Joan McCain - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: Joan McCain

Department: Communication

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Joan was amazing. Super funny and nice. Lectures were long but she keeps it interesting. Tests 3 and a final (optional if you pass the tests). 3 quizzes and drops the lowest. 3 mini projects. Take her!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is the nicest lady ever, but if you miss ANY of her classes it could cost you two or three answers to one of her exams. You have to buy the textbook it will help tremendously.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While the grading is tough, McCain makes every lecture fun and interesting. I wouldnt miss a single lecture because even some of her jokes can show up on quizzes and exams. Either way, she is memorable and genuinely interested in the topic which couldnt make her an even better professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• 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:

I love going to this class everyday. Joan McCain is someone who truly loves her job and just wants us to love our future ones too. She is so genuinely excited for each lecture that its hard to not be excited listening to her. She makes herself available as much as possible and I feel that she is a blessing to my education.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult to retain info in an online format. Definitely would benefit from taking the class in person. Incredibly easy to get in contact with & always gives encouraging & honest feedback. Grading is done out of 100 total pts (ex: tests are 25 pts, projects 25 pts), difficult to raise grade significantly, drops lowest test score (can skip final!)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• 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:

This is the best teacher at UCF hands down. I had a 8am class with her and I of course was tired but boy she kept me up and interested the whole class period. She is so smart, is passionate about advertising, and gives amazing lectures. She is super nice and easy to talk to. The tests are no joke, but take notes and you will be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor McCain lives and breathes advertising. She knows what she's talking about! She is very engaging when she delivers her lectures and takes the time to implement real world examples. It's tough to make an A in this class because the tests are timed and her questions are tricky, but she is truly the best! McCain is the embodiment of UCF!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. McCain is such an amazing teacher. It is obvious that she is passionate about what she teaches and she passes that excitement on to the lectures. I wish she offered more classes because I would take every single one. The only thing I dislike is her grading scale. Your grade can only go down from the moment you start the course which I hate.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's the best. Hands down. They should give her a raise. The projects are east A's and fun to do. There 3 five question quizzes and she drops your lowest quiz and lowest exam grade. Most of us skipped the final. She is hilarious and makes advertising seem like the greatest thing in the world. We didn't miss class because she made them fun.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ADV4101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Joan is one of the best prof's I've ever had. This class is very simple, but you have to work for it and pay attention to do well. It's not hard. There is a mid term and a final on Webcourses. If you don't study, they will kick your butt. There's a cumulative, independent oyster project and a final ad campaign that's done with a group.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor is great in the sense that she explains things wells and the lecture notes are awesome and helpful. A lot of test questions come from textbook and it helps you to understand the lessons. Test can be hard and you only get 25 minutes for 25 questions which is annoying. She drops 1 of 4 test and 1 of 3 quizzes. Projects are super easy A!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ADV4101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

During my whole college career, I've learned the most from this professor. She cares about the details and because of that you will get more out of this class than a grade. You will gain real experience and a true understanding of the field. This class gave me incredible notes, portfolio pieces and allowed me to discover my strengths as a creative.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love prof. McCain! She always makes lectures interesting & incorporates videos & topics of discussion into the class that students can relate too. Tests are heavily based on the lecture & book, study guides are long but as long as you do them you will get a good grade. very approachable and knowledgeable about the ad/pr major. By far my fav prof!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

MUST attend class as she leaves out key words in the slides. But going to class is actually super entertaining, definitely the most fun I've had in a large lecture hall to date. That also being said, the exams are timed extremely short but are in no way difficult. Projects are cake.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McCain is quite possibly the best professor I've ever had. Such an awesome, entertaining lady who knows her stuff and is super enthusiastic about advertising. Attendance isn't required but go to class as her lectures are hilarious and most of the test content comes from them. Hardly used the book. Tests are easy as long as you review your notes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best instructors at UCF, Professor McCain brings real life experience to the classroom instead of mere academic research. Her lectures are fun, interesting and instructional. She cares about her students and works to prepare us for the real working world. Follow her deadlines, study hard and you will truly reap the grade you sow!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people find Mccain difficult because they didn't show up to her lectures and over 90% of what's on the test is in the lecture. Don't skip class and you'll be fine. I wrote down everything she emphasized in my notes and passed with B - little to no textbook use.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Please please take her! Such an awesome class! You will need a recent edition of the book, and should attend class for the tests. The grades are from tests, quizzes, and three simple projects. No papers. Captivating lectures. Make sure to study from her study guides!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the greatest professor I've had so far. Professor McCain is hilarious and makes going to lectures extremely enjoyable! Tests are pretty hard so make sure to get the textbook and study. 3 quizzes, drops the lowest one. 4 exams, drops the lowest one.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ADV3008
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

McCain is a very funny professor, and a great lecturer. But, the tests are 75% of your grade and they are tricky on purpose. Even if you know the material well they are very difficult just because of how she makes them.