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The slides can be very filled with information. You have to complete 3 out of 4 writing assignments and weekly readings. Lecture can be sometimes boring. This class is not hard nor an easy A. I found the multiple-choice questions to be difficult for no reason, but the short-written questions were easy. I barely passed with an A. Don't recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
This course often felt driven by a strong political and ideological agenda rather than balanced discussion. It made it difficult to share different viewpoints. I also experienced grading issues where correct answers were marked wrong, significantly lowering my score until I had it reviewed. This made the grading feel unreliable and frustrating.Rate My Professors ↗
I loved Kristy! she was so caring and genuinely invested in the material she was teaching. The only negative I would say is that she didnt update canvas regularly (or ever really) but there werent alot of assignments, and her lectures made you want to listen and be attentive in class. Would reccomend to anyone!Rate My Professors ↗
Kristy is one of my favorite professors so far and her class I took was a very good entry level class. I loved how applicable the content was to other classes and my everyday life.Rate My Professors ↗
Me and my partner had the understanding that we didn't need to attend the lecture times due to us attending a lot of meetings. She then went behind our backs with our grades after telling us we could make us the "missing assignments" for attendance points (we attended meetings during class time) even though other peers said there were none.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Burkholder was very kind and lectures were interesting. Only issue with this class is that the two exams were substantially more difficult than any of the weekly quizzes, journal reflections, etc. Would recommend that students dont underestimate the content as exams are multiple choice & short answer formats.Rate My Professors ↗
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Examines family stress and resilience across the life cycle from psychological, sociological, and biosocial perspectives.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HDFS 501 covers specialized subject matter of current interest.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Kristy Burkholder is described as a wonderful, caring professor who serves as a role model and inspiration. One reviewer highlights her dedication to both students and her work, rating her highly for quality.
No recorded grade history
HDFS 650 studies the purposes, contexts, and implementation of parenting support and education programs.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Kristy Burkholder is consistently praised for her genuine care, passion, and flexibility. Reviewers highlight her extensive career support and ability to connect with students. While some find papers initially daunting, they report high grades with minimal effort, describing her as sweet and rewarding.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026HDFS 699 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct directed projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleHDFS 990 is an individual study course arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
HDFS 999 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct directed projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleINTER-HE 201 teaches practical strategies for increasing happiness and designing meaningful lives through the Human Ecology lens.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.38 GPA, 61.7% A/AB (n=107 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.37 GPA, 61.9% A/AB (n=105 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.18 GPA, 46.0% A/AB (n=87 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | HDFS 316 | Stress and Resilience in Families Across the Lifespan |
| Fall 2026 | HDFS 501 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | HDFS 650 | Parent Education and Support Programs |
| Fall 2026 | HDFS 699 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | HDFS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HDFS 999 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | INTER-HE 201 | Belonging, Purpose and the Ecology of Human Happiness: Ecoyou |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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