This class was informative, interesting, and well planned. Topics were chosen carefully and covered with plenty of discussion. Professor Houck goes above and beyond to help her students exceed; word to the wise, papers count a great deal towards your grade. Proofread, seek feedback, and fine-tune.Rate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Judith Houck
What students say
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Called people out in class, shut down students' opinions and came across as rude. She would keep circling back to the same discussion topics and not cover new material to discuss mask mandates again. I do not recommend her or her class. She did nothing to encourage participation and did everything she could to put students on the spot.Rate My Professors ↗
I really enjoyed having Houck as a professor and learned A LOT from her class. Not only is she very knowledgeable, but she cares a lot about her students. Her feedback for rough drafts of papers may be a bit harsh, however I ended up getting a higher grade on my paper than I thought I would, and I suspect others did as well.Rate My Professors ↗
Amazing professor. I learned a lot and she has been a wonderful teacher and mentor. Definitely take a class with her if you can!Rate My Professors ↗
She believes that there is always room for improvement, but will not prioritize the steps needed to improve for you. You need to take her feedback on writing with a grain of salt because it is impossible to address it all. You'll be surprised that after having your paper trashed, you end up with a higher grade than her feedback seemed to imply.Rate My Professors ↗
Plays favorites, asks REALLY vague questions and then expects you to know EXACTLY what she's fishing for, is boring, a harsh grader even if you're a good writer and mechanically correct. I feel stupider after that class and have far less interest in the topic than I started with. And I still have no idea what the TV show LOST has to do with race.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Judith Houck
Research and thesis writing for students at the Master's and professional level.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research at the master's and professional level for graduate students.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research & Thesis
1–6 creditsResearch & Thesis involves independent research and writing to complete the dissertation requirement.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Research
1–3 creditsIndependent research course offering directed study projects for graduate students arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Examines women as patients and health professionals in America from the colonial period to the present, analyzing how their experiences of health and illness have evolved.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 3.42 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2019: 3.54 GPA, 76.9% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.40 GPA, 64.7% A/AB (n=34 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2024–Spring 2024 · limited sampleResearch and Thesis
1–9 creditsResearch and Thesis involves independent research and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Work
1–6 creditsINDEPENDENT WORK is directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsSenior honors thesis course covering independent research and writing on topics in the history of science, medicine, and technology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis
3 creditsSenior Honors Thesis: an honors thesis on topics in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology; continuation of HIST SCI 681.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study
1–3 creditsDirected study under faculty supervision on topics in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, graded on a Cr/N basis.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study
1–3 creditsDirected study under faculty supervision on topics in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis
1–3 creditsIndependent research and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Work
1–3 creditsIndependent Work involves directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Graduate studies analyzing the scientific and social aspects of the development of modern medicine and public health in Europe and America.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.80 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades); Spring 2016: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →Browse recorded courses
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GEN&WS 790 | Research & Thesis: Master's and Professional Level |
| Spring 2027 | GEN&WS 799 | Independent Research at the Master's and Professional Level |
| Spring 2027 | GEN&WS 990 | Research & Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GEN&WS 999 | Independent Research |
| Spring 2027 | GEN&WS/HISTSCI/MEDHIST 531 | Women and Health in American History |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 698 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI/MEDHIST 919 | Graduate Studies in Medical History |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis I |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 691 | Senior Thesis I |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 790 | Research & Thesis: Master's and Professional Level |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 990 | Research & Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 999 | Independent Research |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTORY 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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