Mary E. Betsie Cole - East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Professor: Mary E. Betsie Cole

Department: Sociology

College: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cole is an amazing professor. She gives study guides for every test and the test is straight from the study guide. She also provides rubrics for all homework assignments so you know exactly what she expects. Would definitely recommend to anyone!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was the least of my worries this semester. As long as you halfway take notes, do the study guides, and look over them before the test youll pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Cole is a fantastic teacher that tries her hardest to get her students an A. She basically hands you the notes by writing them on the board, and then makes the test study guides directly from lecture notes. I PROMISE YOU if you show up and take notes you will make an A. Very little homework and its EXTREMELY easy. I did not get the book.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Cole is very straight forward which makes the class so much easier. She pretty much goes by the book and gives very clear and organized notes. She actually writes the guided notes on the board and address each topic thru lecture as well as the details you need to know. Tests are straight from the notes and she gives a study guide:) shes good

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Cole is amazing!!! She is so funny and her class is a breeze. She gives you all the notes and her tests are straight from the notes. She also gives you a lot of extra credit opportunities. Her lectures can get boring but overall she is hilarious and a good teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's very organized which makes her lectures very easy to follow. If you do miss class you will miss a lot since half the test are her personal definitions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

her study guides are the test. never any surprises on the test she goes over the study guide and any questions you have the day before the test. she is great.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is an easy A if you go to class and take notes (she tells you what to write down). She gives a test review before each test that is basically the test. You also get opportunities for extra credit!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: INTRO1020
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you pay attention and TAKE NOTES!!!!! she gives study guides but they are fill in the blank and come straight from your notes!! but the study guide is in order word for word on the test. overall a very easy class especially because i struggle with paying attention. she is an awesome professor though, definitely would take again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Cole is a decent professor. Her teaching ethics arent the best. You literally come to class & take notes & listen to her pointless stories. She tells you to read the chapters but you just go over them in class. I got the book but only use it for the study guides because we dont need it any other time. Be ready to take a lot of notes!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best. She wasn't too harsh and her lectures are very interesting. She's a very caring and funny woman. She doesn't like phones in her class, if she catches you using your phone she will call you out and tell you to put it up.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Betsie is one of the best professors I have had. She takes the time to go over class material. The only thing Is she does not allow electronics in class: you have to handwrite everything. She does give you time to write down everything, though. There is plenty of extra credit and she will help you any way she can. I highly recommend taking her!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: INTRO1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Come to class everyday and write down the definitions of everything on the board and also what she tells you to. You will need those definitions to fill out study guide. Study guides for exam are everything you need to know. Complete the study guides and memorize it and you will do well. No need for book.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Cole can come off really rude, but she is actually a great teacher. Really clear on what she expects from her students and VERY clear what she will test you on.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She really tells you what she expects you to learn. If you do what she tells you and actually do the study guide it is an easy A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her class is great for anyone looking into the study of sociology. Her tests are simple and she gives thorough study guide material. She will tell you literally word for word what is on the test and you are allowed to critique the tests afterward. She is somewhat heavy with note-taking, but it helps for her tests. Great class and great instructor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Cole is amazing! She really cares about how everyone does in her class. She includes personal stories in her lectures to make the material more interesting. Gives tons of extra credit opportunities! Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cole gives you all the tools to succeed. She is freakishly obsessed with her students reading, but it is all just some odd sham. You don't need the book. As long as you take notes, and spend the time to make a study guide with the review she gives you, you will do great. Test are ALL multiple choice, and go in order of study guide!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her tests were exactly like her study guides, but to fill out the study guides, you had to take good notes. She did not use PowerPoints at all, and she is very strict about not having cell phones. She taught the material very well, and there was not much homework. Go to class and take notes, and you will do great.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Cole is pretty laid back professor but she is very specific in how she wants things done in her class. She does take points off your final grade if you have missed so many days. Tests are fairly simple if you pay attention and use her study guides. Doesn't like the use of ANY technology in her class. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.