Barbara Mueller - San Diego State University

Professor: Barbara Mueller
Department: Communication
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: JMS506
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mueller loves what she teaches and cares for her students; sometimes her attempts to make everything fair comes off as insensitive. Taking tests during class time while online was difficult and her material is outdated. DEFINITELY read. Going on sabbatical Fall 2020 (last I heard) though if you want to take any of her upper-division classes.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class is NOT easy. You must show up to lecture, take notes, and do the readings. However, the professor is extremely understanding. Whatever the average class grade on an exam is, she makes it a B-. The tests are hard so the averages are usually 70-76%. She bumped everyones final grade up due to the pandemic. Very tough class but passable.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She demanded we take the final during our normal class time. THESE ARE NOT NORMAL TIMES. She was unwilling to adjust to the pandemic and it made it extremely difficult. I wish she gave us 24 hours for exams like most professors. I would stay away and take another course.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
A very tough class. The exams are meant to trip you up. The class does feel outdated. She doesn't take attendance, but the powerpoint aren't posted to blackboard. I am hoping she helps us students out due to the pandemic. Take another JMS class if you have the option. JMS 440 and 462 are easier and more modern/relevant.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mueller is probably one of the fairest teachers and graders I've had so far. The test and class curve is nice. The other 2 assignments (focus group and 3 page research paper) are really easy points. Don't skip class, especially the exam review days. She also points out content that will definitely be on the test.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The class I had to study the most from all my years in school. Not to freak you out, but there are 4 exams and there is like 8 chapters to study for each of them + her class notes. Be prepared to read a lot and study a lot too. Not horrible though.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This isn´t an easy class, that´s for sure. The teacher is really nice and the content is interesting but WAY TOO MUCH. She never takes attendance but doesn´t upload the presentations and you´ll need them to pass, so you better go to her class. 4 tests (20% each) , a focus group assignment (10%) and a research assignment (10%). Good luck!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She's just adorable.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class is not easy. Reading the text book is mandatory for exams. She is very knowledgeable about advertising and willing to help you, but you need to work for your grade. I wasn't expecting the tests to be so hard, but this is an upper division class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I wasn't expecting the difficulty of the exams, but honestly, the class was SO informative and she grades on a decent curve so it was worth it. I got the most out of this class out of all the JMS classes I've taken in my 4 years. Attendance isn't mandatory, but she doesn't upload lectures online so def go and take notes! She is also super sweet!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • 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:
Your grade depends on four midterms and a paper. The tests are extremely detailed and half of the questions come from the textbook so you need to take very detailed notes. My notes for the textbook came out to be more than double of the notes I took for lecture so you need to be prepared to read a lot. Great teacher if that is how you learn.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Be present in class and TAKE GOOD NOTES. She makes sure that you have to be in class every day and you have to read all the text assigned. Tests are hard and based on everything both in and out of class!! Fortunately, she does curve test grades as well, but don't bank on this.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The class was interesting and she's a really good teacher but there is A LOT to read for the exams.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
1 short summary paper, 4 midterms and 1 cumaltive exam if you missed a scheduled exam. Exams are the hardest! Gives about 8 chapters plus lectures per exam so it is a lot of information. I averaged about a 61% on the exams but with the curve ended with a B-, but do not rely on the curve!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The instructor left me desiring a more qualified and enthusiastic professor. She must regurgitate the same bored diatribe each semester, and she even seemed bored whilst giving it. She writes convoluted exam questions, and grades on a curve. Start a Google doc to share in-class lecture notes. Good luck.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her class is very interesting but her tests are tricky. half class notes, half book and she includes A LOT of chapters for just one exam. one paper that's really easy, just summarize a research study. Reading is a MUST for the exams but luckily our class had google doc's for her study guides.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • 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:
Excellent professor. Easy grader. Curves individual exams and the class overall. Text material is 50/50 lecture/reading. Test questions are a little tricky. Assigns one paper that is an automatic A if you do it. I learned a lot about the marketing and advertising world and enjoyed Dr. Mueller's class a lot.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • 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:
Horrible teacher. Tests are very hard and she tries to trick you on the questions. Does NOT help at all if you go into her office hours. She honestly makes you feel unwanted like you are a bother if you go in to talk to her for help. Would not recommend this course
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: JMS460
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
never takes attendance, but material in class is on the test and is not covered in the book. have to read the book for tests. 1/2 the test is true/false the other 1/2 is MC. tests are average in difficulty, but they are curved. class recommended for an easy B.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: JMS561
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the worst classes and professors I have ever taken. She dosen't teach ANYTHING herself. Skims through two weeks of lecture and has students present every class after. You will learn to memorize material for exams, but not learn anything of quality or analysis and methods are outdated in a subject that should be cutting edge. WASTE OF TIME!
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