Reviews of professor Maranda Ward

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Do not take this professor. Her class is much more difficult than the other section. She gives so much work and forces you into groups for group projects and grades you based on your team members work. She is very condescending in class and forces her opinion onto others. She forces you to share your thoughts to the class even if uncomfortable.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Ward is an incredible professor and the way she approaches the topics covered in this class makes you think about the interconnectedness of social factors in determining health. Didn't need a background with public health classes to get a lot from this class. I would definitely recommend! Lots of discussion, but all interesting and meaningful.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Shes a fantastic professor! Shes really upfront and truly engages in controversial issues like no other class. However, theres lots of group papers and she grades tough for citations. And theres required readings, so attend class! But eventually you learn her grading style, and the class is super important for just life overall.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
dr. ward is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and runs each class with the intention of making sure you get all the information. after taking this class i feel more and more that i should have been a public health major. if you show up, participate, and put in effort to do your best work, you'll do fine in the class. definitely would recommend!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
One of the most interesting classes I have taken at GW. Dr. Ward is awesome, she is very knowledgable in health equity and public health and her work and commitment is admirable. It was challenging, but in a way that made me a better public health student. Participation matters! Would definitely take a class of hers again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I really loved this class! Ward is incredibly knowledgable and frames the class in a way that really works for the subject. There are weekly readings and assignments, but if you keep track of due dates you will do well! She can be a harsh grader, but as long as you adhere to the rubric it will be okay. A lot of group work and she will cold call.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Ward is an awesome professor, who is so passionate about health equity and public health in general. This is the second class of hers that I've taken. Both classes are a lot of work, but she is an easy grader, and you will get an A if you try your best, ask for help, and show up to every class. I highly recommend taking one of her classes!