Reviews of professor Jodi Dowthwaite

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Be ready to put time and work into this class. It's a silly idea that you want to give up this class just because it has too much work. You definitely can learn a lot from this and it prepares you for research internships/programs and applying for graduate schools. She's a very nice person and willing to provide a letter of recommendation.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. D is an amazing and nice professor, and I had her for HARP 170. At times, the (intensive) work does make the class feel annoying, but Dr. D is very approachable and helpful with the students. She gives good feedback when it comes to the work and understanding when it comes to notifying her of any circumstances you may be facing.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Drags her own political views into every lecture. Every example used in class was about political views essentially. Not that this matters because you do not have a choice in professors for MPH. Tests were not really difficult. Just assignment heavy and the class feels kind of pointless but an easy grade. Just study the power points for the tests.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Dr. D was great. It's not a super useful class of itself, but it's mandatory for fri. She is super kind and understanding, but assignments typically aren't gonna have extensions and she will typically leave it as tough luck if there is an error or missed deadline.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Avoid taking courses with her. All over the place. Using "Gotchas" to hurt grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She is very nice compared with Dr. Light. She is someone that you could ask for a recommendation letter. Never underestimate this class. The good relationship between your teammates is the most important thing to be successful in this class. Believe in your teammates and they will carry you.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
After taking two graduate level classes with Dr. Dowthwaite, she was one of the worst professors I have ever had. She offers no help outside of class. She spent class time going off on random topics and not teaching the required lectures. For the two credit class she expected us to do everything outside and never answered our questions in class.