Karen McNealy - Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Professor: Karen McNealy

Department: Communication

College: Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CD463
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McNealy is a great professor. She can be intimidating, but she truly cares. The material is pretty laid out for CD 463. Dr. McNealy gives you the material and the resources to learn, but she expects you to make sure you understand it. She takes time to answer questions, or review material as needed. Use her office hours as she is very helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CD460
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady but she confuses herself. She can't keep assignments straight and changes how they should be done and what they should include constantly. Not great at explaining things and gets agitated when you don't understand.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CD241CD460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had in my life. She is very hard, very unclear and the tests are not the same as material learned in class. She is unhelpful and rude. Assignments are unclear. She does not help or give clarification. Seems like her intellect and cognition is going down hill, FAST! forgets a lot. Takes weeks to get grades back from tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This is my third semester to have Professor McNealy in undergraduate courses. She is passionate about the material and pretty helpful outside of class.Her tests can be confusing because she is not very clear about the material she teaches ie) what's most important, what might be covered on tests, etc). I just wish she would improve her clarity.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had her several times throughout my undergrad. Her teaching improves in Audiology & Aural Rehab. Sometimes she is not so clear (esp. in 241), it definitely helps to study with a partner in her classes. Her sarcasm takes a bit to get used to, but you learn to love her. She cares about her students and will help you if you ask questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a very nice person and is really interesting in your success. Don't expect to learn anything from her or the book though. I got all of my information for that class in my 101 book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CD460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knows her stuff, very intelligent. She doesnt take the time to prep for classes, and lacks appropriate teaching methods. Her tests are sometimes jumbled and can be hard to understand. You people whining about the classes being hard need to question your choice of majors. CD is not easy!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

helpful, a lot of students thought she was unclear at times, but i loved it. it was my favorite cd class so far. ms. mcnealy is a nice person, a good professor, and she knows what she's talking about. do your study guides and take good notes. the study guides are the key!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• 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:

Not an easy class, so try not to take it with a really full load. She can give notes pretty fast, so some sort of short hand would be good. Overall, interesting class and a very nice woman. P.S. The person below should think about taking an English class. Proper grammar and spelling are a must in this field!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• 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:

Suck it up.. you people that have negative things to say must be poor students. She is awesome and if you have any questions go to her office, she will remember you being worried about things and it will help you in the long run. It takes time and effort- not an easy class, but if you spend time on it you will do okay.*Takes dedication

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

RUN. She knows her stuff, but doesn’t know how to teach. Next, establish a study group before the first class begins, then pool your money and buy one book. Tests come from the notes, you only use the book to look at diagrams. Make sure to attend EVERY CLASS and write down EVERY WORD. This can be difficult; she goes REALLY fast. Has her favorites.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• 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:

She is confusing, but like people have said if you take good notes you'll do fine. The first half the class is Anatomy and second half is physics. Be Prepared!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gives great notes, and tests and quizes follow notes directly, but the wording of the quizes can be confusing. She definitely picks favorites, and if you aren't one of them, she treats you as if you are "less" than her status. But she does grade

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CD
• 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:

She is a great lady, but kinda confusing as a teacher. She will always awnser questions and it willing to help. There is not an excessive work load in her class (like all of the other CD classes). She assigns a reasonable amount or work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• Grade Received: 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:

This class is really easy if you take good ntes. Her tests are straight from the notes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is very easy to work with. Her lectures can be confusing, but she is always willing to help. She likes group work and hands-on work.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• 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:

She teaches well and helps extremely. I really learn from her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CD
• 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 always very helpful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CD
• 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 can be a little confusing at times, but she is helpful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CD241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's an ok prof. She likes to do group work with her students. She has always been helpful and open with suggestions