difficult content but makes it very easy to understand. She really cares about her students and their education. If you don't understand something or need to turn in something late, she is accommodating and will work with you. Loved her and would take for every class if I could.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
SOC133
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

The sweetest woman ever. Super accommodating, lecture heavy, very easy class. I plan on taking her as many times as possible. Adore her.

Respected
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
SOC133
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2021
Would take again

Such a sweet person. I took her twice in the same semester (133+250). The content can be a little boring but she does all she can to make lecture interesting. She is also SUPER accommodating - she gives a study guide for every exam, and even filled them out for us because several students had to miss class due to COVID. She'll work with you!!!

Lecture heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

I love this woman! She is so kind and compassionate. One of the most flexible professors I've ever met. You can tell that she wants you to succeed in her class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
133
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

She is a very nice professor who genuinely cares about her students. If you need extra time or help with things, she will give it to you and is very understanding. Sometimes, she rambles in the lectures but she is sweet so it's easy to look past. You have online access to all the notes and slides and study guides.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SOC133
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

She is the best teacher of SOC133.

5.0
1.0
231
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved her. She is one professor who truly loves her job. She has encouraged me so much. Kindest lady I have ever met. Gives study guides that have the test answers. She wants you to do well in her class

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC232
Grade: A+
Feb 1, 2025
Would take again

Loved taking all her courses. Lovely professor!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

52%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A+ (5)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(17)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 5
B+: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Caring (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
Inspirational (7)
Lecture heavy (5)
Hilarious (4)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Respected (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.16 avg change
Nov
Apr
Nov
Apr
Dec
Feb
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

133

5.0

(3)

231

5.0

(2)

133231250

5.0

(1)

SOC

5.0

(6)

SOCIOLOGY

5.0

(4)
+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SOCIOLGY101

3.0

231

2.5

133

2.3

SOC231

2.0

SOC232

2.0

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