New instructor I really like this class and her teaching style. This class made me think in a different way.

I have this professor for two classes child abuse and criminology. Child abuse is hard class because of the subject matter. ; (( but she makes it really world. Crim is interesting getting ready to study serial killers.

You learn A LOT without even realizing it. She is very energetic and funny, so lectures tend to go by really quickly. Very inspirational and just plain amazing! TAKE HER!

not a typical lecturer. thinks and teaches out of the box. Assignments very interesting and easy. Not about memorizing concepts rather applying themes to real life situations

Not a typical lecturer. Assignments very interesting and easy. Not about memorizing concepts rather applying themes to real life situations. Don't buy the book! You won't need it! If you have a chance to take her take her! Her lectures are interesting!

She is amazing! You will love her

Well Dixon is by far the most outgoing professor I have had at CSULB. She is passionate about teaching this subject. Her examples of her own life experiences keeps the class interesting and honestly has inspired me. I would definitely take her again super easy and fun. She is not your average professor she's great.

Professor Dixon is an amazing lecturer. She wants her students to think outside of the box. She has a unique way of teaching. Her class is not about memorizing definitions/facts instead she aims to prepare you for real life situations.

Great Professor. I would highly recommend her and take her again. Midterm and Final are on videos we watch, 3 assignments that are easy and not long at all, and 1 class project that is fun. No book needed and teaches so you can learn new skills. Do not take her if you like papers and hard test because she doesn't have those.

She is an awesome Professor! Participation matters!

Dixon has been by far one of my favorite professors. She has opened my eyes up to understanding people and issues of abuse. I have attended more out of school activities because she create opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. I attended two human trafficking trainings and volunteered at the Santa Ana zoo for a child Abuse event. awesome

There was 2 group projects, 2 papers and she would make us do little activities that were super easy. She is a dope professor. She's an awesome person I loved this Soc class. Attendance is not really mandatory but try not to miss.

Professor Dixon was awesome! She assigned a group project which wasn't bad at all. Midterm and final plus couple writing assignments. If you are shy and quiet in class, that will definitely change.

Hands down one of the best professors I've had. She's extremely down to earth and will help you if needed. She's genuinely interested in helping her students. Class was straight forward. 3 essays and a group project. The final we went and volunteered which is way better than an exam and it was great for our resumes.

Professor Dixon is very chill and funny. She like the class to participate as she lectures so she will ask anyone a question and expect and answer from you. Doesn't teach from powerpoint directly like other professors. There were 1 midterm, 1 group project, 2-3 papers, and 1 final. She isn't organized always but she is straightforward.

Im a transfer student and this is my first semester at CSULB. She is probably my favorite teacher, this class is an easy A! Shes funny, nice, helpful, and she really cares about her students. The papers are easy, there is one group project and two midterms. I hope I can take her again!

Professor Dixon is amazing. She is not your typical professor. She has tons of real-world experience and uses it to her advantage. Her lectures are very interesting. I highly recommend taking her.

JUST TAKE HER. SHE GIVES YOU REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE SINCE SHE HAS A LOT OF EXPERIENCE AS SHE WAS A COP BEFORE. AMAZING PROFESSOR!!

ProfessorDixon is awesome! She challenges us to learn with a hands on approach. I appreciate the fact that she not only teaches but mentors us too. She pushed us to be a better person and learn beyond the classroom. She created opportunities for us to learn by working with at risk youth and linked us to having ownership to the community

she is kind, beautiful, attractive, and knowledgeable. I had no stress in her class. a very fun class when she brings her experience to class. Love, love, love her.

This is my 4th semester taking her. She's an awesome teacher and always keeps the class discussion interesting. She's flexible on deadlines as long as you don't abuse it. She's a ex cop as well with a abundance of knowledge to share for you future LEO's.

Love love love her. she is very caring and understand students' life situation. Her class is not hard at all. God bless Vanessa

This class is supposed to be a much more heavy and difficult topic to digest but professor Dixon does it through the breakdown of topics. We had two group projects, a midterm (based on a video) and a final based on a reading. She also gave us extra credit opportunities throughout the semester that involved us being more active in our communities.

She is awesome! I learned a lot from this class. This class was my favorite!

This was emotional a hard class. I have learned so much!!! Thank you Professor Dixon for this class, your passion and caring about your students!

She is very interesting and funny, but not an easy grader. There are about 5 papers with a group presentation. She gives no criteria and no feedback for her papers, which is why it's hard to get a high A even if you try. I'd suggest going to her office hours if you want do well on the papers.

Really great professor. She came in as a replacement for another professor and was waaaayyy better!!! There were a few group assignments but really really easy yet repetitive. Easy grader and easy A, she also answered emails promptly

I have taken Dixon for both criminology and child abuse and prevention. She offers such great insight and perspectives on all the subjects covered. I've learned a ton while not being overloaded with work. She's a great lecturer, never boring, and has always been approachable. I would definitely recommend taking her!

took her for CJ 302, had a midterm and a final, one group project, and two easy papers and one easy assignment, SUPER EASY CLASS

Second taking Professor Dixon. She has clear expectations of students work. Her syllabus is a guide and not some sort of weekly deadline which I feel I have gotten more from her classes than some other professors who rush through topics just to be on a strict timeline. Her class is hands on and very engaging. She is a prior law enforcement officer.

This is my second time taking her. Took her for child abuse vention and currently taking her for critical criminology. I like that she doesnt follow the traditional book and lecture format. My favorite assignment was the group project we did about serial killers. Only group project I have ever enjoyed.

One of my favorite professors! Her class is interesting and you learn so many different skills. She is amazing and makes class fun and easy. Her assignments are easy and you're guaranteed to pass as long as you show up to class. There is one group project, but it's simple and a good learning experience. You can tell she wants everyone to succeed.

Vanessa was one of the professors that made me view my world in a different light. She is an active and strong advocate for child abuse, which was something I did not know was prevalent. She made me get out of my comfort zone and volunteer to help children who are suffering. She made me discover that there was more to who I am than I thought.

The best professor I have ever encountered!! She does not assign a book but the material she provides you still learn a lot. What I love most about her is that she gives real life scenarios that you can actually apply to your life. There a few essays but she does not grade harshly. She cares about you and your future and I highly recommed her!!!

She's cool and easy to get along with. 5 write-up assignments throughout the semester which you have to put a little of effort to get A's. Midterm is a take home essay, really easy. She doesn't follow her syllabus and doesn't have clear guidelines for her assignments. Overall easy class.

An easy class but she doesn't explain the assignments enough to correlate with her grading. I thought i did A assignments but received a B. but it is an easy class like ridiculously easy bc theres no book, no quizzes, just 4 assignments and final free response. TAKE HER. She accepts EC and gives you job/internship/volunteer opportunities.

I also took SOC 424 class with Dixon and she is awesome! Assignments you can apply to the real world and your resume like FEMA and SARA. I was disappointed in my classmates that didnt want to work in groups and made it difficult and class frustrating. I learned a lot especially about homeless. I will be a better police officer from this class!

Prof Dixon opened my eyes to many different areas personal and professional. Because of her extra credit opportunities I took the 40 hr domestic violence training and next week I start sexual assault training. She cares about students and is an interactive teacher. Not traditional but you will learn from her classes! Taking Soc 342 this semester

As the other reviews stated, she doesnt give clear directions for her assignments, nor has a grading criteria which can get frustrating. Since she doesnt explain her assignments it can be tough figuring out exactly what she wants (so ASK questions thats how I got As on the paper!!) We had a total of 4 papers, 2 group projects.

I can see why some people get frustrated with this professor, but as long as you ask questions you should be fine. A lot of people in my class would complain because she wouldnt give clear directions, but always failed to ask her questions when she was explaining the assignments!! So ask questions!! She isnt difficult, I enjoyed her class :-)

People in class were being lazy! She was frustrated students didn't pay attention or listen to the directions. she went over them in every class and I think they were 8 pages long on the last assignment. Its a large class and people are totally playing games during class. Welcome to the real world. I learned a ton and taking her next semester!

This class turned out to be pretty fun and I learned a lot, albeit not through the classic lecture/assignment/test structure. Great professor who really wants you to learn how to SUCCEED in life, not how to pass a class.

This is an easy class but boring. Yes, I did learn some good information but all that was learned could have been taught in two weeks. The professor goes so slow and repeats information too much. It seemed pointless to show up to class sometimes. She's very sarcastic when replying to students. She will waste time on talking about the writing lab!

Ive had prof Dixon twice and I liked both classes Child abuse class was emotional harder. Crim was a cooler class because of the projects especially the serial killer one! Yea she doesnt give up front due dates but gives you enough notice went assignments are due and enough time to complete them . Shes pretty straight forward! Shes cool!

Cool class assignments are pretty good and use what you learn in class in the real world. Part of the assignments was to looking up community resources which helped me figure out what I would like to peruse after I graduate. Extra credit opportunities are resume building! Mock Child abuse interview was a real life experience.

I loved professor Dixon! She genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed in life. She gives students several opportunities and information on workshops. Every single assignment that she assigns she fully explains it and gives students a chance to ask questions about it. Very experienced & a great professor to keep in touch with!

Prof. Dixon was my only teacher that kept me connected after we didnt have classes because of Covid. She continued to teach virtually every class and I have great respect for all that she did for our class. Taking her again in the fall. Great job even with not being able to go to class.

Professor Dixon opened my eyes to not just child abuse but to human trafficking and domestic violence. This was by far the most interesting class Ive taken. This class has positively impacted me in many ways and taught me many lessons I will use in my own life. I wish everyone was required to take this class, I seriously learned a lot!

This online class was easy. There was 2 papers, 2 FEMA certificates, 2 group projects (one of which you present to the class), extra credit, attendance, a midterm, and a final exam. There was a textbook but I did not need it.

This is one of those classes where you are engaged in what the professor is teaching you. I really enjoy the class discussions. Caring professor with not a heavy workload for a sociology class. Every Soc Major should try taking one of her classes.

I really like this class and prof Dixons teaching style. She opened my eyes to a lot this semester and made think about life after graduation and my future. One of the only profs that give a ton of extra credit opportunities and real world life skills.

Beware of group projects for the midterm and others. I got lucky with a good group but ik its a dealbreaker for some. She'll go so easy on you if you go to the writing lab at school before a paper is due! 10/10 recommend. Also go to her office hours because she's nicer to those who participate and show an effort

Professor Dixon gives a ton of extra credit opportunities during the semester. I have a attended two and last night on the culture of rape was great. She expects a lot but Ill be better prepared after graduation. If you do the work its not a hard class. Group work was intimidating at first I lucked out with great classmates.

really loved her class. you learn about interesting topics. class is usually just discussions and watching videos. very few assignments but they are heavy on writing so be aware! id take this class again.

So idk why there are so many bad reviews of Professor Dixon. She is absolutely my favorite professor. I look forward to going to her class ALL THE TIME. She literally lectures as if it was a casual conversation. She teaches by her knowledge and EXPERIENCE. I love it. I'd rather have someone teach by that than some textbook. She's the best! Easy A.

I actually really enjoyed class with this professor. She knows how to engage students with her lectures and I loved that she incorporated her personal experiences into her teaching style. As for grading, if you do the readings and really understand the theorys, youll get an easy A on her paper assignments. 2 group projects which were really fun.

I'm not sure why Prof. Dixon has bad reviews. Personally, I enjoyed the course and I feel that the material prepares you for the outside world. The writing assignments are -7pg requirement. Like any other Professor, she expects students to proofread their work... ( come on people, its college level work). Overall, she expects you to be accountable

This Professor is by far one of the best Ive ever had. It is clear that she is passionate in what she teaches and that she really cares about her students. The work is lightweight & mostly consisted of group projects. Lots of extra credit opportunities that in the end help you. Would 10000% recommend you take a class with her.

I really enjoyed this class and Professor Dixon is awesome. You are not graded by much. Two group projects, maybe two papers / free response assignments, and three FEMA certificates that are FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT! The thing that could make this class hard is the organization of assignments, it is pretty much left to students to organize themselves.

Two weeks into the semester and I love the class and the prof. Looking forward to my last semester at along Beach

Four weeks into class. I really have enjoyed class and prof Dixon. Good lectures and great extra credit opportunities. This past class we talked about personal safety, and being a victim of a crime. It totally creeped me out but a good eye-opener Seems to care about students and their future. Look forward to the semester.

Very passionate professor, and has great experiences that she will share during lectures. Very few assignments but big percentages of grades. The Final was very easy, we did a group presentation.

1 research paper (minimum 3 pgs), 1 group presentation, 3 FEMA certificates, Midterm on a documentary (answer a couple questions), and a final. Prof. Dixon really recommends going to a writing center for papers. Overall, easy class if you do what is needed.

Professor Dixon was my favorite professor that I had this semester, maybe my favorite so far at CSULB. She requires students to complete 3 FEMA assignments (which is bad at all) and assigned 2 group projects which are both fun. The only hard thing about the class is the 1 big paper she makes you do which she grades pretty hard. 10/10 though.

I've taken Dixon for Child Abuse + Crim, and both were great because she's a real one. Don't listen to negative reviews from students. Most of them are incompetent and don't listen, participate, or make an effort whatsoever. Dixon is passionate about her work and wants students to succeed, but it's hard when many don't care. Would take again - G.T.

I took her for my 1st spring semester at CSULB and she was great. We did two group projects and we were able to stay in the same groups if we like. Wrote about 3 papers nothing too hard, no discussion posts and I feel like all the assignments were very interesting. I would take her again. She really worked with students and offered extra credit.

I had Prof Dixon online and this semester in person. I like her teaching and assignments. She cares about students and their future. Classmates never talked or participated in the online class. Made group projects harder but I learned a lot in this class. I highly recommend her teaching.

I had Dixon spring of '24. Honestly really enjoyed her class and lectures. She has a lot of experience since she was a cop. For our midterm we watched a crips and bloods documentary and the final project was with 2 people on a serial killer. We had a few other short assignments nothing crazy. She does want people to participate and have cameras on.

I took her for fall '24 and she is not a bad professor so I don't understand how she has a 3.8/5. You're graded on 6 things and she gives you plenty of time to complete the assignments with detailed outlines, plus they're short papers (2-5) which is not difficult. Forgot to turn in an assignment which explains my grade but she's not a tough grader.

My major honestly has nothing to do with this class, but I took it as one of my UD GEs. I learned a lot and I have no regrets taking Prof Dixon. It was an easy class, super reasonable workload, and she truly does care about her students. If you don't like group work you probably wouldn't enjoy her class, but I don't have any issue w that.

Not sure why her rating is so low. She's an amazing professor and you're graded on 6 assignments which she gives plenty of time to complete. She did assign one group project (5-6 page) but due to some mishaps, we completed it individually! My grade is due to a late assignment but she still gave me a high grade.

Professor Dixon runs a solid course. The assignments can be challenging, but she cares about student learning. I found unstuckstudy and ChatGPT helpful for preparing. Overall, a rewarding class if you stay engaged.

I like prof. Dixons class this is my second semester taking her class. She is a solid professor who cares about students and there future. She gives a lot of learning opportunities in and outside of class. She was helpful when I was going through some personal issues. She expects students to do their part of showing up and learning.

I have to laugh at students negative comments. I've taken her twice. I needed a letter of recommendation and she was willing to help me out. Closer I get to graduation I realize how many of my classmates need to grow up and face reality cause you're in college. If I had another semester I would have asked to be her TA. She is cool!

If I could have Professor Dixon again, I would. She was an amazing and passionate professor who really cares for her students and the success of all. Her class was not difficult at all, with a few papers and group projects. I truly enjoyed the lectures from her class and would take her again if could!