Karyn McKinney - Pennsylvania State University - Altoona, Altoona, PA

Professor: Karyn McKinney

Department: Social Science

College: Pennsylvania State University - Altoona, Altoona, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She tries to engage the class despite the class being too shy to speak up. She is a very easy grader as well and the tests are not hard if you study. I have not opened the textbook once and still have close to 100%. You will have to put effort into this class, but it's only using your knowledge and opinions. I'd take her again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! She makes the class interesting even if there is little participation. I loved this class, and learned a lot from it. I recommend everyone should take this class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend if you are not truly invested, and interested in sociology. Tests are very difficult for any student. Tests are tricky, vague, and barely correlate to determine if a student understands the subject. Do not take this professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is boring, and not interesting at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor McKinney is a great prof. She gives multiple extra credit opportunities, and her quizzes and tests are not difficult as long as you pay attention to her lectures. There is reading homework that goes along with lectures, but you can get by without reading it. The lectures are long, but she usually lets class out a few minutes early!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. McKinney is extremely nice, and she is a good lady. The class is interesting due to the subject matter, and it is not hard to get an A as long as you know the concepts and terms on the study guide. She also drops two of the lowest quiz grades, and only one writing assignment is required. It is my favorite class this semester.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC 119
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She lectures to much, which make the class a little boring but other than that the information itself is very interesting. I just had a hard time staying Awake. But she posts the PowerPoint's to fill out the notes in class and as long as u review the notes you can pass all and every of her tests. Cause she doesn't put any surprises on the tests.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good Teacher. Very understanding and clear. Test are tricky and hard. Gives Pop Quizzes. Need the textbook. A lot of the material from the book will be on both test and quizzes. Give a good amount of extra credit. Watch movies, make sure you pay attention because questions will be on the exams. Come to class, attendance is key as well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty hard because it seems there is always alot of different stuff going on at once. To do good on the tests you need to know your textbook pretty well. She does give a lot of extra credit opportunities though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class is really hard. if you dont need the class then dont take it. the lectures are boring and the exams are really hard. she gives pop quizzes and a lot of extra credit but i do not recommend this class at all.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You take a lot of notes in this class, however, if you come to class and listen, you WILL get a good grade. She does have pop quizzes that are easy. You have 2 exams that are easy if you study. She gives multiple chances for extra credit. She takes attendance but doesn't count it towards a grade. Very nice professor, I highly recommend her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• 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:

I took this class thinking it was going to be a an easy A, wrong. Have to put work into this class, she helps with extra credit activities, her test are ok but her exams are harder. Her notes are all over the board she rambles alot but overrall she's a good teacher and a nice lady. make sure to ask questions b/c it's easy to get confused

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCALL
• 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:

SOC 110 with her wasn't interesting and I struggled but every class after with her was excellent. Kept A's throughout my JR/SR year which is not what I expected when I first met her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WMNST110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, if you actually come. No book, just lectures. Does random quizzes sometimes. Always takes attendance. You watch some videos too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC110
• 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:

This class was really interesting, as well as a very easy A. Tests can be tricky, but there are tons of extra credit assignments. She's also really nice and helpful. LOTS OF MOVIES in class. I recommend her for sure.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.McKinney is very nice. Soc of gender was interesting and the discussions were helpful. She gives you a studyguide--most everything on it is on the test. but still study

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.McKinney is very nice. Soc of gender was interesting and the discussions were helpful. She gives you a studyguide--most everything on it is on the test. but you still need to study. Take this class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC110
• 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:

She was extremely nice and straightforward. TONS of opportunities for extra credit so take them! easy A if you do all the assignments and are willing to put forth effort

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very hard class... if i didnt have to take it i wouldnt ... tests hard... language very hard... i just dont like this class... her notes are crapy and she doesnt teach well at all

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gives pop quizzes to make sure you attend class but they are really easy. 2 Exams and final are hard but you get study guides. TONS of easy points though, bonus offered a ton so take advantage of her kindness. Book is needed to study for exams. lectures can get boring but shes a nice lady. Everything on Angel and she'll email you about stuff.