Current instructor

Katie Hustad

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 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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CSD110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Professor Hustad is the reason I decided to declare the CSD major. She's always positive and very clear with her expectations. Not a lot of homework, and if you actually pay attention in class you'll do very well. Don't be on your phone as she does notice. Very forgiving of situations that may arise.
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CSD110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Professor Hustad is great! She's always so positive in class and gives great examples for everything she teaches. She gives extra credit just for showing up to class and if you pay attention, tests are easy.
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CSD110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Prof Hustad is incredible engaged with her students during all parts of the lecture. She makes CSD110 exciting and fun to be in and is very clear what information needs to be learned. Would recommend class to any student-even if the course is for a prereq.
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110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Professor Hustad is one of the kindest professors I have had in a long time. She genuinely cares, is talkative, helpful, very easy class. Reviews before every exam on exactly what is going to be on it. GIves extra credit just for showing up to class. SHE IS AMAZING!!!!!
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Classes with Katie Hustad

CS&D 682

Senior Honors Thesis

3 credits

Individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major as arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Margarita KaushanskayaRuth Litovsky+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
CS&D 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

CS&D 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Margarita KaushanskayaRuth Litovsky+15 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
CS&D 799

Independent Study

1–6 credits

CS&D 799 is an independent study course where students arrange specific study topics with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).

Margarita KaushanskayaRuth Litovsky+16 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
CS&D 999

Independent Studies

1–3 credits

CS&D 999 is an independent study course providing advanced mentored reading and research opportunities for students with dissertator status.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

Margarita KaushanskayaSara Misurelli+16 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026CS&D 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026CS&D 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026CS&D 699Directed Study
Fall 2026CS&D 799Independent Study
Fall 2026CS&D 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026CS&D 999Independent Studies

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