Mary McPherson - California State University Long Beach

Professor: Mary McPherson

Department: TBD

College: California State University Long Beach

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM309
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The professor herself is sweet, but for this class she had us buy two books. Each week we would usually read 2-3 chapters from the books & then watch two videos which were usually 10-15 min long. Each source had a similar but different outlook on the same subject & we had to know the tiny differences between each which made the tests difficult.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her for upper division class and I think she gets frustrated by students that dont care about grades. If you are a senior taking class you will see how easy freshman classes are. She was really smart and funny!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM130
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. M is cool! Very happy to help me outside class. I think she cares about students. She can go off topic but I think that is a teacher tactic to be more like us. I watched and she always knows whtsup

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McPherson is a very sweet woman, that said, my review is based strictly on her teaching / organization style. As a teacher, she is highly unorganized and all over the place. She gives very unclear instructions, her class is actually really confusing and I do not see the significance in what she is teaching. Her lectures are just not engaging...

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM410
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her online summer intersession class. The content itself is not too difficult. We had 3 short papers and six 25 point tests (2 per week) She altered the class when people struggled and made it easier to get a passing grade. She really wants you to succeed but you also have to work hard. Its college, if it were easy everybody would do it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM306
• 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:

She's a great teacher really helps you to understand the material. I highly recommend taking her online class, and to study. There are a lot of terms to remember , and reading to comprehend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM309
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm taking her hybrid class right now and she's terrible, avoid at all costs. Extremely unprofessional and disorganized. I tried emailing her once and no response. Class consists of weekly online quizzes (riddled with spelling errors), 4 short papers, 2 midterms (the first one was easy if you follow the reading guides) and a final project.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM309
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reading every week with a paper due that is not graded till end of semester. This teacher is very unprofessional. Cares more for her own personal matters than yours. Lots of problems with writing prompts and quizzes being loaded on Beachboard. I wouldn't recommend this class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taking her hybrid class. Weekly quizzes and writing prompts, 2 exams, 1 presentation. Material is interesting but her actual lectures don't really pertain to what we're learning at times. She also does not grade in a timely manner. Wouldn't take her again. Recommend the class though if you're interested in the subject matter.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM130
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved her class, even though i had her only one day a week, i prefer her more than MW instructors since she was more engaging. Book is essential for the class! Quizzes every week :(

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I only had her during Fridays but she was very helpful and clear. Even though she pretty much used powerpoints throughout the lectures, she also puts videos and interesting comments as well. It's helpful during quizzes and makes it more organized and clear. Also her little daughter is pretty cool!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McPhearson was pleasant, and helpful. Although I read all the materials and studied all the keys terms, tests and quizzes were difficult as the terms were purposely paraphrased in complex ways. I have taken many classes at CSULB and none were taught like this one. This class would have been more effective if it was easier to comprehend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took her hybrid course- one day online, one day in class. She expected too much out of us. Very disorganized, not helpful, not understanding. She had excuses but we couldn't. No exceptions. 2 quizzes every week plus discussion question. one final, one midterm- both were ok. Don't take the class unless it's your only class during summer session.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM130
• 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:

Only had her on Friday lectures, but she was so friendly and really made everything so easy to understand. Lots of interaction w/ students. Had InterACT come in one day, so fun! I had Nick Fox as a student teacher. He was also friendly, makes material relatable and fun. Easy class. Just don't forget there's weekly online quizzes!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Disorganized, things are not graded in a timely manner. Doesn't lecture on things that will actually help you. Is late for nearly everything, including office hours, class, and returning work. Is also not helpful or understanding. Criticizes you instead of building you up. Do not take.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Very eager to help students and her lectures were pretty helpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: NONVECOMM
• 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:

She is nice and the class is interesting. tests are easy and i never went to class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.McPherson is outgoing and a really sweet person. Her teaching is great, but her exams are awful! :/ If you have her make sure you read a lot and study your notes! Overall I would recommend her if you like to read.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM307
• 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:

The professor was unprepared, disorganized and vague, with unreliable appointment times, grading criteria and turnaround time. Truly an embarrassment to the university.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mary is not only a lovely person but she's a great Prof. I hate stats (comm major) but she made it as easy as possible. Willing to help, understanding,clear, exams/assignments are pretty straightforward to (study guides/outlines/examples). Would recommend and take again.