Michael Brown is a Sociology professor at Northeastern University rated 3.3/5 by 30 students, with 3.7/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Michael Brown professor reviews and ratings: 3.3/5 from 30 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
You can tell Professor Brown is passionate about what he lectures about, which made class really enjoyable. He often gave us in class activities to do that were actually fun and helpful to learn material. He does not lecture from slides so do not skip class. You do have to read a lot, but the quizzes were fair & the midterm & final were open book.POLS1155 2019-04-16 01:03:10 +0000 UTC
Prof. Brown knows his stuff. Ever wanted to dive deep into economic theory, this is the professor for you. Will spend all the time talking with you as you need. Have a thought, he has a reading for you. His lectures can be a bit wonky and often tangental, but usually very interesting. Don't listen to the nay-sayers - Prof Brown is great.SOC2450 2016-11-24 23:44:35 +0000 UTC
Take his classes!!! My recommendation is if you go to his office hours you are more likely to succeed! He knows his stuff and is incredibly generous. Life is not easy. Neither is his class. You will learn as much as you want to. You just need to make the effort. He is there for you each step of the way. That is what mentoring in education is about.SOCU300 2016-01-18 17:08:19 +0000 UTC
He is one of the most engaged professors I have ever met, and while some students find him pigheaded, I believe that they are misunderstanding him. He has very strong opinions, and if you think you can change his mind, then please don?t take his class, but he is always willing to debate with you, especially if you have opinions opposite of his.SOC1205 2010-12-18 10:06:23 +0000 UTC
I took his social theory class. you need to read the books to do well in this class. His lectures are very confusing and he talks nonstop for the entire class period. the midterm is an in class essay. the final is a take home paper that has no page limit (ive heard of people writing anwhere between 10-30 pages) bottom line: the class sucksSOCTHEO 2009-12-14 11:10:42 +0000 UTC
most of these comments are very accurate. very kind man, the kind of professor that would take the time to ask his students how they're doing before the beginning of class. you may not get an A but you will learn a lot. if you're a conservative evangelical christian don't take one of his classes.SOCU400 2009-10-24 04:42:40 +0000 UTC
Professor Brown is a great person who is more than willing to meet with his students outside of class. If you go visit him outside of class he will really take you seriously and remember your effort. He is not easy to understand, and can be hard to follow, since he jumps from subject to subject without much transition.SOC924 2008-08-13 16:12:47 +0000 UTC
Awesome professor. Knows what he's teaching and teaches theory well. Uses the books well enough, but also uses his own experiences. Definitely ask him about extra credit if you are unhappy with your grade. Awesome for directed studies. Definitely take really good notes, and do the assigned reading. Exams and paper topics are very straightforward.SOCU320 2008-06-08 00:34:38 +0000 UTC
He was often impossible to understand. I have gotten straight A's except for this class, where he often rambled and failed to lecture on topics at hand. His assignments were vague and he often failed to explain what he wanted out of them. I am a liberal but his political rantings were always off topic and confusing.SOCTHSECT 2008-02-04 13:08:44 +0000 UTC
Although at times difficult to understand, I found that he was one of the best professors at NU. His lectures can be really interesting, if you are up on current events and can see the relation to theory. He makes connections to things that are really unique. Def take his class if you can. I also thought he was an easy graderLAWJU300 2007-02-24 15:28:40 +0000 UTC
His class is intimidating at first but he is a lenient grader on his essay tests. Listen as best as you can...make sure to go see him to ask questions- he is refreshingly willing to help and seems to enjoy and sort of chat with students. I wish there were more professors this dedicated.SOCTHRY 2006-11-02 16:03:49 +0000 UTC
Professor Brown is one smart dude. He may sometimes talk too much, but some of his rants can be really interesting. He is actually the only professor ive ever visited outside of class, and we talked for almost an hour. Nicest guy. The class is easy and if youre up for some one-way high-powered Bush-bashing, I highly recommend him.SOCIALTHEORY 2006-03-30 09:45:59 +0000 UTC
This guy should be a spokesman for worst professors ever. His lectures were almost impossible to withstand, correction, they were impossible to withstand. He is extremly opinionated and makes you read about 5 very boring books. Good luck, I wish I never took his course.SOC 2005-01-03 00:04:08 +0000 UTC
Opinionated, but knows his stuff. Try not to fall asleep and listen ..you might learn somethingSOC101 2004-11-02 13:34:35 +0000 UTC
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Michael Brown has an average rating of 3.3/5 from 30 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Michael Brown's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.7/5 based on student reviews.
Michael Brown has taught SOCL2205, SOCL2300, SOCL2450, SOCL7257 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.