Comments:1305 - Easy class, easy exams, great professor. Class was very engaging and he took the time to learn student's names. Just don't forget to do the learning checks.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - He makes the exams pretty easy, the lectures are engaging and fun to be a part of, and it was probably the most fun I have had in a class at Baylor. If you need arts credits, take this class.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - I am honestly concerned if you get lower than a B in his course. Super easy, only three exams including a final, lectures were very interesting and fun. Highly recommend taking.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is an amazing professor that strives to keep his students engaged. He also makes it his goal to tie everything together through out the year making the final very manageable. Just go to class and be present mentally and physically and you can’t make less than an A.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - If you dislike this class I think you might just be a miserable person  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Sociology - TAKE HIM, TAKE HIM, TAKE HIM! Dr. Dougherty was one my favorite professors I’ve had so far. He’s very funny and I promise you will laugh during his lectures. He’s a down to earth good professor who wants to have relationships with his students and for them to succeed. Exams are on canvas with no restrictions! Workload is reasonable with weekly reading assignments and that being it for the most part. He’s an easy grader too! It is an interactive kind of lecture so be ready for him to call on you once in a while! Would highly recommend Dr. Daugherty for sociology!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - TAKE HIM! He is an amazing teacher. After taking this class it made me want to switch majors. The workload is super easy if you pay attention. Everytime I looked forward going to class. His lectures are so fun and interesting!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC1305 - Wow. One of the best teachers I've ever had. He truly cares about the interests of the students and their academic endeavors. He understands almost all students are required to take his class yet he makes it incredibly fun, and easy. You have very little to none workload and you basically get to sit in a large lecture hall with all of your friends. He tries to memorize everyone's name in the lecture hall by the end of the semester which I find to be incredibly impressive. Great teacher-- explains material throughout.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Kevin is one of the kindest and best professors I have had here at Baylor. He makes class engaging and is very helpful. He has so many fun lessons and his class is very memorable. The tests are remote and the most work you have to do in an assignment is some writing.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - One of the best professors at Baylor in my opinion. He makes every class exciting and engaging so you will never be bored. In class, you take very few notes and the exams are all online so you don't have to go to class that day. The exams are also open note and mostly over the readings, which there are very few of.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - I LOVED THIS CLASS!! If you can take Kevin you really should! He truly cares about his students and wants us to succeed in his class and in all of our other classes. By far one of my favorite profs at Baylor! The workload is not bad at all. We had an article to read about once a week and a short (VERY easy) quiz to go with it. The exams were super simple too. We had a few projects, but nothing crazy. After taking his class I considered adding a minor in sociology because of how much I enjoyed it.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - I don't know what I expected out of sociology, but I did not expect what Kevin was like. He did insist that we called him Kevin whenever we sent him an email or if we talked to him in person. He wasn't a bad professor necessarily, but I expected him to be some kind of revolutionary mad lad who would change my entire outlook on life. I ended up hating his class so much that I'd skip at least once a week and on the days I'd show up, I'd bring earbuds and start some Disney+. He put on a show of caring for students but it was obviously fake, and I hated that. And the topics he chose were also frustrating – like, yeah, I get it, it's 2020 and you need to talk about politics and race and religion, but do you really need to see a sociologist's opinion of why doctors desexualize physical exams? It was really frustrating then because all of the pre-med students were taking that as gospel truth but as someone who knows 11 doctors off the top of their head and 5 nurses, I can absolutely guarantee you that the article he assigned us to read was wrong about everything. It felt on the discussion boards that you couldn't have any room for disagreement in any sense, and he tried to make everything into a bigger deal than it was. I remember one time he forced the students to shout the names of genitalia in his class as loud as they could, and it made me supremely uncomfortable. If you're into things like sociology, you might enjoy him, but don't take him if you're trying to fulfill a social science credit.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Intro to Sociology was a hilarious and engaging class. Kevin made sure to make himself open to his students and he is passionate about what he teaches. He is hilarious too. There are about 4 readings per test and there were 3 tests, so it was not hard. His tests were open note as well, as there was no lockdown browser required, so it was a pretty easy class. If you take Kevin, you'll love every minute of his class!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - This is my favorite class I've taken so far at Baylor and I cannot recommend it enough. Kevin is the absolute coolest professor you'll ever meet, he makes all of his lectures so interesting, funny, and personal. He makes the content incredibly easy to understand and the tests are not hard. You'll do reading about twice a week which usually take me an hour but are only 4 questions and if you skim the reading you'll het 100- and the lowest two are dropped. The reading are always genuinely interesting. You'll do 4 short papers which require no research besides a few 2 minute interviews with your friends. I highly recommended this class, and if you ask anyone about Kevin they'll say the same thing!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - TAKE THIS CLASS NO QUESTIONS!!!! He is the best professor he TRULY cares about his students. Class is very fun to attend! He even wore a robe to class and shaved his leg once to help us better understand sociological concepts! Gives students lots of opportunities to participate and even go on stage and talk to the class about experiences. The concepts I learned in this class not only help in school but in everyday life. He truly teaches his students how to walk in the shoes of others. The course work is VERY easy. Yes, you have to do readings for quizzes and learning projects which are basically essays but if you try you will get an A. The exams are SO EASY not because he makes them easy but because you truly understand the concepts after watching the lecture. I could go on all day talking about how fun this class was and how Kevin is such a great teacher so overall take my advice and register for SOC 1305!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is the best. I went into Soc thinking I would not enjoy it, but it was 100% my favorite class. There are 3 learning projects, where you have to interview people about certain topics and write an essay about their responses and some readings with 4 multiple choice questions to go with it. The learning projects were so interesting and the readings were relevant to what we were learning in class. If my major wasn't already difficult, I would consider getting a minor in Sociology. Highly recommend taking Kevin!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Absolutely wonderful teacher. I really didn't want to take Sociology but after taking his class I wanted to change my major to Sociology. Only issue I had was that he did not curve my grade even though I needed only one more point to get an A. Ended up with an A-  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Hands down the best professor I've ever had. Makes every class so fun, we don't have exams we have "learning celebrations," and he makes it a point to know every student's name. Truly wants to be everyone's friend. Most entertaining class ever. I would do anything to take Kevin again  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Intro to Sociology - Kevin and Jason both taught this class extremely well. In regards to their ability to make the class interesting and fun, they're a 10/10. Kevin is a great guy with a big heart and he cares about ALL of his students. He LOVES the material and it shows in every class period. The material however, in how they present it, is manipulative. They present their alt-left political viewpoint in connection with the material nearly every class day. I understand that a lot of academia faculty across the nation tend to be left leaning, but so far through my college experience, I have never seen more politically biased material. The key terms were made to back socialist type ideas that even the most rudimentary of minds could pick apart. To conclude the semester, in the last 5 minutes of class Kevin went on (very emotionally) about Parkland and how we need to care for each other which in my opinion, could have been left out. Despite the lack of necessity for a sociology degree let alone a class in the modern age, Kevin was great to be around and if you have to take a sociology class I'd highly recommend him.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - I took this class fall of 2017 and he was very interesting and funny but is hella obsessed with tattoos. you have 3 papers throughout the course that are based on looking for pictures of tattoos and applying sociological concepts to them. It is an easy class if you know the definitions of everything. He has clicker reading quizzes over articles every once in a while, as long as you read they're not hard. I studied the night before for an hour and got an A. Overall he's a fun sociology prof, just be careful to put your correct form on the scantron; hes wont fix it if you put the wrong one.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Kevin is an AWESOME teacher!!! If you can take him, I highly recommend you do so. He really cares about his class. He tries to get to know everyone even though he has a ton of students. He is engaging and class is never boring. His tests and clicker quizzes are fair as long as you pay attention, read the articles, and take good notes you'll be fine! I will really miss this class!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:soc1305 - I definitely recommend taking Kevin for soc!!! He is so nice and makes class really interesting. Tests are not difficult at all if you just study your notes. There are clicker quizzes almost every class from the readings, but they weren't difficult and didn't affect your grade too much. if you can, definitely take kevin, he is my favorite professor at baylor so far!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Kevin is the most intentional, respectful, and engaging teacher I've had yet at Baylor. He approaches controversial topics in the most God-focused, respectable way and makes sure that his students feel comfortable. He's incredible and I'm hoping to take another of his classes soon!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Best professor I have taken at Baylor. Take KEVIN. Not only is this class interesting and fun, but Kevin makes you look forward to learning Sociology. He lets the class decide how many exams there will be. His exams are very easy if you study. I got 2 100's and a 98. There is no book but he does assign articles for you to read. He gives "learning checks" during class over the articles using the clicker devices. So fun. Amazing person. He keeps it real so be ready to give your opinion as well!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Kevin is the man, no doubt about it. He is known to his students as Kevin, no formalities. This class is pretty easy, there are 200+ kids in it and it is super fun, he does some outrageous/hilarious things in class. There is plenty of audience participation as well and he sometimes asks students to conduct little skits that are applicable to what is being taught at the moment. He calls on people to share experiences or answer questions so be on your toes and pay attention. Uses PowerPoints for lectures. He puts outlines of notes on Canvas so go print them out and fill them out while he lectures. For homework, he'll have you go online and read articles. Read them because there are clicker quizzes every class. He makes you join a Baylor affiliated group and write two or three papers about them, which are not hard at all, a couple pages of responding to some questions that he has about the group. These papers are related to what Kevin is talking about in class at that point in time. They are usually due a day or two before the test so it is super helpful to do them not only for the grade but also because it will remind you of the material that you've learned, which will be what is on the test. There were three or four tests, all multiple choice and super easy if you pay attention and fill out the notes. I really earned an A- in this class but there is no selection for an A- on here, only an A. I would've gotten an A if my clicker hadn't stopped working. So make sure you've got a working clicker or else there is nothing to be done if your answer doesn't take. Overall, this is a super fun and easy class so take Kevin cause he's straight cash homie.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Hands down the best professor ever. His class is a blast and worth going to. You'll learn so much. Take him!!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Kevin was easily one of the best professors at Baylor. He is so passionate about teaching and his students, it's inspiring. His class was extremely easy. We usually had an article to read to take short quizzes over each day, but that's about it. We had 3 short papers over an organization we joined in our semester, but those were also easy. His tests were very easy, as well. Definitely an easy class, but don't blow it off. This class was really great and I learned a lot. Definitely recommend him 100%.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin makes Sociology captivating and fun. He takes the time to talk with students and remembers names, even in a class of 235 students! He assigns readings almost every class, but they are short and easy to read. The learning checks cover the readings, and they reappear on tests. As a class, you get to collectively choose the amount of "learning celebrations" (tests) you have. He holds review sessions before each test, and as long as you pay attention in class, the tests are easy. He is one of the most influential professors I have ever had. I you get the chance, take Kevin! You won't regret it!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. D is probably the most fun professor I've ever had. Take Intro to Soc or if you can take him at a higher level, I'd seriously recommend him. He is very passionate about his subject, has detailed and engaging presentations, is usually available, and definitely cares about each student in the class. He is also one of the most laid back people I've met at Baylor, and that includes students!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Kevin is an amazing professor, and i would take this class 100 times if i could, every day was amazing and actually memorable. Also he teaches in ways that make concepts stick without you having to study. The only downside is there are 200 students in the class and bc of that it is very hard to get into direct contact w him and you usually end up talking to one of the TA's instead. I hated writing paper 2 in this class, Deviance made me feel so awkward. Everything else was great and not difficult.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is probably the most amazing professor I have had in all my years. He is so funny and entertaining, it literally doesn't even feel like you are in class. He does some crazy stuff to keep you on your toes and laugh, every class is different so you'll never want to miss it. He's genuine and truly cares, he memorizes everyones name, and will take time before class to have conversations with everyone. He talks and gives notes in class, he doesn't post powerpoints, and his tests are from his notes which are always multiple choice. Its not hard, 3 small papers and 4 exams (which he let us as a class decide on). If you don't even need this class for your major I still recommend taking it, you'll be so happy that you did.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Greatest professor/person I've even met in my life! He's so genuine and makes your class feel like a family. He does the craziest sh** I've ever seen a teacher do and you'll be laughing almost every day in his class. His tests are pretty easy and the reading quizzes are even easier! If you ever have trouble with anything, you can easily approach him because he literally cares about all his students and remembers everyone's name. Do not even consider taking anyone else besides Kevin!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is a fantastic professor. He keeps you engaged during class, referencing current events, TV, and pop culture to help teach the information. We had four tests and four papers. The tests were pretty straightforward and all multiple choice. If you studied the main terms and ideas, you'd make an A. The papers took a little more effort, but he made it very clear what was expected. They were no longer than three or four pages. If you at least tried to follow the guidelines, you made an A. Easy class. Super interesting.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc 1305 - STOP don't even read all of the reviews...go register for his class NOW! Kevin is incredible. It took me a while to get used to calling him by his first name but that is all he would accept. He literally makes Sociology so much fun; I even considered adding Sociology as a minor. This will be the easiest and most fun class of your collegiate career!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Intro to Sociology: Dr. Dougherty is an excellent teacher. He lets students call him Kevin to make the class more casual. The class is for the most part easy. Homework consists mainly of a reading assignment once or twice a week. Most readings are short sociology journal articles that are surprisingly interesting (and I'm no sociologist). Dougherty gives quizzes over the readings. They are usually 3 to 4 questions and usually straightforward (very easy if you did the reading). Out of 10+ quizzes I think there are 2 "gotcha" questions, and he drops a few of the lowest quiz grades anyways. There are 2 exams and a final. The 1st exam was somewhat tricky. Definitely go to the review sessions. The 2nd Exam and the Final were very easy (made 100 and 98 respectively). If you pay attention in class (which is very entertaining to say the least) and take reasonably good notes, and study your notes you should be fine. There is no reason to make anything less than an A. Also several short papers (3 or 4 if I remember right). They are graded on a 15 point scale. If you follow directions you get full credit. Graduate students usually grade them. Formatting and spelling are not emphasized (he isn't an OCD grader and this isn't an English class). In short, the class is very interesting and rewarding (Kevin is awesome) and has a very light courseload. You will learn a lot without a lot of work.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1301 - I quit reading for this class after a while because the quizzes usually are common sense and you dont even need to have read. The tests are the same way, I made a 100& 95 on the first two and a 100 on the final. The papers are really easy too. Basically if you take this class and DONT get an A you shouldn't be in college at all. Dougherty is really awesome too, as everyone else has said, I honestly did look forward to class everyday (:  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - He is just great! Funny, nice guy who makes his class easy and understandable. Tests are so easy. I mean it is so simple. Take him! He will teach and make it a great class to sit in.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is definitely a must-take!! He makes sociology a very interesting class by engaging with students every class and using interesting examples in his teachings. His tests are all multiple choice and pretty easy. You do have readings every week and must read them for the quizzes. My quiz grades did bring me down, only because I wouldn't read too thoroughly. He is a very friendly guy, and I'm sure everyone who takes his class admires him as a professor and person!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:SOC 1305 - I absolutely loved Kevin! He allowed us to call him Kevin instead of Dr. Dougerty. This was the one class I was always excited for when I woke up in the mornings. The readings aren't too long and usually interesting. You gotta read because he will do attendance quizzes (at least 2 questions) everyday. You want to be there but those quizzes won't really damage your grade. As long as you are there in class taking notes, you should be able to do really well on the test! The 2 tests and final were pretty easy since they normally come from his lectures and sometimes from the readings. He is a very enthusiastic professor and does his best to memorize all of the students' names to place value in each and everyone of us. He definitely pulls off some unexpected things but they are so hilarious! I would take this class every semester if I could or at least have Kevin as my professor every semester haha. He really does care about his students and wants you to be involved with the class as well. The BEST professor I've had so far at Baylor as a sophomore.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - I have never had a teacher like Kevin in my entire life!! He is definitely a genuine person... and his class was totally worth taking and always entertaining and interesting. He is a great lecturer so trust me, you will never be bored in class, he always seemed to have something up his sleeve. The tests weren't bad, a made A's on all of them and his class was the first time I've ever made a 100 on a college exam. Just take good notes during lecture and you should be fine. The quizzes always got me though, they are usually only 4 questions and I always seemed to miss one... just keep up with the readings for those quizzes because I don't think he drops any, and there's no textbook for class, just the readings he posts on Blackboard which can be pretty lengthy (up to 30 pages). You have 4 papers that really aren't that bad... just follow the instructions and listen to what he wants from your paper. You have to buy a clicker for the quizzes and attendance. There were also multiple guest speakers that came to class so there was always something to spice up the class somehow, it was far from monotonous and boring, I never really knew what to expect. But I would definitely recommend taking this class, he is absolutely a great professor bar NONE. He tries to learn everyone's name (and there were almost 300 people in his class) so you can tell he definitely wants to get to know his students. Kevin is awesome. People who weren't even in his class would come just to sit in on one of his lectures, and if you take his class you will see why!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - This is the best class I've ever taken! It was ALWAYS fun and the workload was really easy. The quizzes aren't too hard and if you go to the review sessions, you'll make an A on your exams with no problems. GREAT teacher. TAKE THIS CLASS! You won't regret it!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Intro to Soc - Kevin is amazing!!! He was by far one of my favorite profs last semester. He is engaging and funny and really takes an interest in you. He knows what he is talking about and you can tell he loves sociology. You have 4 tests and 4 papers. tests come straight from the powerpoint and the assigned readings. There is no textbook but the book we do read is really interesting.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Best professor by far. super funny. easy workload. very interesting class and teaching style. take him take him take him! one of my favorite professors by far.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Sociology - He kept everything INTERESTING. My Fall 2011 semester was full of snore worthy profs. He's the only one that kept my attention. Plus, he let my boyfriend sit-in on a bunch of classes. He's the best. CHOOSE KEVIN! Ps...there's a video of him on YouTube titled "Baylor Sociology Strip". Yes. He's awesome. And fairly hot.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - BEST TEACHER I'VE HAD AT BAYLOR. He is such a nice man, and is so passionate about what he teaches and cares so much for his students. The TA's were as nice and helpful as he was! He also is such a fair teacher in his grading. I strongly recommend him, and would take him again in a heartbeat.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - I was a sociology major going into this class, but he just made me that much more sure about my major. This was my favourite class fall semester; he’s dynamic, energetic and loves his subject, and it’s contagious. The other reviews have covered the bases well. There were visitors in class almost every day that had heard about it and come to see what the buzz was about, for good reason. Kevin is awesome, great at teaching, and loves his students. There were about 200 people in my class, and he knew almost everyone’s name by the end of the semester. There’s a bit of reading every night and short quizzes every day in class, but if you do the reading and pay attention in class, they’re easy. Tests are multiple choice and you’ll definitely have to have a good understanding of what’s talked about in class in order to do well. I didn’t think they were that hard, though. Also, there are three essays throughout the course, but they’re very formulaic. Follow the formula the way he says to and you’re golden. Lastly, a note from my friends in the class who were non-majors: that he helped them understand everything, so if you need a social science credit, try this class. It’s hard not to love it. I wish he taught something other than intro—I’d take his class again in a second.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - The most fun class I have ever taken. He makes the class so enjoyable. The tests are very straightforward. If you attend class and take decent notes you should do well on the tests. People would come in and sit in on the classes just because they heard how fun they were. If you can fit his class into your schedule it is a must!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Awesome professor. All the other comments hold true, definitely take this class if you can. Study hard because it can be an easy A. I mean we had cupcakes and brownies one day? Take the class people.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Kevin is one of the best professors I have ever had! He is so skilled at was he does. He is funny, interesting, and extremely captivating! He has examples for everything you learn which is really helpful when studying. Take Kevin! He is amazing!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc 1305-03 - Kevin is an amazing professor. His class is absolutely amazing and always looked forward to going to his class! His class will keep you entertained. This class has a low workload. Class is composed of 3 tests (including the final) and 2 paper grades worth 20% of the grade and 30% is from quizzes. You take a quiz every class period from the article he posts online. The articles are extremely long for a 2 question quiz, so I never bothered to read them. Also for his tests, do not study just the terms, be able to apply them to things in everyday life. My grade did not turn out I wanted to but was my favorite class. Study for the test if you want an A.   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:Soc 1305 - Kevin was amazing! There are a ton of readings and quizzes over ever single one. When it gets around to reading the books, it is A LOT of reading but it is worth it. The books actually have a meaning behind them. Kevin's first test was the hardest one because you have to get use to the type of questions he uses. Don't just know definitions, know how to actually use them in everyday life! Kevin is crazy amazing. TAKE HIM!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc 1305 - BEST TEACHER THAT I HAVE EVER HAD! I actually looked forward to his class every week. He is friendly, talkative, funny, interesting, interactive with his tudents, and fun. It will be the funnest class you've ever had. Do it.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:intro - Kevin is one of the best professors on campus. he does as much as he can to get to know you. if you fail his class, you either have to be absent, blind,or deaf.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - KEVIN IS AMAZING! without a doubt, my favorite prof ever. I dont even know where to begin. Every class was entertaining and i learned so much from Kevin's teaching. He truly loves what he does and wants you to love the class and I guarantee you will. Definitely take Kevin! I looked forward to going to class and too see what he would do. We had a couple of guest speakers who were very intersting also. Do the readings and take the online quizzes. They are not hard if you read the articles, most of which are pretty cool.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Absolutely amazing teacher! You will rarely be bored in this class. The topics and readings were very interesting. He is very passionate about his students learning the material and will do outrageous things to make a point. The class was very easy, just take notes and know the concepts and you will do great. I highly recommend taking him.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Take this professor!!!! I will probably never forget him. He is so dynamic in class, that I never missed a day just to see what we'd be discussing. The class is very interesting and the tests are straight from his powerpoints. He is very fun and entertaining and really cares about the students and the subject he's teaching. The class is not hard.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Just sign up. This is probably the best class I have ever taken, and I ended up in it on accident. If you need a 3 hour elective or are interested in Sociology, take Dougherty. He is the funniest/best teacher I have ever had and will keep you interested the whole semester. He does crazy things to keep his students interested and is extremely interested in his students. The class is not difficult and has a low workload. This was by far my favorite class this semester. Take Dougherty!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - KEVIN IS THE BEST, MOST PERSONABLE TEACHER EVER. He cares about you and cares about your grade. Quizzes and tests are pretty easy because he is such a good teacher. He is so funny and interesting. I actually looked forward to going to class every day. You even get to call him by his first name! He also invites his class to eat dinner and have coffee with him. Take Kevin's SOC 1305 class!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc 1305 - Kevin is great! This was my favorite class of the semester. Some of the readings seem a little tidious but it's better than a textbook. You have a total of three papers (but they offer four so if you do poorly on one you have a chance to redeem yourself), daily quizzes over the reading that you are fairly easy, and three tests (including the final). He made everyday in class entertaining but I still feel like I learned a lot. Very nice man with a lot of personality. Even if youaren't particularly interested in sociology, I'd recommend this course. Take him if you can!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is an amazing teacher. I actually looked forward to coming to class every day just to see what crazy things he would do. There isn't much work, but I learned the hard way that it is important to read the articles before each class. I did at the beginning of the semester, then forgot one day but still got 2/2 on the quiz, so I decided that I didn't need to read anymore. Unfortunately I stopped getting 2's and got a lot more 1's and 0's. I got A's on both of the tests and a 49/50 on the final, but overall I ended up 1 point short of getting an A. I was pretty upset and I emailed him, but he said he had to stick to the point scale from the syllabus. I was a little frustrated because I had been in class every day and had even helped out with in class drama, but I understand his reasoning. Although my grade didn't turn out how I had hoped, Kevin is the best professor I have had at Baylor so far. He makes class fun, and really wants to get to know his students outside of class. He tried hard to learn our names and by the end of the semester knew almost all 200. The class isn't a blowoff, you will have to work a little, but the articles are interesting so it's really not bad. If you are going to take Sociology, definitely take Kevin!   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Soc 1305 - Kevin is THE BEST PROF I HAVE EVER HAD! If you need a social science, and you don’t take Sociology with Kevin, then you are insane. This is one of my favorite classes. Kevin (AKA Dr. Dougherty but he wants you to call him Kevin) is an awesome prof because 1. He genuinely cares about his students 2. He teaches Sociology in a fun, energetic entertaining way 3. I actually LEARNED. We had about 130 students in our class and he literally knows everybody’s names by the end of the semester! So the format of the class is, 22 quizes (so pretty much a quiz everyday & he drops 2), 3 papers super easy (2 pages in length and there is a fourth one that was optional for replacement), and a non-comprehensive final, so in short…this class is a piece of cake! The quizzes come from the reading of case studies online, which are for the most part pretty short. The great part is the quizzes are 2 questions each and they are usually common sense. During the semester he had us read 2 books (all I did was skim both books and I got 100s on almost all the quizzes.) The 3 papers are simple. Just do exactly what he tells you. Write on the subject, do the correct paper formatting, and don’t screw up grammar—you will be golden! The tests aren’t hard just memorize your notes and use a lot of common sense on the test. I recommend going back over the test when you’re done because that is usually when I noticed that I had made several careless mistakes. The final is the exact same as the first 2 tests so don’t worry. Kevin is just absolutely fantastic; I wish I were back in that class right now. I almost switched my major to Sociology because of him. PLEASE TAKE HIM! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! Easy, fun A :)   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - kevin is freaking awesome. take him! his tests are a little difficult, but still. TAKE HIM!   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - TAKE DOUGHERTY!!!! If you read previous comments, about how his class is a lot of work for a 1305 class, he changed the format this semester (Spring 2009)so it's much easier in my opinion. We ONLY had to write 3 papers (2 pages in length), and the fourth one was an option if you wanted it to replace one of the other three. Last semester supposedly his classes had to write 7 papers or something. He has two tests, and a final. The final isn't comprehensive. Last semester I think they just had two tests(?) He is so youthful and energetic and wants you to call him Kevin instead of Dr. Dougherty. He really takes initiative to learn everyone's name which really shows he cares about his students. He really likes class interaction so a lot of times he makes student panels and we have class discussions. Some things I would say to watch out for is..don't be lazy and not read the readings. They aren't THAT long and in the long run they really affect your grade. They are only two point quizzes and sometimes are specific questions and sometimes they are kind of concept questions so make sure you understand the reading. He drops two of your lowest ones. The tests are all about concepts and definitions. The first one I would say is the hardest just cause you need to learn the format of his tests and how he asks questions. I did minimal studying, maybe an an hour and a half at the most for each test. He said in class the best thing is to create an example and understand how it relates to it and you will understand it a lot better. His tests aren't about memorizing at all, it's all about understanding the concept and applying it to a situation. I studied for about a good solid hour and made a 98 on the final. TRUST ME, his class is fairly easy but on top of that it's sooo interesting, and with the amount of money you are paying at Baylor you mind as well enjoy the class. I would definitely recommend him.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin really is as good as everyone says he is. This is the only class I've had so far where I never looked at the clock once the entire semester. I also rarely actually studied for this class, because he taught the material in such an interesting and effective manner that I was able to remember almost everything with minimal review. Just one note about the papers-it is not as much about format as it is about content. He and his teaching assistants are willing to help you if you have any trouble with them, so don't use the papers as an excuse to either not take Kevin or get a low grade in his class. They are not that hard, whether you like writing or not. He is really personable and takes time to really get to know each of his students individually. He and I still talk a lot even though I'm no longer in his class, nor am studying sociology. In fact, sometimes I go in and sit in on his class this semester just because I like his teaching style so much.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is the best teacher that I have had at Baylor so far. He has lots of energy and loves sociology and his students. There are several very short papers that you can do well on if you just pay attention to what the promt asks. If you ever have any questions or trouble he is more than willing to help.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Definitely entertaining, engaging, makes you excited about sociology. There are only two tests (a midterm and final) that were REALLY easy (multiple choice, basically just definitions), but there are 7 papers. Two of the papers had to be 5 pages, and the other 5 papers only had to be 500 words, but all were moderately difficult. Most of your grade comes from the papers, so make sure you do well on those. Other than that, TAKE KEVIN!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc Stats - Absolutely the best professor i've ever had at baylor! He makes class incredibly enjoyable and fun! he's such a good guy too! he's very helpful and will do whatever he can to help everyone in the class....it doesn't matter what he's teaching, take it!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:social stats - Kevin was so helpful and fun to have class with that I almost forgot the math part of this class. I'm an ARC major and Kevin made this class not only bearable but actually enjoyable when i was expecting pain. I'm taking him again for SOC 1305 to get my basic req out of the way, if that tells you anything.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:SOC 1305 - For freshman year first semester I strictly went by bubooks.com to register for classes.. including kevin. Every single one of my classes have been great and entertaining but I HAVE to preface you on kevin's class so you will not be mislead like I was. I am making a low B in this class because his TA grades the papers who is a grad student (she's a hippy... her daughter's name is olive.....) These papers do not follow the regular english standard, they follow some mystical sociology standard that I have not mastered (even though I am receiving a 98 in english..) This class entails 11 quizzes (3 points each) and he drops the lowest score, 7 papers worth 10 points each except the first was worth 5 points, a midterm worth 50 points and the final worth 50 points. The papers have honestly killed my grade, no matter what I do, I cant seem to get above a 7 point average which is frustrating when your professor who has a PHD puts your papers grade in some silly grad students hands. This class was not that entertaining to me, Kevin creeped me out a bit and is a little odd. His discussions never fly off the ground and class discussion becomes mundane. Overall, I would not reccommend this class because I followed all the comments below and I was THOROUGHLY disappointed in what I got.   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - EXCELLENT teacher! He has been enthusiastic since day one, chooses interesting discussion topics and is very friendly. There are 7 papers but they are 2 pages each, 2 tests and little 3 question quizes over readings sometimes. you HAVE to get him for intro to sociology! He is the best teacher and will keep you interested; you'll learn alot!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:intro to sociology - ok if you are taking this class seriously take this guy! he is sooo awesome! the class: couple of 3 point quizzes(real easy, just read the articles) like 7 papers(one was like 5 pages but the rest were 2 so really easy!). 2 tests(midterm and final). study for the tests. but seriously this teacher is sooo cool! class discussions are awesome because they get super intense and everyone gets involved and he is really outgoing! highly recommend it! seriously!   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:SOC 1304 - WOW. Doughtery is excited about sociology and excited about teaching. The first day he introduced the class star wars style and everyday he somehow is still excited. This is a very interesting class and he is the only teacher to take. (The others use textbooks, he uses case studies). He doesn't shy away from controversy and you will learn a lot. The only downside is the 7 papers (only two pages, not too hard though).  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - This is one of my favorite classes that I have taken this far. He is an amazing professor. He is funny and keeps you interested in the material. You never know what to expect when you show up for class. One day he came as Napoleon Dynamite and then another day he poured a glass of water on himself. He loves to get the class involed and make them act out crazy stuff. He gives three tests with reviews that aare pretty easy. He also gives some quizzes but you can usually guess a 100. You have got to take this Professor!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - kevin is the best! he doesnt ever take attendance, but the class is so fun that you dont want to miss it. tests are very easy if you go to class. i only studied for the 1st exam and the rest i just took from what i had learned in class. he relates a lot of the class to everyday things that anyone can understand. he's real good with the students and cares about them, and tries his best to know everyone on a first name/ more personal than professor to student way. exams are 50 questions multiple choice... as easy as it gets. hes a great professor and makes this clas a great class to take with him  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1301 - I dont know if im just an idiot but this class was not easy for me! I got a 60 on the first test. An 90 on the second, and a 70 on the last one. All three I studied for! Lol I can see how they would be easy but they were applying terms instead of just knowing them. I need to make a 96 on the final in order to get a B! I am banking on the fact that i heard his finals are made from ONLY the old tests which he lets us keep! Lets hope its true!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:Soc 1305 - I LOVED this class. Kevin knows how to teach. His powerpoints are fun, and easy to understand. Make sure to take notes in class bacause he doesn't post his powerpoint slides on Blackboard. There are pop quizzes but (only 2 questions)they are really easy. Tests are 50 multiple choice questions, and if you do the review (on Blackboard), then you will be fine. Final exam was really easy. I made a 100 on it because all of the questions were from his old tests.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - kevin is an awesome teacher. he is so energetic and fun and you can tell from the very first day of class that he has such a passion for teaching sociology. the application papers and exams and almost-daily pop quizzes are excellent measures of what you have learned. this isnt an easy blow off class, but an easy class where you actually have fun while learning and gaining a lot from.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:soc 1305 - kevin is great! he is so energetic and fun. his exams are REALLY easy if u do the review. just straight definitions. make sure u do the application papers and make sure u come to class as much as u can bc he gives random pop quizzes (only 2 questions though) those points help ur grade alot!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - I loved Kevin! He is so much fun and he actually cares about his students! He likes to get to know everyone's names from the very beginning. He makes the class fun and super easy! Tests are 50 multiple choice and all you need to know is the definitions. I loved this class! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND KEVIN!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is AWESOME! I would highly recommend him. His class fun and interesting, he shows viedeo clips fairly often. You have to write 5 one page papers throughout the semester, but they are easy because you can really write about anything. Also, he drops a test grade (including the final). You won't regret Kevin!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc 1305 - Not just one of the best teachers I've ever had but one of the best people I have ever known. This guy is a joy to be around even early in the morning. You will learn a lot, have a great time and barring 0 work ethic you should make an A. Take him.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 3402 - Kevin is a awesome teacher and he is very funny and helpful. He drinks more coffee than anyone I know, so you know he's overly excited. You have homework but if you get everything wrong you still get credit for it. I did kinda bad on my first test because I did'nt study but on my second test Kevin was very helpful in explaning everything to me and I passed. I hate math but this class was ok. Lab sucks. If you have to take Buster, he really sucks. You might as well teach yourself.  - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:1305 - Take this guy for a class. He's awesome. i stayed awake in his class almost always, and he really does want us to learn!!! Take his class if you ever have the chance. It's a pretty easy A and is as fun as it gets.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - K.D. was pretty cool I suppose. Sometimes he was a bit over the top with his lectures. If you are interested in seeing the world from different perspectives this is a great class. As long as you listen in class and take notes you are pretty sure to get an A. Also, I had the wrong edition of the book and did fine...probably because we really didn't need it! UGH! I still read the chapters though.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc 3402 - kev claims to "love statistics." worship would probably be the more appropriate verb choice to describe his relationship with statistics. if he could chain himself up to one of the trees outside burleson and refuse to leave until eta squared became the US national PRE measure, he'd do it in a heartbeat and never stop smiling. that being said, the man is very easy to talk to, helpful, engaging with students, and a very good lecturer. don't bother getting either texts for the class, i only touched them after the first week in order to look in the appendicies for the various tables. he provides all the equations and tables for each test. he clearly explains everything in class you need to know, but you do have to fill in the notes he leaves on blackboard because they are incomplete (thus no need for the texts). his class reminded me of 24 the series, because if you missed a class, he spent the first 10 minutes of the next class going over what he lectured over in the previous class. but he is no jack bauer. he's more positive and smiles more than anyone i've seen on campus, and jack for that matter. kev enjoys talking about his daughters, they seem like pretty sweet kids. he gives out 10 homework assignments graded based on completion only, and gives multiple in-class exercises that mimic what is on the tests. 3 tests, no final, and also a group analysis project based of the 1998 GS survey. it is not that hard at all, and half your grade comes from your group rating your participation in the project. he grades somewhat confusingly on the 2nd and 3rd test, but other than that he is pretty easy in his grading scheme. all in all, an easy and entertaining class at times. the lab is pointless. sorry buster  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - His class is an easy A. study your note and textbook and you would be fine. If you dont study you wont pass the class. there is no two way about it. His teaching is entertaining that even the less knowledgeable person in the world will understand. Take this man and you wouldnt regret it. I often wish I was related to him. He is great and is willing to help you. I just like this man. I cant just emphasize it. again as I said there is no two ways to it, there is no luck. If you read i promise you would make an A  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin, as he likes you to call him, is an awsome professor! He knows exactly how to teach the material. Whatever your learning style, he can reach you. The exams were not bad at all. Each is multiple choice, and you get to drop one as well. Know the notes and you will be fine. There are weekly quizzes (2 questions each), over reading and other notes. These are easy easy! Overall, this is such a fun class full of suprises and many laughs!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:intro - excellent class. three words: exciting, entertaining, and informative. Kevin is such a great teacher that you won't even need to study!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. Dougherty is amazing! He is the greatest teacher at Baylor, in my opinion! His tests are more application than definitions, but he's available the day before a test somewhere on campus for you to come and ask questions. His class was the first class of the day for me, and he started my day off just right! Take Soc 1305!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - He is an amazing teacher!!!!! If you have the chance to take his class you should. He really wants the students to learn the material and he is very original in how he gets the information across. He also is super funny and pretty much the best ever!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - oh my goodness!!! Take this class!!! Professor Doughtery is one of the best, if not the BEST professor I have had at Baylor. He makes the class so personable, by remembering each of his students first names. His lectures are interesting: however, you must study fairly hard for his tests or you won't do well--they are more application questions not term questions. Overall, this class and his teaching style is AMAZING. Please-take this class. You will LOVE it!   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - He is an awesome professor and has A LOT of energy. The quizzes are not hard as long as you know the bold terms in the chapters and the papers are pretty easy too. However, his test always kicked my butt make sure you give yourself at least a couple hours to study for it because if not, they will kick you in the butt. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - I'm telling you, TAKE KEVIN DOUGHERTY! This was such a great class...the best class I've ever had @ Baylor. Not only is the class VERY entertaining (for those of you who took the class, you know what I'm talking about)...it's also really easy. I just took the final and it was verbatim off of the previous tests. Also Kevin really finds time to get to know his students. He's always meeting people for coffee or lunch and out of a class of 100+, he knew every single person's name. This class won't dissapoint.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Soc1305 - This was my first class this semester and already I can tell that this teacher is one of the best I'll ever have while I'm here. Why? Kevin makes the class fun and engaging while at the same really makes you think and care about the subject at hand. For the love of God, and Baylor, take Kevin Dougherty  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:SOC 1305 - Kevin is one of the most casual and interesting professors I have ever had. He encourages you to feel at home in his class (i.e., drinking coffee, eating breakfast, and stating your mind when you have an opinion). The essays are short and easy. There are only four tests and the lowest one is dropped. The quizzes are two MC questions. If you pay attention to his interesting and animated presentations you will do fine. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone who wants an interesting class.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Intro to Soc. 1305 - This was one of the easiest classes i've ever taken- i have absolutely nothing bad to say about kevin or the entire sociology dept.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Is the easiest and funniest teacher you'll ever have. There are only 5 one page double spaced papers to write and 4 teste. One of the tests is tossed out so if you get good grades on the first 3 then you don't have to take the final. The best thing is that his tests are all MC and come straight from the lectures, so you don't have to study.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Kevin is probably the most entertaining professor I've ever had. If you need to take Intro to Soc or if you just need an extra class to take, I'd highly recommend him. He is very passionate about his subject, has dynamic presentations (some will make you blush!), is always available, and genuinely cares about each student in the classroom. TAKE KEVIN! You won't regret it!   - Grade In Class:B+