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Lecture materials and assignment felt very unprepared. There was little to no lecture plans, and discussions were repetitive. Very little instructions for multiple 10+ page papers. Cannot pass course without perfect attendance and final (each 33% grade). Would not recommend, work load is not worth it.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor White is a brilliant and caring professor who is invested in helping students learn about food systems and social justice. If you don't care about the material you can still get a good grade, but where she really shines is in supporting students to find their passion. Read the material and show up ready to ask questions, it is worth it!Rate My Professors ↗
Really nice professor, only a 3 easy essays and a single homework assignment. The class isn't bas so long as you go to lectures, and Professor White makes a really good effort to be as engaging as possible. Also weekly mandatory discussions with participation graded.Rate My Professors ↗
LOVED her. shes so passionate about everything she's talking about and has taught me so much. loves to discuss with her students rather than just talk at them. understands a lot about the world. her lecture slides are a bit unorganized so its important to pay attention. majority of grade is 3 essays, very broad, super easy to do wellRate My Professors ↗
Prof White is very engaging and cares a lot about the well being her students. Her passion for the material is very apparent and I looked forward to going to lecture. Course material is very interesting however lectures are a little unorganized which made writing essays with a vague prompt challenging.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor White is an amazing women! She has a great personality that makes otherwise rather dull topics much more interesting. Sometimes has guest lecturers, and has daily readings to do. Three take home essay exams, and one partnered project. Discussions are mandatory but the TAs make them fun and interestingRate My Professors ↗
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Special Problems offers individual advanced work in Community and Environmental Sociology under direct faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
An interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Capstone course emphasizing real-world challenges through examining environmental issues using various academic perspectives and methodologies, often in a team context.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.87 GPA, 96.8% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Directed Study is independent work in environmental studies overseen by a qualified instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research and writing course titled RESEARCH, focused on fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced independent study in environmental studies involving independent work overseen by a qualified instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleTHESIS: Mentored research for the Master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent reading and research in sociology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | C&ESOC 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 600 | Environmental Studies Capstone |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | SOC 990 | Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | SOC 999 | Reading and Research in Sociology |
| Fall 2026 | AAE/C&ESOC/SOC 340 | Issues in Food Systems |
| Fall 2026 | C&ESOC 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | C&ESOC 399 | Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education |
| Fall 2026 | C&ESOC 699 | Special Problems |
| Fall 2026 | C&ESOC/SOC 875 | Special Topics |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | SOC 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | SOC 999 | Reading and Research in Sociology |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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