Robert Massey - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Robert Massey

Department: Social Science

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor! If he taught a bigger variety of classes I would take his class again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC33
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Massey is amazing! The class had a very intersectional approach to feminism. Massey is extremely liberal, but he does not shut down people with other perspectives unless they disrupt the class. Very fascinating material. The tests were straightforward. All assignments were writing based. Although the lectures cover a lot, I recommend reading.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOL1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Massey's online course is REALLY unorganized. His instructions are very unclear. He's a tough grader (takes off a lot of points for little/no reason). His exams are extremely hard, the average grade the class got on their midterm and final was a C. I tried really hard in this class and got a B. Thanks to this class, my 4.0 GPA is now a 3.7. :(

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO1SCHOLAR
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I personally loved him. He has a witty dad sense of humor which not all are fond of, but I thought he was hilarious. His class is really chill & very discussion oriented. Not a lot of work. If you show up to class & to the discussion you'll be fine. Easy A. He was also really kind and understanding with personal issues came up. He's human too!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE HIS ONLINE CLASS!!! His class instructions are so confusing and I have found so many mistakes and errors, not to mention his reading schedule on what chapters to read each week does not match the chapters to the lectures!! It is only the first day and I'm already contemplating dropping this class. STAY AWAY!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC33
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Massey is the best Sociology professor at SMC. He is passionate and deeply cares about social justice. He makes the class easy and enjoyable by posting every lecture on canvas and providing detailed study guides for every exam. There is no homework and if you do the study guides you will easily pass the exams. Favorite prof; Highly recommend him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC33
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Bob is a really great person, and is super funny/outgoing, but is very disorganized in class. He lectures in class but there are no notes or powerpoint to go ff of, and he says he puts it all on canvas but does not, making it difficult to study. But really great guy, and definitely has a passion for the subject. Didn't take the time to learn names

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOL1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took Professor Massey's accelerated Winter course online for a sociology 1 and I loved it! It is such an interesting subject and the reader book is so interesting! Did not offer extra credit so make sure you do you best on the assignments but he is fast and very fair grader. Can't imagine anyone doing poorly in this class unless you just don't read

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC30
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

YES YES YES best professor ever! Very interesting and knowledgeable, funny and nice.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don' take the online class. Told him that I struggled with some assignments despite me thoroughly following his directions, responds by telling me to look at directions... Unclear/ contradicting instructions. List goes on. Generally just an unorganized class with a lackluster curriculum that he really doesn't seem to care about.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Massey cares. Bottom line. He knows what points he wants to get across and his lectures convey them clearly. Pay attention in class and you won't have to study a wink. I felt like I really learned about our society, and feel empowered to analyze the world I live in.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He says a lot of bs and goes off on a tangent but he's nice and has a lot of intresting info. Do the work and you can get an A easily

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took the Scholar course. He is very knowledgable and is very clear on the topics he discusses in his lectures. Take excellent notes and participate in class. He is one of the best SMC professors who cares about his students and is there for you if you need guidance. I highly recommend this course for sociology majors!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The guy is a straight shooter and doesn't wasit your time. Very insightful and engaging. He drops some serious thought topics that bring clarity and understanding to world social complexities. Take him, you wont go wrong. Average course work. Do read and know the material. Would definitely take again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC 1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take online! Instructions are confusing. Class wouldn't be so bad but the tests are extremely hard and I read the book every week. You need to do serious note taking. Got love for Massey, he's a wonderful prof ON CAMPUS, but his online class is wiggity whack yo. Massey please work on it because it sucked the life out of me a lil bit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOL1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor may be better in person, but I found it hard to get answers to questions, and clarity on the very confusing conflicts between the course material covered in the textbook, and that of the lectures. Professor noted differences of opinions with the author of the text, but was not explicit enough to help students succeed. Very confusing.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He goes off on tangents for his lectures, which got me really confused when it came to note taking. He makes sure all students participate in class, and if you don't raise your hand, may call on you. Tests, essays, and projects are based off the reading and online notes. Had to read it all to fully understand what is going on.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's a funny guy. Easy but not very clear. Go to his office hours and you'll understand. If you try you will pass with A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO1SCHOLAR
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Massey is a total hoot. He is all over the place, funny, and really knowledgeable! He is passionate about sociology and social justice. Speak up in class, the people that did got good grades. Quizzes, essays, and a discussion make up the grade. Take!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Adds from waiting List refers you to on-ground enrollment for on-line