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Josh genuinely cares about his students succeeding. The class already isn't aggressively structured, so he is definitely open to being flexible if you really need it. I have never actively listened to a 75 min lecture until I joined this class. He is always open, honest, and leaves you with some great ideas and perspectives.Rate My Professors ↗
This was one of my favorite classes I ever took, and Prof Garoon was fantastic. He was also really caring, and made an effort to get to know as many students as he could. It's an easy class, more homework than I expected, but the way that Garoon challenged you to think was unlike something I'd ever had.Rate My Professors ↗
I'm just gonna say it: Josh is the best professor I've ever had and that's the tea. He is a genuinely good person who believes in radical progressive change and that is reflected in every discussion. I feel so fortunate to be able to listen to him every T/TH morning and truly engage with the material. I leave every class inspired. Take him!Rate My Professors ↗
I've hated all of the professors in previous sociology classes and Josh was the first one to change that direction. The lectures could be a lot of him talking but I was learning something new everyday. You'll definitely feel uncomfortable at moments but the genuine perspective you learn about the U.S. healthcare is priceless. Take this class.Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
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| Fall 2023 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Fall 2022 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Fall 2022 | ENTOM/ENVIRST 205 | Our Planet, Our Health |
| Spring 2022 | C&ESOC 500 | Capstone Experience |
| Fall 2021 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Fall 2020 | C&ESOC 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2020 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Fall 2020 | ENTOM/ENVIRST 205 | Our Planet, Our Health |
| Spring 2020 | C&ESOC 500 | Capstone Experience |
| Fall 2019 | C&ESOC 399 | Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education |
| Spring 2019 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Fall 2018 | C&ESOC/SOC 948 | Seminar: Environmental Sociology |
| Spring 2018 | C&ESOC 299 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2018 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Fall 2017 | C&ESOC 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2017 | C&ESOC/ENVIRST/SOC 540 | Sociology of International Development, Environment, and Sustainability |
| Fall 2016 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Spring 2016 | C&ESOC/ENVIRST/SOC 540 | Sociology of International Development, Environment, and Sustainability |
| Fall 2015 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Spring 2015 | C&ESOC/ENVIRST/SOC 540 | Sociology of International Development, Environment, and Sustainability |
| Spring 2015 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
| Spring 2014 | C&ESOC/ENVIRST/SOC 540 | Sociology of International Development, Environment, and Sustainability |
| Fall 2013 | C&ESOC/SOC 533 | Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities |
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