great teacher, makes the class really interesting.

Highly recommended. If it were any other teacher I think I'd fall asleep in class.

She is such a great teacher! If you don't like Histroy you will love her class.:)

Awesome teacher, makes an otherwise dry subject very interesting. Easily done assignments, though numerous. Very fun to listen and watch her lecture.

GREAT PROFESSOR! She makes the class as interesting as possible. Work is very easy. No notes in the class. Just make sure you look like you're paying attention. Lot of reading though, and quizzes are done online. But she gives you more than enough time to complete them. Hard not to pull off an A in this class.

I took her class through WebCT, for an 8-week course, it was alot of work. It consisted of 2 current events a week, U.S. Constitution Quiz,20 chapter quizzes, and 5 esssays/papers. Some of the assigments seemed to be pointless to me and in her lecture notes it is obvious she is very liberal. I hated the textbook-it was boring and written poorly.

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Dr. Cosgrove is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She cares about each and everyone of her students and makes an effort to connect with you and help you with anything you need. Her courses are fun and make learning history a breeze. I would highly recommend her to any student for History 101 and 102! She is an A++++ teacher!

Ahh! I love this class. I love how she cares about how we do, and she makes it very easy to understand. History isn't my best subject, but i haven't gotten below an 'a' on any of my assignments so far! its easy, and ill def. be taking her for 102!!!

amazingly talented

Awsome, Challengind and interesting view point. Do the work and get a good grade. Fun activites that are cognitive based.

Take this professor. Lectures are clear & concise. Tests are straight forward. You need to attend class & pay attention to do well. Recording the lecture helps too since she lectures practically from memory in a story format. Take history with this professor.

This teacher is wonderful! I love her lectures! One good thing about her is that she returns your emails really fast. I appreciate that. She wants you to succeed! Take her!

Dr. Cosgrove is a woman to be respected. She knows her facts AND she has a lot but easy work, as long as you study. She is very understanding as well. Take this teacher!

Very good proffesor although her opinions are pretty strong, she won't deminish yours if you don't agree with her, her lectures are very fun to listen she is very understanding of students and if your having trouble with the class (or something else) she usually gives you additional time to complete the work (if you let her know with time)

I have taken Dr. Cosgrove for 4 different classes and I wouldn't take any other professor. Some students don't agree with the way she teaches, but it's refreshing to see a professor who speaks her mind. She respects her students point of views and opinions even if they differ from hers. The Best Professor at CCSN.

I took this class online. Its easy as long as you read the stories. And they are quite lengthy. So be prepared. However, the class doesnt take all of your time. Its online for a reason, for your convenience. And she does a good job at not overwhelming you.

Professor Cosgrove is very responsive to students. Timely responses to email...feedback, too. I took the class Fall 2006 Online...You must do the work to be successful. Bonus points also rewarded!

our class was an 8 week online course. there was a lot of reading, but as long as you used the study notes the quizzes were pretty easy. no due dates on anything and we accepted as long as you turned them in before the end of the class

she is a great teacher, and she tries to make that boring subject history fun for her students. she also stays in contact with her students when they e-mail her. shes great

I took the online course. WONDERFUL. I never had a question not answered in less than 8 hours, the pace is just right. It is a lot of work but not having a final exam makes up for it. Great Teacher whish I could take her for other classes I would learn so much.

Dr. Cosgrove was a great instructor! I took her hybrid HIS101 course and she was so great at explaining the lectures and made them fun to listen to. I liked her teaching structure so much that I also took HIS102 with her online and I aced both of her courses! It's a lot of reading though! There's a test on every chapter and they're not easy.

very outgoing teacher knows what she's talking about if you want to learn about history definetely recommend this class

This class is fun even though i do not like history. There is a lot of freedom when it comes to the tests. Dr. Cosgrove's test are EXTREMELY hard and even with the book in front of you, can still get a F on a test.

Awesome teacher. history all of a sudden turned interesting. I love it! lots of tests..but easy . two essays. I was twenty days late on an essay but still passed with a B+ on it! Her speeches are in no way boring. Have to pay attention though. I'm taking her for 102!

Whatever you do, DO NOT take her online class over the summer. I heard she was a great teacher, and she is, but the workload will kill you if you actually do everything. You have to read the entire textbook in six weeks plus papers plus discussion postings. It's killer. I did get an A in the class, but I spent about 25 hours a week doing homework!

Professor Cosgrove is a great instructor. Both 101 and 102 involve a TON of reading but it is interesting and you'll read through it quickly. Discussion posts, quizzes, and papers are all easy as long as you read the book.

I loved taking her over the summer...this was a 6 week course for me. Only 3 papers which was super nice with having a total of 4 classes in the summer. She was very helpful and responded to my emails very quickly. We just had discussion posts and 6 tests, although they were in depth well worth my time. Got an A but had to work hard.

History is not my favorite subject, but her sense of humor and blunt way of explaining things really made the class enjoyable. As long as you keep up on the readings and the online work you should have no problem in her class.

Excellent professor. Well structured online course. A lot of reading with quizzes after each chapter, but you get to take them twice and keep the best grade. Three short papers and three discussion questions. If you do the work you?ll get a good grade. Professor Cosgrove is very helpful and responsive to emails. Highly recommended.

Prof. Cosgrove is by far the best teacher I've ever had. I won't take a history class now unless it's with her. She's a very helpful teacher and if you do the reading and don't procrastinate, it's an easy class to pass. History was never my best subject in HS, but she makes you want to learn it. Good choice with the book, too.

Great teacher, would take her again. She is very helpful and responds quickly. There are a log of assignments in the 8 week course, but no due dates exept the papers. Awesome class!

Anyone who says this professor is bad probably didn't put in the effort to this class. There's a lot of reading, yes. But she's a very fair grader. My boyfriend and I took it together and both got A's. She even gives a ton of extra credit points. She was a great teacher. I'm taking another class with her spring term.

By far one of the best professors i've ever had. Funny, smart woman! She has a way of describing things that really brings you into history. Her lectures are so amusing and easy to remember, and the book she used is quality. Will never take another history professor other than her (signed on for her 102!). The woman knows her stuff!!

If you are taking her class online, make sure to watch her supplemental vidoes she posts for each chapter. Some questions she asks are from her book. She is really quick to respond to emails which is nice. An easy course if you're willing to do the reading. She likes some creative writing skills applied to her writing assingments. Over all = Good!

Online summer course**** this teacher has some great reviews but if you are taking this as a summer online course, Don't. It's very time consuming and too much information to go thru for each chapter plus 3 papers, student discussions and responses and the quizzes are extremely difficult. Their is no quick way to complete any chapter.

Took her in Spring 2012. Great teacher, VERY interesting lectures and easy A if you read the book & take advantage of supplemental videos. At first, I thought she was too politically opinionated but quickly realized it was always related to history repeating itself. Take her, you won't regret it.

I took a hybrid class and she was wonderful. She's to the point, blunt, and the quizzes are decently easy.

The class is decent but I could have taken something less time consuming. The assignments are straight to the point and you WILL need to read your textbook every single week until the online course is over. She is understanding with make up if an emergency comes up and you explain to her via email which I liked!

This class will be very time consuming and you will need to read your textbook every week. It's not a walk in the park but it's not difficult either. As long as you do the work you'll pass with flying colors. If you do take the course just be prepared to dedicate the next few weeks to writing essays, using your textbook, and you'll be good to go

An excellent professor who was very responsive and knows her stuff. I would gladly take another class from her. Or maybe she can take one from me?

Excellent professor and enjoyable class. I loved the creative writing assignments and also how she downloads her lectures for online students. Her tests are open book. Easy A as long as you complete the assignments and read the text (I recommend listening to the lectures too; they're entertaining and will help you on the tests).

This class is a little difficult but it is completely worth it. She is very helpful and easy to get along with. Just work hard and follow instructions. I took her hybrid class and I had a little trouble at first but it all worked out. I would surely recommend her. Just be prepared.

Answers questions and concerns in a timely manner. Assignments were odd, to say the least. I felt as though this was more of a creative writing class than a history class. You will have to pretend to ancient artifacts, and traveling time lords. Workload wasn't overbearing for an 8 week course.

Took her hybrid History 101 class. Loved her lectures, she's very funny and makes learning history very interesting. 8 quizzes, constitution quiz, & four two-page papers, her class is not difficult, just try, do your research, and you'll pass.

If 300-1000 word papers are long then you should reconsider the whole college thing. I even bombed my last paper and still managed an "A" in her class. Great resources and Power Point lectures for your papers. Films have transcripts marked by title and time for easy writing. Pay attention to sources she want or she will dock you. Good critiques.

You MUST PASS THE CONSTITUTIONAL QUIZ TO PASS THE CLASS! There were eight (8) modules; four consisted of imaginary writing and the other four were chapter/power point material. Each module has a test in which you are allowed to take twice with the lowest grade thrown out. Put the effort in and you will certainly pass!

While any half-semester class is difficult, her's is challenging, although she makes the class much easier! She allows for assignments to be turned in past due-dates if you fall behind, she's very lenient in her grading, her lectures are fantastic, and she provides MUCH material that can be used to complete assignments! Would recommend to anyone!

I'm finishing up my Hist 102 online class with Dr. Cosgrove, and she's great. 3/4 of the assignments are papers, but I'm terrible at writing papers, yet I have not gotten below a B on any of them. She is very clear and is happy to answer questions. She also gives 25 bonus points at the end of the semester if you completed all assignments.

Took the 8 week online course. Get ready to read right away. There are weekly papers, which aren't too long, don't worry if you aren't the best writer just have the information needed. Really easy class, just manage your time on assignments.

Awesome teacher you will definitely learn history and it will actually stay with you and I have never liked history classes. She answers emails very quickly and wants students to succeed. Extremely accessible at all times will take classes with her again read the book listen to lectures and watch the amazing videos she posts and you will pass

Professor Cosgrove's class was not an easy one but it wasn't difficult either. There is a lot of reading involved, but as long as you put work in you'll get a good grade. She's very clear on her expectations. I will be taking her again for my History 102 class.

Discussions and papers are like creative writing assignments. You become the character of time period and use the material from lecture and book. Clear criteria. Papers aren't in any format, simply just write it. Taking her again for Hist 102.

I loved this class! I love history but after taking her class, she made me like it even more! She's hilarious and makes her lectures interesting! Definitely recommend her.

Amazing Professor! I enjoyed the History 101 and 102 classes. I learned a great deal of history. We did a great deal of writing in the class but it was like creative writing where you play the role of someone from history. It was lots of fun. Definitely a unique way to each a class. Do the work, do the writing, read, read read! you will be fine

This is probably the only professor that will answer any question a student has with the correct answer, and most importantly, without the text! If you are a SERIOUS STUDENT and want a teacher that fully understands the subject they are teaching, I highly suggest you take this class.

I loved this class! As long as you do the work on time and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, you should pass.

She is an amazing professor!! I highly recommend her class. Her lectures are very clear and informative. She may jump around a lot ,but always keeps it connected. She is very politically involved so she knows what's going so if you have a question about something she will give you the best response.

I am a student from Belgium and was in CSN one semester. Teacher is one of the most strict but also most considerate teacher. She grades with toughness, but is also passionate about History and really want us to learn. If you are wiling enough to make effort take her.

Professor Cosgrove is a fantastic teacher- caring, patient and understanding. I found the tests to be easy, but not everyone did. There was quite a bit of written work, but it was easy. Cosgrove cares about her students! I remember emailing her and getting a response within an hour. I would definitely take her again!

Will work with you and gives you everything you need to succeed just need to put in the time to study.

Dr. Cosgrove is one of the best professors. I learned so much in her class. Take her class if you want to learn. Shes amazing, I highly recommend her class. The documentaries are amazing. Dr. Cosgrove is a feminist and she knows her history.

Her lectures are something to look forward to. You would love to attend her lectures because she narrates it as if all of you were present during that time. Although her class homework needs a lot of reading, she gives very clear and informative outlines and summaries. She is prompt and serious when lectures begin but is a very good storyteller.

10-15 essay questions(200 words per question), due every 2 weeks. Others are complaining, but she doesn't give any other assignments. There's only 1 test, U.S. Constitution. Tough on grammar/spelling, but doesn't require MLA or references. You're allowed to use outside resources. She wants your responses in your own words so she knows you get it.

She is a good professor, smart. Her lectures were very interesting. Expect to spend about 3 -4 hours reading a week. The course work is fair, not overwhelming but you need to answer the questions she posts very specifically. If you leave out anything she asks for she will dock points. I took at home with 3 kids. Everything you need is provided.

Pros 1. Interesting insignments where you are supposed to write in the perspective of a historal figure. 2. Bonus points if you complete all your work Cons 1.Teacher insists on correct spelling (1-2pts deducted per error). If you use basic grammar and use words correctly then you'll be good. Also use Grammarly! 2. The quizes don't give enough time

I read other students' feedback. It is a history class, of course, there is a lot to read or hear about. She is fair in giving grace for missed assignments (too fair IMO). She is a very smart lady, likely very opinionated and strong-willed, which will piss you off if you are insecure. Overall, I don't agree with the knocks on her. Take her class

I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The book we used was engaging and kept my attention throughout. The instructor does require proper grammar and complete paragraphs for each question. If you love history and you're not intimidated by weekly essays, I recommend it to anyone who isn't looking for an easy class and is genuinely interested in learning!