Mark Ellis - William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Professor: Mark Ellis

Department: Sociology

College: William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC4580
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

to put things intp perspective: we started the class with 12 students and ended with 6 ... enough said. Unless you want mental health issues please do yourself a favor and take senior seminar with another professor because you will be stressed constantly.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to pass, you must read and participate in class. He highly regards class participation. He added 25 pts to our midterms for class participation and regular attendance. His digresses in his lecs but he's very thought provoking. Funny guy. Likes class discussion. 2 essays, a midterm and a final. You definitely gotta earn your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you can't stand reading the textbook, do not take this class. He seems like and awesome guy, but not an awesome teacher. He EXPECTS you to know what he is talking about. Switches topics often and is very confusing. If you can't grasp concepts and theories, this is not the class for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Knows what he is talking about, very smart guy. If you are looking for an easy grade DO NOT take him, very hard class if not interested.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ellis is an amazing professor. His class is by no means easy- so don't take it thinking you're going to get an easy A. He makes you work for it. You will learn a lot from him- he is very fair, constantly in touch with his students, and expects you to put in work. He's a great guy. Highly recommended.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I was so stressed about this class over my semester and at the end it was worth it. He makes the class challenging but i promise at the end it will be worth it. Its 2 papers, a mid-term, and final of 100 questions each. If you do go to every single class you get perks! I would not take him again though; too much stress.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Oh boy, at first I thought this would be my hardest class. Turns out, it's really not. 3 Tips: Study the chapters rigorously, put work into the essays and participate. He might seem like a bad professor, but he's really not. He wants everyone to succeed and sometimes shares stories about himself. The midterm was easy and only 100 questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't know how I would feel about him. But he is a good professor and funny. Show up to class and participate! It helps your grade TREMENDOUSLY! Especially on the midterm and final. He tells you what he expects from you from the beginning and you CANNOT be lazy. It's a challenge but he can be nice and funny and will help you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy was somehow promoted to Director of Criminal and Criminal Justice, maybe to get him out of the classroom, and taking him online turned out to be one of the worst decisions I've ever made. I've logged 120 credits in 4 years, and never have I had such a terrible experience from a single professor. Wouldn't recommend his class to an enemy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

One of my favorite Prof. of all time... He is a reasonable grader, is very straight forward, and gives you all the material needed to pass the class. This class is no easy A+. However, if you can get a C in this class you can pass any other Sociology class at WPU. If you wish to challenge yourself, take this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC220080
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Ellis is an Amazing Professor. He is not easy at all, but if you are serious about Sociology and school in general you will do well. This is not a class for a slacker, a lot of work is needed in order to do well. A lot of writiitng and the book is needed In order to do well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a real jerk. full of himself and pretty much talks down to you. Don't waste your time with the work load he gives you

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY3990
• 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:

Ok Ellis was a guest speaker for psy of music recently. He had a lot of interesting things to say but he gets very controversial. And its my opinion that he crosses the line sometimes. So if u take him, be warned that u are going to see a LOT of disturbing pictures and videos throughout your time with him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 2200
• 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:

He's a busy man. If you're willing to be ignored and instead, addressed as a whole, take his online class. I'm 100% certain this would not be the case if you took/take his regular class. Online with Dr. Ellis is not the way to go - his busy schedule will reflect that. Lots of criticisms, but no real concrete support for individual work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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 Ellis requires a lot of work for a 101 course. If you honestly put forth effort it will be seen. Be sure to do the readings for the week and take notes in class. Class participation and attendance are required. He is personable and he gives a lot of time for assignments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Yes, Dr Ellis requires a lot of work for a 101 course. Im a lazy student and Im not gonna lie but if you honestly put forth effort it will be seen. Class participation is required and so is attendance. Doesn't want to see student fail his class. He's easy to talk to and kinda funny. He gives you all the time in the world to make up assignments.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC1009
• 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:

He's arguably the best teacher I've had at William Paterson. If you're sincerely interested in Sociology and have the desire to learn I would take him without a doubt! I wish he taught another class I needed, because I'd retake him in a heart break. Best guy ever and funny too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are reading this, Im telling you take his class, hes awesome! The outside class assignment is you outline the readings briefly before class, and inside the classroom he gives everybody a chance to participate. He likes to switch up the lesson, he jumps from video, to board, to slides, to standing up activities. His class goes by in a breeze!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO101
• 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:

Great! Difficult. I learned a lot. He challenges you and supports you as well. He wants students to get it and to take educational opportunities seriously. Keep doing what you are doing. After the intro course I was ready for anything. This is a real college level course and sometime the students on this campus don't care about learning. He cares.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is too smart. he takes an intro level sociology course and tries to make you think like a sociology major. yeah hes a nice guy and very good at his profession. but he left me in the dust with how deep he expected us to think. if soc is your major take him. if not RUN!