4.6

William Ganza

Social Science - Florida State College at Jacksonville

4.6
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

69

4

10

3

1

2

2

1

2

What Students Say

Not very many discussion boards, which was great

HUS4560 - 4.0 rating

I wouldn't take him again

HUS3022 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 16 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A- (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 17 reported grades
A: 9
A-: 3
B: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (5)
Tough Grader (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Get ready to read (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.02 avg change
Dec
Apr
Oct
Feb
Feb
Jan
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SYG

5.0

(1)

MARRIAGEFAM

5.0

(1)

SYG2340ONLINE

5.0

(1)

LESSONBUILDER

5.0

(1)

SLS101

5.0

(1)
+16 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MARRIAGESFAM

5.0

HUS4560

4.0

HUS3022

4.0

EDEL8001

4.0

HUS4526

3.8

Reviews (84)
5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Apr 22, 2004

Great teacher and easy to understand, took class online. It was an easy A. Always willing to help if he can. Class was very interesting and fun. Take his class you will learn something and get a great grade too.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jun 15, 2004

Great techer. Will help any way he can. Take this class or one of his you will enjoy it and learn a lot.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jul 5, 2004

excellent class to take easy A

5.0
1.0
SYG2430
Aug 24, 2004

Participate in the Discussions. Do your assignments and definitely take advantage of the Extra Credit. It makes a world of difference. Great guy.

5.0
2.0
SYG2430
Nov 29, 2004

Great class. Learn a lot. Participation is the key. Also do your assignments.

5.0
2.0
SYG2430
Dec 18, 2004

Take the online Marriage and Family course, it was easy and interesting. Ganza is very helpful! There are discussions, assignments, and 5 tests. Discussions are easy (answer a question & give opinion), assignments are interesting, and the tests are straightforward multiple choice. Take Ganza!

5.0
1.0
SYG
Mar 4, 2005

I had him for marriage and the family online. I will tell you he is the easiest teacher I have ever taken. especially since it was my frist time taking an online class.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Mar 21, 2005

Prof. Ganza is very intelligent, thought-provoking, and always willing to help in any way he can. I was skeptic about the online course at first, but it turned out to be great! Easy A as long as you participate and do your work. Take advantage of all the extra credit! Highly recommend this course!

5.0
1.0
MARRIAGEFAM
Mar 30, 2005

This class was very easy. He is very clear and will respond in detail to your emails. It is a self paced class, and i ended up doing the class in the last two weeks(i dont recrommend that)but he is a very good online teacher!

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
May 9, 2005

Very good instructor, responded to emails fast, really interested in everybody understanding the class and getting a good grade.

5.0
2.0
SYG2340ONLINE
Jul 31, 2005

I WOULD RECOMMEND HIS CLASS. VERY HELPFUL;PARTICIPATION IS KEY, TESTS ARE EASY. DISSCUSION BOARDS GET HEATED UP WITH EVERYONE'S DIFFERENT OPINION! VERY INTERESTING TOPICS! RESPONDS TO E-MAILS AND GRADES ASSIGNMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER.

5.0
1.0
SYG2430
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 1, 2005

This class was so easy. There is a lot of work to do, but it is not hard if you stay on top of it. He is always online and responds promptly. Highly recommend!

5.0
2.0
SYG2430
Aug 17, 2005

This class is a lot of work but you learn a lot and it is not difficult. You just have to make sure you don't get behind. He is always there -- basically everyday and he does his best to help you learn more than just what the book teaches you. It’s a great class with very useful information. Awesome teacher and great class-an A is very obtainable!

5.0
3.0
LESSONBUILDER
Sep 22, 2005

Awesome!

1.0
5.0
MARRIAGESFAM
Nov 22, 2005

The workload is extremely heavy. This instructor is not organized.

4.0
2.0
SYG2430ONLINE
Jul 23, 2006

TAKE HIM

5.0
2.0
SLS101
Dec 11, 2006

makes it seem like he was created to help you. class is icing. you can get by if you make up work online. funny, man. understands youth. looking back, there was a lot of work, but its a little at a time.

5.0
3.0
SLS1103
Dec 15, 2006

He's funny and a very helpful teacher!!!

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Mar 10, 2007

I had his online class for Intro to Sociology. He was helpful but sometime he would say things with to make you think. Like playing both sides of the fence. There were a lot of assignments, map analysis. He had practice tests for all his test. They were very, very helpful. The test come from them. I enjoyed the class. I learned a lot.

5.0
1.0
SLS1103
May 8, 2007

He's a good teacher, funny,and if you have any questions he will answer them. Definitely take the class, it was fun and really easy, I met some nice people and got to watch Monty Python a lot.

3.0
2.0
SYG2430
Jun 11, 2007

While he seemed to truley care and work with students his grading was not fair or balanced. He expressed opinions as if they were facts. Very opinionated!

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Aug 14, 2007

Great class but there is a lot of work. Work is not hard but there is a lot of it. Seems to care about students in his class.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Dec 17, 2007

He's an awesome teacher very understandable and willing to assist and offers help when ever you need to very approachable very easygoing very understanding

4.0
4.0
SYG2430
Mar 13, 2008

I took an online class with him. The work load is INSANE! Way too much! Though you may find him a bit abrassive in the begining you soon realize he really cares about what hes teaching and he really knows his stuff.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Apr 19, 2008

Online course: Teacher is great! Makes you work for your grade but you walk away w/ a wonderful experience. Wkly discussions, wkly quizzes and grp project -This has been the most helpful online course to date. Would recommend to anyone who doesn't mind participating. Very active w/ his students and is concerned for them! A+ Professor.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Nov 16, 2008

(Online) Great teacher, just what you want from an online course. Interacts with students in Discussion boards and group assignments. Grades very fairly. I Learned a lot.

4.0
3.0
INTROSOCI
Nov 17, 2008

Class isn't too hard, but he will make a comment about eveything you put on dicussion board wich can be annoying sometimes. But he does let you turn in work late. You do have a group paper. Discussion board takes up a lot of time and quizes can be hard. I read each chap and didn't always do good on the quiz. Gives Xtra credit.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Dec 12, 2008

Do the work, get the grade. Very interactive teacher. Cares about you learning. If you want feedback, this is the Professor to pick. Class consists of reading a short chapter in the book, 1 or 2 very easy assignments (10 minutes to complete on avg) 1 weekly quiz and an interactive Discussion board. 1 Team Project w/ a min of 3000 words that you mus

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Dec 15, 2008

I really enjoyed this class and I learned a lot. I took him online and he responds to e-mails on time (sometimes in the same day). He gives you 2 weeks pass the deadline to turn in assingments which doesn't really take that long to do There is a 3000 word paper to do, but it's in groups so it doesn't take much effort. Would recommend this class!!!!

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Dec 15, 2008

I really enjoyed this class and I learned a lot. I took him online and he responds to e-mails on time (sometimes in the same day). He gives you 2 weeks pass the deadline to turn in assingments which doesn't really take that long to do There is a 3000 word paper to do, but it's in groups so it doesn't take much effort. Would recommend this class!

5.0
3.0
COHENN
Feb 27, 2009

Gives you the classroom feeling via online. It's like face to face interacting with professor. Lots of WORK! But, that's what we are here for....TO LEARN

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Mar 14, 2009

I like Ganza, It's an online class but everything needed is in your book. He is always giving feedback and quick to answer any questions. If you are disciplined this would be considered an easy A.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Apr 14, 2009

Loved his class...loved his teaching. He makes the class interesting with a great sence of humor. Never boring!

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Apr 29, 2009

This was my first class after taking a 12 year break from college. Bill made it a great experience. He made this class very interesting, I was never bored there. He was very helpful and encouraging. Thanks!

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
May 18, 2009

He is an excellent professor online or in class he keeps everything interesting and give you up to two weeks past the due date to turn in assignments. He call's it his life happens clause. What other professor is that nice and understanding?

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jul 25, 2009

He makes learning Sociology easy and fun, GREAT teacher. Bill is interested in your success as a student and is always willing to help.

5.0
2.0
SYG2001
Aug 18, 2009

Best not to listen to the guy who couldn't get the SYG part correct. Professor was great! I may have had a class with that ****! He was that lame, I can tell when he types!

2.0
4.0
SYG2000
Oct 16, 2009

Professor Ganza is a good teacher but requires A LOT of work; discussion question (4post minimum), quiz, and assignment each week. The class is easy, but you must put AT LEAST 4-6hrs a week. Don't take him if you are taking other classes that require a lot of your time! Good Luck!

4.0
3.0
SYG2430
Jan 7, 2010

Great Teacher very fair, workload is too much for some of his electives, but awesome if you don't mind the workload.

5.0
2.0
SYG2430
Feb 26, 2010

He's awesome! Does require a lot of work and posts on discussion boards, but overall a great professor. He grades fairly, and has a "life happen" clause. :)

5.0
1.0
SYG2430
Feb 28, 2010

Prof. Ganza was GREAT! He is a part of all the discussions and answers questions fast! You get a chance to do extra credit work. Not a heavy work load online. Easy to make an "A" with a little effort. One group paper due at end of semester.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
May 23, 2010

Professor Ganza is extremely helpful. I have thoroughly enjoyed this class so far and would recommend him to other students.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Oct 10, 2010

Bill is beyond awesome. More than willing to take another of his classes. The work load is awesome and easier than most to keep up with. You must read the book which is online. He is very understanding and responds immediately to Emails and stays on top of the discussion boards. He is willing to help you with everything! Lots of extra credit too!

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Dec 31, 2010

Highly recommend this professor for Sociology. He's always willing to answer questions and will provide lots of feedback! I don't like group projects as a rule, but he made it manageable by being very involved in the whole process.

4.0
1.0
SYG2000
Mar 25, 2011

Read the textbook and you'll do fine on test. Took online class and book was online as well. His requirements for the final team report are too vague and confusing. Other then this the rest of his work is doable.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
May 6, 2011

The best professor I've had so far. He's ALWAYS got something interesting to say. He really wants his students to succeed, and come out with some higher level thinking skills. I would definitely take him again. He encourages group discussion, makes you think, and is super fast responding to questions and emails. Excellent professor!

5.0
1.0
EEC4624
May 10, 2011

This professor was very helpful. He responded quickly to emails. His class was an easy A, I totally recommend him. I took his online class.

5.0
1.0
EEC4624
Jul 20, 2011

Teacher was awesome online class and very detail on the assignment in being creative. The class give alot of information to take back in the classroom on a pre schoo level. 10 Discussion boards,2 short paper, Literature Review, 8 projects and 10 short quizes. All easy to do just gotta make sure you make the time to do the work.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Aug 2, 2011

I took the online course, and this was a great experience. Only downside was group project b/c it was almost impossible to get participating 5-6 members. We did it with just 3 people & had a lot of fun in the process. He accepts work up to 2 weeks late! Very easy to make an A; I didn't b/c I got sick and wasn't able 2 finish the last 3 assignments.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Aug 8, 2011

some of the discussions were unclear and the captsone project was crappy. You have to depend on ppl you don't know to help you, but you do not really know what kind of student they are (A.. F?) so it isn't the best, but if you do good in the rest of the class he will work with you on how the capstone is done. overall great prof. though.

5.0
1.0
SY2000
Aug 8, 2011

he a great person and the most understanding teacher I met take his class he cares about every student progress.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Nov 3, 2011

Very helpful, clear, and easy. He makes this class very interesting. He is friendly, and he talks like he knows what he's doing. Definitely suggest to my friends who will be taking sociology. Capstone is the only hard part of the course and yet for me it was just a piece of cake. Learned a Lot from this guy !!

5.0
3.0
EEC4624
Nov 13, 2011

This is one of the best teachers I have had in my education courses. He responds to discussion posts, comments on your work, responds quickly to emails, and grades fast! Exactly what an online teacher should be doing! Challenges you in your work! Excellent and highly recommend!

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Nov 18, 2011

I had Mr. Ganza for an online class, and he is a wonderful teacher. no matter what he tries to help, as well as allowing a grace period on the work. so it is truly up to the person taking the class on how you come out of the class.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Nov 22, 2011

Mr. Ganza was a great professor. I took him online. He is extremely helpful if you have any problems, and allows you to turn in assignments up to 2 weeks late. The only issue with the class is the group project (which you have in any of these classes, not just his). Online group projects are hard regardless of the teacher.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jan 2, 2012

Class was very informative and interesting. We didn't have too many assignments and a lot of the class was spent in class discussions and lectures off pp but I found I was able to learn a lot and started looking forward to attending this class

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Apr 15, 2012

Great Professor! Took him online. Allows for work to be turned in up to 2 weeks late. He responds and grades VERY quickly. Received an A! I recommend taking him!

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
May 4, 2012

Took it online. He was very clear on his expectations. Class was an easy A, if you do the work and do the discussions.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Feb 7, 2013

Great teacher. Always grades on time, gives you multiple chances on fixing a grade. He will tell you why you received that grade so you can always redo it, then he'll regrade. He's very involved with the discussions, which makes the class very interesting. I definitely recommend him!

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
May 12, 2013

Dr. Ganza is awesome, he will work with you in answering e-mails promptly. Discussions are fast paced if you take the 8 week class like I did. He really is beyond fare and is a great professor in helping his students excel.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Aug 5, 2013

One of the few Professors I have gone out of my way to rate. Extremely intelligent, easy going, helpful. Content wise, he keeps it interesting with fun activities. If you participate and do the work, you'll make an A. Take the course.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Oct 20, 2013

Professor Ganza was a great instructor, very clear on all course requirements, very fair grading, lots of opportunities to succeed. Help was always available, highly recommend taking this class with him.

5.0
3.0
SYG2430
Oct 25, 2013

Amazing professor, challenges you in your work and makes you open up your mind to new ideas and ways of thinking. I really enjoyed his class and would recommend him to everyone.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Dec 17, 2013

Great Prof, Easy A as long as you do final Project. Prof G enjoys an active class room and pushes class participation. Be prepared to discuss topics in class. Was an enjoyable class and BB work load is not to bad. Attendance is big part of grade so SHOW up.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Apr 28, 2014

Awesome class and professor. He really likes to engage you and make you think when it comes to the DB. I really enjoyed his class. Group paper was kind of difficult. No fault of the professors though. Great class!

4.0
2.0
SYG2000
Grade: A+
May 13, 2014

This was a pretty easy online class.A bit of work for 8 weeks but not difficult. The group project sucked but not because of professor. The subject and db are pretty fun if you get ito them. Didn't expect to like this class but actually learned quite a bit. I would recommend him, he's very helpful and passionate about his teaching.

5.0
1.0
SYG2010
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2014

Loved professor Ganza ! He cares about his students and likes to get to know you. All the work wasn't due till the end of the semester. Make sure you participate in the in class discussion because they're a grade. I got by without buying the textbook. Small quiz each week via blackboard which you can find the answers to in the outlines he provide.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Aug 15, 2014

Dr. Ganza is a great teacher, very helpful you can email him or call him, he will answer back immediately. He's amazing, and very understanding I love his class.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Oct 11, 2014

Great professor, very helpful, plenty of extra credit opportunities. Asks good questions and makes you think out of the box. Always there, responds and grades quickly. Not exactly easy, be prepared to do a lot of reading, research and writing. Group project was a pain but it's not his fault.

4.0
2.0
SYG2000
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2014

8 week online class is 11 quizzes, discussions, assignments, & 1 group project. Seems like a large workload but I was never overwhelmed! Only issue was the group project! Prompt was confusing & online group projects are tough (Start early!!). He's got a DB just for extra credit. Makes you wait 1 day in between discussion replies tho. Overall good

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Dec 11, 2014

I really enjoyed this class. Professor Ganza made the class fun and made everything every understandable and brought current events into discussions which helped me understand the material even more. I would recommend this call with him to anyone! He is by far the best professor I have came across at FSCJ! Thank you to him!

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

He is very clear about what you need to do in order to get the grade you want in the class from day one! If you aren't willing to work for it, chances are you won't. There is a group project due at the end of term so I would get to know people quickly so you don't just get stuck with people. Our group was amazing. Thanks Bill!

5.0
3.0
SYG2430
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2015

The first week of this class was brutal. The quizzesexams are not easy but have multiple attempts. The assignments are weighted more than the exams and are not easy but easily done with time and proper research. Be thorough and write with clarity at a college level and you should do very well.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

He is a fantastic teacher! Expects you to do your work, but if you do and you try, you will pass! He was my first college teacher and I wish I could have him the entire way! Multiple attempts at weekly quiz, gives opportunity to get extra credit. Will accept your work up to 2 weeks late. Will give you feedback politely. Just a great teacher!

5.0
1.0
SYG2010
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2015

This professor really made me excited to come to class! I really enjoyed the lectures and sharing ideas. There are quizzes and tests online which is great so theres no pressure when coming to classes! I really enjoyed do the assignments online too! Everything is pretty much spelled out for you! Just be sure to show up! ATTENDANCE IS KEY!

5.0
1.0
SLS1103
Grade: A
May 6, 2016

He is a great Professor. I had such a great time and looked forward to going to class every week. He was helpful and answered any questions and his lectures were great. He always used his own experience and didn't make us feel like we couldn't accomplish our goals. I wish that he could be my professor for the rest of my time in college.

5.0
2.0
HUS3505
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2016
Would take again

Professor Ganza is one of the greatest Graduate Level professors at FSCJ. He communicates very timely and effectively. Provides feedback on all assignments and challenges you to think and write on a college level. His expertise challenged me to become a better researcher, writer and student on all levels. I will take his classes again and again.

4.0
4.0
HUS4560
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Professor Ganza is awesome! He works with his students and wants to see them succeed. Be prepared to work though, because there were writing assignments weekly along with quiz. Not very many discussion boards, which was great. Overall, do the work and you should pass the class just fine.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
HUS3022
Grade: C
Apr 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't take him again. I think he requires way too much for a online class, and his tests are questions he makes up and tries to trick you. I think he has a lot of time on his hands to just make your life more stressful.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
HUS4526
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took the 7 week course but it looks as if it was created for 16 weeks. I was also taking 2 other classes at the time which each give work on opposite weeks. There were 5 discussions, 6 assignments (essays and/or power points), and 5 quizzes. He is really particular about APA formatting; likes to grade discussions by responses and not content.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
HUS4526
Grade: A-
Feb 16, 2018
Would take again

This course is tough with many papers and prof is really tough on APA format for papers and discussions. This is an upper level course so the load is heavy for some weeks. Extra credit is available and the late policy is EXTREMELY flexible and helpful. Communication is key and he responds quickly!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
EDEL8001
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2018
Would take again

Excellent

5.0
3.0
HUS4526
Feb 15, 2020
Would take again

Excellent, participatory instructor. This is an upper level course, so the expectation is that you will deliver upper level work. He is particular about APA which is good, because many instructors do not take the time to show you your APA errors. He does. He answers every email quickly & has thought provoking, helpful feedback in boards + grades

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
HUS4526
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Ganza is a great professor. He's highly interactive with his students (especially with discussion posts) and gives great feedback. He is particular about APA and responding to discussion posts over a period of 3 to 4 days for the week. Be prepared to work especially considering this is an upper division course. I recommend him to anyone.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 16 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A- (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 17 reported grades
A: 9
A-: 3
B: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (5)
Tough Grader (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Get ready to read (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.02 avg change
Dec
Apr
Oct
Feb
Feb
Jan
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SYG

5.0

(1)

MARRIAGEFAM

5.0

(1)

SYG2340ONLINE

5.0

(1)

LESSONBUILDER

5.0

(1)

SLS101

5.0

(1)
+16 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MARRIAGESFAM

5.0

HUS4560

4.0

HUS3022

4.0

EDEL8001

4.0

HUS4526

3.8

Similar Professors