Jodi Balma - Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Jodi Balma

Department: Political Science

College: Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POCS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's funny and gives great lectures. Provides extra credit, 3 exams total, 4 discussion boards(but trust me they are not hard). Study enough and you pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POCS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a good online class. You can work ahead and get done with all your work early. Nothing too hard. If you email asking questions, she doesn't go into too much detail which was a bummer.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POSC150
• 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:

This class is mostly made up of tests but the study guides are 100% true to them. The discussion boards can be tough, you have to make a post and reply to someone else before the due date. But every little thing is opened on the first day so you can go at your own pace. The textbook is an absolute must, but you can get it for less than $20!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online during the summer and Professor Balma made this class very enjoyable! I really liked her audio lectures, it helped me learn the material easily and she was super funny! She also gives great feedback! I would also definitely recommend buying the course materials book at the bookstore as that is the key to getting an A!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POSC100HF
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Balma is absolutely incredible! Her classes are lecture heavy but her tests are taken straight from the lecture, which makes them quite easy. She is also hilarious which makes the lectures more entertaining She offers some extra credit and gives great feedback on essay drafts! DEFINITELY TAKE HER CLASS!!!! 100/10 RECOMMEND

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POCS100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

11 quizzes & 3 discussion assignments. Follow her powerpoints and lectures the quizzes will be easy. The book is just there to further your knowledge. There's a 20 point extra credit quiz that can really help. You can pass the class if you try.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POSC100F
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy class. There are three tests and 2 or 3 quizzes. DO THE COURSE PACKET and you will be fine. Course packet answers are from textbook and lectures. Lots of extra credit options, but if you just do the packet you won't need it. She tries to remain objective, and she's there to help if you need it. I would not take anyone else for POSC.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not very smart. Not very friendly.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POCS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 hours is a VERY long time to be sitting in any class, but she made the lectures easy to understand and worth paying attention to. She is very well-informed. Buy the note packet because the notes are outlined for you. Provides extra credit. Weekly quizzes (open note) and tests are easy if you do the reading.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POSC110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Balma slides into my list of favorite professors at Fullerton College due to her wit, knowledge, and charisma as a teacher. Do the study guide with your book to get A's on your quizzes (open book), take notes during presentations and movies, and do your analysis papers on time and you'll do great.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

JODI IS THE BEST PROF EVER. Even if you're not interested in POSC, it's worth it just to have her. She is super sweet and will do anything to help you. She's super funny. One quiz a week based off of one chapter of a normal book, not a real textbook. A few papers here and there, easy midterm. Nothing unexpected. TAKE HER! You won't regret. Easy A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POS100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Balma is awesome. She conducts a very enjoyable class. Just keep up on your study packet and you should do just fine on exams. Also, she's HILARIOUS. Take her! No regrets!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POSC100F
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her study guides are exactly what you'll see on the tests, along with her lecture notes in the packet. Extremely funny and very knowledgeable on the subject. Great teacher; definitely recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POCS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't even think twice, just TAKE HER!! She is a very understanding professor as long as you communicate to her about your issues. Her lectures are hilarious and will kept you entertained. She has you fill in the notes and just study those notes and you'll do fine on the exam. Also, she gives out a ton of extra credit, so take advantage of it :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class was online. Class is split into 10 units, with exactly one book chapter and one audio lecture for each, then a quiz. Your grade is mostly those 10 quizzes, plus a small part for discussion posts. She lets you work as far ahead as you want. If you read the book, you can knock all 10 sections out in a weekend if you want.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POSC110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jodi Balma is an amazing professor. She is sharp, hilarious, and understanding. Her contemporary Poly Sci class was a breeze- if you read the book and fill out the packets, you can use them for weekly quizzes and ace them. I honestly do not see a reason why you shouldn't get an A in this class. We have two class debates and a big presentation.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POCS100
• 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:

Seriously the best professor I've had at Fullerton college so far. I had her for political science and her lectures were so interesting and she talked about current events! I felt like the lectures were fun but strayed from the actual notes for the test so make sure you fill out all the reading guides as this is what will help pass the class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POCS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Where do I start, Balma is just.. wow an amazing professor. Her class is an EASY A. and she is so kind and her sense of humor definitely keeps the class interested. tests are exactly like her course materials packet which is where the reading guides and lecture notes are taken. 3, 100 question tests exactly like the notes and reading guide. perfect

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took her online class and it was a relief that not only was she a great professor and gave great feedback but it wasn't over challenging at all. Use the textbook it helps for the quizzes. Also offers some extra credit which helps even more. TAKE TAKE TAKE ONLINE!!!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Balma is super wonderful, she's clear and straight up on what she needs & you need to go to class to have answers to questions on test & you also need to do the workbook to pass. She is super funny and makes you understand both sides to political situations. I would enroll with her again!