Kevin Cox - San Diego Mesa College

Professor: Kevin Cox

Department: TBD

College: San Diego Mesa College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JOUR200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wish I had more teachers like Prof. Cox. I've never had a single teacher as inspiring, electrifying, and nurturing as he is. He really cares about his students and uplifts them in whatever way he can. Show up, show you care, and you'll reap the benefits of his mentorship. Professor Cox truly is the gem of Mesa's journalism department.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Cox has the most confusing guidelines for his papers. All of the papers and discussions must be done the exact same way, leaving no room for creativity or writing from the heart from time to time. I would NOT recommend taking any of his online courses. He's probably great in person, but he complicates things that should be so simple.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JOUR200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I definitely recommend his journalism course! He is clear on what he wants and will help you throughout the process. His goofy yet inspirational lectures are a great mix to keep the class interesting. No textbook needed! Focuses on real time journalism.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had a wonderful experience in both his E101 and JOUR200 class. Cox makes his expectations very clear. He provides constructive feedback on assignments when needed. His English class consisted of 5 papers based on short texts. Even as someone who is not planning on going into journalism, I still learned many useful writing tips. I recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JOUR200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved taking Professor Cox's newswriting class. He knows what he is talking about having worked in the journalism industry so long. And he teaches you practical knowledge that we can use in the professional world. He doesn't waste our time (or money with textbooks) on the useless information. All practical, and useful knowledge.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unorthodox but exhilarating professor! It is all about the "how" and the "why". His class was a solid foundation for other college courses. Attend all the workshops and meet with him during his office hours. Because of him, I am now a McNair scholar conducting research in Communication Studies. He truly cares about his students. Put in the work!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cox has a unique style of teaching. You don't have to buy any books for his class because he provides articles for us to read and we write our essays based on those articles. He challenged us to think deeper about the articles by asking "how" and "why." I highly recommend him. He is open-minded and wants what's best for his students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JOUR200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved this journalism class. KC has a super impressive journalism background and knows his stuff. His comments are hilarious. Make sure you keep up with the news because he gives 5 pop quizzes throughout the semester but that is pretty much it. In class, work consists of writing news leads and stories. I learned a lot from him about news writing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

Class was like a successful philosophical chairs where Prof. Cox led the discussion topics. The amount of participation, ideas, and critical-thinking skills he can draw out of all of his students is beyond amazing. He is a dedicated educator who will help his students with their essays. They just need to ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great English professor and interesting lectures! You should definitely take him if you want to improve as a writer and thinker. Homework consists of about 8 essays, which he helps you set up in class. Attend his workshops if you want good grades on your essays; he'll teach you how to express your ideas more effectively!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JOURNALISM202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had KC when he filled in for another professor at Mesa. He helped me with a big story I did, through several edits, made it award-worthy. Also took his class the next year, and had two projects from his class published in the Reader. KC isn't just a prof/teacher. He is a mentor. Still talk to him even now, three years after taking his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JOU200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unorthodox but effective. He teaches hard news formula by rote & analyzing irl news. Be on time, do your hw. Grades on personalized curve but does have criteria u work toward. Will work w/ you individually if you ask. Learn to take constructive criticism to succeed here. An INTRO class for WRITING news, designed for combo w/ theory classes!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JOUR200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy but the class needs some TLC. He's very strict on attendance. 5 minutes late? You lose participation pts for the whole day. Conducts a pop quiz every other week. Late for that? Can't make it up. He is funny and very knowledgeable, but I was not a fan of sitting and listening to him ramble for 45 long minutes out of the 3 hour session.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I continue to think about this class. I look back at the subjects we wrote about and I appreciate them more now. They continue to change how (and why) I think. I took this class a year ago and I'm now writing this review... Thought provoking class. Take this class. He made English and writing fun. I never thought I'd say that. Excellent teacher!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It's rare to find a prof who is so generous with his time, so I disagree that he is "intimidating". He is always willing to explain his comments further/differently--just ask him to. He personalized multiple letters of rec for me for various programs (most prof just use a template). His time and patience shows that he wants his students to succeed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cox has very strong opinions about certain topics and would spend the entire class period talking about it. He barely taught and his method of "teaching" was more of intimidating students. His feedback for essays was not helpful and super hard to understand. I would NOT recommend him if you're trying to learn without being intimidated.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have a chance to take a course from Professor Kevin Cox, take advantage of the opportunity! I thoroughly enjoyed english 101 and I learned a great deal about writing. If you are lucky enough to have Professor Cox for english 101, I highly recommend taking advantage of his workshops. It is within those moments that you will learn the most.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JOUR200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't waste your time reading more reviews - take his class. The three hours can get a little long, but he has a lot of experiences to learn from and a very witty sense of humor. I usually don't prefer teachers who laugh at their own jokes, but he is hilarious and he knows it. He really helps you understand the concepts and value of journalism.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Mr Cox for English 101 during intersession. There was a lot of material to cover in four weeks but he made it fun and worth coming to class everyday. We discussed thoroughly every piece of writing that was required and he provided the best feedback to succeed and get a good grade in the class. Strongly recommend Mr Cox for all English courses

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've attended multiple colleges and am about to graduate. Professor Cox is by far the best professor I've ever had. Highly inspirational, to say the least. He gives amazing lectures, and requires everyone to contribute their ideas. His lectures require deep critical thinking, so if you don't want to try, don't attend. Don't miss out.