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Greg Downey

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Raw average: 4.14/5 from 80 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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INTERLS215 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Downey is so sweet and funny! The class itself was pretty boring and did not seem worth the time spent on assignments, but it is an easy class. If you do the work, you'll get an A.
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INTERLS215 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
The class has a fair workload, but if you do it you're guaranteed to get an A (2 essays, weekly smaller readings/writings, OPTIONAL extra credit final exam). I faced issues and turned in stuff very late; he was empathetic and kind (went from an F to a B). Lectures and discussions are graded and sometimes boring, but still very interesting content.
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INTERLS215 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Downey was really funny, he gives lectures like he's performing standup. The lecture material itself is pretty boring, but he's a funny guy. There's a decent bit of homework in this class, but I think it is worthwhile and it is really easy to score well on. If you do the work in this class, you're guaranteed an A. No exams, two essays, one speech.
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INTERLS215 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
There are weekly assignments on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with 2 big essays. The assignments are tedious and meaningless. The course material is out of touch with the reality if you are a CS major and want a job.
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INTERLS215 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
My advisor suggested this class for my Comm B. There are assignments due every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The assignments are tedious and time consuming, but not difficult. If you have other difficult class though, the workload in this class will overwhelm you. Would not recommend. The resources are useful and Downey is somewhat understanding.
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ILS215 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Such a good and easy class, especially to fulfill the com b requirement!! Lectures aren't mandatory, but the discussions are. Really interesting material that can be helpful for future careers, even though it's a lot of busy work. Definitely recommend!!
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Classes with Greg Downey

JOURN 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

Directed Study offers advanced directed study projects arranged with a faculty or instructional academic staff member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Michael WagnerLindsay Palmer+20 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sample
JOURN 990

Thesis

1–9 credits

THESIS is an advanced course offering mentored reading and research for Journalism students with dissertator status.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Michael WagnerLindsay Palmer+14 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027JOURN 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 697Internship
Spring 2027JOURN 699Directed Study
Spring 2027JOURN 990Thesis
Spring 2027JOURN 999Independent Research Problems
Fall 2026GEOG 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 697Internship
Fall 2026JOURN 699Directed Study
Fall 2026JOURN 990Thesis
Fall 2026JOURN 999Independent Research Problems
Fall 2026LIS 220Digital Footprints: Privacy and Technology

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