3.9

Stephanie McClure

Sociology - Georgia College

3.9
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
58%
Would Retake
105
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

58%

Would Retake

105

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What Students Say

Great passionate professor

SOCI1121 - 5.0 rating

She knows what she is talking about

SOCI1121 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

79%

Textbook Required

0%

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B+ (5)
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B+: 5
Not sure yet: 4
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Hilarious (13)
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IDST2315

5.0

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SOCIO1101

5.0

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Reviews (105)
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SOC1121
Nov 1, 2005

She is a great teacher. Truly enthusiastic about Sociology and that makes the class fun. Tests are challenging but fair and she reviews before every one. She does a concept notebook and participation that are a gimme 30 points. Came into this class thinking about Sociology as a major, left absolutely sure.

4.0
3.0
AMERDIVCULT
Jan 4, 2006

If you are not a sociology major don't take this class! This class was very interesting and helpful but I didn't like hearing about racism for three hours. She is a very nice teacher and she does know what she is talking about. Very smart lady. Tests and quizzes are pretty hard but you definitely need to read which there is a lot of.

4.0
2.0
AMERICASDIVER
May 8, 2006

Sweet, open-minded lady. Her tests are challenging and the reading is heavy, but she gives other ways to improve your grade, like an interview paper with someone from a different background, and a movie-review paper, both of which she grades easilly on. Not an easy A, but easy B if you do what you're supposed to. She wants you to succeed.

5.0
2.0
SOC1121
Jun 3, 2006

Dr. McClure was a very enthusiastic and passionate woman when it came to Sociology and teaching the course. You could tell during her lectures that she really enjoys what she does. She's full of knowledge and conveys the course content pretty clearly using movies, over-head slides, and assigned readings. The class was enjoyable.

5.0
2.0
SOC1121
Jun 3, 2006

Dr. McClure was a very enthusiastic and passionate woman when it came to Sociology and teaching the course. You could tell during her lectures that she really enjoys what she does. She's full of knowledge and conveys the course content pretty clearly using movies, over-head slides, and assigned readings. The class was enjoyable.

5.0
1.0
IDST2315
Mar 4, 2007

Easy. Gives review sheets before exams. Gives few pop quizes but if you pay attention you ill be fine. Her classes can be boring sometimes and she likes to use very big words. Read and pay attention you will be gold.

5.0
3.0
SOC1121
Apr 15, 2007

Very enthusiastic person. Makes class fun and interesting. Lots of group work and movies. U have to read to get an A, but if you just pay attention and do the test reviews a B is possible and a C is easy.

4.0
5.0
SOCI1121
May 3, 2007

Very hard. You have to read and understand hard concepts to get a decent grade. She is way to smart for a core class teacher. Some of her classes were a bunch of big words no one understood. I got a C with effort. If you can understand easily then it should be fine.

4.0
4.0
INTROSOCI
May 21, 2007

No, this class is not easy, but it's not as impossible as many seem to think. She does give a lot of busy work, it seems like, but it really does help for tests! USE THE STUDY GUIDES!! Write out the most thorough answers you can, and you will do well. I could have made an A pretty easily in this class if I had been more diligent with "homework".

3.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Oct 3, 2007

She has an obvious, large vocabulary,which sometime makes her hard to understand.It's a lot of reading and constant work, but it definantely helps you learn the concepts. She is obviously very passionate about her subject. Just don't sit on the front row because she likes to talk really loud.

4.0
3.0
SOSC1101
Oct 17, 2007

Good teacher, you have do postings on WebCT once a week that are a pain to do, tests are not too bad, discussions in class are interesting

3.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Nov 19, 2007

Dr. McClure is very passionate about what she teaches. Unfortunatley, sometimes that equates to students being completley lost in class. She expects what seems like a ridiculous workload. It seems like her purpose is to weed out students who do not "deserve HOPE." I really liked sociology in high school, but this will be my last. sociology class.

4.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Dec 13, 2007

McClure is not an easy professor, however i managed a B having no prior psych/sociology experience. Weekly internet postings and reading is a must to pass. Tests are multiple choice/short essay/one long response essay. She challanges you to think about a multitude of things. Go to class!

3.0
4.0
SOC1121
Dec 30, 2007

Wow! The class is extremely intresting. That said it is a LOT of work. Lots and lots of reading. LOTS! The test are hard and attendance is madatory. Overall, the class is enjoyable. You can make an A if you are dedicated.

4.0
5.0
SOCIO2315
Jan 26, 2008

This class was difficult but very interesting. The work I did was worth it in the end. She is extremely nice and friendly and very passionate about the subject. The tests covered a lot of info, but she gave out study guides which were incredibly helpful if used properly.

3.0
5.0
AMERIDIVE
Mar 6, 2008

Interesting class, feel like i learned a lot but work load is rediculous. Barely got a C. Made a B on the midterm after studying for 12 hours. Journals onine and on paper every week. Awful if you're shy, not talkative like me. Way more reading than is possible. Lectures in words i've never heard. Very nice person but I would never take her again.

5.0
3.0
IDST1121
Jun 21, 2008

Dr. McClure is a great teacher. Do all the readings and study the study guides for the tests and you will make at least a B. She gives a lot of busy work but its really worth it cuz its easy and it will bump your grade.

3.0
5.0
IDST2950
Dec 13, 2008

Honestly, if you are NOT that passionate about racial diversity and racism...stay clear of her. I did my work, and went to class which was not mandatory and was graced with a C. She will have an obvious bias towards you, and favor those who agree with her. She constantly reads online webct posts, so god help you if you write things she disagrees w/

5.0
2.0
SOCI1121
Feb 19, 2009

Awesome teacher! I really had no idea if I liked sociology before her class, but she made it so interesting. You do have to do the work but if you don't mind actually learning something interesting, it'll be fine

5.0
3.0
SOCIO1101
Mar 19, 2009

McClure is one of the best teachers I've ever had!! She has so much passion behind what she teaches it makes you have the same. Her class is work but TOTALLy worth it. I want to take all of her classes. AMAZING teacher!!

5.0
2.0
SOCI1101
Mar 19, 2009

mcclure is awesome. she is very passionate about what she teaches and makes it easy to understand. the concepts are all very interesting. know the study guide for the tests and read the chapters and youll do fine on the quizzes. this was my favorite class and teacher

5.0
4.0
SOCI3000
Apr 10, 2009

Dr. McClure is an amazing professor. She is consistently at the top of her game with all of her lectures, and truly enjoys teaching her classes. She is genuinely interested in her students, attending her classes is a delight. I have taken her every semested and plan to do so until graduation.

5.0
4.0
SOCI1101
May 17, 2009

You should definitely take her class! Her teaching methods are very unconventional, but effective. She gets to know every person in her class as well. Regardless of major, you'll get something out of Dr. McClure's course. It was fairly easy as long as you attend class & complete the assignments.

4.0
3.0
SOCI1121
May 19, 2009

she memorized everyones name. there are weekly assignments where you find examples that correspond with definitions from the book and write about it with your group online.. she gives test reviews and the tests are kind of tricky but if you always listen and study you can get an A.. theres a little too much reading though but plenty of extra credit

5.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Jun 24, 2009

McClure was one of the best professors I ever had. Her class does involve a lot of assignments, but they're mostly just worksheets you can copy word-for-word from the text (which you will need). Attendance is pretty mandatory, but the class is EXTREMELY interesting. She is very opinionated, but isn't close-minded. I would highly recommend her!

5.0
3.0
SOCI2950
Sep 28, 2009

Dr. McClure is a total Rock Star! She is passionate about her work and that comes through in her teaching. She seeks to challenge her students and make them think for themselves. Her ability to reach students wherever they are in their thinking about an issue makes her such a strong professor.

5.0
5.0
SOCI3444
Oct 27, 2009

Dr. McClure is one of the best professors I've had in college. Yes her assignments and classes are difficult, but what you gain from taking her classes is priceless. If you want to push yourself and REALLY learn what sociology is all about you should not leave GCSU without taking one of her classes. Seriously.

3.0
4.0
IDST2215
Dec 10, 2009

She is way to smart to be teaching core classes at GCSU. She is trying to save the world which is admirable but if you are a normal college student that is just trying to take the class to graduate then you should steer clear. An enormous amounts of reading that I've never experienced in any other class. A great person but you should not take her.

5.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Dec 17, 2009

Dr. McClure is awesome!! She makes the class so interesting and really loves what she teaches, which makes you love it with her. She is very entertaining and is awesome at putting subjects on her students' level. Take her class, seriously.

4.0
4.0
IDSTSOCI
Feb 15, 2010

If you don't like to read, then don't take this class. 50-100 pages a night. I have made a B both times and taking her again. She is extremely opinionated and you'll never win... take it if you're up for a challenge.. easily one of my favorite teachers, just hard.

5.0
3.0
IDST2315
Mar 15, 2010

Dr. McClure taught the material very well. She really cares about what she teaches. Lots of reading. The tests are NOT easy but they are doable. She's a smart, sensitive and sassy lady. I got tired of the reading assignments and the tests but I still enjoyed the class.

4.0
2.0
SOCI1121
Nov 3, 2010

She has a true passion for what she does, and anyone can see that. Her class is one you have to work at, but you will leave with so much more knowledge than you came with. Take her extra credit opportunities, and do the readings she assigns. They'll come in handy. I would recommend her 100%. She's an awesome teacher & wants her students to do well.

5.0
3.0
SOCI1120
Jan 1, 2011

Dr. McClure is great! She is a wonderful lady who really cares about her students. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you go to every class she adds 2 points onto your final grade. Pay attention on Vista when there is a spot for a quiz grade and you will be able to tell when they are. Take this class!

5.0
3.0
SOCI1120
Jan 20, 2011

Dr. McClure really knows her stuff. Her class involves a lot of reading but is extremely interesting. If you get the opportunity take this course with her!! As long as you take notes and study the study guides you'll do great! She's also willing to help you and explain stuff in depth to you.

4.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Apr 28, 2011

She is extremely nice and helpful but her class it not easy. She's funny and knows her stuff but there is a lot of reading. You have to post in discussion boards online twice a week and there are quizzes in class usually once a week over the reading. Her tests are not too hard if you study. If you go to every class you get points at the end

5.0
3.0
SOCI1121
Apr 24, 2012

AMAZING PROFESSOR!!! Makes jokes and laughs at herself in class all the time, but always relates it back to the subject. She knows what she is talking about!! A lot of reading required, but you can get awy with not actually doing the reading. Weekly online posts required. Am a Sociology major because of her class. TAKE HER!!!

5.0
3.0
SOCI1121
Feb 14, 2013

Dr. McClure is the most amazing professor I've ever had. The readings are a bit much but if you actually do them then you'll do great on the pop quizzes. Her tests are kind of hard but really, if you put in effort you'll get a good great and learn a lot. She's the reason why I'm a sociology major.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1121
May 9, 2013

Dr. McClure makes it very apparent that she is a scholar of the world. She speaks so clearly with precise facts that are more than just opinionated babble. Read, pay attention in class, and you will do fine on her tests. I always took the all essay option, and I got an A in the class. There is so much good stuff to take away from her class!!!

5.0
3.0
SOCI1121
Oct 28, 2013

Really really great professor. She makes every class interesting. Sometimes she is hard to keep up with because she is just so smart, but it keeps you paying attention. There are weekly readings that are sometimes pretty lengthy, but you can get by skimming. Gives study guides for tests, which aren't too bad. Overall one of the BEST professors! :)

3.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Apr 14, 2014

She is incredibly smart and interesting in class. That being said, if you are a sociology major, take her. If you're a business major like me and just needed this as a core, steer clear. She is very difficult if you have never taken a sociology class and almost expects too much from a core class.

4.0
4.0
SOCIO1121
May 8, 2014

Difficult class if you are just taking it for core. Interesting class, but the tests were kind of hard. A few pop quizzes throughout the semester. Very smart professor.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1121
May 12, 2014

Very smart and helpful teacher! She is super excited about her job and is just one the most nicest teachers you'll ever have! Class requires a good bit of reading and online entries but the class is interesting and she makes it very entertaining most of the time. Tests aren't too bad.

5.0
2.0
SOCIO
Grade: A-
Aug 11, 2014

She was sweet and very insightful!

3.0
4.0
1121
Dec 6, 2014

5 pop quizzes, a lot of reading, she's funny but I didn't think she was the best teacher for me, not many notes in class but many group discussions over what you were suppose to read, tests are hard and her study guides take a lot of time to complete.

5.0
1.0
SOCI1121
Dec 7, 2014

Ignore most of the post on here. If you put in the effort you will get a lot out of this class. Make sure to do the concept notebooks & try to 5 extra credit assignments. If you do you will get a decent grade there are 3 test & as long as you pay attention in class you will do well. If you want an A then do the reading. Great passionate professor.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1121
Dec 14, 2014

GREAT TEACHER! She is very passionate about what she teaches. I loved hearing her opinions about social issues. There is a lot of reading for the class, BUT IT IS WORTH IT! You learn so much from the class, and end up gaining so much knowledge and different perspectives about the world we live in. You will need to read to pass the quizzes & test.

5.0
2.0
SOCI1121
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2015

Dr. McClure is THE BOMB! She is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Lectures can sometimes be confusing but she is very helpful. Her passion for the subject is inspiring and makes you really want to try and understand. She gives TONS of extra credit opportunities. You read a lot but it's helpful in the end. TAKE DR. MCCLURE!

4.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Grade: B
May 13, 2015

Great professor. Extremely qualified and very intelligent woman. One of my favorite professors at GC. DO THE READING! She gives pop quizzes. Reading ahead definitely prepares you for class discussions (very interesting) and the tests. Tests are not terrible if you start studying ahead. Gives extra credit... TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT!

5.0
2.0
SOCI1121
Jul 18, 2016
Would take again

Dr. McClure is amazing! So passionate about sociology and what she is teaching and genuinely cares about her students. I would definitely take her again

5.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2016
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had! Dr. McClure is one of those professors who makes you fall in love with learning. The class is a lot of work but it's worth it from the knowledge you gain during this class.

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Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOC1121
Nov 20, 2016
Would take again

Dr. McClure is an amazing professor. Class wasn't mandatory but I didn't skip a day because I enjoyed the class so much. It is a good bit of work but she makes it very interesting and is really passionate about what she teaches. I would 100% recommend her class.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOCI1121
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

SHE IS AMAZING!!! seriously a genius and best professor I have had. Almost dropped it because she seems really intimidating on the first day, but I ended up really enjoying and thriving in her class. She gives so many extra credit opportunities and an option between a multiple choice and essay tests!!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

LOTS of reading. Not a class i would take with many other classes in my schedule. I thought she was a nice lady, but a lot is expected of you and i couldn't keep up.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: C
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher but hard class. She doesn't have a filter when talking most of the times but is hilarious! loved listening to her funny stories.

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Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
SOC1121
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2017
Would take again

smartest and most passionate person ive met, caring, really loves sociology. hard tests, but if you know and do your study guide yourself, you will think the test is easy, but it will be hard otherwise. Mine usually end up being about 6-7 pages. Do the readings or at least some background before each class to know what shes talking about & learn

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Oct 29, 2017
Would take again

Loved going to her class every week. 3 tests and a few reading quizzes sprinkled throughout the semester. As long as you read the readings and actually attempt to make a good grade in the class you should be fine.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
SOC1121
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

I liked the professor but the reading load (with assignments) was pretty insane for a 1000 level course. Pop reading quizzes were pretty tricky even if you (tried) to read. Luckily there's several extra credit options to replace these grades. Bonus points for attendance. She doesn't have much of a filter which is funny but alienating at times

Get ready to read
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
5.0
SOCI1121
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. McClure is super awesome and funny. She loves her job and teaching her students about sociology. However, be ready for pop quizzes, tons of reading, and hard tests. I'm used to doing well in these types of classes, but it's been the hardest one I ever took.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
GC1Y1000
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. McClure is very intense in the beginning and very passionate about her job! Her GC1Y social problems class was pretty difficult especially for a GC1Y. You need to actually read the readings (some are up to 90 pages so dont wait till the last minute) and her test are hard and the study guide is pretty vague.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
SOCI3444
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2018
Would take again

Dr. McClure is the BEST professor I have ever had. She is so incredibly passionate about what she teaches and her students. She talks a lot, but everything she says is so interesting and insightful. That being said, there is a LOT of reading, and her classes are a lot of work. But in my opinion, it was worth it!!

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SOC1121
May 4, 2018
Would take again

She is one of the best teachers at GCSU. She really knows her stuff and has strong opinions about it. I found her to be a little intimidating but also really cool and funny. She really likes it when people participate, so do that and she'll love you. Biggest tip: READ!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
SOC1121
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr. McClure is awesome, nice, funny, and passionate about what she teaches! There isa lot of reading every night, but it's over interesting stuff that you are randomly quizzed on BUT don't not take this because of reading-it's really not bad. There are only 3 tests and 5 quizzes, but she gives so many EC opportunities to make it a fun, easy A!

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
SOC1121
Grade: B
May 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

There are 3 tests, 5 quizzes, 11 concept notebooks with EC options available during the semester. For the tests, if you are good at explaining yourself better than answering multiple choice, then take the essay format of the test. Be sure to read the assigned readings!! Her powerpoints do not help as much for the tests, the readings do.

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EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
SOCI3444
May 29, 2018
Would take again

One of my favorite professors. She is so passionate about what she teaches that it makes listening to her lectures really enjoyable. There is a lot of reading but if you attend class and do the reading it is easy to pass and get a good grade.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
SOC1121
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Good class. She is very passionate about what she teaches which makes her class easier. She is super super liberal and pushes her beliefs on you and tries to make you agree with her. For an extra credit assignment, she said we could make a shirt that said "This is what a feminist looks like" and wear it to campus and record our reactions.. UNFAIR.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
SOCI2950
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2019
Would take again

CHANGED MY LIFE - A lot of reading and lots of writing. The prompts can be challenging at times but they help you bring all the concepts together in a very impactful way. Would recommend for any class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
3.0
4.0
SOCI3444
Grade: B-
Oct 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. McClure is a phenomenal woman and is incredibly smart. However, the reading load for class is extremely heavy and a lot of times very difficult to understand. It can be very stressful taking her class. Some of the language and concepts she uses in class can go right over your head.

5.0
4.0
SOCI1120
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

Very great teacher! She definitely knows her stuff. Exams were doable if you studied. Do extra credit because it boosts your grade. You do have to put in work but it was manageable. You also learn alot! Please take her!

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
SOCI1120
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr.M is highly intelligent but also sometimes irritatingly self righteous. While I personally agreed with a lot of what she said I still got annoyed on occasion, so those with different political beliefs may not enjoy the class. Lots of reading, but other things to help supplement your grade. She wants you to succeed and learn, study guides given

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Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
SOCI1121
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2020
Would take again

Dr. McClure is one of the most passionate professors. She loves what she does so she makes the lectures interesting and is very easy to talk to. read the chapters assigned and take notes before class (even though it's a lot, it will help tremendously) and take notes during lectures. If you don't understand something, just ask! would take again!

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Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
SOCI3450
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Dr. McClure is easily one of the best professors I have had at Georgia College. Her SOCI 3450 is reading heavy, but it's not difficult work if you manage your time well. She makes the lectures interesting and is hilarious. It is very obvious how passionate she is about the subject and that she cares about each of her students. 12/10 recommend

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Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
SOCI3444
Grade: A+
Aug 16, 2021
Would take again

Dr. McClure is the BEST professor I have taken. She is definitely a hard professor, but for a good reason. It is inspiring to see how passionate she is about her job. She gives a lot of work, but all of it is to build your knowledge, learn how to critically think, and help you throughout the course! She gives every opportunity for a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
GC1Y1000
Nov 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Probably the worst teacher I ever had, very rude, tough grader, dont recommend her class

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Dr. McClure was the best teacher I have had at Georgia College so far. She manages her classroom really well and is very consistent every week with what is required of her students and how her class is run. It is definitely one of the hardest classes I have taken, but it has been very rewarding and I have loved being pushed to grow in my learning.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
5.0
GCY1000
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

Not a good choice for a GCY1 class. Way more work than necessary, don't take unless very interested in Sociology. On a personal level she is kind and understanding, and has stood up for me on many occasions. If I were a Sociology major she would be a dream, but I'm not so it was basically hell.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
2.0
5.0
GC1Y1000
Grade: B
Mar 10, 2022

She's a super nice person. However when she's lecturing in class she's very wordy and hard to understand, especially for assignments. She would explain a lot of things in class and not provide a clear rubric, so her grading was harsh because no one really knew what she wants. The project due at the end was so hard.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
GC1Y1000
Grade: B+
Mar 12, 2022

This class is way more work than it should be and took over most peoples semesters with the course load. Dr.McClure as a person seems very nice but for this class she was horrible

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
SOCI1121
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

Dr. McClure is very nice and funny! She isn't a harsh grader. You do have to read a lot and then she gives pop quizzes about the readings. Her tests are hard as well. But there's an easy A of these concept notebooks that is a test grade and she gives extra credit opportunities. She does take attendance. If you have good study habits, you'll pass.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
SOCIO
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2022
Would take again

(SOCI 3446) This is my second year with Dr. McClure and I can confidently say I have never met anyone as dedicated to their craft or their pupils as she. Be prepared to read a LOT-- your effort equals your grade. She is incredibly kind and funny. I laugh a lot in this class, but also have developed profound knowledge and wisdom about sociology.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOCI3444
Grade: B
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

Lots & lots of readings. She is a tough grader on assignments, but is flexible when submitting late stuff. Group project that is a semester long but she breaks it up. She is not clear on the way she wants her papers to be or how the group project's paper should be. Also takes attendance every class period! Never cancels class

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
4.0
3.0
SOCI1121
Grade: C+
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor McClure is amazing. She is so passionate about what she is teaching and her class is usually fun. Be ready to read a lot because if you don't do all of the reading you will struggle. For her tests she lets you pick between multiple choice and essay tests which I thought was really cool and she also gives a lot of extra credit so take it!!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SOC1121
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2023
Would take again

I absolutely loved having Dr. McClure as my professor last semester. She makes you read a ton but it is all necessary and will be used in later lectures. If she did not do this, she would have had no time to fully explain the more interesting sides of Sociology in her great lectures. Overall, I highly recommend her class.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
SOCI3450
Grade: C-
Apr 27, 2023

I can tell she loves what she does, but I hated almost every second of this class. Her passion causes her to not create an open discussion, and her work took up an unnecessary part of my semester. If you can take a class with literally any other professor then do it.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SOCI1121
Grade: D
Dec 15, 2023

This professor made this class way harder than it needed to be. She assigns a lot of work, and it will take up a lot of your time and focus, she is a tough grader, and is very passionate about sociology and expects the whole class to be. She assigns extra credit, but the extra credit assignments are a lot of work and only replace small grades.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
SOC1121
Grade: D
Dec 16, 2023

As an incoming freshman, I did not know what to expect. DO NOT take this class if you are not ready to read multiple papers and essays a week, have never-ending homework and pop quizzes. I took this class because I thought it would be fun, she loves what she does but makes it so hard to do well if you don't give it all of your time and effort.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. McClure's class is not easy at all, there is lots of readings to do and her tests are not easy. What I will say is that she is one of the most passionate people I have ever met. She truly cares about the material she teaches and if you buy into her process you can get a good grade and also learn a lot of really valuable information.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
SOCI3450
Grade: B
Mar 11, 2024

Stephanie McClure's class was extremely difficult. She is not clear about her assignments and then grades them hard. I never understood what we were talking about in the class. Before every class, there was a mandatory reading but we never ended up talking about it in class. she goes around the room and wants to do a "class discussion" every class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
SOC1121
Grade: D+
May 1, 2024

Although Dr. McClure is hilarious and very passionate about what she teaches, the class is VERY hard for an intro course. Even though she gives extra credit, she assigns two textbooks for the class, mandatory readings every week, and gives out pop quizzes on them throughout the semester. In addition, her lectures do not consist of anything on exams

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
SOCI3450
Grade: B-
May 6, 2024

Dr McClure's passion for sociology is great but often ruins lectures as there is not much time left for students to discuss. The class felt as though everything had one answer and if you did not agree with her opinion you were wrong. She is an extremely heavy grader and I dreaded going to class. Long readings and questions due for EVERY class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. McClure is an absolutely incredible professor and person. Anyone who says otherwise has absolutely no idea what characteristics make up a good teacher. But as a senior who took this class to cushion my already brutal schedule, DON'T go in expecting an easy A.

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Amazing lectures
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
GC1Y1000
Grade: C
Nov 14, 2024

This was the GC1Y class that was mandatory for me to take. I would strongly recommend that you do not let them put you in this class. It was extremely difficult compared to all of the other GC1Y courses that are available. The professor gives a ton of reading/homework out for a class that I felt was made to be an easy first year class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
5.0
SOCI3444
Grade: C
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Dr. McClure is a very kind and passionate professor. She cares a lot about her students and is very accommodating. However, she is one of the toughest graders I have ever experienced, and the workload for SOCI3446 is INSANE. Over twenty pages of dull reading every night. She does not seem to understand that her students have other classes.

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3.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2024

She is a great professor, but she is one of the hardest professors I have had in an intro course. She should be teaching honors classes. She is very intelligent and loves what she does, but she is a very hard grader, there are lots of readings to do each week, and she has pop quizzes for them. The tests are insane. Lecture heavy.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
4.0
INTROSOCI
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2024

She is very passionate about her work but it was a lot of material for an intro class. At least 20 pages of reading for every class and very broad topics were covered on the test. Overall I would not take her again just because of the course load and the harsh grading. We had pop quizzes but she offers extra credit which is saving my grade

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
SOCI3444
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2024

I have never been so disappointed in a teacher or the education system before. Professor McClure is by far one of the worst teachers I've had- and that says a lot, as I have transferred with generous scholarships from multiple schools. It is clear that her grading system is opinion-based and it lacks A LOT of structure. GCSU needs to do better.

Group projects
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
SOCI3446
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2024

McClure is very passionate as a person, but I had trouble with her teaching style. She often goes off on tangents and never really answers the question asked. We had a semester long group project that was confusing. There was 1 written exam, MANY papers, and readings 40+ pages every night- it becomes overwhelming. You also never know your average.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
5.0
SOCIO1121
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

Dr. McClure is an amazing professor who cares a lot about sociology. If you are not interested in group work or participating in class this is not the class for you. The main grade is a grade based on a semester long group project. If you go to class, try hard, and are communicate with Dr. McClure when necessary you should do well in the class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
2.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: B+
Jan 13, 2025

Personally I didn't like the class because I was not into Sociology AT ALL. But nonetheless she is a very funny person and a professor who deeply cares about her subject. If you want to take this class with this professor, be ready to read A LOT! I honestly got through this class with just quizlet

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
SOCI1121
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2025
Would take again

I had her for Sociological Perspectives and loved it! There's a lot of reading, but she tells you the workload upfront. She's a great lecturer who really values participation. Read before class, and you'll be fine. This isn't an easy A, but I highly recommend it if you're genuinely interested in sociology.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: B
May 6, 2025
Would take again

She is clearly very passionate about sociology, which I can feel through her witty lectures. She offers many extra credit opportunities, which was very helpful throughout the semester. She made sociology extremely interesting and I learned so many cool things. Attendance is not necessarily mandatory, but make sure to keep up with worksheets.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
SOCI3450
Grade: A
May 14, 2025
Would take again

This class is no joke when it comes to reading— and some of it can be pretty dense. That said, the professor is fantastic. She's super passionate, has a great attitude, and is fair with grading. It's not an “easy A” kind of class, but if you put in the time and keep up with the readings, you can do well.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
3.0
4.0
SOCI1101
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2025

Dr. McClure is very passionate about what she teaches. It is a harder intro class. There is lots of reading before your first class of the week, and she teaches by using documentaries and getting you to apply your knowledge. If you are not interested in the subject, I would not recommend taking the class. You get extra credit for perfect attendance

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Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
5.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

She is incredibly kind and cares about her topic. The class is extremely difficult and is very time consuming. She offers short answer and mcq versions of her tests, you choose which you want. Attendance isn't mandatory but gives you extra credit and you need to be there to pass. It will also determine your participation grade.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

She loves her job and makes her class very interesting through the material she has us read and just her humor. There's a good bit of reading but it's usually pretty interesting and I didn't find it too time consuming. She offers a lot of extra credit and really wants her students to succeed. I found it pretty easy to do well in her class

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
SOCI1101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2025

You honestly have to get used to her vocab because it can be hard to understand her at first. However, she gives SO many opportunities to get an easy A, so just keep up with reading and studying her study guides. She's also open to giving you multiple choice or essay tests, whichever fits you best, which helped me in the end.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
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