Hortensia Amaro is a Public Policy professor at Northeastern University rated 1.5/5 by 3 students, with 4.3/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Hortensia Amaro professor reviews and ratings: 1.5/5 from 3 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
It appears things do not change new state same professor treating students like 5th graders and expecting Doctoral work. Is extremely difficult on readings makes you look like a fool for not reading in front of the whole class. Her lectures are useless in reference to the work you are doing in the class, and I have noticed the same racial issues.SWK665 2014-02-04 20:20:44 +0000 UTC
You can get a good grade if you read the huge amount of reading every day and speak in class. You must go and don't expect too much respect from her. She is rude and has issues with race and gender which is ironic considering the class title. Expect to be treated as a fifth grader and be expected to preform as a graduate student. Terrible!BHSU520 2008-04-17 23:39:45 +0000 UTC
Disrespectful of students and their time. Assigns an overwhelming amount of readings, and must be prepared to discuss them in class each day or else sacrafice your grade. If you aren't a talker, don't even bother, You won't be able to get higher than a C+.BHS520 2007-12-10 18:17:25 +0000 UTC
Hortensia Amaro has an average rating of 1.5/5 from 3 student reviews.
Hortensia Amaro's classes have a difficulty rating of 4.3/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.