Reviews of professor Joshua Rocha

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The assigned readings were challenging to read and made the class miserable. He has very high expectations for students. However, marking down points for not participating in the discussion earlier in the week seems ridiculous to me. He criticizes every assignment submitted on Canvas through. I would not take any classes with this professor again.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took Professor Rocha's class HISB36 class online. The professor was hard to reach via Email. Papers were in SINGLE spaced. The reading material was confusing, went from read a chapter a week to a "part" a week. Marks you down for doing a discussions not early enough in the week. Overall I would not recommend this professor and expects to much.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Took his class last year. He really seemed like he cared about his students and offered great criticism. Yes, there was lots of reading, but the majority was pretty interesting and he also provided fun videos into the variety. He was always super understanding and a funny guy. I feel like I actually learned stuff.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I struggle with history, and the class was not easy by any means, but Prof Rocha is kind and has no problem helping and answering questions. There is a paper, but it is not huge. You need to study, there is no coasting. If you watch a video in class, take notes. You will likely get a quiz. I would willingly take one of his classes again.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This professor was very hard to work with, if you can't handle the amount of stress and papers into one big ball I DO NOT recommend this class.. Very hard to reach out to over email due to the fact that he never replies back quick enough compared to my other professors. Very very high expectations..

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
If your looking for an easy A this is NOT the class for you. You have to work hard for your grade. He is a VERY tough grader but gives good feedback. There is a research paper and final which are both each worth 20% of your grade participation is a MUST. Do not procrastinate on assignments he likes all assignments to be very detailed and specific