3.8

Andrea Rashtian

Psychology - California State University - Northridge

3.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
57%
Would Retake
205
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

57%

Would Retake

205

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She is approachable via person and responds quickly in email

PSY313 - 4.0 rating

Lectures are unhelpful, and she is frequently rude to students having technical difficulties

PSY313 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

40%

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Based on 84 grades
Most common grades:
A (43)
A+ (18)
B (10)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 94 reported grades
A: 43
A+: 18
B: 10
Not sure yet: 8
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Lots of homework (40)
Tough grader (27)
Get ready to read (21)
Participation matters (21)
EXTRA CREDIT (17)
Gives good feedback (15)
Inspirational (13)
Caring (13)
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Ratings by Course

PSYCH302

5.0

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PSY302250

5.0

(1)

PSY250302

5.0

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HUMANDEV

5.0

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PSY155

5.0

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PSYCH

5.0

PSYCH313

4.0

PSY001

4.0

PSY352

3.0

310

3.0

Reviews (205)
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Dec 8, 2004

She is a fabulous and very dedicated teacher. She makes learning fun and strives to meet everyone at their own learning modality. She is confident enough to ask for help to make it even better. This is a teacher you should definitely take.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH250
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 8, 2004

Very cool teacher always willing to help gives you tons of ways to earn extra points. Class was early but overall very helpful and nice. Makes you interest in the class.

5.0
2.0
PSY250
Dec 10, 2004

She is a great teacher, helps you alot, and gives you extra work when needed, come to class her notes help alot on the tests, do process papers, and you will be fine.

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Dec 13, 2004

Very clear as long as you take notes and read the book. Group presentations not so helpful to the overall class.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH302
May 19, 2005

This class is easy as long as u study for the tests. She gives alot of extra credit points, even if u show up for class. shes a very nice lady and help u anytimes. she gives 4 exams and study guides which is about 70% of the exams. As long as u know the material on the study guide your guranteed a good grade. I highly recomend her.

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Jun 3, 2005

She ia a very cool teacher who always willing to help & gives you lots of info & earn extra credit! She is really smart!You won't fail as long as you take the note & read the book! I highly recomend this teacher!!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY250
Sep 27, 2005

She was a very funny teacher, sometimes hard to follow, but nonetheless enjoyed the class and the teacher very much

4.0
5.0
PSYCH
Dec 10, 2005

Overall, she is a good teacher. She also helps you with extra credits.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH250
Dec 13, 2005

She is great. gives so many extra credit opportunities. no need to buy the book. take good notes and be on top of two easy papers and fun group presentation. Easy A class and teacher. I loved her:)

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Dec 16, 2005

Very easy teacher, offers a lot of extra credit, Easy easy easy, follow the review sheets before the test and ace them. Good teacher and very fun in the class.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Dec 23, 2005

great professor! loved the class, never a dull moment, she loves what she does and it shows!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Jan 26, 2006

She's a great professor. Very clear. It's all based on lectures and notes. Go to class and take good notes and you'll be fine. She also gives a study guide before each exam. She's helpful with extra credit too. Take her!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH302
Jan 26, 2006

She is very easy and offers plenty of opportunities to do extra credit. It is an easy "A" as long as you go to class.

4.0
2.0
PSY250
Jan 27, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY302250
Apr 4, 2006

Took her for both classes and was pleasantly surprised at what an awesome person she is! She is definitely one of the best Psych professors and is highly recommended! Easy A if you go to class and do the work!

5.0
1.0
PSY250302
May 1, 2006

She is an awesome instructor. She makes her lectures very clear and thoughtful. If you like to learn, she will defiantly make you do it. She is very knowledge instructor. Take any course with her; I absolutely recommended her.

5.0
3.0
PSY150
May 11, 2006

She is so sweet, smart and helpful. Best Teacher for this subject. Most tests come straight of notes as many are taken in class. She responds to her email quickly and is soooo knowledgable. She makes this class fun!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH250
May 19, 2006

Great teacher, fun! Gives lots of extra credit. HATED the group presentations though, both everyone elses and my own. Not helpful. Other than that I loved the class, and she's really funny.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
May 29, 2006

Best teacher to tkae for the subject! Amazingly clear and consise about what she wants. There is a tiny group project, but if you show up for it and go for 3 minutes she will give you full points! I got an A in the class and didnt even study for most of the tests

4.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Jun 27, 2006

if you want an easy-A class, take this teacher. she adds up points so your final wont hurt your overall grade if you fail. she doesnt give out much work and her tests are easy as long as you read the book. i ditched half of this class and i got an A.

5.0
1.0
HUMANDEV
Jul 14, 2006

Great professor. She is very smart. She will make sure you understand the class. She is hot. Make sure you study and do the assignments and you will have no problem getting an A. I will totally recommend her.

5.0
1.0
DEVPSYCH
Jul 27, 2006

She is a wonderful, kind and intelligent professor. Show up to class, participate, do the small assignments and you'll get a A. She's really devoted to her students and will do everything in her power to help you suceed.

5.0
4.0
PSY250
Nov 16, 2006

An AWESOME professor. Best Psychology class I've taken, and I HATE biological psych. She does move quickly through notes (because she e-mails them to everyone), but other than that, she was funny, involved everyone, and graded VERY fairly. Look for her name in the schedule of classes; take her for ANY psychology class you can: you won't regret it!!

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Nov 17, 2006

take good notes, read your book, and turn in all assignments (10 hw assignments) on time, tests are comprehensive and common sense, lots of speakers come in, experiment requirements are annoying, get them done early in the semester, she is really sweet and lots of fun, FUNNY LADY

2.0
4.0
PSY250
Dec 15, 2006

talks to fast!!hard tests, group prsentations are useless

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Dec 15, 2006

she is down to earth. she will stop lecture if you have a question. not to many assignments and she gives you a review before every test. I would recommend her.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH250
Dec 18, 2006

lectures are ineresting. emails lectures they helps a lot.. Just study and you will pass

5.0
2.0
PSY302
Dec 19, 2006

4 tests + 2 term papers + class presentation + 16 journal entries + class assignments/response papers = lots of unnecessary work even though she grades easily. All lectures are read word for word off of powerpoints that are emailed to you which makes me wonder the point in attending class. It is interesting material and it's a shame that it is no

2.0
4.0
MOTIV352
Dec 23, 2006

I loved 250, but this lady has no idea what she is doing for 352. So disorganized she even lost students class work. She thinks its kindergarden with her little group projects, and she doesnt respond quickly to email. Tests dont reflect lecture. They should have called it Snore 352 instead.

5.0
2.0
PSY250
Dec 27, 2006

she is great and wonderful. very clear and friendly. she uses powerpoint and even emails it to you. 1 presentation, 2 papers, 3 tests, 1 final, and inclass assignments. there were only a few hw assignments which were fill in blanks on diagrams. i highly recommend her

5.0
2.0
PSY352
Dec 29, 2006

Great Professor, I learned a lot, not hard but you have to read in order to get a good grade..Power point lectures!Really nice and helpful.

5.0
4.0
PSY352
Jan 27, 2007

The book sucked ass. It was hella hard to understand although she did her best to put it in EZ terms on her presentations. The tests were challenging so you def need 2 study. She gives lots of xtra credit & group projects but if ur in b/w grades & these xtra pts dont help...ur outta luck. she wont budge on ur grade. u get what u get. life aint fair

4.0
2.0
PSY352
Jan 30, 2007

Dr. Rashtian is extremely helpful & direct. Her class requires attendence, class participation, and some reading. It is not a difficult course by any stretch. The book is somewhat dry, but she does a fantastic job using powerpoint to clarify. The tests are a breeze if you read over your notes! She's nice & goes out of her way to assist her students

5.0
1.0
PSY250
Feb 18, 2007

Dr. Rashtian is very clear and knowledgible in her field. I really enjoyed her class b/c it was underesting as well as not that difficult. She is also pretty funny and has started to use powerpoint as well so she emails all her lectures to you before class. I recommend you take her if possible.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH310
May 22, 2007

I loved her. She is a fair and clear teacher. She doesn't make tricky or hard tests and goes from her slideshows mainly. Really nice person and impressive teacher.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH310
Jun 4, 2007

EASY CLASS... GREAT TRACHER! TESTS ARE VERY EASY. AND SHE DROPS THE LOWEST ONE.

5.0
2.0
PSY352
Jul 4, 2007

She's one of the best professors I have ever had. The study guide is exactly what is going to be on the test. She makes the class fun and interesting. Attending class is important to take notes which are 90% of the tests. I definately recommend her.

5.0
1.0
PSY302
Jul 18, 2007

She's an excellent professor who is dedicated to her students doing well in her classes! I have been her TA for the last 3 semesters and have taken both 250 and 302 with her. No student can complain about her grading because she gives plenty of chances to improve. In addiiton her exams are not difficult and come directly from lecture and book. :)

5.0
1.0
PSY352
Jul 24, 2007

wow!!! she's one of the best professors here... she's very clear and has a great sense of humor!!!! her exams are exactly what she reviews with you on the study guides...man take this class... a real gpa booster

1.0
3.0
PSY250
Aug 12, 2007

this teacher is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo boring.... all you have to do is read the book and you will get an A

5.0
2.0
PSY250
Aug 19, 2007

Dr. Rashtian is really nice. However, the lecture notes are alot and there are about 20 to 25 pages in each lecture...which you muct print out. Her class is boring. She gives many HW assigments and her test are kind of hard. I failed the first two...did good on the final and got a C.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH310N
Oct 8, 2007

she is boring but sheis nice. if you read the book you will get A

5.0
4.0
PSY155
Nov 15, 2007

Shes awesome. She makes it kinda fun

5.0
1.0
PSY310
Nov 27, 2007

Great class, great professor. Show up for lecture, read the chapters, do the work and get an "A".

5.0
2.0
PSY352
Nov 30, 2007

Attendance is important. But its worth it. She's very energetic & knows what she's teaching. Lots of small in-class activities (just simple 1 paragraph writings). You get to set a goal you will strive for throughout the semester. Really fun!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH150
Dec 14, 2007

she is a very great teacher, good at teaching the material and great at finding ways to relate it to the students so they are able to understand it. she doesn't give out too much hw but she does give a lot of extra credit work this helps you out in the long run. great professor overall.

5.0
2.0
PSY352
Dec 17, 2007

Love her. She is very clear and teaches the material so well. Great prof. who cares about her students and genuinely wants them to do well. Intersting subject matter and if you just show up and do the work, you should have no troubles doing well.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH310
Dec 19, 2007

Shes a great teacher! she has a lot of experience in the field so she tells great stories and does a great job of explaining. Her lectures are power point so u dont have to worry about diciphering her hand writing like some other professors.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Feb 19, 2008

The class is easy and interesting. I would recommend taking it. Her study guides are all you need. I read the book a little bit, but her notes are what counts. She makes psych. interesting by including the students into the conversation. I really enjoyed this class. I would recommend taking it. Its fun and easy.

5.0
2.0
PSY310
Oct 4, 2008

Dr. R is really awesome! She knows what she talking about and really professional. If pyschology is your major, take her. She is easy going, doesn't give homework, only worksheets which are true/false on your opinion, tests are easy and she gives a study guide. As long as you show up, print her lecture notes, you will pass for sure.

4.0
3.0
PSY150
Oct 27, 2008

If you want an EASY "A" don't bother taking her. A lot of memorization for tests, not much hwk. 3 tests, and a final. She gives out study guides and emails all of her powerpoints. Take someone easier like Graham... I heard.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Nov 12, 2008

Dr. Rashtian is GREAT ! You don't need the book much. The internet and her powerpoints will be your best buddy for filling in the study guides she gives before each test. She is helpful and you do need to study.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH310
Dec 6, 2008

Dr Rashtianis great. is both assertive, kind and logical. class is easy since she provides lecture and power points. For good grade, you are required to understand the subject and not just memorizing terms. Although I am not a native English speaker, I loved the class. She was very helpful to me. Dr Rashtian, ?Merc= thank you?

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Dec 8, 2008

Excellent instructor that knows so much about Psychology. Makes every meeting interesting. Do not buy the book because you won't need it though she says you will. Go by her powerpoints and fill in the study guide questions and your good to go.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Dec 18, 2008

She is one of the best professors I have had so far. The class is REALLY interesting, and as long as you read through her powerpoints/study guides, you'll do great. You don't need the book. I really recommend her, and I'm even taking her for the psy 250 class next semester.

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Jan 7, 2009

This Professor is great! I took her as a freshman and I had a blast in her class. She uses power point to teach, the book is helpful but not a must I didn?t use it much. She knows what she is talking about and her lectures are super fun. I would recommend her to anyone interested in Psychology or just looking for a good class. One of the best Prof!

3.0
1.0
PSY310
Jan 24, 2009

a well spring of misinformation the BS just flows out of her mouth not sure how she has escaped litigation. easy A but just read the book on your own, to avoid the crap she talks.

5.0
2.0
PSY302
May 24, 2009

She's wonderful, very helpful and answers all of your questions!!! She gives out study guides and does some extra credit.

5.0
2.0
PSY302
May 25, 2009

I truly enjoyed taking her class this past semester. She is easy to talk to and makes the class fun. I think she is so helpful to have her notes online and give study guides. I highly recommend taking her class.

4.0
3.0
PSY302
May 25, 2009

Great teacher. Gives you an opportunity to do well if you do all assignments. Funny teacher.

5.0
3.0
PSY310
Jan 22, 2010

Rashtian is very down to earth, always willing to help, and her classes are for the most part discussion and most of it from her personal experience as a therapist. She has an abundance in knowledge specifically in clinical Psychology. She's an amazing source if clinical Psyche is what you are pursuing. Take her, you won't regret it.

1.0
3.0
PSY302
Jan 29, 2010

First day of class she tells her students in a condescending and negative way that you can't do anything with a BA in Psychology. Wow! What a great way to start a semester and really encourage students! Even if you can't do much with a BA in Psy, it did not need to be stated in a such a manner. She's useless and boring. Stay away!

5.0
4.0
PSY302
Jul 16, 2010

She's a good professor she does leave a lot of hw but she makes the class fun.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH313
Aug 24, 2010

She gives you notes on her moodle page for the class. You need to go to every class to fill in the notes. Her tests are off her notes and journals that you have to read. It's an easy A if you go to class and attend lectures. The way she teaches the material sticks in your head.

4.0
1.0
PSY313
Aug 29, 2010

She is not the best professor but does give you all the note. Make sure to go to class to fill the notes out. Too much online busy work. Do not buy the books, you can find the articles online and they are useless. Her tests are all based off of her notes.

2.0
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PSY313
Dec 14, 2010

Meh teacher. Not sure why people are so fond of her. Definition based memorizing rather than concepts, lecture is a list of facts/names with lacking explanations. Nice enough but nothing amazing, tests seem to punish deeper understanding of the material. If you like kids lectures will be interesting, if not into that = boredom.

4.0
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PSYCH313
Jan 24, 2011

Dr. Rashtian is very nice and her lectures are interesting. You have to earn your grade for this class with many assignments and 2 group projects. Her exam questions can be a bit confusing at times. Just stay on top of your game and you'll do great. She's always there to help.

4.0
3.0
PSY250
Jul 31, 2011

She's a great teacher-knows what she's talking about. She's funny, and likes to keep the class interested. Her homework is helpful in understanding the class more.Take good notes (which is quite easy when it comes to her class). She answers questions and gives clear explanations-making sure you understand.

5.0
4.0
PSY250
Nov 7, 2011

OHmygosh! I <3 this professor, I thought I was going to fail her class bcuz I failed all tests she gave us except the take home test in which I got a B, but somehow I managed to earn a B! HOW? idk don't ask me, I think it's because she gives us random things to do and they are very simple and gives you full credit, even if it's wrong! (: RECOMMEND!

4.0
3.0
PSYCH352
Nov 29, 2011

She is one of the best professors i've had at CSUN. SHE makes class so interesting and fun. I love her!!!! I would recommend her 10 times over. She loves what she does and it shows. I can't say enough good things about her.

2.0
3.0
PSY352
Dec 12, 2011

She is NOT helpful and she sure does NOT know how to teach motivation.Exams are much harder than her silly useless lectures.If you enjoy being in elementary school with silly daily activities then take her. Oh and don't bother emailing her because she does not respect students enough to reply. I really don't understand all the positive comments!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH352
Dec 28, 2011

I absolutely loved and enjoyed her PSY352 class. She is really nice & cares about her students. Her tests are a little hard but if you use the study guide you will do fine. She assigns a lot of assignments/activities which help raise your grade. Attendance is must! At the end of the semester you will be fine. Overall great professor and class.

5.0
1.0
PSY313
May 22, 2012

One of the best professors at CSUN! Interesting lectures. Exams can be difficult but if you study her study guides you'll do fine. Attendance is mandatory because she sometimes randomly gives pop quizzes in the beginning of class which are open notes. The rest of the points consist of a brief reaction paper, online participation & group project.

5.0
1.0
PSY313
May 22, 2012

I liked her class. If you do the work that is assigned and go to class everyday then it should be easy. I didn't like the group work too much, but its pretty easy.

2.0
3.0
PSY250
Dec 12, 2012

She gives study guides for exams but whatever is on there is NOT all on the test. And she wont warn u. Which makes is close to impossible to get an 100 on exams. She is not specific with the exams.Grading is all messed up because she adds extra credt opptunity but when its on moodle the grade is inaccurate. I would not take her if psych is ur major

5.0
1.0
PSY426
Dec 28, 2012

All you have to do is show up to class and do the easy assignments she tells you to do anf=d you'll get an A. People that dont get an A in that class are lazy.

2.0
1.0
PSY250
Jan 13, 2013

Easy class, horrible professor. Got 100% in the class with moderate effort. Reading the book on your own will teach you more than her lectures. In class labs are very disorganized and seem pointless. Doesn't know how to answer questions if information isn't right in front of her. Take if you want an easy A, don't expect to learn much.

4.0
1.0
PSY426
Jan 23, 2013

This class was super easy! She gave a good amount of insight into the world of psych and the different career paths. Not too many assignments and all of them were graded very easy. No homework,no tests, some reaction papers (easy), and a final paper/group project. Take if you want an easy A and to learn some semi useful info.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
May 10, 2013

Awesome professor. She is funny and is very clear in her lectures. She also puts her power point slides online for you to use, but she leaves some words blank for you to fill in during her lectures. She makes the class interesting and gives out study guides for the tests in advance. Definitely take her if you can!

5.0
2.0
PSY150
May 14, 2013

Awesome professor! I learned alot from her and she is not super easy or super hard. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

3.0
1.0
PSY313
May 27, 2013

Note that I took her class online. It was really easy. There were 4 tests and I got 3 B's and a D (you can use the book on the tests but I never bought it) and I still got an A. You just have to keep up with the moodle posts and you'll be okay. Definetly an easy A. As for learning anything, you kind of have to teach yourself.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH150
Jul 11, 2013

This professor is very nice in person, although her voice can be hard to hear at times, if you listen well and take good notes, and read you will surely pass her class.

4.0
2.0
PSY250
Sep 17, 2013

I took her class over summer. She has online review sessions, as well as gives study guides, BUT there is still material on the test that may not be on the study guide so you need to read the chapter! She was a good professor, my only complaint is her syllabus breakdown of the grade was not the same as the final breakdown.

5.0
1.0
CADV310
Dec 8, 2013

Interesting Class, and Helpful Professor. 1 Midterm, 1 Final, Journals, and In class assignments. Will be able to learn something. Turn in all the assignments and attend the lectures. Will do more than fine and study guides is provided. Easy as it gets.

4.0
2.0
PSY150
Dec 11, 2013

Very good professor. Has a great way of teaching most of her ppts are online just need to fill them in during class. Going to class everyday is very helpful. Tests can be hard but her study guides help a lot. Do all the assignments and you'll be good with at least a B.

3.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2013

The Smurf professor. You'll think the same after hearing her. Exams and her final are not consistent with what she will tell you to study! Buy the textbook. Knowing what's on her study guides is not enough; she teaches very generally, but is specific on the tests. Also, too many in-class assignments. You'll learn better from the book than her.

4.0
2.0
PSY313
Apr 29, 2014

She is approachable via person and responds quickly in email. I also like how the course assignments and quizzes are very organized in Moodle.The only thing that I believe she could improve on is that her PPTs & the book she assigned to read do not correlate with each other.Otherwise, she was very pleasant to work with and learn from.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHXL127A
Jun 5, 2014

Test are not difficult but are not easy so studying is a must. Final project/ presentation is also not hard but isn't easy so make sure you study/work hard.She has powerpoints in order to teach every class which are very helpful and useful to study.Will stay to help you and very approachable.Never learnt so much from someone before.Amazing Teacher!

4.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2014

Make sure to get a copy of the textbook because even if class lectures get interesting, it can be hard to pass the class without learning the material on your own. Study beyond the study guides for exams because some material isn't stated on it. Overall, a good class and I definitely learned a lot.

2.0
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PSY250
Grade: B
Jun 20, 2014

Tests are extremely hard. it is not enough to just go to class and take notes. you absolutely have to read to do good on the tests.

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Jul 9, 2014

Dr. Rashtian was wonderful! She was welcoming, fun to learn from, and made everyone feel comfortable. She has a lot to teach, about the course as well as life, and she makes it all very interesting. She is highly recommended!

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Jul 15, 2014

Dr. R was an amazing psych professor, I enjoyed her teaching style. Tests were a little hard, you need to put the time in and study. Study guides are very helpful, know everything on the study guide very well and you will pass-- including random things about a term. I definitely recommend taking her PSY250 class because she loves teaching it.

4.0
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PSY150
Dec 5, 2014

Don't take her online class. Too much homework to do and she's tough grader. Me and my friend both failed on her online class. Tests are very hard and her lecture note is too simple. It's not helpful. I recommend not taking PSY150 online

4.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2014

Dr. Rashtian is great. Her lectures are very relatable and constructive. Allows you to redo assignments for a better grade. Some test questions were a bit harder and trickier than expected. You need to really read the chapters to answer them. She offers tons of extra credit which is really awesome for those who haven't done well on exams.

5.0
2.0
CADV310
May 26, 2015

Dr. Rashtian is wonderful. She expects you to put in the effort, however, I have seen more repeat students in her classes than any other professor I have ever had. Once you have her you will want to take her again for another Psyc class, and another, and another. She really cares and does everything she can to help you become what you want to be

4.0
3.0
310
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2015

Rashtian is a great prof. She really knows her stuff and is always willing to answer questions with good examples from her clinical experience. She assigns easy hw. There is one group project but it's not that bad. She is an easy grader for sure. Tests were a little hard though, nothing impossible but just a bit tricky. I recommend her!

3.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Aug 19, 2015

Fair grader. Lectures were interesting. I would take her for another class if I had to and be okay but her powerpoints don't correspond with the textbook well, which was tough to study with. She could be a little clearer as well about course concepts and material. Overall she's not bad.

5.0
4.0
PSY250
Grade: C
Sep 29, 2015

Andrea Rashtian is the best professor to take for PSY 250. I got 75% in the class and the class was Biological Psychology. It's interesting stuff for sure and you'll definitely leave learning something. I would strongly recommend to take her PSY 250 class because she loves teaching it.

4.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2015

Rashtian was an amazing professor! She explained everything very clear and was open to any questions you might have about the work. You don't really need the book all her tests are from the power points. Test were not so difficult as long as you paid attention However, her study guides are helpful but don't include everything that's on the test.

4.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2016

Dr. Rashtian is an overall a good professor. She provides lecture notes but sometimes her notes do not correspond to the assigned chapters. The book is a must because her lecture notes only give you a glimpse of the subject matter but her exams go much into depth. One can view the notes as a study guide but not as a replacement of the textbook.

5.0
3.0
PSY361
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 10, 2016

Everything is done on mypearson website super easy quizzes if you pay attention to the videos. Flashcards provided on website--sample tests have some actual test questions. Questions are straight out of the book (mostly word for word). One project of raising a baby to a teen but it's easy- there are 6 writing sections to it with 3 paragraphs each.

3.0
2.0
PSY250
May 22, 2016

Took the hybrid version and it was okay. Class is an easy A so long as you do well on the tests and turn in all of the homework. She offers extra credit throughout the semester and the tests are not hard. Professor made the class fun and easy yo understand the material.

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A-
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

Rashtian is honestly the best in my opinion. She is extremely helpful, her lectures are engaging so you are never bored, she has labs which are easy, and if you go to her office hours she's very approachable. Her tests are based on the material she covers in class. Extra credit is available and it does help.

5.0
2.0
PSY361
Grade: A+
Jun 5, 2016
Would take again

I'm in love with this professor! She is one of the best psychology professors at CSUN. This was my second time talking her, and I received a A in both classes. The class was full online, and the work was on my lab. You raise a teen and take video quizzes, and weekly test. All open book, and for test most answers are on slides she provide! Taker her

1.0
2.0
PSY250
Jun 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you don't mind having a teacher who is cold-hearted, does not care one ounce about her students, who sees a student w broken legs being wheeled in a room and decides to not give her the test for being 5 min. Late!!!!you should take the class for easy grade. But cold cold blooded to the core. Enjoy.

4.0
3.0
CADV310
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

This professor was patient and helpful and well prepared for each class

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY250
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

This was a really enjoyable online class to take. You learn so much throughout the semester, and her assignments have clear instructions so if you know how to read and follow directions, then youre good. There are a lot of assignments, and at times it was a little overwhelming, but overall great class to take online. Definitely would recommend.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CADV310
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Super cool professor! Very knowledgeable about the field in abuse and neglect. Her lectures are pretty deep! Cried from the lectures a couple times. Very organized! -Midterm -Final -5 pages paper (super easy) -Interesting journal topics -Extra credit opportunity -Super cool guest speaker TAKE HER!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CADV310
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

She is by far my favorite professor that I have had at CSUN so far. This class is a hard topic but you can just tell by her lectures that she is very passionate about teaching and being a social worker. She always give examples of cases which make it easier and better to understand than just by the book. She really cares about her students passing!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

okay online class, would not take again because there isn't much information given during online classes, offers you to attend her on campus classes those are more helpful. hard grader must have total of 300+ point to pass class. Must do all homework (10 pt) to ensure you pass/ no late assignments. test are a bit hard (60 questions under 1 hour)

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Amazing professor! Even for an online class, this was a great experience. Professor is very into the subject and has a lot of information to offer. Work is due at the same time every week, and the work load is very manageable. She offers several extra credit assignments, and you'd honestly have to try to fail; easy work, just keep on top of it!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Rashtian is such a sweet professor. She is hilarious and makes the class fun. The only problem I had was that some of the questions on the exams weren't on the study guide or we never learned about them. I rarely used the textbook, but I recommend getting it just because of the exams. Take her! She's awesome. Also gives extra credit!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Very sweet and caring professor. This class was a hybrid class, meaning half was online and half in-class. It turned out to be better than I expected. Assignments, tests, and quizzes were done at home online. In class we would also have some assignments and pop quizzes that you could ace if you kept on top of the material. She was always helpful.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
MOTIV352
Mar 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I think because she knows the material is easy, she goes out of her way to make it harder for people to get an A by assigning SO much busy work. It's like a high school class. And she's an annoyingly critical grader. Her squeaky voice and few words of wisdom are not worth the headache. Stressed me out more than my capstone. Not worth it.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PSY313OL
Apr 15, 2017
Would take again

Took her 313 class online and it was easy to get through, but she really makes you work for it. Lots of heavy reading for her class-- different journal articles before every exam. Quizzes, exams, and 1 project paper all of which are easy to do. Her class may seem overwhelming at first, but just do the work and you'll pass.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
PSY250
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very rude professor. She is SO cold when you speak to her individually. Her tests are hard and her powerpoint slides during lectures never correlated with the textbook. She was obsessed with group activities every single week, which was annoying. Doesn't use + or - system, so I didn't get the grade I deserved. I refuse to take her again.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A
May 8, 2017
Would take again

What an amazing professor. I have taken Dr. Rashtian for 3 classes and she was great in all of them. She presents material very clearly and follows the syllabus very closely. She is highly organized and if you put the effort, you can get an A. Her lectures are entertaining and participation is encouraged. Group activities are also common.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
PSY313OL
Grade: A
May 18, 2017
Would take again

She really makes you work hard for an A. Just to be clear, her class isn't hard, she just makes you work hard for it. You definitely need the book to do well on her exams because she asks for short answers. She also takes forever to respond to emails.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
PSY313OL
Grade: A
May 18, 2017
Would take again

A lot of work for her online class, but the good thing is she's well organized and grades quickly. Although she wasn't clear on some assignments and exam questions sometimes... she does take awhile to respond to email questions. Just do the work and commit your time and you'll get an A.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY460
Grade: A+
May 24, 2017
Would take again

Class was wonderful. Attendance is not mandatory but if you miss you miss out on points for in class assignments SO it kinda matters. Very knowledgable and would take her class again hands down. The only thing that might be seen as a negative is all the small in class assignments that she makes you do every class but they are very fun!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY352
Grade: A+
Jun 22, 2017
Would take again

Class was really fun. Easy points with class assignments. Everyone thinks it is their therapy session and discloses way too much information, but thats every psych class. She is super cool. Easy A as long as you do the study guides.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

While the class is easy enough, I only learned when reading from the textbook. The assignments and lecture were boring and useless for passing the exams (you can just use Google to take her exams). Completely unhelpful and unfriendly through email communication.

Tough Grader
5.0
2.0
CADV310
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

This course will help you understand if you want to become a social worker or not. Some of the material is very graphic because it deals with violence, abuse, and neglect of children. However, the professor applied the material to real life cases and made it tolerable. She will ensure that you are well informed. She is funny and amazing!!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Would take again
5.0
4.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Easy Class. Don't need the textbook because all the info is in the powerpoint. Lot's of extra credit opportunities. Lecture's are funny and interesting.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY361
May 17, 2018
Would take again

One of the best professors at CSUN. So helpful and keeps lectures interesting and fun.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
4.0
PSY352
Oct 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't take her online class again. She thinks we have no other classes or a life outside of her class. Not flexible for an online class

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
PSY310
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Rashtian is among the best that I have had at CSUN. Her lectures were very informative and applicable to the real world. She likes to tell stories based on her experience working with clients that will keep you engaged. I would highly recommend taking any class that she teaches if you have the chance. Be sure to take advantage of office hours!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY155
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

He is an amazing professor

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2018
Would take again

She gave her expectations for the course and many times gave two weeks to complete assignments. The tests were a little challenging, but she gave extra credit also. The material was interesting and the assignments really taught you the subject material. She was accessible via email or during office hours if students needed help.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2019
Would take again

Professor R, is really good. She listens to what you have to say and is honest as well. 4 tests that are challenging, and this class does take a lot of time but it is not hard. There is a lot of writing but there not paper style writing. Take her if you really want to learn something. There is some extra credit as well. Highly recommend her.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
PSYCH352
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took this class online with her. She didn't have very clear grading criteria, and there were many students who felt she never reach out to them when they asked her for clarification or to debate a grade they had received. She seems to want us to do well but won't put in the effort to help us get there. This class might as well be independent study.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PSY352
Jan 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Did not like her online class. She takes forever to email you back. When you ask her almost a week later if she received it, she will act condescending and tell you to wait your turn. Lazy, yet tough grader. Take someone else for Psy 352. I agree with someone elses review, she does not put any effort In helping you if you reach out.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: B
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Not too hard, grades fairly and in a very timely manner. Responds quickly. You do have to write quite a bit.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
So many papers
4.0
3.0
CADV310
Grade: A
May 18, 2020
Would take again

This can be a difficult class to take as it relates to child abuse but she made it very interesting and gives you a social worker's point of view. Study guides were very helpful. 1 group project - a newspaper analysis, sounds more difficult than it really is. Attendance not mandatory but you don't want to miss any journals/work due end of class.

Respected
Inspirational
Group projects
3.0
3.0
CADV310
Oct 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Covid review: shes very understanding and a great person. But this class is for people who have interest in social work. She was a social worker so you will get a lot of that perspective. The class was interesting but my goal isnt to become a social worker and thats how the class felt. Easy assignments journals and 4 exams. Exams are easy

Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY313
Nov 9, 2020
Would take again

i would not say the class is hard at all, pretty straightforward. just do your readings and study guide & you should be fine. she does have some weekly assignments but theyre not difficult. as well as a "myvirtualteen" assignment that require some written work.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: B
Nov 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Requires assignments to be due at 11:00pm with no exceptions for "lateness" during a pandemic and not 11:59pm like every other prof, gives 3-8 janky points for activities/assignments, 4 exams with info not found anywhere, syllabus says she opens tests 3 days before, but it is actually 1 day, and you'll have to purchase MVT (my virtual teen).

4.0
4.0
CADV310
Nov 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Covid review: she has good intentions and is passionate. She has social work experiment and is very good at lecturing about it. She isn't organized with assignments and exams. Lectures weren't that bad, had a few guest speakers. I do dislike that she had assignments open up at inconvenient times. She's not that bad as everyone says.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
CADV310
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst class I've ever taken. She has the worst attitude I've ever seen. She has no flexibility what so ever. She is not considerate at all. Sometimes life happens, and you miss the deadline for an assignment. She will say too bad so sad. No late assignments. Not a fun professor to take. The exams are confusing. Take this class at your own risk.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
CADV310
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

These reviews are so off. First of all, she is considerate enough to accept late assignments throughout the semester (but won't if you leave it to the very last day to turn things in). She was the only engaging prof (out of 6) since covid-19 hit. Class is not mandatory unless you want full participation points. Great lecturing & stories to tell.

Lots of homework
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CADV310
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

Such as great professor, would allow late submissions but make sure to tell her through zoom and not through email to make sure she says yes. She's very big on self-care, so her assignmentS were easy compared to my other classes. Most assignments are opinion-based and she's an easy grader. Just don't slack off and CONSTANTLY CHECK CANVAS!!!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I know the semester isn't done yet but this is how bad a professor she is. I wish she was more understanding that we are in a pandemic because the amount of hw, lecture recordings, and readings she gives us is ridiculous. Another thing she doesn't let you use your notes for exams. My best advice is to find a better professor who actually cares.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
PSY313
Apr 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is not caring at all. She does not understand we are in a pandemic. She gives a lot of assignments, at least 3 assignments a week. She is not friendly in her e-mails either. Try to avoid her

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
PSY001
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2021
Would take again

This professor is challenging, you have to study hard in order to pass

1.0
4.0
PSY313
Apr 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is probably the worst professor at CSUN. She seems to be forgetting that we are going through a pandemic. Not to mention the irrelevant assignments she assigns weekly. I have yet experienced anything like this in the past, and it's a shame. She has completely ruined the college experience for me with her lack of reasoning. AVOID HER.

1.0
5.0
PSY313
May 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the first time I write a review for a Professor. The reason I am doing it is because I need to make sure future students are aware of what they are getting into when enrolling into one of her classes. Her online lessons are very hard difficult to understand. I dont believe she want mean to teach an online class. Students pay the price.

5.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A+
Jun 15, 2021
Would take again

Great professor :)

5.0
5.0
CADV310
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Loved this professor but the class is difficult due to the topics discussed. No final just 3 exams. Do pay attention in class and take good notes for the exams. Do not read off slides. Loved hearing about her experiences working outside of teaching. This class contains heavy topics that might be hard for some to hear.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
CADV310
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Difficult class but an AMAZING professor who can get you through it. Grade consists of weekly journals which are incredibly easy, 4 exams (no final) but she offers a very helpful study guide every exam, and a Newspaper Analysis essay which you have all semester to work on. Hard, but very manageable class with a passionate professor.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
CADV310
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Amazing class. Topic is difficult to hear, but she shares personal experiences and heavily encourages self-care! She is a great professor. The topic at hand is important to learn and she shows so much respect for the children and families she works with as well as her students who may struggle listening to the info. I would absolutely recommend

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
CADV310
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2022
Wouldn't take again

The only reason I say attendance is mandatory is because she does in-class assignments for points that close when class is over. Her class was interesting, especially the guest speakers, but her teaching methods and Canvas page were disorganized. She uses that spyware thing to see if you leave the page during tests.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY352
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

This is my second time taking Dr. Rashtian and my first time taking her I wasn't the biggest fan, but now taking her again I really enjoy her and the class. There is a lot of hw but it's more like busy work and you are writing mainly about yourself. Responds to emails and gives great feedback. She offers extra credit on the exams.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: Not sure yet
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr Rashtian is an extremely easy grader and even gives you feedback, in which you can respond to and resubmit said assignment for a better grade. Super easy class and the exams weren't extremely hard; slightly challenging. The only downside is a LOT of assignments but it's just busywork, nothing too intricate. Would def take her again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
PSY352
May 16, 2022
Would take again

She's very sweet and cares for her students. She lets us resubmit assignments to earn points we missed. Exams are not hard just make sure to study. Paper was a big part of the class so don't fall behind. She has clear grading criteria so make sure you follow it or you may lose points. I recommend her CADV 310 as she used to work as a social worker

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSY001
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Rashtian was a great instructor! I thoroughly enjoyed her online class. Participation is a must and a great way of showing your interest and knowledge on the subject. She provided sufficient extra credit and gives feedback on your assignments. With proper application and study, you should not have a problem passing this class.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
3.0
4.0
PSY352
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2022

She is a good professor but there is a of homework that at times can feel like busy work. Her tests are not easy so you need to study. As an elective class I was really shocked by how much this class stressed me out. I was more stressed about this class than my 400 level courses.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2022

The professor requires students to purchase expensive third-party software in order to be able to participate in the class. The software has quizzes that test on specific and unimportant details from the reading, so expect to have to memorize the chapters. Lectures are unhelpful, and she is frequently rude to students having technical difficulties.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2022
Would take again

The in class work is always easy. launchpad homework that you can get a 100 on every time, launchpad quiz that can be tough but the book has all the info. Lecture quiz info are all in her lecture notes. She has 400+ students so grading takes a bit. If you have an ounce of academic professionalism youll do fine. Shes a caring and involved professor

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

This class was definitely not my favorite but it wasn't as bad as it could have been. So much busy work and overall pointless and boring assignments. It is easy and very do able but just tedious and annoying. No exams or papers just 1-2 quizzes a week along with anywhere from 1-5 small assignments.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Andrea is a great professor. Gives out a few assignments each week, but shouldn't take too long to do each assignment. Has in-class activities during some lectures for a grade so make sure you attend. Also has a paper broken up into 3 parts, but not too hard. Overall, a caring and nice professor to have, recommend you take her.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2023
Would take again

Great option for an online class! There are a couple homework assignments due each week along with some class activities, nothing hard. There is a paper you have to do basically reflecting on your journey to reaching a goal you choose at the beginning of the semester (super simple), and that's basically it! Definitely recommend, sweet professor.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2023

She is kind and understands students, she decided to not give any exams. We had to raise a virtual child (no difficulty), do 4-7 assignments each week (quiz, quiz from her recorded lecture, and read 1 chapter per week). It was pretty manageable, we had issue with McMillan (a website where we had to read chapters, take quizzes, and raise our child).

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: B
Jan 26, 2023

Get ready to spend money on a program that she herself doesn't even know how to use. Secondly, her lectures are super lengthy and her slides are filled to the brim with words, no pictures or examples to help make it more interactive. Exams are difficult and the slides are barely any help. Overall, would not recommend to anyone.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY460
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2023

I have no idea why this professor has good ratings. The worst class I have taken in all 4 years at CSUN. Avoid her at all costs. Claims she cares about students mental health but assigns minimum 5-6 assignments a week thinking we only have her class to worry about. Does not respond to emails and sometimes ignores your questions in the chat box.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
1.0
PSY460
Grade: A+
May 9, 2023

Not much to say about this professor other than the fact that her lectures are tedious and boring. I didn't feel like I learnt anything in this course and I worked hard and got my A+. It was just plain boring, her grading took too long and it just was an unpleasant experience if you want to learn. If you want easy grades tho, I recommend her class.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A
May 12, 2023

Dr. Rashtian is a kind person w/ltd office hours & many students. Attend office hours early on, meet the human teaching this asynchronous course. If time management is a challenge for you, consider another class. Be prepared for sign. screentime & tech. difficulties w/Macmillan/Launchpad program. Clear & objective communication in emails is key.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A+
May 13, 2023
Would take again

this class was really easy. all online based with a bunch of small assignments and quizzes, no exams. she uses a launchpad so a majority of the assignments are based off of the reading provided. submit everything on time, do the extra credit and its an easy A. I finished the class with a 101%.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
PSY460
Grade: A-
May 14, 2023
Would take again

This class was a rollercoaster. Lots of stress so it's recommended to practice self-care and work on your papers ahead of time and DO NOT wait till the last minute to complete. There are times when you might not get your emails answered since it's a huge class (professor please get a T.A. who is a graduate student) so be aware of that.

Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
3.0
PSY460
Grade: B
May 15, 2023

0/10, do not recommend. The workload for this class alone surpassed my other 6 classes combined as far as number of assignments per week, most of them gratuitous. She is an easy grader but demands a lot and you must attend lectures due to in-class activities. She profoundly lacks empathy and ignores accommodations. I'd hate to be her client.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
So many papers
3.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: A
May 18, 2023

If you are looking for an easy class with minimal work, I would look elsewhere. Each week, we had around 7-10 assignments that took a moderate amount of time. I felt overwhelmed and burnt out within the first few weeks because of the demand. Dr. Rashtian is nice and approachable but is a tough grader. The concepts were interesting though!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
PSY460
Grade: A+
Jun 4, 2023
Would take again

People complain about the workload and I wonder how they would survive attending a university outside of America. The assignments are easy and very interesting, and it is a 400-level course, so don't expect one assignment per week. But again, very interesting assignments, most are self-reflection. I would gladly take this class again!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSYCH313
Grade: A+
Jul 24, 2023

The worst professor I have ever taken. She gives too much busy work, uses spyware like Respondus that can literally ruin your computer, uses expensive online textbooks, and doesn't care about accommodating her students. If you can, please save your time and switch to a better professor even if it means graduating later.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYCH313
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2023
Would take again

Having to buy the $99 Launchpad MacMillion add-on was a big costly hassle. Quizzes asked questions on too many small details. I had to contact support often to get my grades in because the system was incredibly faulty. Professor Rashtian didn't even understand how it worked. Her way of trying to help was by assigning busy work to students.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
1.0
PSY313
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2023

Professor Rashtian has great intentions and cares about her students. However, her canvas page is difficult to navigate, she has little leniency on missed activities. Many times I've lost points because of unclear directions. Most professors provide grading guidelines or a rubric... The weekly quizzes can also be tough. Lecture was painful

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2023

This class was not my cup of tea. Rather than the fact that she is with harsh grading. Save yourself and take someone else if you want an easy A. She has us do a lot of homework If you want that take her by all means. I took this class as an elective.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Make sure to read the modules to see what hw is due that week and go through McMillan portal for the work that needs to be done there. She gives alot of assignments the last 2 weeks. Book is online and $100. Turn in your work early she lets you redo and resubmit. I didn't have a bad experience but every person is different.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Take her. Very interesting lectures, it was early in the morning but I loved her lectures. There are a lot of quizzes and small assignments but she gives 2 weeks to complete them and NO EXAMS. So I think it's fair game.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
DEVPSYCH
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2024

She assigned waaaaay too much homework and would often assign in the middle of the week with a due date in just a couple days. Her proctored tests were inaccurate

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2024

Her class was not hard she just gave SO much work. The only good thing was that we did not have midterms or finals because we took weekly quizzes. Overall if you do not want to have 6-10 assignments weekly do not take her.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

All bad reviews by anyone this semester have been planned through Discord by a group of lazy students who want the grade but don't want to do the work. They love talking badly about her because they have to show up for a class that THEY signed up for. You all need to grow up and take responsibility for yourselves. The class isn't even hard, AT ALL.

5.0
1.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

Great professor. Do not trust any negative reviews. She gives busy work that creates better comprehension of the subject but it's so easy. The negative reviews are from students who are lazy and did not want to go to class nor wanted to do the easy work. They felt entitled to a good grade without putting in the work.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024

This is the most confusing professor I have ever taken. In her assignments her instructions are not clear or don't make any sense, tons of grammatical errors when explaining assignments. I felt like a lot of the assignments didn't relate to the concept of the class. And she is a really tough grader when it is her fault for not being clear.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Online Savvy
2.0
3.0
MOTIV352
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2024

If you're taking this as an elective class, look somewhere else. Grading is super harsh and way too many assignments each week. It's not even that her class is hard but it's just not tolerable most days. Assignments are pointless and busy work. I would rather write 5 essays in a class than do all her assignments each week. Don't take her lol.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
2.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2024

This class is far from encouraging motivation. Attendance is required and taken by professor by assigning multiple in class activities per week. She tends to nitpick what you write in your assignments. I have learned that the more you write the better. The activity instructions she puts on her slides do not match what she wants. She isn't clear.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A+
May 12, 2024

Not sure how her class was before and some say if you are not a lazy student then you'll be fine. I am not a lazy student, it's the amount of assignments due very week and the TIME LIMIT to submit an assignment after the lecture on zoom. Especially her exams, little time for the short response questions. Save yourself from extra stress.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY352
Grade: A+
May 12, 2024

The positive reviews are false! Please listen to the negative. Not worth the headache taking this class. I am a straight A student and far from lazy! I fell for the positive reviews too when choosing this class. Take another elective.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
3.0
2.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
May 13, 2024

Maybe it is because the class was online, but I found myself quite bored. I did do all of the homework and finished with an A. The class was easy. I mostly read the textbook but struggled to stay engaged with the lectures. There were not any group projects; however, we frequently had to do an in-class assignment with peers in separate groups.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
PSYCH352
Grade: A
May 14, 2024
Would take again

I would say even though she had a lot of assignments due every week they were mostly busy work and very manageable, I did dislike the time she gave us for in class assignments I wish it was longer and instructions were more clear. Other than that the class was very easy to get an A in

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
2.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
May 15, 2024

Stay away from this class and this professor. Her lectures are tedious and boring. There are a lot of assignments due every week. They are busy pointless assignments, and she is a tough grader. She hardly responds to emails. Let me just say her motivation class was very unmotivating. Let me just say I am a straight A student and not lazy.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A
May 16, 2024
Would take again

I took Motivation Psych 352 during spring online. She does in class activities, lots of assignments but pretty easy. She is a hard grader but the work is easy. Lectures were kind of boring and not really motivational because it felt the topic was being repeated everyday. It was easy class if you do the assignments, would take again.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A+
May 16, 2024
Would take again

I took her for psy 352 and psy 313 and she was so easy. People complaining are just lazy because i found both these classes very easy. Time management is key. You just need to put the work in which people have a hard time doing so.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A
May 23, 2024
Would take again

Doctor Rashtian was an amazing professor! she's easy to get ahold of through her email. However, I like to get ahead in my classes and I felt like Doctor didn't like that. She would always give me a point lower and ask me to add more detail every time I turned in something early. Although, I plan on taking another one of her courses next fall.

Tough grader
Participation matters
2.0
1.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2024

Class consisted of mainly busy work. Gives quizzes (Q's are so random & stupid). Random discussions & assignments. Easy A, but I wouldn't take her again because she's picky and also uses lockdown browser for quizzes which screws with your computer and slows it down.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2024

Even if you follow ALL directions, she will still find a reason to deduct points & come up with more to ask. It is nearly impossible to get full points; longer answers get you more points. Ensures you stay for the whole class by adding in class assignments and only provides UNCLEAR verbal directions & doesn't provide enough time to submit.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
PSY352
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 3, 2024
Would take again

I am enjoying this class. It truly is motivational, and I'm learning so much about myself.. At first, I was a little overwhelmed by the amount of homework, but then I realized how useful it was for my emotional and physical well-being. Her feedback inspired me to turn my life around! The class will help you learn some cool motivational tricks.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
3.0
3.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Rashtian's class has a lot of weekly assignments, but they can be manageable if you stay on top of things. I found Unstuck AI and the textbook helpful for studying. The grading is strict, but putting in the work pays off.

1.0
5.0
MOTIV352
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2024

Absolutely avoid at all costs. She assigns a bunch of frivolous busywork and it lacks any depth then she goes and gives you feedback on your work which doesn't make sense considering you address everything she asks for.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2024

There was way too many assignments for a 3 unit course. There's about 3 sometimes 4 writing assignments a week with a minimum of a page required. So if you love writing then this class for you, but if you're expecting an easy elective this class is not it.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
5.0
PSY352
Nov 28, 2024

I do not recommend this class at all, way too many assignments for a class that's a general elective for psychology majors

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
3.0
4.0
PSY313
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2024

Nothing against this professor personally, but the online textbook she uses is really difficult. SO much reading and the questions on the chapter quizzes are difficult, despite note-taking, studying, and a practice quiz. Be prepared to take a lot of notes while reading.

Get ready to read
3.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2024

I got a good grade in this class but it definitely felt like a lot of busy work. There were many homework assignments each week and they weren't difficult, but they often took a while because it was a lot of writing about yourself and your goals. This wasn't my favorite class but its pretty easy to do well if you follow along with the reading.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A
May 15, 2025
Would take again

She does have a lot of busy work, but it is not hard and actually makes you apply the knowledge you learned. Her directions can kind of be confusing, but she is responsive to emails and office hours. Not a hard course, just time consuming. Opportunities for extra credit. Expect 2-5 assignments a week and a 3 part paper.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
PSY313
Grade: A
May 21, 2025
Would take again

Nice professor but she assigns so much busy work/homework. 8-10 assignments per week. A few in-class assignments throughout the semester and likes to assign group work. If we had less assignments per week I would give a higher rating but it was a lot of busy work.

Inspirational
Lots of homework
Respected
4.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: C+
Jun 3, 2025
Would take again

I would take her again! She's amazing and answered all of my emails with questions about the assignments and papers. There are 4 exams which are a little difficult, but I did well on some! There are three parts of papers.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

She's a great professor. She's very understanding and flexible. Although she gives a few assignments each week, they're never overwhelming and are completely manageable. I would take again for sure.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
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