4.4

Shannon Hokanson

Communication - Monmouth University

4.4
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
4.4
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

best professor I've had so far

CO100 - 5.0 rating

Professor Hokanson is the nicest person in the world

CO100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

61%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A+ (5)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 27 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 5
B+: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Gives good feedback (9)
Hilarious (8)
Respected (5)
Group projects (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
Accessible outside class (3)
Inspirational (3)
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Reviews (87)
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2.0
COM100
Jul 8, 2004

Rarely returns calls or emails--a lot of people in my class had problems with this.

4.0
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INTROCOMM
Dec 17, 2004

Makes class very interesting and you always get out early. a few projects out of class but they arent bad

5.0
3.0
CO301
Apr 25, 2005

Awesome professor....makes class fun and intersting....can really relate to the students..and love how she actually knows your name and is friendly

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3.0
CO100
Aug 18, 2005

So she's hot. That doesn't mean she can teach. She treats you like you are in 2nd grade and makes you do the dumbest projects, def. trys to be hip when she is really a b*tch. She def. doesn't like girls (this is coming from a guy) and she isn't much help outside of class for assignments.

4.0
2.0
INTERCULTURAL
Aug 29, 2005

despite the fact that she takes a long time to respond to emails and phone calls, she really relates to the students. is very easy-going and fun and the projects are really easy.

5.0
3.0
CO301
Sep 7, 2005

awesome professor!(-: she always makes class fun and really relates to students. she is also very understanding and gives tons of extra help on the final paper. Def. take her for theory if you can get her!!!

5.0
3.0
CRITDIS
Sep 21, 2005

great teacher and soooo nice and funny! love her!

5.0
1.0
CO100
Sep 27, 2005

Professor Hokanson is a sweetheart! She makes everything very interesting and can relate to her students. She gives us lots of group work, and you always get out of class early. Her class seems like its only five minutes long it goes by so fast!

4.0
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CO100
Oct 5, 2005

Best teacher ever! Seriously TAKE THIS class. Her class goes by so fast and she always lets you out early. She is funny and she makes class fun.

5.0
3.0
HU201
Oct 19, 2005

She is super nice and friendly. She couldn't be more helpful, because she tells you everything she expects from your work. I actually learned something in this class; she knows the material is dry, but she really tries to make it fun. Definitely a cool woman and VERY helpful. I'd be her friend if I knew her outside of school :)

5.0
1.0
LOTS
Oct 21, 2005

She F'n Rocks

5.0
2.0
INTROTOCOM
Dec 7, 2005

Prof. Hokanson is soo awesome. She is so fun and she lets you out early all the time. The class goes by fast and the tests are easy

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2.0
CRITCALDISCOUR
Dec 13, 2005

Proffessor Hoakanson is an asset to MU !!! never in my 3 years here hgave I had a teacher who is so much fun so laid back yet manages to teach you a thing or two! I loved herclass and wish i were a comm majro so I could take more of her classes in all however, she is an excellent teacher and a fair grader!I would reccomend everyone to take her!!!!!

5.0
2.0
COMM
Jan 17, 2006

She's very good looking which makes it kind of hard to stay focussed. She's also sweet and actually a good professor.

5.0
1.0
INTROORALCOMM
Mar 22, 2006

Prof. Hokanson is by far the coolest teacher ive ever had. She makes class fun and she is a great teacher. she goes over the lesson and then lets you out.I took her for Intro and then Oral Comm in Business and loved to go to both classes! TAKE HERR!

2.0
2.0
INTRO
May 5, 2006

barely ever responds to e-mails or phone calls. she needs a lot of improvement

5.0
3.0
CO100
May 5, 2006

Awesome! i personally never had a problem getting in touch with her outside of class, and she tells funny stories to explain the theories. this was my favorite comm class so far

5.0
3.0
INTRO
May 29, 2006

love her! take her for everything u can

5.0
2.0
PUBLICSPEAKING
Jun 26, 2006

I'm takinh her right now at Ocean County College todays the last day :( i really was mad about taking pub speaking but she makes you feel so comfortable! shes very energetic and hlarious take her at monmouth as well but also try her pub speaking class at occ!!!

5.0
3.0
CRITD0
Oct 14, 2006

I had her for critical discourse over the summer and she was great! I really could not have desired to take this class any less but she made the whole experience pretty painless. Very bright, energetic, and easy going - easy to talk to and friendly. Hokanson rocks!

5.0
2.0
CO100
Dec 5, 2006

Amazing teacher! nice, helpful, made my fridays easy! you gotta go to class, and you gotta do the projects but she makes it all fun and easy. tells great funny stories and lets you comment on your stories you tell. great teacher

5.0
1.0
SENSEM
Dec 12, 2006

Great teacher!!!! Very helpful, easy to talk to. Made my last semester bearable.

5.0
1.0
HU201
Dec 13, 2006

def one of da hottest teachers and easiest too.. jokes around all of class

5.0
1.0
CO491
Dec 20, 2006

Take senior sem with Hokanson!!! That long paper turns into like 7 pages...and she is a very fair grader. Plus, if you start at 8:30, you can come in at 9. She was definitely one of my favorite professors through my 4 years at Monmouth.

5.0
1.0
CO101
May 14, 2007

her intro to comm class was easy. she lets you take the final on the last day of class. lots of stupid group project always let out early. pass the tests and do the projects youll do fine

5.0
3.0
CO100
Jun 6, 2007

Great professor! Very nice, and very funny. I learned so much from her. She makes learning fun. She is very fair. If you attend class, and do the assignments, you cannot go wrong. I highly suggest you take any classes with her. I have taken her twice already. I plan on taking her again. She shows interest in her students, and what they have to say.

5.0
1.0
HU201
Jul 11, 2007

if there was a such thing as being too hot.. she would the perfect example. take her if you can, she's beyond wonderful

5.0
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COMANY
Oct 26, 2007

She is funny and super nice. Her classes are easy, but you learn alot from her. Extremely nice, and I suggest taking her for applied com majors.

5.0
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CO100
Dec 14, 2007

Professor Hokanson's class was my favorite class this semester. Fun and interesting group assignments and her enthusiasm for the class made me enjoy the class. Such a great and friendly professor. Made every lesson enjoyable. Class is fun and engaging, never boring. Definately take this class (or any class with her)!

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CO100
Dec 16, 2007

Pretty easy. Kinda wacky though. Don't piss her off! Mid-term and Final are not that hard, but you do need to study.

4.0
2.0
CO100
Dec 18, 2007

This class was ok. She is a very enthusiastic person. I didn't learn much, she was very unclear and rambles about her personal life. On the bright side the average class was 30 mins. Exams are ok. We did a paper in sept and never got it back. Might take her again.

2.0
2.0
CO100
Dec 27, 2007

No Comments

2.0
2.0
CO100
Dec 27, 2007

Take Herrman instead

5.0
3.0
COM101
Dec 28, 2007

I loved Hokansons class I definatly learned a lot, she doesnt overcomplicate things. yeah shes wacky but thats what makes her class so interesting and fun. it doesnt hurt that shes hot too!

3.0
2.0
CO100
Apr 6, 2008

She is crazy, but in a fun way. The class is a joke. She doesnt explain things well. She gives us a lot of little projects to do, which she gets VERY excited about. She is really cool, but i dont think i have learned much from her.

4.0
1.0
CO101
May 6, 2008

Awesome. Never bought the book, gives you the notes. Funny. Energetic to say the least. Cool teacher all round

5.0
1.0
COM101
May 8, 2008

my favorite professor by far, great sense of humor, always keeps class exciting, rarely keeps you the entire time. genuine great professor

5.0
1.0
CO101
Nov 4, 2008

Hokanson is the sweetest woman you will ever meet. She is generally a very happy person and is always smiling. Classes tend to be rather short and there really aren't many major assignments that you dont have adaquate time for. She's also a really fair grader.

5.0
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CO101
Nov 9, 2008

She is an awesome teacher. She rarely keeps you for the full class. She gives you the notes and explains them in detail. Fun, interesting group projects, rarely any homework besides reading, no tests aside from the midterm and final. She has a very unique, fun personality and is always smiling, relates the lessons to her personal life.

5.0
3.0
CO101
Mar 16, 2009

I love this professor! I am triple majoring, and I switched my comm advisor to her because of her undying willingness to accomodate. That, and she is such an amicable person. It is a privilege to have her, unlike that innefectual, awful Dr. Fredericks over in the IT department. I would rather have Hokansen than a lot of other professors.

5.0
2.0
CO100
Apr 16, 2009

prof hokanson is THE BEST! i never wanted to miss her class. shes hysterical and makes everything interesting. she gets the whole class involved and lets everyone be open. overall shes pretty easy and understanding. wait listed for her class right now & hope i can take her again!

3.0
4.0
CO100
Sep 6, 2009

Didn't like her, hated the class. She threatened to fail me because I had surgery and had to miss several classes. Regardless, I did the work & ended up getting a B+. Still didn't like her or the class but it was mandatory.

5.0
1.0
HU201
Dec 22, 2009

Seriously, the people who do not like prof hokanson must be in affiliation with al-queda. She is the easiest, sweetest, most helpful professor at MU. Take her as many times as you possibly can. Plus shes kinda hot.

4.0
1.0
COM100
Apr 7, 2010

She's one crazy woman. Very funny and personable. I had her for a 3 hour class and we always got let out AT LEAST at hour early. She makes sure you understand the class material and doesn't assign homework often.

4.0
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CO100
Jan 17, 2011

She's the best! so funny and entertaining. Understands its a lower level class and does not push her students an extreme amount. Midterm and final were simple. Gives study guides and absolutely just loved being in her class. She makes it so fun!

5.0
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CO100
Dec 13, 2011

Great prof but sometimes a little unorganized but a very fair prof.

5.0
1.0
CO101
Mar 17, 2012

This professor is the only reason I could bare an 8:30 class. She is extremely happy and lively and relatable. She really understands her students which makes it easy to understand her. My favorite professor at MU so far.

4.0
2.0
CO100
Jul 9, 2012

This class will be very easy, as long as you know the material. She only gives a midterm and a final, so make sure you do well on those. Otherwise, this is an easy class, and the professor is nice, and passionate about the theories taught.

5.0
1.0
CO220
Jul 24, 2012

Great professor!!!!!! Funny, helpful and a great teacher. She honestly cares about everyone one of her students and wants them to succeed!

4.0
2.0
CO100
Sep 11, 2012

She is a great teacher!!! She is always there to help and puts the whole class in a great mood. Definitely one of the best professors in the Communication department, I highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
CO220
Nov 28, 2012

Love her. One of my favorite teachers ever. I had her in the morning & she made my day. Had her for public speaking which I hate, but got an A in her class. She's so down to earth. Pretty easy class. Highly recommend !!

4.0
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COMM100
Dec 30, 2012

awesome professor. a bit of a free spirit and easy going. and not a lot of work

5.0
2.0
COMM101
Mar 11, 2013

She is a very nice and young professor who understands that her Intro to Comm class isn't on the top priority of classes. Her lectures result in an interesting discussion. Her tests aren't super easy, but her projects usually are. She tends to show up late sometimes and cancel class, but is always helpful in and out of the classroom.

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HU201
May 24, 2013

TAKE HER! She is one of the funniest/personable professors at Monmouth. Makes everything super easy to understand, the work isn't hard at all and she makes you super comfortable if you have trouble speaking in front of a class. Usually lets students out early if her lesson is complete.

5.0
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HU201
Dec 14, 2013

I LOVE HER!! I've taken three different classes with her already and cannot wait to take more! An awesome woman who genuinely cares for each and every single one of her students. Definitely my favorite teacher at Monmouth!

5.0
2.0
CO220
Grade: B+
Jul 29, 2014

Bestttt Teacher Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will not regret having her.

5.0
1.0
CO220
Grade: A
Oct 1, 2014

Professor Hokanson is not only a remarkable women but a inspiration. She puts her absolute heart into teaching and is genuine about everything she does. If you can handle her laugh and know how to keep up a conversation in front of the room you will get that A! Treats her students like gold--she always used to bring munchkins to class!

4.0
2.0
HU20107
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2015

great

5.0
1.0
CO120
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2015

One of my favorite professors! She is literally the most hilarious, socially awkward professor. She will always have a personal story to relate to content. Don't take out your phone during her class, nod your head, smile, answer a few questions every now and then and you are sure to get an A

5.0
1.0
CO100
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2015

Prof. Hokanson is amazing!! I had her for my first year seminar "Communication in Relationships" and it wasn't difficult at all. You need to study for the midterm and final but other than that, just participate and enjoy how hilarious she is! She gives extra credit if you put your phone in the front of the class. Definitely take her and her class!

2.0
3.0
FY101CO02
Grade: A-
Jan 9, 2016

I loved her as a person but the class was so freaking boring. The class I took was my FYSEM called "Communication in Relationships" and at the beginning it was so easy. She isn't very clear about the material and when studying for the final you have to look up a lot of definitions on google. There was a lot of extra credit but i didnt like going

5.0
1.0
CO100
Apr 22, 2016

LOVE her! I definitely will take her again because i'm a communication major. Recommend her 100%. Great teacher and great person, helpful and all around so nice to her students.

4.0
2.0
CO120
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2016

God bless this woman. Breaks the fourth wall of the academic bureacracy and realizes students don't want to be there. She will be your best friend if you let her. The kind of woman who "Just wants to give you a big hug and tell you everything is okay." Those were her exact words. Take her for any class you can without hesitation.

5.0
3.0
CO301
May 2, 2016

One of the sweetest and nicest professors you will ever have. The class is hard and the paper is long but she gets you through it every step of the way.

5.0
2.0
CO100
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

Professor Hokanson is one of the greatest professors at Monmouth. She's very funny and makes the class relevant. She also loves dogs, so if you love dogs you will love her! If you have the chance, TAKE HER CLASS!!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
CO100
Oct 25, 2017
Would take again

By far, the best professor I've ever had. Very helpful, makes sure you understand everything, very accessible, love her!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
COM101
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

very Laid back, friendly, fairly easy given you pay attention, down to earth

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Would take again
5.0
3.0
CO301
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Possibly one of my favorite professors ever. She is always available to help and makes writing your paper so enjoyable. She is the sweetest woman on campus and wants all of her students to succeed. I HIGHLY recommend taking Professor Hokanson any chance you get!!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
CO100
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

best professor I've had so far. She's very bubbly and happy all the time. This class was very easy and we barely did any work, but there were only 2 tests so you have to make sure you pass them. She really puts in the effort to get to know her students and she nearly always ended class early which is an obvious plus.

Tests? Not many
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
C0320
Grade: A
May 22, 2019
Would take again

This woman is a saint. She is super amazing and caring. I had her for my service learning class. If you could avoid taking this class and doing an internship instead, I would do that! If not, she's the absolute best professor. You mainly work with a group all semester to create a binder and she gives no hw. She fantastic and really works with you!

Respected
Graded by few things
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
CO120
Grade: C+
Aug 7, 2019
Would take again

Super sweet, but don't take advantage of it. She can get super passive aggressive which I guess most people just don't notice but it bothered me. None of my group members or class knew what was going on most of the time or what she wanted us to do. Just smile and do your best.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
CO301
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2019
Would take again

Seriously, amazing. This professor does literally everything she can to help her students pass a class with difficult content. Be nice to her.

Gives good feedback
Caring
So many papers
5.0
2.0
CO100
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Hokanson is hands down my favorite professor at MU. She is so caring and wants her students to succeed. She lectures for half the class, gives you a break, and then finishes class. She collects phones for extra credit. It wasn't bad at all. She is an overall awesome professor. TAKE HER!!!!!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CO320
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2020
Would take again

Let me tell you... Hokanson is hands down one of the best professors you will have at Monmouth! She is very clear on what she expects... she is understanding, will work with you, everything! I have had her twice now and I will take her any chance I can get. Love love love her!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
CO320
Grade: A
May 8, 2020
Would take again

AMAZING!! Professor Hokanson is the best! She's an awesome person and professor. She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She is always happy and prepared for class. TAKE HER!!!!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
CO100
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Her class was really easy but we really learned a lot. She was so sweet and kind and truly cares about her students. Just make sure you do the few assignments given and study for the 2 exams and you will be good to go!

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
2.0
CO100
Jan 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Was this the easier class Ive ever taken at MU? Yes. But I didnt learn anything because quizlet and group projects. She assigns reading in a free textbook that nobody reads lol. She has 30 minute zoom classes. Overall a very very easy class but I felt like I wanted to be pushed to learn more - was too easy. She is funny and respected.

Group projects
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CO100
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2021
Would take again

Professor Hokanson is the nicest person in the world. She cares about her students personally, and WANTS you to do well academically. I would take her again any day.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CO301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

Professor Hokanson is the best professor at MU. She genuinely cares about her students both in and outside of the classroom. She helps you with any homework/paper questions you have and makes herself available for anything you need. 100% trust me take her for any comm class you need. We need more professors like her.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
CO100
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2022
Would take again

Professor Hokanson is the best professor I've had at Monmouth. She really does care about all of her students and teaches in a way that keeps everyone interested. There is a lot of opportunity for easy extra credit. There is barely ever any homework and no tests or quizzes.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CO100
Grade: A
May 27, 2022
Would take again

The most caring, fun, personable, and sweet professor I have ever taken. I took intro to communication and there is barely any work - a group project, a take home midterm/final, and a 3-6-minute speech at the end of the semester. Hokanson makes lectures fun and entertaining. Always lets you out early - longest class was probably 40 mins.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CO100
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2024
Would take again

the best

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CO320
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2024
Would take again

The best!!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CO100
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2025
Would take again

Professor Hokanson is the nicest woman ever and loves her job. She made doing work in her class super fun, and the group projects help you make good friends. She does assign a couple of essays, but the midterm and final are take-home essays that only take up 30 min. Definitely would take Hokanson again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
5.0
3.0
CO491
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2025
Would take again

AMAZING!!!!!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
CO101
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2025
Would take again

Best professor ever tbh, she's so sweet and down to earth. Her assignments are never hard and she's very lenient with them as well. Always in a good mood and making personal connections to us, gives us off days every once in a while and tests are super easy and rare.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CO320
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

Great lady, hard to comment on her teaching skills lots of this class is independent group work where we organize fundraisers but she was always there to help out!

Group projects
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

61%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A+ (5)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 27 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 5
B+: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Gives good feedback (9)
Hilarious (8)
Respected (5)
Group projects (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
Accessible outside class (3)
Inspirational (3)
Rating Trend

Improving

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CO301

5.0

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CRITDIS

5.0

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HU201

5.0

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LOTS

5.0

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INTROTOCOM

5.0

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3.0

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3.0

CRITD0

3.0

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3.0

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2.5

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