Reviews of professor Kathleen Fitzgerald

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Fitzgerald gets a bad rap but if she were a man she would just be considered tough. She expects a lot from her students because the material is important and she wants students to truly be able to apply it and carry it with them in the future. Her classes are challenging but if you put in the work an A is within reach.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
It is an utter shame that UNC allows professors like Kathleen to remain employed. I have never met someone who is so clearly in the wrong profession, an auditor would be better suited for her attitude and evident hate for life. I hope her career is reevaluated. Absolute disgrace to such an admirable institution. I really enjoyed the readings.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Very disrespectful, and could not care less about her students. No compassion for external circumstances. Very aggressive. Harsh grader of tests she makes, which contain typos (and she admits to purposefully attempting to trick students). This course is graded way too harshly for a 100 level gen-ed. Ruined my GPA. And my mental health. AVOID.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Fitzgerald is a tough but fair instructor. The class is challenging, but doable with consistent effort. Unstuck ai and the textbook are great study aids to complement the lectures.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
For a class with such relevant information, you'd think UNC could find literally anyone else to teach it. Do yourself a favor and read the news once a week instead of taking this class. the structure and setup is literally laughable and I'm truly amazed UNC allows it to be taught still.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She's a little passive in lectures and a harsh grader. Some test questions arent based on important concepts, but rather minute details she wants you to remember that arent relevant to the course content. I think she has good intentions, it just doesn't always translate. Good person and cares about her students, but was not my favorite professor.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Fitzgerald is an amazing instructor who is knowledgable and engaging in her lectures. The content we discuss in this class is important and I think everyone should take it! I enjoyed my service placement as well (despite the time commitment). She does grade harshly and exams are challenging, but these other reviews don't do her justice.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Fitzgerald is a good lecturer. As long as you read the textbook, you'll be fine! I did not find her exams to be challenging. They are mostly multiple choice with 1-2 short answer. DO THE STUDY GUIDE! It will save you!! While she can be somewhat abrasive, her class was not difficult to follow! But I wouldnt recomend taking her in a small section.