Reviews of professor Kathleen McAleer

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor McAleer is condescending and kind of rude, and gets annoyed if you have questions about assignments. Posts ALOT of work (synchronous class; meets 1 day a week on Zoom) and class is faster pace than a large amount of other classes at this level. Not the worst professor at BSU but would not recommend.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I have never met a professor that is more condescending than Professor McAleer. She will treat you like a child but expect you to have master's-level knowledge. If you have any concerns, she will invalidate you. I'm not sure how she has a degree in social work, considering she has no empathy whatsoever.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This course is to prepare you for the field, yet the Professor does not emulate a social worker by any means. Rude, passive-aggressive, not empathetic in the slightest. You would think someone with a MSW would be kind, not her. She is not approachable, makes you feel stupid, & invalidates your feelings. Not a crazy workload, but very tough grader.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
It's clear that she cares for her students and is passionate about teaching, but she can be difficult at times. Her class consists of a lot of participation and listening. It's somewhat of a tough class but it's not horrible.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Absolutely one of the worst people Ive ever met. Shes rude and inconsiderate its absolutely unreal. Dont bother taking a class with her.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This woman has been in the field for a long time but hasnt been a professor or worked with students and it shows. Acts as if we are stupid and a burden, and rolls her eyes if we dont know something. she is supposed to teach us, not evaluate us. We arent professionals yet. We are undergrads who are learning and she makes it so hard to succeed

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I think this professor was absolutely awesome, she explained everything that was in her lecture, offered time to ask questions, fully encouraging but not pressuring. I'm surprised about previous messages, I would definitely take other classes with the professor. I found her to be caring and invested in students concerns and learning experience.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I think she might be the worst Professor in the department, Ive never had such negative feelings towards a professor or dreaded a class so much. Treats us as if we should be rocket scientists and makes us feel stressed overwhelmed and miserable. Incites fear in class and no one wants to ask her questions because she treats us like idiots. Terrible

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor McAleer is one of the worst teachers Ive had in the social work department. She is condescending, makes you feel stupid for asking questions and has no respect or empathy for her students. She is not approachable. Only gave 4 assignments but did not give clear instructions. If you can avoid taking her, DO IT!!