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Reviews (101)
Awesome class, great professor! I learned so much from her, and she inspired me to be a sociologist. Run, don't walk to get into her classes!
Shauna is an excellent professor and would highly recommend anyone to take her classes. She is an extremely knowledgeable sociologist. She expects a lot out of her students but is a lenient grader and will curve tests if students didn't understand a certain concept. Take her classes! She's awesome and always very respectful.
Overall I think she is a fine teacher. I did not like that she gave three exams for an online class though. I take online courses because they work with my schedule and having to drive to campus three times was a pain in the a**. The class was at least easy though
Shauna is the best teacher I've had at CSCC. If you attend classes and pay attention you can get an A with a breeze. I was going through a hardship during the quarter and she was extremely understanding and did everything she could to accomodate me. Take her class!
Really really great teacher. I looked forward to class. Never missed a day, studied a normal amount and got an A+ and enjoyed getting it! Take any of her classes.
Never fell asleep. Really interesting class. Shauna is something else. Fair grader, and fun paper. I'm planning to take more classes with her.
She is an awesome teacher. :P
Great Teacher. Very helpful and organized. Should have no problem getting an "A" if you attend class on a regular basis. Strongly recommended for anyone taking Sociology.
amazing professor.Shows great support in people for good grades and and positive feedback.
amazing
Professor sowga was by far the one of the best professors i have ever had. She makes the material exciting and adds stories to the topics as well. I recommend her to everyone for she is a teacher you will never forget.
So good I am taking another class with her. She is interesting and has great stories to help with the material. Nice person, I recommend here to everyone. It helps that shes hot, never boring.
I had her last qurter for social problems and have her for deviance this quarter. She is a really great teacher, and always helpful. I go to class because I enjoy her lectures, they are not boring at all. I would like to take another class with Professor Sowga!
Smartest person ever! Her class changed my life! I can't wait for my next Sociology class!
Dr. Sowga is the best. I really liked her social problems class, I learned so much. The food access project was really eye opening. Because of this class, I want to major in Sociology. She is really friendly and tells great stories.
She is a great teacher! Doesn't mess with the book so don't bother getting it! One of those classes you look forward to going to and controversial topics keep the class engaged. Taking another one of her classes next quarter... you should too!
Best class ever with the best teacher! I learned alot from her and had fun. She is very nice, farr grader, and funny. I'm transferring, so I won't be able to take another class with her but I would for sure.
Shauna is an amazing professor. She can make sociology interesting for just about anybody. I plan to take more classes with her!
Great teacher. She made the class interesting. I can't wait to take another one of her classes!
Take her classes! I am taking another class with her next quarter. Shauna rocks! The best professor I've had at CSCC by far.
Shauna rocks! Take her classes.
Excellent class. I learned a lot from professor Sowga, and had fun in her class. She is very fair in grading and how she treats students. Very respectful.
Awesome class, great professor. I learned a lot from her. The food access paper was something I will never forget, and it really opened my eyes. I am taking Deviance with her this summer.
Shauna is the best professor I've had, and I've gone to CSCC and OSU. She's very passionate about what she teaches, and you can see that. I looked forward to class.
Professor Sowga is one of the best teachers I have ever had. You can tell she loves her job and is happy to be in the classroom. I will definitely recommend her to others.
She rocks my world! Challenges your assumptions and helps you think about things in ways you never did before. In a word: superb.
Loved her class.
Extremely helpful and great instructor. Made class interesting. I didn't miss a single class.
Shauna is an awesome teacher! She is beyond helpful and really knows what she is teaching. She makes class fun and interesting. I will be taking her classes again in the future! :)
Great teacher and she knows her stuff. Very interesting class!!
Great class, Profesor Sowga is extremely fair.
I took the class online and she was very fair in grading and as long as you turn in everything and study the key terms for each chapter, there is no way you shouldn't get an A. Excellent class to take online
Very sweet person, approachable and generally concerned for her student's welfare.
Very nice teacher! Great at explaining things, and very helpful! Gives great lectures. You can tell she loves her job. Gives her own personal experience about subjects and relates to the students. Very enjoyable. Will be looking for her in future to take a class with. Loved it! I didnt need the textbook at all and passed with an A :)
She's great, plain and simple. She is very knowledgeable about sociology, she has actual experience, and she's really nice. she keeps your attention by encouraging class discussion. Her class was one of the best ive ever taken.
I enjoyed Professor Sowga's class. I learned about how other cultures are living in different parts of the world and now I am extremely grateful that I live in America.
Really great professor.
She is an awesome teacher to take Sociology or anything class she teaches with.
She's a great professor, and an awesome class.
Sowga is knowledgeable, and I think pretty good about not coming off too biased. She could challenge the class a bit more on critical thinking. She's so friendly the class gets very off topic, because everyone wants to voice their own personal experiences to her. Overall not a bad class. No book. Easy A. Popular instructor so arrive early.
Professor Sowga is extremely intelligent, and very knowledgeable about sociology all around the world! It has been a great experience to study about sociology with an amazing professor!
Best professor ever!! cant wait to take another class with her.
I got an A in this class and I hardly did anything that required effort. She never used the required textbook and her course material is pretty weak. The few times I emailed her she never responded If you take your education seriously and are interested in learning something worth the time and money you're investing, find a different professor.
Freaking loved her! she's legit my favorite professor at cscc. Her class is easy and you'll honestly never want to leave
Her class was very easy. She put all of her powerpoints online so I could print them out and follow right along with her. The biggest assignment we had was to write a paper on our community. She is a great professor!
The sesemester just started and already I like this instructor, She is very knowlegable and has a great passion for teaching sociology . I know this is going to be a excellent class.
I took her class in the Autumn Semester and it was really easy. She still puts her lectures online and most of the time our class gets into discussions so we are a little behind. Overall it was a lot of fun and Sowga is amazing :)
SHE IS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWESOME. SHE ALSO HILARIOUS. WE DO FUN DISCUSSIONS. NOBODY IS EVER QUIET IN THAT CLASS. WE TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING! WE ALL LOVE HER FOR SOCIOLOGY. SHE IS REALLY GOOD AND NICE.
Professor Soga is an amazing instructor. Her topics are very interesting and she encourages class participation. The time goes by so fast because of the good teaching and class discussions. If you take her class, get there early because she is a popular and the class fills up quickly. Do the work, show up for class and you should do fine.
Easy A. shes hard to get a hold of at times but there is only one exam and her class is very easy
Fairly easy class. Just listen in class and you'll do fine on tests. She is very opinionated though and was rather annoying in class but she is really laid back and chill teacher. Would recommend still. Don't need textbook!
She is nice lady. There is 5 quizzes and one cumulative final. Just show up and listen. Print the notes offline to look over before quizzes. And one paper. She is great and her class is so easy. Plus in class assignments so show up just to get those points.
She's great! No complaints. I learned a lot in her deviance class that will help me as a social worker. She's great to talk to about careers, also.
Ahhh,I love her! She makes class super interesting! Goes over class notes fast, but VERY simple terms!! Just over all very pleased with the class! Very open to ideas and class discussions are always intriguing!
I looove Mrs. Sowga! I have taken two classes with her, and I wish she could teach more classes. She is a very helpful professor and helps on any material you don't understand. I received an A in her class and I could not have done that without her help. Thank you Professor Sowga!
One of the best professors I've ever had. She's not only a great teacher but a great person as well. She makes her class so interesting and makes it very easy to learn and do well in the class.
This web class ran on autopilot for the entire semester without one word from the professor, through announcements, emails, or comments on graded assignments. Emails sent for clarification on course concepts were ignored, others were answered in a clipped tone. Grading took 3 wks or more from due date. Choose another instructor for the web class.
Professor Sowga is an incredible teacher. She really makes the material come alive. I would take another clsss with her.
You exams represents like 90% of your grade! The quizzes 10%. If you fail 2 exams, be ready to fail the class! You read one chapter and take a small quiz every week. After 4-5 weeks, you gotta take an exam which is HARD! I personally don't like the way she spread your grades! ON her online class, you teach everything to yourself!
Professor Sowga is nice but she is a very opinionated professor. Her views tend to be one sided and she shuts down any outside opinion. I didn't even bother to argue with anything I disagreed with. It wasn't worth the frustration. Her classes are very easy. I would say 90% of her class is common sense. Use your brain and you will pass.
She was okay. I've had better professors. I did her class blended, and we had weekly quizzes her. The quizzes were easy except a few of them. The class itself was easy, but she was not my favorite prof. Lectures were boring and I didn't learn anything. I might has just taken a fully online class.
I love this proffessor I've took her twice for intro to Soc and her Social Problems class. Both classes were great come to class ready to learn her lectures are great. She knows her stuff, come to class and do the work you will pass her class.! She's a caring teacher she doesn't make anyone feel out of place. Take her class she's amazing.
She's awesome, end of story.
She definitely has very clear opinions on things. Everything in her class is super easy. I put barely any effort and have over 100%. If you really love sociology and want to dive deep into the subject, this may not be the best class for you. If you just need the class, she's your prof. Easy quizzes, no homework, often curves things, extra credit.
Very little homework
Very funny. She definitely doesnt have the viewpoint most in her field have, which was a plus. No tests, only easy quizzes.
Theres an option to rate you hot or not? Sheesh LOL Shes really nice & offers really good insight to the course. Very helpful & not too tough of a grader. Shes super cool.
I enjoyed Sociology of Deviance and had a positive experience in her classroom
Sowga taught a very interesting course in Sociology of Deviance. I really liked her stories and thought they added to the content well. It's an easy class and a very chill environment. You do have to put in a bit of work but it's not a normal course load. Her final paper is one of the most fun I've had on my papers ever. Take this course! :)
Sociology of Deviance was one of the most interesting classes. It makes all the difference if you respect the person who's presenting the content. In this case, I actually enjoyed participating and listening for the most part because Shauna was a very upbeat person who you could relate to. Highly recommend her because she's intelligent and fun.
Very easy class, sorta didn't have to come to class because everything she taught was on a power point on blackboard. Mostly it is common sense stuff. No homework at all most of the time, quizzes online are super easy and our final essays are split up to small parts and due throughout the year.
I love Shauna so much!!
i took this class online and i would try to email her about some homework assignments and she would answer a day after the assignment was due. And i was also not aware that we had to take the exams at the testing center.. The homework, sometimes makes no sense.
Online class was fine, it helps if you read all of the information for the class, which the person below didnt. It right on the syllabus and the class orientation that you have to take the exams at the testing center Also, Ms Sowga got back to me immediately, especially if I emailed in due time before something is due.
Took it blended w/her & it was great! Sociology isn't hard if you pay attn. to the news at all. Workload light & work easy. Quiz's due 1/month-ish online, 6 pg. paper, 5 discussion boards about your paper, & final. Only negative thing is some of the answers on the quiz/final weren't spelled out in the book, so you had to think a little.
I had Sowga as a professor. She was extremely opinionated and rude, argues with students in class. One sided thinker, unable to respect other opinions. Slow at answering emails and when she did, the replys had a rude tone. Would not recommend.
Shauna is really nice. I thought this class was fairly easy for the most part. I just wish it was a bit more organized. She doesn't follow the order of chapters on the syllabus so it's hard to know what you missed if you missed a class. Otherwise, it's a pretty chill class.
Very respectful person ! If you want to pass her class please come and ask her what u need ! She wants everyone to get a good grade !
The worst professor I have ever had. She babbles on and on about nonsensical things that dont pertain to the course load. Ninety percent of the class is consumed by watching documentaries. Shes also incredibly rude and defensive about her teaching style, which I would attribute to her rightfully being insecure about her inadequate performance.
I loved Shauna so much. Shes honestly a really caring professor and just wants you to succeed while teaching you important things about Rural Sociology such as poverty and inequality. I highly recommend her!
The class is pretty easy considering the content is really just common sense. She gave extra points on exams which was really helpful. The class was really easy but you still need to study. Take note of her words when she does lecture because itll show on exams!
There is a lot of reading in this class and many assignments. Getting ahold of the professor is a nightmare. Send an email you either get no response or get a short sometimes snappy response or one that doesnt even answer your question. Numerous times I had to email that there were assignments missing on blackboard that were due.
Professor Sowga's class was okay. It's pretty straightforward with average assignments and quizzes. My big complaint is that she never responded to my emails and when I would ask her about them in person, she said she "never got them". She is good with her lectures and tells interesting stories, but brings up/argues too many personal opinions.
SOC1101 online. 3 Exams. Idk what my final grade is yet, but I currently have an A. Doesn't respond to emails, but she's lenient. This class is very independent, but you get to participate in discussion boards. Because of COVID19, she set up a DB for memes. Easy class if you do all homework before the deadlines. Fill out the study guides for exams!
I love Professor Sowga! Shes an amazing person and will give you the feedback that is needed. Shes very easy going and very reachable outside of class. I highly recommend her
I really liked her, some people say she does not respond to emails in a timely manner, but she would always respond to me the same day or a day later. I would say she can be a little tough on grading but she always explains why she took points off so you can fix it for next time.
Professor Sowga's course material and assignments were extremely boring. There's a lot of writing in this class. I was unable to access her powerpoints and when I emailed her about it she was rude. She does give decent feedback and is lenient with grades.
She was amazing and truly caring! Would love to have her again!
Shauna was a bit disconnected in my experience this past fall. She doesn't respond to emails quickly and expectations are sometimes completely unknown. Assignments are relatively difficult, sometimes the textbook is confusing. Overall, class wasn't too hard, you were able to email questions and discussion boards were the most helpful, notes given.
Her class was very simple and the expectations are made clear from the start. The class material consisted of mini-quizzes, a term paper, and one exam. While the grade is simple, I had trouble understanding the material due to the lack of teaching and constant documentaries. A big pro is that she is responsive to emails and is very understanding.
Don't take this class if you need accommodations. She rarely if ever answers emails as well so I hope you understand the course!
The tests in this class are hard, and you must use the response lockdown browser for everything. Overall, this professor has the class set up asynchronously, which some people liked and hated. For me, I loved this class. I would take it again. Although the exams are hard, there are many other points which can help you secure an A.
She is really caring and accommodating. Took our class from awful with the other instructor to much, much better.
PLESE DISREGARD COURSE!!! I took COLS1100 as my freshman seminar and they didn't have enough teachers so they threw her in. It was her first time teaching that class but I have zero complaints, she is wonderful. She really made me feel welcomed and eased my anxiety about starting college.
Professor Sowga's class is a mixed bag. The workload is manageable, with mini-quizzes, a term paper, and one exam. While the material can be dry, the professor is understanding and responsive to emails. For study prep, Unstuck ai and other tools like ChatGPT proved helpful.
easy credit and super interesting class.
Easy teacher, who sends frequent emails/reminders to stay on top of classwork and tests. Allows for 3 late submissions. Fantastic to reach via email, and very forgiving.
Took this class as a ccp student and loved it! Total points are 1000, and 600 points come from proctored exams, the rest (400) are from weekly assignments which are small quizzes or discussion boards. Would recommend taking it with professor Sowga!
I had the pleasure of having Shauna Sowga as my COLS teacher during my time as a CCP student. She is kind and caring, genuinely invested in her students' success. Her grading is fair, and the assignments are straightforward, allowing us to focus on learning. I highly recommend her to anyone considering this class; she is an outstanding teacher!
This is probably the best course I have taken. She doesn't try and make it difficult. There is a lot of reading but it really isn't too bad. Mainly its just presentations that we can do at your own pase, weekly quizes were easy, great topics. Would 100% recomind.
Prepare to read, a LOT. Inquizitive, the website used for questions about the chapter, can be very annoying. Expect to take a while doing those. Four tests including the final exam, none of them have study guides and the material inside is unpredictable. Professor is kind though.
Class Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
58%
Textbook Required
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