Ronald Althouse - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Professor: Ronald Althouse

Department: Sociology

College: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you actually go to class and listen to him ramble he will give you a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCA401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher. Yes, he will ramble a lot..but a lot of what he says are on his test. He is very lenient and helpful for those who come to class. He will curve his test and doesn't like to see his students fail. A lot of the reading is also on his test. Read if you want a fair grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

sociological theory is extremely boring. he'll ramble for about 30 minutes without actually making a point, so i guess that's kind of impressive. the class itself isn't difficult, but it's pretty difficult to make yourself go.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr althouse is a great professor, his tests are very hard but he curves it so much that it changes your whole grade-he is VERY helpful and cares about his students-boring class but he will help you

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCA401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Althouse is fantastic! His biggest concern is you as a student. He was available & easy to talk to. I would take him for every class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCTHEORY401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very concerned about his students. Super great guy, very helpful. Also REALLY intelligent. I liked the material so i did well, but its not an easy class. He doesn't want anyone to fail. He is probaly my favorite prof--super interesting to talk to, he really knows his stuff.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCTHEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As people have mentioned above, he does ramble a bit. Then again, the course material itself is a bit...shall we say, rough? However, he truly is a great person. He'll do anything for you, all you have to do is ask. He even makes a point to make sure you're doing ok in other classes. The part about curving grades is true also. Just give him a try.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCTHEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

the material is sometimes boring, but he's incredibly nice and helpful. just ask questions - you'll get clear answers. and read the book? pass the tests? no big deal. i don't know anyone in the department who'd do a better job.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I can't believe this is required for Soc. majors. It is the worst class I've taken. He rambles and there is no class participation. His study guide is worthless. The Soc. Department needs to get someone else to teach this class or change the requirements for graduating. This class is a total waste.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ok, this class was BORING!!! All you heard about was his research, his research, his research. Tests and assignments were not promptly graded nor returned. Did he even look at them? Did we even learn how to write a survey? Hummm . . I'm not sure, since the class is MIND NUMBING!!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCTHEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a very intelligent guy, but VERY boring. He's nice on a personal level, though. The tests are hard, but he curves them a lot. I got an B in the class, but I didn't really learn anything. It's just boring material. He likes to keep you late, too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Althouse is good. You couldn't follow him in the dark with a lantern, however, no one else can either so it all evens out. He really cares about students and treats everyone special.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC513
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCA401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

his lectures are not easy to follow, but if you do the study guides and reading you'll easily get at least a B

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His Lectures are boring and he rambles a lot. But if you take this class. He does not fail anyone. He curves the tests so the lowest possible grade is a C. Its not an easy A, but you can easily get a B. He is really nice if you go up and talk to him

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hard to follow, but very sweet and willing to help, he sounds a lost worse than he is

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

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