Dana Maher

SOC17 · SOC3 · SOC1ANDHUMANSEX · SOC1 · SOC2 · SOC01 · SOC03 · SOC9 · SOCIOLOGY1 · 87 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 23/100
RMP rating: 3.0/5
Take again: 30.61%
Difficulty: 4.3

The decision

unless you want a demanding sociology class and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy workloadTough graderUnclear directionsPolarizing instructorSelf-teaching risk

Many students describe a , and project workload.
The , and unhelpful feedback.
Some students value the challenge and preparation, but the overall experience is highly polarizing and often negative.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

A grades are possible, but students repeatedly , and persistence through unclear assignments.

Online reviews sound harsher about grading and feedback, while few more positive outcomes.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

The sociology content and assignments are treated like a high-expectation course with , and critical work.

Both formats describe challenging work, with online students emphasizing module confusion and in-person students emphasizing intense class expectations.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

35/100

Participation and class engagement matter in many reviews, but the .

Online reviews mention participation work, while , and class participation pressure.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

34/100

Most recent reviews warn against taking her because the , and instructions are often unclear.

Online reviews are strongly negative in recent years, while and strong praise.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Many students report strict grading, zeroes, vague rubrics, and .

Format shift

Online reviews strongly emphasize harsh grading, and grader.

Workload

Overwhelming

10/100

Reviews repeatedly describe huge reading loads, many papers, busy work, note-taking, projects, and long assignments.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy workload, with online reviews stressing modules and readings and , and projects.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

She can be knowledgeable and inspiring for some students, but , and confusing instruction.

Format shift

Online teaching is criticized for confusing modules and feedback, while and overwhelming.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessments include assignments, , and discussions.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and exams more, while , and papers.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are split between students who find her inspiring and , and overwhelming.

Main concern

In-person students often complain , and stressful grading expectations.

What students said

“The workload is heavy and takes up my time studying more than my other classes do.”
SOC1

“She didn't .”
SOC01

“Come to class prepared for intellectual heavy lifting.”
SOC2

Remote format

Online

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews often describe heavy workload, vague exam or , and difficulty getting useful clarification.

Main concern

Online students frequently , and too much work.

What students said

“Requirements for yet vague, to not know exactly what is expected.”
SOC1

“Be ready for a huge workload.”
SOC01

“The whole class is just reading.”
SOC2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is mixed, with some online reviews describing quizzes or demanding exam requirements and .

Demanding Exam RequirementsWeekly QuizzesNo Traditional Testing MentionedScattered Final

Assessment risk

Varies

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a scattered final, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules, proctoring, or a .

Tests MentionedScattered Final

“the .”
SOC03

“She not and tests”
SOC01

Online

Online reviews mention demanding exam requirements, weekend exam availability, weekly quizzes, and one no traditional testing format, but .

Demanding Exam RequirementsWeekend Exam AvailabilityWeekly QuizzesNo Traditional Testing Mentioned

“Requirements for yet vague, to not know exactly what is expected.”
SOC1

“there is no traditional testing but there are .”
SOC01

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you're only taking sociology for general education requirements and/or you have a .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“She didn't .”

📚 Workload Intensity

10/100

“Dr. Dana is going to load you up with a ton of reading and explorative exercises.”

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18/100

“beware of .”

Theme 1

📚 About Workload

Be ready for a huge workload.
The workload is heavy and takes up my time studying more than my other classes do.
I did more work in her class than I did in CHEM 1A and MATH 30 - combined, and all for a 3 credit, GE course.

Theme 2

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if it is believed that you made a mistake or didn't follow directions even if you did.
beware of .
& she knocks points for things she didn't say were required.

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Dana has really high expectations, and she provides a lot of guidance and support to help you push yourself.
and unhelpful if you had a question.
She is hard, don't get me wrong. If you can get an A in her class you are ready for the big leagues.

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across a long time span provide rich, consistent evidence of , and polarized teaching experiences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527

4 out of 513

3 out of 511

2 out of 510

1 out of 529

Course coverage

SOC0117 reviews

SOC117 reviews

SOC25 reviews

SOC034 reviews

SOC172 reviews

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SOCIOLOGY12 reviews

SOC1ANDHUMANSEX1 review

SOC31 review

SOC91 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 11 · A- 4

B range

B+ 1 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

C+ 4 · C 3 · C- 2

D range

D- 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 5

Dana Maher

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Varies

Avoid

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Intensity

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📚 About Workload

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

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B range

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D range

F

No letter grade reported

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