Denise Krause - University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo)

Professor: Denise Krause
Department: Social Science
College: University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo)
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was easily the hardest class I've ever taken, but for what? I understood the subject matter; however, I didn't understand how someone working in social work could be so rigid, unwilling to understand, and cold. Denise expects perfection and gives arbitrary feedback on assignments. You couldn't pay me to take another class with her.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SW573
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She cares more about your learning and less about if you were perfect or not. Shes very smart. Great class.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SW521
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
My personal horror story: I turned in final paper 6 hrs late, to which she scheduled a phone call a week afterwards and asked me to justify why I should receive anything other than a 0 on a paper that was worth 30% of my grade. Because it was about 6 hours late. If your mental health isn't great her class will only make it worse.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SW501
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Trust me, RUN THE OTHER WAY! She is one of the professors that when I was asked, "What did you learn in her class?" I replied, "I learned that Denise is impossible to please." She grades at an unreasonably difficult level. Her directions are vague and if she asks you cite 10 sources in your paper, if you want an A, you'll need to cite 20-30.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Denise's course is difficult, yet so rewarding at the same time. She expects a lot of her students- as if they were truly her colleagues working side by side in the field- while they are in graduate school. She really pushes you to think critically and push yourself and your grade will reflect that if you do the work! Amazing prof- highly recommend
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Krause may be the most intelligent professor ive ever had in my whole educational career. She has so much to offer the social work community and has so much experience to learn from. Yes, she assigns a lot of readings but theyre for your overall benefit in the program & in your career. Highly recommend taking a class with Dr. Krause.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Denise is highly respected in the field, one of the top professor's in the UB school of social work. You have to work your ass off to get a good grade her expectations of students are very high. Do not skip her class because you will have missed out on a great lecture. A lot of role play to get you prepared. Feel very lucky to have her as a prof.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very nice and knowledgeable, but she gives a staggering amount of work & is a very tough grader. She believes that in order to get an A, you must go above & beyond what is required of the assignment. She is very responsive via email for online classes & gives good feedback, but the assignments are often unclear. Be ready for a lot of work.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Plan to spend the time you would on two courses for one of hers.Perfection does seem to be her goal.Unrealistic and difficult to achieve when working in a graduate program and out in the field. Seems to purposely give vague directions for papers.Threatens students they will not pass due to the last paper w/o giving grades. Many rewrites over break.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall an amazing Professor. Learned the most from her. Approachable teaching style, there to help you not fail you. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SWADV
  • 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:
difficult but managable
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Disagree with the last post. She has VERY high expectations and is a tough grader, but I think she is consistent. You'll learn a ton in this class. Lots of role plays. Readings usually not essential. Would take another class with her.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SW520
  • 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:
DO NOT TAKE HER! She plays clear favorites in class and good luck if you want to get an A. Even when you do everything she says it takes to get an A on a paper, its still impossible to get one! Some people dont even get a grade, they get a "see me." If you want an A, take someone else!!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SW598
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Beh. Dis. of Childhood is online, so not much interaction with instructor. Her taped lectures were excellent, though, very interesting and FULL of information. Module assessments are a bit tedious and nit-picky sometimes. Tests can be difficult. Not an easy grader - expects perfection!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SW526
  • 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:
Best Professor Ever! If you can take every class she offers!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SW501
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
TOP professor!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SW503
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You should take it with her..You'll have great experience.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SSC420
  • 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:
I learned so much in this class. The material is both relevant and interesting. There is an eight page paper that you have ALL SEMESTER to write; she will even look it over if you finish early. Make sure you go to all the classes; she will know if you’re missing. Great class and teacher, you wont be disappointed.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SW503
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SSC420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she's great! very clear on info, very interesting and she is soo nice you can tell she is interested in what she is teaching. quizzes are a bit difficult but as long a you read the book and go to class you'll be fine
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