Reviews of professor Todd Kaplan

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class is only for people with no life who only take one class a semester. The workload is very intense and annoying, and you rely heavily on the textbook. You are assigned a lot of work, and the lectures are dull and have nothing to do with the class. He likes to hear himself talk. Do not take this class if you still want your GPA.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Most encouraging professor I have ever had! Wayyyyy too much work for an introductory level class that is required that has nothing to do with my degree!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I did not use RMP when I selected my classes, and when I looked him up I was terrified as it is my first college class. The work is a lot of writing, but it truly allows you to grasp the material and I have really enjoyed this class. He gives thorough feedback and fair grades, as well as thought provoking assignments and discussions.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He talks ALOT and he talks really fast.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Don't take this class if you are in high school or have a busy life. Looking back on my enrollment, I wish I never took this class. The work is hard for no reason and his lectures don't help either. He talks about nothing for a whole hour and then assigns 6 assignments on things he never went over. Save yourself the stress and pick another teacher.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Nice guy! But, boy are you in for it! There are NO tests, I would have preferred that over the workload. The workload is A LOT and very redundant. You have a term paper at the end, again redundant but I guess he wants you to be like Macionis or a real sociologist by the end of the course. Lectures A LOT. Word to the wise: Do not get behind.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Kaplan is probably the best professor that I've had. He is super considerate to his students, and allows extensions for mental health. His feedback on assignments is amazing, and he literally tells you what is going to be on the final and the midterm. There is a lot of work for each module but it all can be done in a day or a couple hours