Ellen Katz - New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Professor: Ellen Katz

Department: Social Science

College: New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the Intro class as a requirement to graduate. I've read the reviews below and I don't agree with anyone who thinks the class is too difficult. Studying a lot doesn't mean you understood the material at all. Katz is a great instructor and is willing to put in extra time and 1-on-1 sessions if you're confused. I recommend taking this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Katz is an awesome professor and her class is equally amazing. Her lectures are thought provoking. If you are prepared to do the work, then you can pass the class and her exams. She is fair and always willing to explain if you do not understand the material. I took this class as an elective and have decided to minor in philosophy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ICPH301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved her class. She is very interesting and makes you think. This class is a lot of group discussion, no ones forced but it helps to participate. Doing the readings helps a lot especially with her in-class assignments. she makes you work for your grade but it isn't that tough.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

People who claim this class is difficult obviously never studied the material. This class requires a lot of reading, but you can do it at your own pace. If you are not willing to do so and hope for an easy A without doing anything, then this class (and perhaps college) is not for you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor's class is not as hard as everyone claims. During the beginning of the course, the teacher provides a syllabus/schedule detailing pages you have to read each week. If you read the pages and take notes, you will not only pass, but actually learn a lot. If you hate reading and/or philosophy, do not take this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHILO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is honestly a great teacher, but teaches the class like is a high level class when it's a level 1. Many people hate her because her tests are hard which they are because it's all essay and she is a very strict grader. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE GOOD NOTES and study your butt off!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHILO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor really does know what she is talking about and she thoroughly explains the content. However I DO NOT recommend this class for basic understanding of philosophy. I agree with the others the way she presents her material is way to confusing and when you think you got it gues what you failed.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She was a good professor although many times she was confusing sometimes when you don't understand she tries really hard to explain it but you end up more confused than you actually started out with. However if you show her that you are interested and you are trying she will help you as much as possible

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

For all of those who say that they studied really hard, obviously that wasn't the case. Dr. Katz spends a lot of time explaining the material ad nauseam. Maybe "you" should move to the front of the class and ask more questions instead of holding her responsible for your mental ineptitude. Then again, she is teaching at NYIT. Too bad for her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cost me my scholarship.Anyone who says 'You were probably just lazy' was extremely lucky. For ALL her exams, I studied days (I neglected my other classes cause she thought that hers took priority over classes for your major) & wrote 2 blue books in the time she gave us to the last minute. And I wasnt making stuff up. But I didnt pass a single exam.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Anyone who says that professor Katz is a horrible professor is stupid and lazy. She is one of the best professors at the school. She knows what she's talking about, and she expects you to work. If you expect to skate on by, don't take her. If you want to learn, she will teach you and make sure you understand philosophy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHILO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I agree, do not take this class under any circumstance. This teacher is really bad and shouldnt teach in a college enviroment! She does not know how to explain a basic philo class and makes it harder than it has to be. She is really bad and doesnt care about your personal problems. She fails so many students. STAY AWAY OR FAIL THATS YOUR CHOICE !!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I wouldnt wish this class on my worse enemy. She takes the easiest things and complicates it and words them in a way which is confusing. Although she is acessable and helpful...but if you feel you cant handle the class i reccomend you drop it before the first exam.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS , DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER, KATZ - ! SHE WILL FAIL YOU ! SHE EXPECTS TOO MUCH FROM A 110 LEVEL CLASS SHE IS NUTS IF YOU ASK ME. SHES TRYING TO TEACH AT A PHD LEVEL FOR A 101 LEVEL CLASS! SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DROP THE CLASS AFTER THE MIDTERM WHEN YOU GET A BAD GRADE OR FAIL! TAKE ANY OTHER PROFESSOR AT THE SCHOOL EXCEPT HER!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

As long as you stay on her good side you're alright; plus it really will help you if you do 1 or 2 of her extra credits (more if needbe, especially to get her attention) and make sure you schedule a visit with her before things go badly...she'll definitely take notice of that

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the best professors at NYIT. Was very clear in teaching and what she expected from students. I wish more professors would be like her, She will not put up with students crap like other professors. Slackers stay away.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHILO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she is mad mad hard getting a good grade with her is hard but hey its possible i still dont know how i did it but went from a d- on the 1st test to an a on the 2nd (and she let me make up the first one)...shes a very good teacher tho and u learn a lot and shes accessible i would recommend her but youre gonna need to work lots good luck tho with her

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101
• 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:

Don't get her!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHILO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I wounder why Katz is still teaching after all the students she fails!She tries to teach a 101 level class as if it were a graduate class.She does not know how to explain 101 level material to new students.Gives nonsense for notes.thinks because she is a Phd,shes above everyone.She is the absolute worst teacher ive had at NYIT.A very bad attitude!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing professor. She is always willing to help, don't be afraid to ask her for help. I failed her class and I still think she is an excellent prfessor