Scott Youngstedt - Saginaw Valley State University

Professor: Scott Youngstedt

Department: TBD

College: Saginaw Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, I was nervous walking into the class after looking at RMP but I had little reason to fear. The course has a level of difficulty if you take notes, listen carefully, and read the books you should pass. Also, he was able to adapt quickly when COVID hit he jumped on Canvas and did a great job keeping the class flow. BIG Props!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall, this was a really enlightening class. I really enjoyed the readings in the first half of the class. You're split up into groups for discussions, and then one person from the group has to speak. Most class time is spent discussing the readings. I didn't like how there were 4 (short) papers due in the last month of class, though.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Never take this man again. He is the most monotone man, and gives the most dry presentations in the school. I took him in 112, and tried desperately not to take him again but had to in order to graduate. Truly, the worse decision in my college career. If you take him, be prepared to commit ALL your time to him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Scott Youngstedt is one of the best professors I've ever had. His lectures are often accompanied by real-life experiences. He doesn't just speak of the principles he teaches, he has lived and seen them. His homework is concise and his exams are fair.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC280
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

60+ page articles assigned to read before each class. Unexpected quizzes and group discussions on readings. Very monotone and quiet at the beginning of the semester. By the end, he was just monotone. Quite a few papers b/c it is a CI course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a very soft voice so try to sit in the front so you can hear him. He is a fare grader but there is a lot of work outside of class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of reading. He is very quiet, but it was an awesome class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is very clear and cut. Show up and do your work. The teacher is very passionate and is very soft spoken. He is very adept and educated and open minded when it comes to his work as well. Put in the effort and you'll get a good grade. VERY interesting class and book.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good lectures and fair grading

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good way to get a gen ed. Dr Youngstedt has interesting lectures and is really supportive. I hope to take a nother class from him again before I graduate

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as a general ed requirement and didn't expect much but it was really good. You have to read but the reading was interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't know anything about global politics, but Dr. Youngstedt explains it really clearly. There's lots of writing because it's a CI but he gives good feedback.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best class. So interesting to learn about different religions and not just the main ones but Caribean ones too. Every class was interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Youngstet is a good and interesting prof. He's traveled all over the world, and so he has got great stories that help you understand the concepts from the book very well. He doesn't use Canvas, so there are no online quizzes or extra readings to download.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No other class has made me want to hop on a plane and travel like Youngstedts Africa class. This guy knows Africa and brings into the lectures a lot of stories of his own travels there. And if you're in the international studies major, definitely add this one to your course schedule.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class. You have to show up daily and have read before class but if you do its easy to get a good grade. He talks a lot about Africa and puts it in a global context which is really great since he knows so much about it. He makes the class interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Because Dr Youngstedt has traveled a lot in Africa, he makes this class really interesting. He shows pictures from his travel and talks about the research he's done there. And he helped me understand a part of the world that seemed really confusing before I took his class. A caring prof who really wants to share what he knows.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• 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:

Prof Youngstedt really knows anthropology. You should expect to do the readings and come to class prepared but you should do that anyway ;) He tells stories really well and kept me interested most of the time. Recommended

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC280
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He talks super soft so if you want to hear him clearly, sit in front. If you don't read the assigned reading before class, be prepared to fail. He gives random quizzes and randomly assigns group discussions. The assigned reading is usually long and hard to understand but the answers to the quizzes are usually in the first couple pages of reading.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would only take this class if you are genuinely interested; I had him for Intro to Anthropology. He's very into what he teaches, and you will learn a lot, but nothing is ever posted online. Lectures are mostly just writing down what's on the board; he says you need the book but I never bought it and did fine. Few, but tough, assignments/tests.