Current instructor

Lauren Papp

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About this rating

Raw average: 3.75/5 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

Original student reviews · all captured dates

HDFS 517
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
She is a great teacher. The material can get a little repetitive, but she includes multiple discussions and activities to make sure we stay engaged.
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HDFS 517
Quality 2/5Difficulty 1/5
She tries to make lecture interesting but overall it is pretty boring. Easy class. 3 tests and you can drop your lowest score.
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HDFS516 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
She seems really unsure of herself and sometimes she talks in circles, but overall i would recommend this class and even another course taught by her. The class itself is pretty easy if you do what is asked of you (which isn't all that much).Generally she wants to give good grades if you do the work. Accessible through email!
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HDFS516 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
She is really nice, and very willing to help. There are weekly readings, but you can skim to think of a discussion question to post (need 6 for the semester). There's a big project that counts for 30% (a 40 minute presentation on a topic of your choice). She's a fair grader on it. And there's a final project paper and a take home quiz.
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Classes with Lauren Papp

HDFS 699

Independent Study

1–6 credits

HDFS 699 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct directed projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Heather KirkorianSigan Hartley+12 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
HDFS 999

Independent Study

1–3 credits

HDFS 999 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct directed projects arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Heather KirkorianSigan Hartley+13 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026HDFS 699Independent Study
Fall 2026HDFS 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026HDFS 999Independent Study

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