4.2

Randi Cox

History - Stephen F. Austin State University

4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
62%
Would Retake
120
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

62%

Would Retake

120

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What Students Say

You would also be required to read a book and write a essay over it

HIS133 - 1.0 rating

I've used books for history classes since the beginning

HIS134 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

35%

Textbook Required

26%

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A: 6
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A+: 3
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Tough Grader (3)
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Reviews (120)
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HST134
Nov 14, 2002

Her lectures are SO interesting and she has and enjoys what she does.

5.0
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134
Nov 22, 2002

Great teacher! Go to class, test from lecture

5.0
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HIS134
Dec 1, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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HIS134
Dec 2, 2002

she's great, her lectures pull you in unless your a ****ing retard

5.0
3.0
132
Jan 14, 2003

she is cool

5.0
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HIS412
Feb 17, 2003

Knows her subject... Told us to rate her a chili pepper.

5.0
3.0
HIS152
Feb 18, 2003

had a blast in her class. very colorful lectures

5.0
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HIS134
Apr 11, 2003

She is very passionate about History! Her lectures are interesting and the tests are easy! Just go to class and you'll pass! She has a bit of a sailor tongue though...just incase you don't like that sort of thing.

5.0
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HIS134
Apr 22, 2003

Great teacher, dissapointed she didn;t have a chili pepper though so i gave her one, makes class interesting

5.0
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HIS134
Apr 28, 2003

ochen' horosho! kruto! (very good! awesome!) made this history interesting....bol'shoe spasibo! (very big thanks!)

3.0
3.0
HIS134
May 4, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
HIS134
May 8, 2003

I thought she was great. She's really into the course material and she's willing to answer questions and to admit if she doesn't know something. Her tests are really easy if you stay awake in class and do the readings. She makes things easy to remember

4.0
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HIS134
May 8, 2003

She's a really interesting teacher but she has a very liberal bias on most stuff and it gets sort of frustrating. Good teacher though and not that hard.

3.0
3.0
134
May 9, 2003

VERY boring class, I wanted to fall asleep everyday. Only take this class if you enjoy reading history for quizzes every single class day.

5.0
3.0
HIST134
May 12, 2003

readings help on the essay part of test, if you go to class you can ace the multilple choice

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Jun 7, 2003

She is so cool... makes the lecture intresting. Because of her I like history! TAKE her if you can.. alhough I have heard that now she gives essays!

5.0
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HIS134
Jun 7, 2003

Great Teacher. Take during summer NO ESSAYS, NO INTERVIEW PROJECT. EASY

5.0
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HIS
Jun 18, 2003

Dr. Cox is a great teacher. She is inotuch with the students, on their level.

3.0
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HIS134
Jul 2, 2003

Ummm... I know there has 2 b a better teacher teaching this course. She's unclear but knows her information, avoids some periods n history that should b discussed. She's okay better to take n the summer.Some lectures are really boring, b ready 2 read.

5.0
2.0
HIST134
Jul 10, 2003

Great teacher. Easy tests. Great for summer!!!

5.0
1.0
HIS134
Jul 11, 2003

She is such a wonderful teacher. Her lectures are very intresting and her tests are easy if you study for them. She will also help you out with any problems you night have!! Defintley take her if you can

3.0
4.0
HIS134
Aug 5, 2003

Bad teacher. I had a 79 and I came to class everyday and she gave me a C. Quizzes everyday, she treated the class like it was a 3 or 400 level class when it was just a survey. It is one of the two C's I have ever made. She knows her stuff, but lousy prof.

4.0
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HIS134
Aug 25, 2003

Her tests are a little hard. She's a good professor when it comes to teaching..she knows her stuff and gets you to understand the material. But she teaches class as if your a junior or senior when its a freshman course!

4.0
2.0
HIST134
Sep 9, 2003

She is an awesome teacher! Just go to class, take notes, and do the reading and it is an easy A. She likes to shock you. Probably one of the easier History teachers at SFA.

5.0
2.0
HISTORY
Nov 13, 2003

Cox is a pretty good teacher. She tries to make lectures as interesting as possible. The test aren't extremely difficult either. Just study because her lectures are really straight forward. Great teacher

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Nov 17, 2003

Dr. Cox is the best history professor I've ever had. Just go to every class, take notes, read the books, and you'll make a good grade! Good teacher, and she's very friendly!! I think she's the easiest history teacher at SFA, too!!

4.0
4.0
HIS134
Dec 5, 2003

This lady knows her stuff! She makes lectures interesting. The test are very hard! She is the best history teacher I've ever had. Take her!

5.0
2.0
HST142
Dec 29, 2003

Best History prof at SFA. Take her. To do well on the test you just need to take good notes, you don't really even have to read the text book, but she assigns other books to read, but they are interesting. Will help students who need it.

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HIS134
Mar 12, 2004

Knows what she is talking about and very easy to take notes from. Very specific about what she wants you to know and will usually tell u exactly which points u need to know. Quite a bit of reading too. Still a good professor though. Tests are semi-hard.

5.0
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HIS134
Apr 19, 2004

The best professor I have ever had period. She is also the best lecturer that's ever stepped foot on Nacogdoches soil. The books she assigns are painless to read. If you don't really like history this is the gal to sign up for.

5.0
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HIS134
Apr 29, 2004

She is interesting and has her own opinions about things. Read the books, not hard at all. Go to class because most of the test comes from her lectures. Gives good test reviews. Attendance doesn't hurt, but it helps alot.

1.0
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HIS152
May 7, 2004

She sucks. She is very biased and greades to her personal opinion and has no concern for the work has been done. She gives a review sheet and the information you work on to take the test is never on the exam. She is boring and instructs the whole class.

5.0
2.0
HIS152
May 11, 2004

She has a way of making HIS 152 interesting to learn the material. She is very fair at the grading, and her tests are not too bad

1.0
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HIST134
May 11, 2004

THE WORST TEACHER EVER,ALL YA'LL ARE LOCO TO SAY SHE'S GOOD. SHE WAS VERY UNFAIR W/THE GRADING. ALWAYS CAME TO CLASS ON SOMETHING. ALWAYS WANTED TO TALK ABOUT DRUGS AND WHERE TO GET THEM. IF U WANT TO LEARN GO W/SOMEONE ELSE.

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HIS134
May 20, 2004

Too much reading. Very unorganized-takes forever to return grades. Tries to make it interesting but doesnt succeed. Essays are difficult...steer clear!

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Jul 14, 2004

Shes very nice and interesting. Take this class if you like to learn about society. Shes very helpful and as long as you pay attention you should do fine.

3.0
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HIS134
Jul 26, 2004

quiz EVERY class. im an a student and i got a 79.3 and she gave me a c...makes you do a project and the tests are ESSAY and 10 Multchoice questions over like 100 pgs of material..very liberal and hates sorority girls..made fun of me in class..dont takeher

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Nov 17, 2004

Very funny prof., but I think she's pretty boring, probably because my class is so big and she lectures alot. Very helpful outside of class, you have to read 3 painless books and tests are mult choice/essay and are not difficult if you do her study guide.

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Nov 30, 2004

She is by far one of the best history teachers that I have ever had. She knows her stuff, and she is hilarious so class is always interesting. You have to read 3 easy books and you have quizzes over them that are very easy. She is also very nice and helpful. Take Randi Cox!

5.0
1.0
HIS134
Dec 5, 2004

EASY!!! If you go to class and take the notes you will be fine! She tells you in the beginning of the semester attendance isnt necessary, it helps w/the notes! Take the notes and study them and you will be fine, the 3 books u read are easy! She gives study guides on what to study out of the notes!

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Dec 6, 2004

Great professor. I have always HATED history, but after taking her class, it was actually interesting to me. For tests, you don't have to know dates and numbers, which is awesome, because who can remember those dates anyway? Would def. recommend Dr. Cox for history.

5.0
3.0
HIS134
Dec 8, 2004

She is awesome! I never really liked history, but she makes it very fun and interesting. There is quite a bit of reading and studying, but it pays off! She is funny and is always willing to help you. The comments she makes are hilarious, and really get some people going. SHE ROCKS!

5.0
1.0
HIS134
Dec 8, 2004

easy class, straight forward, always tells you exactly what she wants, enjoyed the class, would definitely recommend it

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Dec 14, 2004

She is a very easy teacher if you go to lecture and read the assigned books. She is very relaxed in class and also in her office. Her tests are very easy as well.

4.0
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HIS134
Jan 6, 2005

I really loved the interview assignment that she had, but felt like the grading system really made it ahrd to make a good overall grade in the class. I hated the points scale and was very dissapointed in my final grade because of it. Nonetheless, Cox did make the class interesting in my opinion.

4.0
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HISTORY
Jan 14, 2005

I had her last year and the class was interesting. She is a feminist though so guys look out. She is also an all out democrat. I wrote great essays on vietnam and other wars where I took a right wing stand and I got C's. While people with other opinions got B's and A's.

5.0
2.0
HIS
Apr 27, 2005

She is awesome. Very interesting prof.

5.0
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HIS134
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 2, 2005

Awesome teacher... made the class interesting and fun. Go to every class and take notes and you will at least get a B or C if not an A. Lecture is reinforced by the book. Must read 3-4 novels/memoirs that go with lecture... with quizzes. READ THE NOVELS and you'll do fine... don't wait til last minute to do interview project. Great professor!

5.0
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HIS133
Oct 18, 2005

great teacher. I've learned so much!!!!

4.0
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USHIS1877PRES
Oct 20, 2005

clear, engaging, and sometimes pretty damn funny. if you're gonna take this course, take it with her.

5.0
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HIS134
Dec 2, 2005

I absolutely loved taking 134 from Carns. She made it very interesting and kept you entertained. She's an awesome woman. Take a history from her if you get the chance. She rocks my socks off! =)

5.0
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134
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 2, 2005

awesome professor! she makes history entertaining and fun! she curses every once in a while just to get your attention. gives option to take an essay portion, but she is very easy grader on the essay. had no clue about most of the books and got a "b" on every essay! take her!

5.0
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HIS133
Grade: F
Dec 5, 2005

Dr. Cox is without a doubt my favorite teacher. She is really nice and the biggest thing is I am working harder than I am in any other class but somehow I still want to take her next semester.

5.0
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HIS134
Dec 11, 2005

great teacher, very liberal (though she'll never say it straight out, but she HAS to be) so props there love having liberal profs, um... yeah, she was prolly my 2nd best prof here at sfa, though i didn't go to class all that often

4.0
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HIS134
Dec 15, 2005

Made a low C in History 133 with a different teacher, but was able to make an A in this class. Easy, as long as you do the assigned reading and know the terms on the study guide.

5.0
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HST134
Dec 20, 2005

AWESOME TEACHER...if you read the assigned books and study the key terms she gives you prior to the exam you will do great. I read the books and only studied the key terms and made A's on all of the tests. There is an interview project but she grades them easy and is fair. TAKE COX FOR HISTORY...

4.0
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HIS133
Jan 17, 2006

great professor, but not easy. it is fun, even when you work hard

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HIS300
Jan 23, 2006

Her class is fairly organized and straight forward. No surprises on the exam. For me, graded the paper assignments much harder than the exams. I found it difficult to locate her during office hours. But overall, I would recommend her. Come to class, study, you should be fine.

5.0
4.0
HIS134
Mar 1, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Apr 26, 2006

I hate history, last semester I barely passes his 133. I'm making a solid A in this class. She gives you every opportunity to succeed. Her lectures are interesting, and tests are easy (if you study). She gives you a study guide for each test and all the books too. I totally recommend taking her.

4.0
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HIS134
Apr 30, 2006

a very good teacher...i basically just wrote nonsense on the essay's and passed them..the test are pretty easy as well they are all multiple choice and then of course req. reading and quizzes are very easy...easy passing grade in my view...good teacher

5.0
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HIS134
May 7, 2006

Very good teacher. Tests are not hard if do the reading. Interview project is a little difficult. Her lectures are very clear and doesn't go too fast. I thought she was pretty interesting too. I have a borderline A/B. I totally recommend her.

5.0
3.0
USHISTORY134
May 12, 2006

Dr. Cox is not an easy teacher, but she'll pull the best out of you in your papers. I like her lecture style. She's upbeat and funny. Wonderful sense of humor too, at least with her honors :)class (take that one if you can). It's a lot more fun.

4.0
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HIS352
May 13, 2006

Man she grades really fair. She gave a lot of work and reading and papers, but man she grades really fair. Her tests and quizzes and papers were graded fair. She wanst you to read, but study notes and you will do well on the tests.

4.0
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HIS134
Jul 18, 2006

She seems to be nice. She does not seem to be interested in the subject material she is teaching. This may have been because I was in a class that she taught right before, so she was just going over material, but either way really boring.

5.0
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HIST134
Jan 19, 2007

She was a great teacher, you HAVE to go to class everyday or you will never catch up. Be prepared to do a lot of note taking and writing; for she gives essay tests, and essay quizes. Really knows her material and gives a good spin on a old subject matter and makes it interesting.

5.0
2.0
HIST134
Apr 6, 2007

Awesome professor! You have to read 3-4 novels and take quizes over them. The tests were one short essay over one of the books, a long essay over lecture and textbook and 10 multiple choice questions. Dont let the essays scare you, she gives you 6 questions before the test and 2 of those questions will be on there and you pick the one you know best

5.0
1.0
HIST005
Apr 23, 2007

I loved her class. She has the best sense of humor and is fair in grading all the assignments. If you have a conflict she works with you. I highly recommend taking her

3.0
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HIS134
Jul 12, 2007

Power point lectures are okay at best (boring) but make sure you take notes - tests need to be studied for. Required reading novels are terrible and are on tests/quizzes. Interview project is easy. Offers multi-choice or essay exams. Take her if another higher rated isn't available.

5.0
1.0
HIS134
Apr 21, 2008

HILARIOUS! There are three books she assigns to read throughout the semester that you HAVE to read or else you'll fail the reading quizzes. As far as the textbook goes, you don't need to read everything she assigns. She gives a study guide before the tests to let you know EXACTLY what's going to be on the tests. She's great.

4.0
4.0
HIS400
Apr 23, 2008

She's an awesome professor! But be prepared to work and read a lot. Her classes aren't easy, but we're in college, it's not suppose to be easy. You can tell she loves history, especially Russian history! She assigns a lot of reading so be sure to read. Tests in upper level classes are all essay and short answer so study notes and take them!

5.0
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HIST134
Jun 11, 2008

Dr. Cox is cool. She has a nerdy sense of humor sometimes, but she's very fair in grading.

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HIST134
May 3, 2009

cox is a good teacher she explains everything clear but her test are mult. choice and you have to write a three page essay.

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HIS134
May 9, 2009

Dr. Cox is a fantastic teacher! Take her if you can! Very helpful. If you have questions go to her office! She is very nice! Very fair grading. I made an A. Not hard if you go to class, study your notes, and do the required reading! Totally recommend her.

5.0
2.0
HIS134
May 15, 2009

great teacher!!! She brags about her video game scores and she is in her 40's. very good speaker. easy to pay attention to what she says. take good notes. be prepared to write. great teacher, great class, would highly recommended!

5.0
1.0
HIS101
Jul 1, 2010

I took history after 1877...shes awesome. Tests are DIRECTLY from notes and book you read for the course. Easy "b", you might have to work for the A. Take her

5.0
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HIST134
Dec 8, 2011

Great Teacher! Very helpful! She keeps the course interesting, you wont be bored.

5.0
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HIS134
Jan 23, 2012

Mrs. Cox is very good at her subject. She tries her best to keep history interesting; just take good notes, read the assigned books, and study the class should be a breeze.

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HIST134
Apr 19, 2012

Absolutely love her! She keeps the class funny and entertaining. She knows that the class finds as boring and will do her best to just give the highlights of the boring stuff. I HIGHLY recommend her!

5.0
3.0
HIS134
Apr 22, 2012

WONDERFUL teacher! She's so nice and really loves what she teaches. She definitely cares about her students and will do anything to help. She doesn't take role, but her class is interesting so go! She tells you what is going to be on the exam and going to SI is really helpful. Totally recommend her!

4.0
2.0
HIS134
May 14, 2012

EASY class. Go to class and sit there and listen and you will be fine. What she says is LITERALLY on your tests. very easy. We only had to read one other book and write an easy paper on it and I hate reading BUT it was a very very easy read. Take her for both 133 and 134 and you WILL pass.

3.0
2.0
HIST134
May 24, 2012

I honestly did not like this class. She grades extremly hard on essay's and her lectures are not intersting at all. Really everything I learned from this class came from reading the book, not from her. I would not waste my time or money ever taking her class.

5.0
2.0
HIS134
Jun 21, 2012

Take this professor. If I am one who can't stand a teacher putting a political spin on their lecture and can still enjoy her class, that says how good the teacher is.

3.0
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HIST134
Dec 23, 2012

Lectures are super boring. She grades really hard pn tests and essays. You have to read three books, and you'd be stupid not to get an A on all the book quizzes. Only reason I got a B is because she accidentally but in one of my exam grades as an A

5.0
3.0
HIST131
Apr 29, 2013

Dr. Cox is amazing! I am considering majoring in history because of her. She is hilarious and so intelligent. She is helpful and kind. I honestly never used the book...as in never. You do have to read the three novels but my other history prof did that too so I assume that is fairly standard. Lots of extra credit. Would take her again and again!

5.0
3.0
HIS134
May 4, 2013

Dr. Cox is great!! Very nice and helpful, not intimidating at all. Class can be a little boring but she makes a clear effort to keep it interesting most of the time. You don't need the book as long as you attend lecture and take good notes (although attendance isn't required.) Quizzes and tests are very easy. Would take her again!

5.0
2.0
HIS134
May 5, 2013

She does her best to make history as interesting as possible. She is a good teacher who isnt afraid to curse in class to get your attention. She does grade pretty hard on essays. However, she will work with you if you need help or just extra time on an assignment.

3.0
3.0
HIS134
May 10, 2013

She is an ok teacher. She has tests and quizzes that contain short answer and an essay which I didn't like. Try to avoid this teacher if you can to not have to deal with writing.

5.0
3.0
HIST134
May 20, 2013

Sweetest teacher! she does her best to keep the class entertaining she does grade pretty hard. Quizzes over the books and short answers on the test. You have to read and pay attention in class to pass, overall if you takes good notes and read the books you will pass. Also she does a lot of extra credit. No textbook needed. shes a pretty great!

3.0
2.0
HIS134
Jun 4, 2015

All good

4.0
2.0
HIS133
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2015

She gives really good lectures, goes slow and repeats things when asked to. She really emphasizes important points and tells you when you need to write something down. There's a lot of reading and we have a lot of essays, but the longest one assigned was 3 pages. Slow grader, but gives amazing feedback.

3.0
4.0
HIS133
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2016

Only have 2 test Midterm and Final they are worth a lot, you will have 2 debates and must participate to get full credit. She grades tough, she expect you to be very detail with answers if not you will not get a good grade. She makes it harder than what class should really be.

5.0
2.0
HIS133
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

Grades only consist of 2 practice essays (1 page), 2 debates, 1 major essay (4 pages), and 2 tests. It may look tough but as long as you show up to the lectures and pay attention, its an easy grade. There's no memorizing random facts and dates, just understanding major concepts. She's super helpful, understanding, and friendly.

3.0
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HIS133
Grade: D
May 17, 2016

Very picky, test are hard you have 4 mini essays, also you have 2 debates best advice do not take her she will make it seem like your passing but actually failing you.

1.0
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HIS133
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

2 test midterm and final 2 debates and you must participate, she grades you on every little detail so b specific, her lectures are boring, she believes in giving flex points so take over the opportunity when given cause it might help you out. You would also be required to read a book and write a essay over it. OVERALL POO!!! class

1.0
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HIS134
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Oct 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

When I first found out that this class did not require a textbook I thought it was strange since it's a US HIS class. I've used books for history classes since the beginning. Taking it without a book like this class is like learning a whole new language. She grades papers strictly. I recommend taking it under someone else that uses a book

Tough Grader
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
3.0
2.0
HIS134
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is extremely unorganized. Takes forever to get your grades back to you. Didn't need a textbook but wish we had because if you miss class, you have no way of catching up except office hours. She's a nice enough lady, but I would never take her class again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
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HIS134
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is a very difficult professor. She doesn't tell you when class is cancelled. She has made it to where we are behind from lectures. There is no book for the history class and it makes it extremely difficult. I would recommend taking it under someone else. It should be her consequence for cancelling classes not ours to where we are put behind.

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
HIS134
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take this professor. At first I thought by not having a textbook it would be awesome, now I with we had one. She gives no extra credit and takes months to put grades in (never got our midterm grade). There are only two tests, a midterm and final as well as 4 essays (tests multiple choice and essays). She is a tough grader! Good luck!!!

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
HIS134
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

First I understand special circumstances so late grades idk past semesters, but ours was pretty bad sadly. THERE IS a textbook it's online, and it can help just not too much. HOWEVER she posts a review for midterm and you need to learn that thing for the short answer response. Multiple choice is basic, but short answer will get you. Finals A PLZ

Participation matters
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
5.0
HIS133
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Every bad comment about this professor is probs by someone who just doesn't agree with some of her beliefs. She did struggle with timely grades BUT it was because of health reasons, not entirely her fault. I love how she is so open and honest about things and def makes class a joy, you learn abt history and how it relates to life today. SHE LIT

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
HIS134
Grade: B-
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

I loved this class. She was a great professor. She had several health problems which is why we didnt get our grade but besides that. She is a joy to learn from and a great lecturer. She knows her facts and explains in a way you can understand. The class isn't hard if you study and are prepared for class. She cares about what the students WANT.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIS310
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Cox is definitely the best profesor I've had so far at SFA. She is hilarious and an easy grader. We did have a lot of homework but it was just reading so it wasn't bad at all. She is very sweet, passionate about her work, and always ready to help.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
HIS134
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Definitely hated this class. Your grade is made up of mostly papers and some debates that she takes FOREVER to grade. She lectures the entire time so if you don't take notes you'll be screwed since her powerpoints are mainly just pictures. If you're not good at writing avoid this class bc she is a hard grader!!

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
2.0
HIS134
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

She's a great lecturer, but gives you few assignments to learn from. She doesn't really respond to emails either. I really enjoyed the class in general, even though I hate history. She has an entertaining way of explaining boring things and it's an easy class to pass.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
HIS133
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was different than I expected from a history class. Instead of learning everything within the time period being discussed, you go over 3/4 major concepts and you still are left not knowing much. Grading takes forever so you aren't really sure how you are doing in the class. Lectures are boring and I could've learned everything myself.

4.0
4.0
HIS133
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's fun and does try to make the lectures funny by making jokes. The lectures had a lot of information but none of it was presented in her actual powerpoints so we had to guess what was or wasn't important. If taking her, avoid the 2 and a half hour class because it is hard to learn a week's worth of info in that time. Essays are BIG grades.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HIS133
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Cox is an ok prof. She can get off topic during lectures sometimes, and it's hard to tell what info is important. You will have to do a lot of research outside of class if you want to do good. Overall, she's not terrible, but if you can, try to take someone else

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
HIST1301
Grade: B+
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

She was amazing, and she really prioritizes her students. She doesnt give out many grades and she isnt the fastest grader but she always made a point to check in on her students and make sure we understood the material. She is very big on class discussion, so you have to look over everything she tells you to.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

Randi is BY FAR the best history professor here at SFA, she graded so fairly and actually cares about her students and their lives. Obviously there are things that she has to take into account when extending deadlines but as long as you keep a good communication with her she will always be willing to work with you. This Class is EASY, just attend.

Hilarious
Caring
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
HIS133
May 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

When I read her reviews last semester I was so excited to take her but now I wish I would've taken anyone els. She's a very tough grader and takes forever to grade the assignments. Also she is never clear with the directions of assignments, and she doesn't respond to her emails.

5.0
3.0
HIST3352
Grade: A
May 11, 2021
Would take again

I love Dr. Cox. She is so smart and she did an amazing job explaining the important aspects of Russian History. Because this class is foundational knowldege for most people, she does not ask for an extreme amount of analysis from you. Overall, this was an amazing class and her love and passion for Russian hisotry really shows.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
HIS1301
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Cox is a great professor. I took her 8 week US History 1301. It was challenging because everything came so fast, but she took that into account when teaching. I really understood her teaching style, and she really cared about her students. There was a lot of readings, but if it wasn't in 8 week form it wouldn't have been as difficult.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
HIS134
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

I loved her course! Though she makes you put in the work with weekly journals for online courses. The textbook we used was free that she provided online and she does a great job of posting things ahead of time so you understand what you have going on each week. Probably one of the most organized and understanding professors that have taught online.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
HIS300
Grade: B
May 11, 2022
Would take again

Dr.Cox was lovely! This class really helped me improve on skills. She is understanding if you can't make it to class,but you should try to because she goes over important things that will help you with your projects and essays. There are a lot of projects and essays so beware.(but as a history major required course you should be well aware of that)

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
HISTORY
Grade: C+
May 13, 2022
Would take again

Overall she was a good professor, although i had the class online do to there being not enough people to sign up for the in person class so that was a bummer but make sure you do all the work and you should pass.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
134
Grade: B
Aug 4, 2023
Would take again

Great prof. The class was easy, but even if she'd thrown more challenge at us I can guarantee she would have ensured our success. She answers questions, is clear on homework, and has a sense of humor.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
HIST1301
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2023
Would take again

I'll be honest, I am not a fan of History, but Professor Cox made it easy. You will have to take notes every class, but she makes her lectures interesting and she teaches the subject amazing. Usually doesn't bore you. Make sure you go to class because you will miss things. Assigns quizzes every weekend, but they help you prepare for the tests.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2024
Would take again

Take notes while shes lecturing and youll be set for test. Uses a free online textbook and we only used it a few times, shes funny and really good about answering any of your questions in class. Youll have to write essays in substitution for some of the test, and midterms/ finals included both multiple choice questions and 2 mini essays, good class

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
HIS1301
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

I love Dr. Cox and her lectures, they're easy to follow and often very funny. Try to participate as much as possible. You HAVE to pay attention because her notes aren't directly from the slides, but this has helped me retain info a lot better. She gets peeved when students pack up early, so let her do her job and teach. Listen and it's a breeze!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
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