2.4

Sandra McDonald

Social Science - Sierra College

2.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
15%
Would Retake
121
Reviews
2.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.4
Clarity

15%

Would Retake

121

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What Students Say

Worst "professor" I have EVER seen

SSCI50 - 1.0 rating

Avoid at all costs, not worth the stress

SSCI50 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

53%

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95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
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B (5)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 32 reported grades
A: 9
B: 5
B+: 4
Not sure yet: 4
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Participation matters (8)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Inspirational (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Tough Grader (4)
Tough grader (4)
Get ready to read (3)
SO MANY PAPERS (3)
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SOCSCI20

5.0

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SOCSC013

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SOSC10

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Reviews (121)
5.0
1.0
SOCSCI10
Apr 24, 2004

She is so nice. She knows her stuff. All test is take home. One project is required.

5.0
2.0
SOCSCI20
Dec 6, 2004

This is a great class, and she is one of the best fun teachers i have ever had

2.0
3.0
SOCIALSCIENCE
Dec 7, 2004

The teacher is very unorganized and beats around the bush when asked a question regarding assignments. She says one thing and several days later something else.

2.0
2.0
SOCSCI13
Jan 19, 2005

This is a really easy class, however, you must attend pretty much every single class if you want to pass. The teacher is very set in her views, so if you try and argue them, you probably won't win. The grading was very unorganized and you didn't know what you were going to get up until the last day.

5.0
2.0
SOC10
Apr 15, 2005

Sandra is an excellent teacher. It is always refreshing to take a class from someone who knows what they were talking about.

2.0
2.0
HD3
Apr 27, 2005

This was a seemingly easy class, and rewarding, but she's very condescending to anyone arguing a different view, and I received a grade I was not happy with because I missed one class. I worked hard to make up for the missed class, but she never check her inbox and refused to change my grade.

4.0
1.0
SOCSCI13
May 16, 2005

INTERESTING CLASS, MAKES YOU THINK... BUT NOT FOR STUBBORN, NARROW MINDED PEOPLE

1.0
1.0
SOCIALSCIENCE10
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2005

Lesson plan is horrible disorganized. Expectations on grading scale is ambigious. The professor is very BAISED and unobjective. She has ignorant views, even once stated in class that, "we don't tax the rich enough because we hope to one day be in that position." No professor, two words in economic terms for you: "laffer curve" This class is a waste

3.0
3.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Aug 30, 2005

If you didn't find her class interesting you are probably ****. She is a really odd grader however, and quite disorganized. But soo smart, and the class itself is really informative.

5.0
1.0
SOCSCI13
Sep 14, 2005

the best class i ever took! Sandra is extremely smart and very informed.Some people think she is unorganized and biased,but really she just grades classes in a different way.it's not about physical work,but rather gaining insight to the real wrold,her job is to teach the truth,and for some ignorant people they cannot accept that. take this class!!!

1.0
1.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Oct 8, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOCSCI13
Oct 24, 2005

Best teacher at sierra college by far!!!!!!!!

2.0
3.0
SOCSCI10
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2005

I took the online class and I wouldn't recommend it anyone. Shes a nice woman but extremely disorganized. I've emailed her four times with questions, and she hasn't gotten back to me.She doesn't keep up with grades(she does towards the end) so you never know where u stand. Tests are on the book, which she doesn't reveiw or go over.Very frustrating.

5.0
1.0
SOCSCI13
Jan 16, 2006

By far the greatest teacher i have ever taken. she is unorganized, but beyond smart. If you want to learn about this world, she is the teacher for you. Oh and she is very easy, no homework, just show up for class and take part in discussions, and go to events and you have an A!!. Amazing teacher!!!!take her!!!!!

5.0
1.0
DIALOGUES
Jan 17, 2006

great teacher

1.0
4.0
SOCOL
Feb 23, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
OLSOCSCI
May 9, 2006

I had her online and it was awful. She never emailed back to questions, and her tests were impossible unless you read every word in the 450 page book. Deadlines were unclear and her 'helpfulness' came after the things you needed help on were due. Look for a different teacher trust me.

1.0
5.0
SS10
Jan 3, 2007

I took this class online, and must agree with PP that she is unsuited to online teaching. She was not helpful, didn't respond to email (highly important in online education), her tests were difficult and based entirely on the text, which she never used for any other purpose. Her instructions for assignments were often vague. I wouldn't reccomend

2.0
2.0
SS35
Mar 31, 2007

This teacher isn't recommended for online teaching. There was little feedback, assignments were unclear, and the class was very disorganized overall. Students consistently guessed at what the assignments really meant. Highly UNRECOMMENDED for online classes.

5.0
2.0
SOCSC013
Apr 17, 2007

This is a great class. Everyone should be required to take it. You will walk out a much more informed person.

4.0
3.0
SOCSCI
May 14, 2007

Sandra is very intelligent and extremely good at debating. Take her if you would like to hear a new perspective. *Requirement* must have open mind to take her class. She has a lot of great information, but a lot of it is her information. Take home tests, even the final!

2.0
5.0
SOCSC10
Jun 7, 2007

I don't know why she gets paid to teach online. The students must self teach with no feedback.

5.0
3.0
SOSC10
Nov 9, 2007

This professor is genuinely interested in students and is very knowledgeable. She makes you want to learn.

2.0
1.0
SOC20
Dec 12, 2007

DON'T TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE!!! She may be a great person and I have to say she was nice, but she never put the exams up on time and the final was put up 3 days later than the day she said. She would respond to questions DAYS later after the assignment already passed. Shes no help. Otherwise, very easy class. If you do the work, it's an easy A.

5.0
4.0
SOSC13
Jan 15, 2008

If you want to really learn and not be told what to think then this class is for you. If you are self motivated and have an open mind then you will enjoy this teacher. If you can provide evidence for your reasoning then this class is the one to take. If being challenged and questioned is not what you want then stay far away from this teacher!

1.0
5.0
SS10
Mar 28, 2008

I am currently in her online class and it is TERRIBLE. She does not communicate well. The semester is 2/3 over and I have only received grades for 3 assignments. She picks random things out of the book to test on and gives no study guide for her tests that can cover as much as 4 chapters so far. I recommend avoiding this class.

2.0
5.0
SOCSC1034
May 18, 2008

ONLINE CLASS -STAY AWAY!-This teacher is truly a joke! Grades posted twice through entire class! Gave conflicting email addresses! Tests impossible,average grade 66% on tests for entire class! email Response time could take almost a week at times! Late posting of assignments some day they were do! Assignments have a ridiculous amount of writing.

5.0
1.0
SOC10
Nov 10, 2008

Interesting teacher, I had a passion for human rights before but her education and knowledge on this subject opened my eyes... she corrects herself if a student proves her wrong... She is willing to be corrected... The class was akward because of the hostile nature of fellow students who were unwilling to open their minds.

1.0
5.0
SS35
Mar 19, 2009

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!! I had to drop the class because I could not keep up with the average 5 hrs of homework a week! The last test I took from her was suppossed to be on our textbook readings about immigration- instead we were impossibly quized on current economic status and politics! IF YOU TAKE HER CLASS YOU WILL BE SORRY! just a warning

2.0
5.0
SOCSC6994
Apr 12, 2009

DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE CLASS! You will lose many hours of your life trying to research and figure out what the professor wants each week with her confusing assignments. Why is she getting paid for online teaching when she isn't? She doesn't timely post grades. She doesn't communicate with you. Don't take this class. Take her physical class.

3.0
1.0
SOCSC10
May 6, 2010

She is a great teacher...a little disorganized. Didn't get our first test and returned for 6 weeks. Overall I learned a lot she is a very intelligent woman just maybe she should slow down on teaching so many sections at one time and focus on her specialties

1.0
4.0
SSCI0010
May 6, 2010

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! I was looking forward to this class before, but this teacher is useless and a HUGE procrastinator!! She takes her time returning tests. She does not assign homework for the first four weeks and then makes you do all these assignments in the end! SHE IS THE WORST TEACHER EVER!! You will be sorry if you take her class.

2.0
1.0
SSC1005
May 16, 2010

SHE was every disorganized and late to class the majority of the time... yet expected students to come every class ... i wouldn't recommend taking this class...

4.0
3.0
SSCI10
May 20, 2010

This was an interesting class. However, most of the time the teacher would get off topic. She doesn't really lecture because most of time we watched movies that pertained to what we were learning. I learned a lot from this class but we didn't get through all of it because she was disorganized and didn't keep up with the schedule.

2.0
4.0
SSCI35
Jun 3, 2010

Very demanding class online.1st 1/3 of class about racism.She needs to streamline the amount of readings and pages to visit to make the amount of hw feasible.Learned alot but way too much reading!! 1st/3rd test essay. 2nd mult chce about some novels (texts).Large weekly assign+readings+papers for cultural events+tests.Few grades posted till end.

5.0
3.0
SOCSC10
Aug 4, 2010

This is a phenomenal class! She is one of the most intelligent teachers I've ever had and I learned so much. She is open to different points of view but you must use evidence not your personal beliefs the discussion... beware if you don't, she will poke holes in your argument simply through questioning what you say. Grades on a point system.

5.0
3.0
SOCSC50
Aug 4, 2010

This class is one of the best that I have taken. Not only did I make my own video (final project) but I will never see movies in the same way every again. Sandra is very nice and does not get mad when students challenge her. She simply brings in more information to help you understand the concepts. You must be open minded for her classes.

5.0
3.0
SOCSC13
Aug 4, 2010

A tea party member came to our class... who invited them--the teacher! If you want to learn about the world or hear information that is not on the news, this is your class. I hated missing a class because I didn't want to any information. I've never felt that way about a class before. I learned so much... take this class!

1.0
2.0
SSCI0013
Oct 27, 2010

She is the worst teacher i've ever had. She is never straight on when projects or cultural event papers are due. She jumps back and forth in between classes on different topics and we never stay on one thing. The class Dialouges in American Culture is really useless, I don't learn anything in that class with her as my teacher. I don't recommend her

2.0
2.0
SSCI0010
Nov 12, 2010

One of the worst classes I have ever taken. She is always late, sometimes doesn't even show up, and I didn't even know what she was talking about most of the time. She is very opinionated and doesn't listen to others. I felt like this class was a complete waste of money.

2.0
4.0
SSCI10
Dec 9, 2010

This class was one of the worst I have experienced. She was disrespectful to students in the class and only cared about her opinion. Also, she NEVER answers e-mails. I have never had a professor who didn't correspond to my e-mails. She does not have a daily curriculum and is very disoriented with her communication with students.

2.0
4.0
SSCI50
Dec 12, 2010

This was a horrible class. Extensive work load and little feedback. The semesters over and only half of our assignments have been graded. Does little to let students know where they stand with their grade.

1.0
5.0
SOC35
Mar 23, 2011

This is the worst experience I have ever had. She is extremely vague with assignments and NEVER answers emails or returns calls. She is extremely late grading assignments and thus one never knows where they stand grade wise. She is very opinionated and talks about many things that have nothing to do with immigration simply because she can.

3.0
1.0
SSC13
May 25, 2011

5 essays and 1 movie. That's all. However, she didn't update any grades. You won't know anything 'til she upload the final grade. Almost got an A. Anyway, before that, very worried.

5.0
4.0
SOCSC50
Jun 13, 2011

I loved this class. I learned a lot and the mid-term exam was done in groups in-class. I found this a big help in understanding the concepts. Sandra is clear about what is required for the course but many students don't like being told 'no' for things like late assignments so they say she is unorganized and they don't like the class!

5.0
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SSCI10
Jun 13, 2011

I took this course online and it was one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. I had read the comments online and didn't know what to expect. There are weekly assignments that require a lot of time but to tell the truth, I learned so much! We had one full week to complete the assignments. Grading is fair but she doesn't like rude students.

4.0
2.0
SSCI50
Jul 26, 2011

I loved this clas! Professor McDonald is an amazing professor who knows what she is teaching! For the final you will have to make a movie, but don't wait till the last minute to do it! she is always there if you need help!

2.0
5.0
SSC20
Oct 24, 2011

In the middle of her online class and I am hating it. The test are rediculously hard and have very little to do with her assignments. I have learned alot from the assignments but it hasnt helped me a lick on the test, which is most of your grade.

1.0
4.0
SOC20
Nov 1, 2011

I, too, am in the middle of her OL class (Soc. 20 African American Culture + Experience.) I am beyond frustrated. She doesn't e-mail back and she's unclear with her assignments. Her schedule just doesn't jive. How so? This week, we're doing Chapter 10/11. Next week, we have an exam on chapters 13-18. We haven't even covered these chapters. Say no.

2.0
4.0
SOCSC20
Nov 11, 2011

Took an online African American Studies Cource, and she never posted grades, rarely replied to emails, and I was never able to review my tests. I was so frustrated in this class.

4.0
2.0
SSCI13
Nov 11, 2011

She's a very nice woman and is really passionate about the subject. The class consists of a handful of short papers and a final project. She shows a lot of videos and not more than half the class would ever show up since she never took attendance. I missed a couple of papers, but still received an A since I showed up almost every day.

2.0
3.0
SSCI20
Nov 15, 2011

One of the most incompetant teachers I have ever had to deal with. We are quizzed on chapters that we have yet to read, and when she does respond to the "Help" thread, she is very passive agressive and refuses to acknowledge that we are confused because she does not know what she is doing. Cannot wait for this class to be over.

1.0
4.0
SOC20
Nov 16, 2011

don't take her online class. absolutely horrid. i'm sure she's just "teaching" to get a paycheck. and her tests? not bad for most. but then there's parts where nothing is in the book. if you have a 50 question test, and 5-7 questions aren't in the reading, then you're down a grade. you've been warned.

1.0
3.0
SSCI0020
Dec 12, 2011

she has yet to grade passed week 7 and the semester is over..How are we to know our grades in this class if 1. we can't get a hold of the teacher to ask 2. she's not grading her students as we go along. I feel that it should be mandatory that a teacher keeps up with her class, I feel like she just sets the curriculum and doesnt follow the class...

3.0
3.0
SSCI10
Dec 15, 2011

First of all, the syllabus was from last spring which threw off the whole semester. She required you watch tons of videos, and so much busy seat homework that hindered not helped in the REAL learning process. The text was interesting, but the teacher was not available and I felt it was just a class they made her do. Online wasn't her thing.

3.0
2.0
SSCI10
Jan 23, 2012

Sandra is a nice and interesting teacher. Most of the people in class never showed up because what she teaches in class has nothing to do with what she tests on. The tests are hard and based entirely on the book. Our class went from being a class of 50 to a class of 7.

2.0
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SSCI0035
Apr 16, 2012

Okay, she's a nice lady, until you have a different opinion that her own. Don't even bother expressing your own opinion, she will just keep arguing with you until say she's right... But the class over all wasnt good, I signed up for EuroImm. and all I learned about was racism in the US. Overall, a useless class with a lot of work.

2.0
2.0
SSCI0035
Apr 16, 2012

Okay, she's a nice teacher until you have an opinion thats not her own, and she'll argue with you about it until you give up. She is very unorganized, and doesn't teach the class I signed up for. I was supposed to be in an Euro Immigration class, but it's turned into Racism in the US. Overall it was an okay class...

1.0
5.0
SSC10
Dec 4, 2012

Her lectures have nothing to do with tests. Tests completely from the book. Avoid her classes at all costs.

3.0
2.0
SSCI10
Dec 12, 2012

Sandra is a very nice woman and she has a lot of interesting things to say. That being said, I didn't necessarily feel that she taught the "course material" very well. The tests are based entirely on the textbook (not the lectures), however the tests are taken online at home and they have a 2 hour time limit. Easy A if you put forth any effort.

1.0
3.0
SSCI0010
Dec 14, 2012

She is easily confused, and gets classes mixed up. She forgot to tell my class about an extra credit opportunity. She did not make all of the cultural events worth the same amount of points, which was odd. Also, she skipped on a whole bunch of points on my final grade. All in all, she's not a good teacher.. She's aweful, and boring.

2.0
3.0
ENC1101ENC1102
Feb 26, 2013

Not consistent on telling the class what she expects... She tell the students to do it one way , and then the next day she denies ever telling the students to do it.

4.0
2.0
SSC01
Jun 2, 2013

Loved the class

4.0
1.0
SOC10
Jun 3, 2013

Discuss many things. Complete all the assignments given and you will have an A. She doesn't want anyone to fail.

1.0
4.0
SOC35
Jun 6, 2013

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! The worst professor I have met. She can be a sweet lady, but she has no idea what she is doing. When she makes mistakes she will "forget." The material had little to nothing to do with the class, & YOU WILL NEVER GET A HOLD OF THIS TEACHER. I didn't listen to past students b4, but don't take this class! It is not worth it.

1.0
4.0
SSCI35
Jun 7, 2013

Wish I never took this class. Very unorganized teacher. Makes mistakes when she grades. Never available. Don't take this teacher. Switch out this class if you can.

1.0
5.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Jul 7, 2013

I ended up dropping this class because I could not get a response from her for the first week and the workload expectations are unreal. Yes, it was a summer class, this is my third summer semester. I enjoy hard work and like to be challenged, this was by far unbelievable. I also wish another prof could teach this class.

4.0
2.0
SOCIALSCIENCE
Jul 19, 2013

Love her

1.0
5.0
SSCI0010
Aug 4, 2013

The whole assignment process was completely unorganized, unclear, and unhelpful. Her expectations are made unclear and the assignments are inconsistent. I tried communicating with her to help with my tests, but she expected us to read the 3chpts twice. DO not take her class. The subject is interesting, but its not worth the stress.

3.0
2.0
SSCI10SSCI20
Aug 5, 2013

The class has a lot of assignments and test questions are straight out of the book. There are no lectures, feedback, or responses to questions, so it felt like I was teaching myself. However it's not a hard class, and the assignments are interesting. It is not a class to take online if you are really interested in this subject.

1.0
2.0
SSCI10
Aug 17, 2013

Her tests are constantly wrong. I had to email her several times for corrections and some were never made, I barely got an A. Her assignments are busy work and she is terrible at communicating with students. She does not grade assignments until the end of the semester so hard to know where you stand. Avoid this class.

1.0
5.0
SSCI10
Grade: C
Aug 19, 2013

Worst teacher ever ! At one point I had 17 assignments that had not been graded. She never returns emails. Tests are confusing and hard to understand. I skimmed by with a C and I am a A-B student. Avoid this teacher !

1.0
5.0
60746
Grade: B+
Aug 24, 2013

Worst teacher I have ever had!! I am usually a A student and this teacher does NOT communicate and the tests were inaccurate and extremely difficult. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASSES!!

5.0
4.0
SOCSCI35
Aug 25, 2013

It opened my eyes to the 'real' history of the US and made me understand what has been left out. I was really getting mad by the end of the course because we've been lied to about the history of this country. This is one of the best classes I've ever had and the teacher is outstanding!

1.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY
Dec 18, 2013

She is by far the worst teacher I have ever had, she is unclear & unhelpful last minute sprang 7 papers w/3 separate 3hr events to see &write on. I didn't mind the papers but less then a month before the semesters over, missed her writing quota!? She changed her information daily and never finished what she started. Do not take this teacher!!!

1.0
4.0
SSCI10
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 27, 2014

AVOID THIS CLASS AT ALL COST!the semester is over in three weeks and she has yet to post any grades!class notes have absolutely nothing to do with what's on the test and not to mention the test are extremely hard!

1.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY50
May 20, 2014

Nice teacher who is very education on the subject, but she is very unorganized, very unclear of her expectations and directions, ALWAYS 15 MINUTES LATE TO CLASS!!!!! or just doesn't show up. Heavy work load put on us at the last minute. DON'T BUY THE BOOK, YOU'LL NEVER USE IT! Don't even bother emailing she never responds. Just avoid this professor

3.0
1.0
SSCI0050
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2014

Probably the easiest teacher I've taken. You have to work hard even thought the class itself is relatively simple. First thing is that she doesn't remember a lot of people who don't talk to her. Straight up ask her questions on how to raise your grade and she will do it in the end. I got an A in the class not really even trying.

1.0
2.0
SSCI0050
Oct 28, 2014

Utterly infuriating. Over a month into the class, she finally posted the assignments that we had been clamoring for, only to find that we had all failed the first 3 out of 9. Midterm involved watching some indie movie at a shady theater, car was broken into while I was there. Completely disorganized. Extreme SJW leanings. Avoid at all costs.

1.0
1.0
SSCI50
Dec 4, 2014

Rarely teaches anything that will be part of your actual grade. Never teaches directly, just shows movie clips all day, no discussion afterwards.. Springs massive workload on you last second. Avoid at all costs, not worth the stress.

1.0
5.0
82322
Dec 18, 2014

The teacher just rambles on and on about what ever is going in media. she never teaches out of the book or can never complete a lecture. all of the test are online and questions straight from the book, that were never discussed in class. most of you grade is weighted on the the final group project. this class is all based on the professors opinion.

5.0
2.0
SSCI50
Dec 18, 2014

Yes, there were a lot of video clips and she doesn't read the book to you in class. That is because you are expected to read your book on your own. She touched on every major point in lecture, and what some of you call "rambling" are legitimate issues in current media. Engage with your professor, there was plenty of open discussion in my class. QQ

1.0
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SSCI50
Grade: C+
Dec 19, 2014

What a joke this was. Class was all out of date youtube clips, grades were not entered until literally the last second, class ran out of time for final presentations, the list goes on. Worst "professor" I have EVER seen. Has no idea what she is talking about, forgets everything, never discusses anything. An absolute joke. Avoid at all costs.

4.0
2.0
83107
Grade: B-
May 17, 2015

If you're taking this class, count on leaving a different person. If you are confused, ask the teacher. If you come into this womans class, expect to leave with a completely new mind set. She's the sweatest instructor ive ever had. She teaches you aspects that you can use outside of the classroom. Like empathy, critical thinking, and understanding.

1.0
3.0
SSCI0020
May 24, 2015

Worst class ever taken. Teaches off subject and never lectures what's in the book. Most of the time I was confused. Never grades anything!!!! The work in the syllabus isn't the work she assigns. Doesn't check her emails. Late everyday to her own class, sometimes we'd leave because we thought she wasn't going to show up.

2.0
3.0
SSCI20
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 31, 2015

Does not answer... ever. Videos are on YouTube, some videos are too old, it makes it hard to understand what the people in the video are saying.

3.0
1.0
SSCI50
Grade: A+
Aug 22, 2015

This class has changed the way I look at the world, and offers an examination of systematic racism that is seen throughout our media and how it conditions our thoughts. Professor McDonald genuinely cares about what she teaches and is more concerned about broadening your world perspective than the formalities. 2 tests. 1 project. Easy A.

1.0
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SOCSC50
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2016

Awful professor. Do not take her class. She ALWAYS showed up late to class (5-15 minutes late). She never graded anything on time. During lectures she got so off topic and would go over 2-3 slides in an hour and a half period. She did not teach my class what was on the final. Honestly, the book helped me more than Sandra. Never responds to emails

2.0
3.0
SOC10
Grade: B+
Aug 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online over the summer and it was incredibly unorganized. Did not respond to any of my emails, would forget to unlock assignments so we could not access them for days, forgot to assign the tests, so gave us 100% on one and left the last two to be taken within a week of each other. Did not grade anything until a month had passed.

5.0
4.0
SSCI0010
Nov 10, 2016
Would take again

Sandra is so smart and really cares about the subject. Lots of videos, goes off topic sometimes, calls people on their crap, blends material w current events. 4 exams that are pretty hard but it's online, one group project, two cultural papers. A couple of field trips to culture events. Very frequently late to class but gets a lot in each day.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
SSC10
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Class is very enlightening but she doesn't cover any of the material on the tests & the questions are very detailed. Sandra is a great person, but her teaching philosophy is very unorganized and unhelpful. She does give a lot of extra credit, but she doesn't explain the assignments very well.

Participation matters
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
SSCI0050
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Sandra is a great person and the course is really interesting but she is very unorganized when it comes to grading. She puts most of the grades in on the last week of the semester. The good thing is that she offers a ton of extra credit.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
SOC10
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Sandra is an amazing proffesor but she is not that organized. There is more of participating with each other in the class. There will be online quizes that you basically have to read on your own even if she is not even close to the lecture. She does offer extra credit. You won't know your full grade unless you ask or the end of the semester.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
SSCI0020
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Unfortunately Professor is very hard to reach, she rarely answers emails if she does it is too late or not at all. You will never have interaction with her. Extreme amount of homework for a teacher so unorganized . I would not recommend taking her class unless this is the only class you will be taking and you don't have a life.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
3.0
SSCI20
Jul 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Assigns 5 response questions per week for only 5 or 10 points, but the assignments themselves take hours to complete. All that work to do for only 5 points really frustrated me, so I was less inclined to try my hardest. VERY bad at responding to emails, which made this online class impossible. Slow at grading, lots of typos and unclear instructions

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
SOC10
Oct 9, 2017
Would take again

She's a great professor very inspirational! Uses current events for open discussion. Some may say she's "unorganized" I feel like she just has a different teaching style. I love her teaching style its very interactive for the whole class that makes it very easy to learn. She is very easy to talk too and very understanding. I recommend taking her.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
SSCI0010
Oct 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor may be a good one while taking the class in person, but online she is TERRIBLE! Very unorganized, very vague, it's like she doesn't know what she is doing. We have multiple discussions open in my class on any other ways to reach her because she doesn't respond to any emails. She has absolutely no interaction with our class.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
SOCSCI13
Nov 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very unorganized and gives no directions for papers.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
SOC20
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This teacher is vey unorganized. She DOES NOT respond to emails . No interaction with class. Even forgets to put submittion button on assignments , so we are left with emailing her assignments only to get zeros because she doesnt check her email. She grades extremely late . And will not answer concerns about grades and is not clear on assignments.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
SSCI0050
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She was late everyday by at least 15 min, gave vague directions, if it wasnt her way or her opionion the answer is always wrong, the final was 10 questions and 100 points and I had an A in the class, but scored 6/10 and dropped to a B. I dont recommend this class. She said she would give extra credit for being late but 5 points does nothing.

3.0
4.0
SOCSC10
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a really nice person but it is hard to get a good grade in the class because the tests are so difficult.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tests are tough
1.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY50
Feb 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dont take this teacher unless youre a liberal. She teaches her opinion as if its fact and talks in circles. She also talks over the students that she doesnt agree with. Aside from that, she doesnt give out a syllabus and isnt clear on what she expects or how she grades. I took this class because its easy, but its not worth it to me.

1.0
3.0
SOCSC50
Feb 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She never stays on topic and if you disagree with anything she says she will question you about it all class and not get anything done. Also, She basically says why everyone else is racist and that we should go against society. Dont state your opinion. This class is all opinions even though she claims her lectures are all facts.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY50
Apr 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's nice, but she never stays on topic, everyone is secretly racist to her, and she has a two part take home mid term (which is watching videos for literally over 2 hours and writing two papers), an in class midterm, and a home made movie as the final all due within two weeks of each other. Not organized, doesn't read emails, not approachable

Tough Grader
2.0
4.0
SOC10
Grade: C-
Aug 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I have been waiting over 4 weeks to get grades on assignments from the 2nd & 3rd week of class. I was super excited to take this course initially. A lot of assignments that have nothing to do with the textbook and are off videos ,the responses have to have at least 20 things in sentence form. Textbook was only used for exams. Super disappointed.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
SOC20
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Sandra is a great instructor! I recommend everyone take her class! You will learn a lot and most importantly, think critically about everything. Only take this class if you're interested in learning new things and willing to put in the work to earn an A. She makes exceptions for student who are missing work, but only if you participate daily.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
1.0
SSCI50
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I didn't personally love the class, but it was an easy A. You can do the all the homework on your own on canvas (she rarely talks about it anyway) and there was only a midterm and a final - no other tests. She didn't take role, but she was not a good teacher because she wasn't well organized and often didn't really teach the subject matter

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
3.0
SSCI0050
Dec 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's very nice and well-informed about topics she talks about in class. Most homework is on Canvas but she doesn't talk about it in class, so make sure to check canvas on the daily to see whats assigned and due. She also doesn't check her email (like ever!) and she's a little unorganized, but its still a good class.

Inspirational
2.0
2.0
SSCI0010
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor McDonald is an amazing PERSON. She has many great stories and lectures, as a Professor, she is disorganized and unclear. She never talks about homework assignments (beware that the instructions are posted elsewhere than the direction box). She does offer extra credit which can be very useful though. She is VERY hard to get in touch with.

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
SSCI0010
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

While I agree with most of Sandra's viewpoints as they are pretty morally justified, she believes that these moral justifications behind her viewpoints allows her to prescribe them as facts to the class. Fringe opinions such as paying reparations to all black citizens were supported as 'correct,' for their social merit rather than practicality.

2.0
2.0
SOC10
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized, and like every other person has said, she shows up late to class everyday. To give you a taste of her habits, I personally had to wait 5+ minutes standing in front of the class to begin a presentation while she talked on and on with another student debating an issue. My motivation to even come to class was near 0, not worth it.

1.0
3.0
SSCI0010
Grade: C
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't go over any criteria that is for homework. Doesn't teach anything that is worth learning. She is very opinionated and believes she is always right. If you dare state your opinion she will keep questioning you why? WhY? WHYY? Presses students into corner and makes you feel dumb. Lots of online reading and homework not relating to class.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SSCI0050
Apr 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized, she does not post the instructions on the actual assignment. She is really hard to contact through email and other sorts of communication. I highly recommend to not take her class. I had to wait 45 mins for the actual lecture to start because she wouldnt stop talking about an unrelated topic with the students. Not worth it at all

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
4.0
SSCI0050
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor McDonald is terrible at communicating outside of class. It was alright when we were in class but since the COVID shut down she has been completely unaccommodating. It took her over a month to return my emails and I had to contact the dean before she even wrote me back, she didn't even answer my questions. Don't take her classes online.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
SOC35
Grade: B
Aug 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She grades you not based on the quality of your work but how much you agree with her. I took her class for fun because I have finished college a long time ago. I got a law degree from UC Berkeley and had been practicing for over 20 years. She loves to pretend that she knows more than I do and constantly thinks that she is teaching law. Amazing.

2.0
3.0
48925
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2022

Overall an A OKAY class but the material the teacher uses is all outdated from the 90s and early 2000s. It be more interesting if the scientific information would be current.

1.0
4.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Grade: C+
Nov 22, 2022

I took this class thinking I was going to enjoy it, even though some of the material is really interesting every week is the same thing: watching hours and hours of videos to later do a discussion stating what you've learned and getting a mediocre grade because it's never "detailed enough".

2.0
4.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2023

This Ethnic Studies class was online and I received an A, although this course was extremely repetitive. Every week consisted of hours of videos and random movies about racial or ethnic issues. If you complete everything you will pass or receive a good grade. Although it was very annoying throughout the term because Professor barely graded on time.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2023

The class itself is pretty interesting but it's really frustrating how I got half credit on the first five assignments because she can't give instructions properly. She didn't give feedback on responses "not being detailed enough" until a few weeks into an 8 week course and as a result my grade dropped. No specification for what you can fix either.

Tough grader
4.0
1.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2025
Would take again

I took Ethnics in Film (ETHN 50) online with Professor Macdonald and I really enjoyed her class. I often found myself googling because I wanted to take a deeper dive into the discussed subject matter. Her rubrics are clear and she is an easy grader. Be prepared to engage in discussion boards. This is an awesome class and I enjoyed Prof. Macdonald.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ETHNICSTUDIES
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2026
Would take again

I wish “get ready to watch documentaries” was an option for the tags because that is mainly what the homework was, watching hourlong documentaries/videos then writing about what you watched. She tends to grade a bit late.

EXTRA CREDIT
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