Cheryl Kimberling - Texas Christian University

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Cheryl Kimberling - Texas Christian University

Professor: Cheryl Kimberling

Department: Social Science

College: Texas Christian University

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor is not lenient.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PICK ANOTHER TEACHER FOR THIS CLASS!!! I took this my freshman year and was so overwhelmed by her lack of organization and difficult tests. I'm confused why there are mixed reviews on this teacher but I guess it goes to show how she CLEARLY picks favorites (so unprofessional). I wish I could give her a high score, but I really hated this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I recommend taking sociology with a different professor. Dr. Kimberling's lecturers are very long and not too exciting. She will call you out for not paying attention too, which is hard in a 3 hour class. Tests are difficult and she grades your essays very tough.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: INTRO2000
Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are not clear and unorganized; you have to study on your own for the exams (I don't get why I paid money for the school just to study on my own like that). She doesn't have a rubric for how she will grade the essay exam soooo make sure that you know what she wants. Otherwise, She would just give you the grades base on how she feels.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is so long and we almost never get out early. I see people commenting about how difficult the tests are, but they really aren't too bad if you pay attention in lecture and read the book... there are some questions on the test that are really specific details from the reading so read attentively. ..

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful teacher. This is a rough class but you actually learn a lot whereas some teachers just give you an easy A. Boys in the class were disrespectful to her and got called out for it like she's not going to tolerate that. Be respectful and she is a kind woman. Test MC are hard and random. Make sure you memorize her test outline!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her for intro to sociology and it was one of the hardest intro classes I have ever taken. Unless you are an amazing writing she will fail you. For a sociology teacher/ "sociologist" this is one of the most close minded individuals I have ever met. She doesn't care about peoples opinion its her way or the high way. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm generally a good student, and this is my first review on this. However, I felt it was necessary to tell you DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! Her class is extremely lecture heavy, and you don't get out early. Her tests take the full three hours. It is 50 multiple choice and 6 "short answers" (which should all be essays if you want a good grade).

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Personally, I spent very little time studying for her tests and I received a solid A at the end of the semester. As mentioned by others, tests are usually 20-30 easy MC questions, followed by 4-5 essays. The essays aren't hard so much as they are time-consuming and long. Your hand will definitely be cramping by the end of the test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I actually liked her, but it was pretty clear which students she liked and which she didn't. The tests are usually very highlow scores with not much in the middle. I didn't really read the book. She doesn't have powerpoints but I was in her 3 hour class and am horrible at focusing but I was kept interested. Just write down everything in lecture.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kimberling really cares about her students and enjoys teaching. She is passionate about what she's teaching & willing to meet with students to provide feedback. You must read the book, but her lectures are easy to follow & interesting!! She is always helpful and has helped me outside of the classroom in networking as well. I highly recommend her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's very vague. I have no interest in sociology whatsoever so I found her classes to be very boring. Her exams are pretty easy, 20-30 MC from the book and then essay questions. YOU NEED TO BE VERY DETAILED IN THE ESSAYS. When I emailed her questions I didn't feel like she answered them at all. From what I've heard there are better teachers

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: SOCI20213
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Looking at her reviews I was discouraged to take her, but her class is not bad at all! Our grade is based off 3 tests. Each test has 20-30 MC Qs that are from the book (1/3 of test) and the rest is essays. In her essays she expects you to give everything ever talked about that subject. If you study and workhard an A is do-able. MUST KNOW YOUR STUFF

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: SOCI70843
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The teacher is very nice. Her lectures are interesting and I feel like I do learn a lot. Her tests are really hard though. It is some multiple choice and a lot of essays. It requires a LOT of studying and she can be vague on what you need to know for the test.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: SOCI074
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is fantastic. I have never had a teacher that could keep me interested for two and a half hours. Everything is verbal so you have to pay attention, but she makes sure that you are able to copy down all she's saying. She is extremely intelligent and very personable. Definitely worth taking.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: INTRO2000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kimberling is a great teacher, organized lectures, predictable material on the tests, sticks to the syllabus. She treats students like adults and expects them to be responsible.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: SOCI074
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The teacher hates criticism. Everything during the class is verbal. If you don't read the chapter before the class you are screwed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: SOCI2021
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

God awful teacher, can't be clear or straightforward in her lectures. Goes off on tangents and ends up having you take notes on things not even part of sociology. Her attitude is way out of date for today's students and can hardly understand simple questions or explanations. Acts like it's still the 1970's and belittles her students when she can

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: INTROSOC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Agree that she is narrow-minded and doesn't respond to challenging questions. It's like she didn't speak the same language as the students. but then..She wouldn't let me go to the restroom during the final!I held it for 2 hours! I'm seeking formal action against this prof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: SOCIO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this teacher makes tcu look terrible. I had a serious medical emergency on the day of the test and she torpedoed my grade. she is offensive and flat wrong when discussing certain topics. Takes a very stereotypical view on the world, and will not consider oposing views at all. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. PERIOD. YOU WILL SUFFER IF YOU DO. I PROMISE.

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