TLDR: A man with a pony tail who does not care if you live or die.

First, thank god there were a lot of football players in our class. Their collective CTE saved the class curve. I will say that the professors curve was a lot of our saving grace.

My TA was amazing and their work in discussion was the main way I understood the marital. The professor is not terrible at lecturing you just have to pay attention and do the reading. It is theory so it is going to be naturally difficult.

My one issue with the professor was at office hours he was very rude when you came for questions. I left his office hours more confused on the material. My TA was my main teacher.

This is one of those classes where you just do not have time to complain. You just have to rally and get the work done. If you have any ounce of literacy you can take this class.

By no means is this class going to be easy, no one should expect an easy A in any kind of theory class especially where the material can be super heavy and sometimes feel intangible. However, Professor Yeritsian is very fair and very helpful whenever students feel stuck or need clarification in certain areas of the material. This class, and all his classes, are made up of three modules (assessments) which makes the exams and studying for them less overwhelming because the content is not as heavy as a class that might be made up of just a midterm and a final. The readings are also essential to the classes and the exams, and I promise you if you take the time to do the readings that are an hour at most that they will make the lecture more cohesive and you will be successful on the exams and quizzes. I think that Professor Yeritsian's class structure has set me up for success in all my other classes as well, and that if you engage with him during the lecture and outside of class with him in office hours you will do just fine. He is always willing to go over concepts again whenever something is unclear or needs to be expanded upon which is great. If you took 101 with him then I would recommend taking 102 with him again because the class structure being the same is also extremely helpful.

You need to really study and ask a lot of questions for this class. The class is heavy with material and can sometimes be too much to remember or understand. It was 3 test for each section and discussion attendance. That is it, nothing extra that can help with boosting your grade.

Meh. He is a good professor, but he goes quickly. I also am not a fan of pop-quizzes on the readings in class. I am also not a fan of him deciding to make the exams more difficult after we did well on the first one. This professor is HARD. You have to do the complicated readings, attend lecture, and study hard. The readings he assigns are insufferable. They are not fun to read, and extremely academically wordy. However, the class is curved, so that makes a big difference. It's an exam based class, so the entire grade is based off of three tests and the pop-quizes. You can't really miss a class because there could always be the chance of a pop-quiz. There was no extra-credit. This class is fine. You will survive, but it won't be a walk in the park. Not my favorite style class, but not the worst I've had. I am just so glad I am done with this course. I probably wouldn't choose this professor again.

If you are thinking about taking Sociol M176 with Professor Yeritsian, I cannot recommend it enough. It was one of the most meaningful and intellectually rewarding classes I have taken in college.

First off, everyone learns differently and meshes with different teaching styles–so the only real way to know if a class is right for you is to take it yourself. That said, I can speak from personal experience when I say that Professor Yeritsian is one of the most impactful professors I have ever had. His classes are challenging, yes, but in the way that college should be: they ask you to think deeper, study differently, and really engage with the material.

Some students have left negative reviews saying he “does not help” or “is not engaging”–but I have to strongly disagree. He absolutely lays out a clear and structured path through the course. The difference is that he expects you to meet him there. He provides detailed slides, study outlines, and frames the content in a way that makes everything build on itself. It is up to you to take that framework and do something with it–to sit with the material, make connections, and ask questions. And if you do? He is always available to talk, clarify, or help you think through ideas. His office hours are some of the most stimulating conversations I have had, and I always leave them feeling more grounded in the material.

I had taken his Sociol 101 class before this one, so I knew what I was getting into. That class changed how I study, how I think, and honestly, how I see the world. It was the first time in college that I found myself excited to study–genuinely motivated by the content, not by the grade. I found myself constantly talking about what I was learning with friends and family, wanting to share ideas that had stuck with me long after class ended. His teaching made me fall in love with sociology and shifted the course of my academic path.

When I saw he was teaching M176, I enrolled immediately–and it was just as engaging and thought-provoking. The material was complex and layered, but so interesting. I walked away from the class not only having learned a lot, but also having felt that familiar sense of intellectual curiosity and excitement that his teaching brings out. If you are someone who wants to be pushed, who values depth and structure, and who is willing to do the work–this class will not disappoint. Professor Yeritsian’s classes are not just about passing a test; they are about expanding how you think. And that kind of learning stays with you.

Insufferable professor. He was consistently late to lectures and once had the TAs step in to cover for him, which I’m pretty sure violates TA contracts. He also had trouble operating basic technology and once yelled at a TA for accidentally resetting the projector.

The class structure was based on three exams, section participation, and pop quizzes. While I did well on the quizzes, I found some questions unfair—such as asking us to memorize the number of pages in the reading, which seemed completely irrelevant to the actual course material. There were no study guides provided, and the exams were difficult, though I did okay overall.

The professor was often rude to TAs/students, delivered lectures at a fast pace, and the slides were disorganized—if they were even provided at all. Sometimes, he just wrote outlines on the board.

Overall, I would suggest taking this course with another professor, like Speer or Sigmon, who are much more organized and engaging. Luckily, Yeritsian hasn’t taught this course since winter 2024 and I hope it stays that way for the sake of future students.

i really dont know why people antagonize prof. yeritsian. ive had him for 3 courses now and can confidently say he’s one of my favorite professors. ive passed all his classes because i took the time to understand the content. this class in particular was super interesting and intriguing in regards to the material. doesnt assign homework in ANY course (aside from reading). tests can be difficult if you dont study or understand the material but thats why professors have office hours….. he wants his students to do well, makes sure to ask if students had questions throughout the lecture. and usually one or two people raise their hands. if you got the grade you wanted why are you complaining? yall gotta remember we’re in college. not every professor’s the same and they won’t always hold your hand (ur an adult). he’s not an “easy A”, you have to work for it. that is to say, if youre willing to put in the work by doing what you can to understand the course material, everything will be straightforward! id take him had i not finished my soc major requirements.

Overall, the class lacked the necessary support and engagement, and the professor’s teaching style came across as needlessly complicated and overly harsh. I would recommend avoiding Professor Yeritsian unless there is no other option.

Would not recommend this professor. PLS take anyone else for theory…longest 10 weeks of my life.

Great class with a great professor! This class is straightforward and well-organized as it's divided into three modules with an exam for each. Professor Yeritsian explains concepts clearly and is always willing to answer any questions. You can tell that he truly cares about his students and their success. Make sure to complete all the readings and take thorough notes during lecture. To study for exams, I suggest creating a study guide using the key terms and organizing your notes around them. It's a very fair and doable class if you are willing to put in the effort. Highly recommend taking this class with Professor Yeritsian.