Michael McCall - San Diego State University

Professor: Michael McCall
Department: Sociology
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • 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:
This class was very interesting, only thing lectures where very long. Professor McCall was very helpful, I struggled with the first test, and he gave me advice on how to study and I did great for the rest of class. Consists of Two Exams, two quizzes, one paper and a Final.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • 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 loved Dr. Mccall! He was very passionate about his teachings and very knowledgeable on the topics. The lectures were all pre recorded so you can go back any time to watch them. You definitely have to watch them to do well on the exams and quizzes but if you pay attention and take notes, the questions are pretty straight forward.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Overall a great class, very interesting, and a great professor. Make sure to watch all lectures if you want a good grade in exams and do the readings. The class consists of 3 exams (1 final), rapid response (short paper), and 1 essay.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SOC430
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
No homework! BUT you need to stay on top of the lectures. Graded on first, second, and final exam only (not cumulative). He curves the exams and offered two extra credit assignments. The readings are heavy, don't fall behind. Power-points don't have much details so pay attention to everything he says and take notes based on that.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
His class was manageable overall, just be ontop of writing a lot of class notes! This really helped me throughout the semester and to get a fair grade on his tests. Overall, I thought this class was really interesting and I learned a lot from Professor McCall! Make sure you take good notes and you'll be fine!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • 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:
study hard and attend lectures for good grade
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mccall is a great professor, lectures aren't really mandatory but are important for understanding the material. He gives great lectures and is very kind and open to answering questions. Only thing difficult is that the grade is made up only of 3 exams, but there is a possibility at the end to improve your grade with an extra exam.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall great Professor :) I really enjoyed his lectures. Also, there is only three exams that count towards your grade.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
McCall is real sweetheart. Passionate about his work, engages with students and the material, and easily comprehensible. Refreshing professor for pandemic learning
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a great professor to take. Be ready to watch long lectures on the content and read the book. The quizzes are very particular and will need the book. Need to be a fast thinker with the quizzes and test. 3 test, 3 quizzes (lowest dropped), & 1 simple paper, 1 rapid response. The class is not hard if watch the videos (speed up) & read the book
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a very nice and intelligent man but his lectures DRAG. He goes on tangents and talks slowly. Just speed up lectures to 2x and you'll do fine. Make sure you have the textbook because that material and lecture material is fair game for his quizzes and exams. Graded on 3 quizzes, 2 exams, 1 final, application paper, and timed response Qs
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SOC410
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor ghosted us the entire semester. He must be paying too much attention to his other classes according to the reviews below. Save yourself and do not take this class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He mostly test on what he lectures on. But lectures are posted online. The tests are question orientated. Not too tricky if you pay attention in class to the lectures.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
absolutely loved this class. never touched the textbook, you can get by with just good notes from lecture. lectures are interesting and engaging, he's so funny. Tests are fairly easy. one of the best classes I've ever taken.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SOC430
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I love Prof Mccall. He was disorganized in getting our grades back, but he is a great teacher. He teaches exactly what is needed for the test, but I'd still read because he looks for specific examples from the book. Really nice, funny and understanding Professor.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Your grade is only based on 3 exams. No extra credit or papers. The lectures can be dry sometimes. Professor tends to be soft spoken and unclear sometimes too. Lectures are not posted online. He goes through the slides fairly quickly.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class over the summer and it was a great class to take. Professor McCall is so nice and funny and the class is so easy. 3 tests, 3 quizzes (1 dropped) and a paper. The lectures are long sometimes, but they are easy to follow. Loved this class and I would take it again!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SOC443
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Not sure why his ratings so low, he's a really solid professor. Really straight-fwd; go to class, take notes, go to the review before exam, and study for the exams. No hw, I barely read and still did well just off my notes. Adds little jokes here n there, & really knowledgeable. Really easy going. I liked his test formatting too!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SOC430
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class is tough, you have to pay attention and take detailed notes. There are only 3 exams which are essay questions so you really have to study.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SOC430
  • 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:
Overall, he is a great prof. Though the lectures are a big boring (lack of visual aids), he definitely goes into detail about the topics and makes them interesting. 3 exams and that's it but make sure you read to understand concepts. Highly recommend!!
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