Reviews of professor Elicka Sparks

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Sparks is a great teacher-- this isn't your average "memorize and never remember any of the material again" kind of class. I truly learned the material and felt really prepared for all of the exams. Lectures aren't boring but you have to be there to understand the material.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Dr. Sparks class. She is definitely one of the most entertaining professors I've had. Also, we usually got out of class about halfway through the scheduled class period. She does take attendance every class. Tests weren't too hard if you study. You do have to try hard on her papers though.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Sparks was a great professor! Her class was one of my favorites. She brings her dog Ethel to class with her and keeps lectures very interesting! She doesn't use powerpoints so it's important that you pay attention to what she says. Her tests and assignments are hard, but if you go to class you'll do fine.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Sparks class is very lecture heavy with, slides not being provided or shown in class, the class is graded off a few exams and a paper. She can be rude and condescending when asking questions or while giving feedback. Honestly would recommend to just take a different professor and save yourself the time and energy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This course is all lectures so you need to attend class. She's amazing!! Very interesting to listen to and has a lot of knowledge on the subject. Very few exams and assignments so you need to do well on them to do well in the class, but as long as you attend and pay attention you are fine. I even signed up for another class with her!!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Really great professor. She doesnt believe in PowerPoints, so get ready to take notes while she lectures, but she says everything that will be on the exams. She brings her dog, Ethel to class who is a sweetheart. Really funny and engaging lectures.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class started off well until she decided to change the syllabus half way throughout the semester. We went from 4 exams to 2. If you did poorly on the first, you were screwed. Because she didn't mention the syllabus change until someone asked towards the end of the semester. In addition to this, her paper instructions are too vague, no feedback

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Sparks is a great professor and knows her stuff. She has been through and witnessed a lot so when she speaks, she knows what she is talking about. Although her tests are hard, she offers help afterward to figure out why you made the grade you did so that you can improve on your next exam!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Elicka Sparks is so incredibly fun to listen to and very caring towards her students. I learned so much new information and fell in love with Criminal Justice because of her. Definitely take her if you can!!!